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Dixie Derby Girls present special Mother's Day weekend treat

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:37:36 +0000

"Wipe that smile off your face before we do it for you!"The Dixie Derby Girls will be hosting home bout #2 of the 2012 season on Saturday, May 12 at the Von Braun...

Dixie Derby Girls clean up for a fundraiser

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:50:27 +0000

You're used to seeing your favorite roller girl get down and dirty on the track floor. But tomorrow, the Dixie Derby Girls will be cleaning up all for you.They may be down and dirty when they...

2012 season opens Saturday for Dixie Derby Girls

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:03:19 +0000

The Dixie Derby Girls are all dressed up and coming to blows!Back in action this coming Saturday, April 14th with their season opening double-header at the Von Braun Center South Hall called "Prom Fights". &nbsp...

Dixie Derby Girls announce 2012 season schedule

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:08:13 +0000

The Dixie Derby Girls, Huntsville's first and largest women's flat track roller derby team is set for their eighth year of hard-hitting action at the Von Braun Center, beginning in April 2012.The team just...

Rollerball 5 Masquerade fun with the Dixie Derby Girls

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:01:41 +0000

Last minute annoucements and preparations are being made for the 5th Annual Dixie Derby Girls formal affair, Rollerball 5, this Friday, December 2nd at Lowe Mill Arts Center.Rollerball 5 is expected to be the largest party of the season...

Dixie Derby Girls up for Huntsville's Favorite Sports Team

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:52:49 +0000

Every year, local Huntsville news source, The Valley Planet, does a "Best of the Valley" competition on the reader's choices for local businesses in a wide variety of categories. One of the category titles, Best...

Ready to kick butt with the DDG Bootcamp?

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:53:43 +0000

Want to get in shape, meet new people, and help your community? The Dixie Derby Girls, Huntsville's first Roller Derby league, is offering two bootcamp sessions to recruit and train new derby girls for the upcoming 2012...

An epic Super Heros vs. Villans fun bout for the Dixie Derby Girls

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:22:27 +0000

With the regular season over, its time for the Dixie Derby Girls to say thanks to their fans with a little fun bout, roller derby style. On October 9, your favorite skaters from the Rocket City Rollers and the...

School of Hard Blocks in session August 27

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:47:24 +0000

School is back in session on Saturday, August 27th as Huntsville's Dixie Derby Girls Roller Derby team take the floor of the Von Braun Center South Hall in their last double-header feature of the season, School of...

Summer Fights for the Dixie Derby Girls

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:49:29 +0000

The Dixie Derby Girls are back again in July, this time they are Greasin’ up their bearings to bring you “Summer Fights!”Your favorite Huntsville, AL derby teams the Raging Rocket All-Stars (as the T-Birds...

Skate Wars Return: The Fempire Strikes Back!

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:55:55 +0000

The Huntsville, AL Dixie Derby Girls Roller Derby League will return to the Von Braun Center South Hall with the second episode of the Skate Wars saga: The Fempire Strikes Back on June 18th.This will mark the third bout...

Dixie Derby was RAPTURED!

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:28:02 +0000

With the recent Rapture prophecy having come and gone, it meant a chance for the Huntsville, Alabama Dixie Derby Girls Roller Derby team to prove the popular theory that "Roller Derby Saved My Soul" (a song by Uncle...

Derby community bond shows in storm aftermath

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Mon, 02 May 2011 14:42:47 +0000

After the devastation that all of northern Alabama has faced since last Wednesday's tornado destruction, Huntsville's Dixie Derby Girls were faced with some of their toughest challenges as a team yet. With several teammates suffering...

Rocket City Rumble III preview

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:02:55 +0000

The annual Rocket City Rumble III, Huntsville’s premiere roller derby tournament is back May 14th at the Von Braun Center South Hall. The all-day WFTDA sanctioned tournament features six south central region teams all competing in a...

Dixie takes hard fall in 1st quarter rankings

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:07:29 +0000

Huntsville's Dixie Derby Girls recently experienced a set back in the 1st Quarter 2011 WFTDA South Central Rankings. Previously resting at the #14 position in the 4th quarter polls, Dixie's inactivity in the 1st quarter...

Dixie Derby Girls 'Dismember the Alamo' bout to open 2011 season

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:28:41 +0000

The Dixie Derby Girls are on a mission to lay siege to Texas once again in their 2011 WFTDA regular season debut 'Dismember the Alamo'. Opening the 7th season for Huntsville's Dixie Derby Girls, 'Dismember...

Rain postponed dodgeball tournament rescheduled April 2nd

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:09:15 +0000

A rain-soaked and severe thunderstorm warning Saturday forced the postponment of the 6th Annual Dixie Derby Girls Dodgeball Tournament. The event, held for the first time at an outdoor venue, was slated to kick off Saturday, March...

Dixie Derby Dodgeball this Saturday at Dublin Park

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:36:49 +0000

This weekend will mark the highly anticipated 6th Annual Dodgeball Tournament, hosted by the Dixie Derby Girls. 22 teams have pre-registered for the tournament, with more expected to register at the event. Due to a cancellation...

Preseason intraleague bout for Dixie Derby Girls

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:58:08 +0000

Huntsville's Dixie Derby Girls Roller Derby League will host their preseason intraleague bout this coming Sunday, March 13th. This season warm-up will feature a Black vs. Pink divided Dixie Derby Girls roster, in a regulation...

Dixie Derby Girls announce 2011 season schedule

Erica Ortiz, Dixie Derby Girls Examiner — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:41:12 +0000

It’s almost time… The thrill of the jam. The screech of polyurethane wheels on the track floor. The camaraderie and sports-womanship of the league.Huntsville's women's flat track roller derby team, the...