Tahoe Derby Dames First Home Bout of the Season on June 16

The Tahoe Derby Dames will be hosting the first home bout of the season on Saturday, June 16th at the outdoor flat track at Bijou Community Park. The home opener will feature a double header with the Tahoe Derby Dames splitting into two squads. The opening bout pits the Tahoe Derby Dames against the Riverside Roller Belles, followed by the main event with the veteran squad for the Tahoe Derby Dames vs. The Port City Roller Girls from Stockton, CA. “Meet the Dames” at the afterparty hosted at Lakeside Inn and Casino.

The Dames have had an exciting 2012 season with many up and coming skaters joining the team. Team training began in January and the Dames have completed their away game travel with the remainder of the scheduled bouts hosted at home track in South Lake Tahoe.

The Dames would like to thank the Kahle Community Center for being the host facility for winter training, and Bijou Community Park for hosting summer events. If you are interested in skating with the Tahoe Derby Dames, all levels of skaters are welcome to attend “Fresh Meat Mondays” at 6pm at Bijou Community Park. The Dames also would like to thank the local community and businesses for continued support.

To buy tickets for upcoming bouts contact your favorite derby girl for $10 advanced tickets, or visit the Sea Leagues Skate Co. at 2494 Lake Tahoe Blvd #A5 in the Pine Cone Plaza. See you at the track!

Who: (Opening Bout) Tahoe Derby Dames vs. Riverside Roller Belles, (Main Event) Tahoe Derby Dames vs Port City Roller Girls
What: Live roller derby action, half-time show, raffle, merchandise, local vendors, beer garden
When: Saturday, June 16, 2012. Gates open at 3p.m. , whistle blows at 4 p.m. for the first bout, main event whistle blows at 6 p.m.
Where: Bijou Community Park, 1099 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Details: All ages, families welcome. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs as seating is limited. Tickets $10 in Advance and $12 at the door.

To find out more about The Tahoe Derby Dames, please go to www.tahoederbydames.com or here on Facebook.