Roller Derby Xtreme

Overview

When you see the names Bombshell Betty, Fleetwood Smack, Sexy Slaydue, OMG WTF and Puss 'n Glutes, what comes to mind? If you're thinking of dangerous chicks on skates, then you'd be on the money. Two US teams, New York Gotham and LA Derby Dolls, are heading to Australia for Roller Derby Xtreme (so extreme they don't need an extra 'e') and will be joined by some of our own local roller derby gals.

If the only time you've heard of roller derby is from Whip It, picture that, but a little bit more full on. Usually the Aussie teams use a flat track, but this one will be a banked 35 degree dangle track made just for the event (and which tours with them).

Pick a team (maybe based on the best costumes) and join in with the cheering and shouting of the true fanatics. There will be giant US sport-style screens to watch instant replays and the US's number-one roller derby commentator, Dump Truck.

For those of you who have no idea what the rules are or what exactly is going on, there will be a touch-pad scoring system, designed to simplify the rules for the spectators. With lines like "once you have her, you have to control her and keep her there" coming from Gotham's blocker Fisti Cuffs, you know it'll be far from boring.