The term “off season” tends to garner chuckles around the roller derby community, mainly because as far as the athletes are concerned, there really isn’t one. Practices, scrimmages, and drills continue throughout the year mostly unabated, but to the all-important Derby Fan in Kansas City, that stretch of time from late September through January or February can feel interminable.
Well… the wait is almost over, derby fans. Are you ready? Because we’re ready. We have been ready since first call. Roll!
This week and next, we’ll be posting bout schedules for the Kansas City roller derby leagues so you, the Derby Fan, can plan ahead and join your favorite leagues, teams, and players in all the flat track action you can handle for 2015.
First off, the incredible ladies and gents of Fountain City Roller Derby recently released their 2015 schedule, and not only is it full of surprises, it also boasts more bout dates than any previous season, period. Here’s the full rundown for FCRD — dates, locations, and teams to be featured. Pay special attention to that first one:
Sat., Feb 28 — Hale Arena — all house, Zombie, and Co-ed teams beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Sun., March 15 — B&D Skate Center — Zombie & Co-ed
Sun., Apr 12 — B&D Skate Center — house teams
Sun., May 17 — B&D Skate Center — Zombie & Co-ed
Sun., June 14 — B&D Skate Center — house teams
Sun., June 28 — B&D Skate Center — Zombie & Co-ed
Sun., July 12 — B&D Skate Center — house teams
Sun., July 26 — B&D Skate Center — Zombie & Co-ed
Sun., Aug 9 — B&D Skate Center — house teams
Sun., Aug 30 — B&D Skate Center — Zombie & Co-ed
Sun., Sept 13 — B&D Skate Center — house teams
Please note that Fountain City’s bouts are on Sunday evenings this season with the exception of the first game, which is a Saturday. Of course, we’ll have all the details on these fine events as the time draws near, but for now, mark your calendars and do not miss the phenomenal sixth season of Fountain City Roller Derby!