Bay Area Derby Girls BEST OF THE WEST May 9, 2009

B.A.D. Girls Flat-Track Roller Derby Bout
May 9, 2009
BEST OF THE WEST
B.ay A.rea D.erby All-Stars take on the Rat City Rollergirls of Seattle, WA

WHAT: Women’s Flat-track Roller Derby Association (WFTDA) sanctioned bout featuring the B.A.D. All-Stars and the Rat City Rollergirls of Seattle, WA.

WHERE: Fort Mason, Festival Pavilion
San Francisco

WHEN: Saturday, May 9, 2009
Doors: 6:30 p.m.
Bout: 8:00 p.m.

WHO: B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls (BAD Girls) roller derby league and visiting Rat City Rollergirls from Seattle, WA

ABOUT THE EVENT: The B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls will host their first Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) sanctioned inter-league bout in three years on Sat. May 9, at Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco.
The "Best of the West" showdown pits the Bay Area’s very own B.A.D. Girls against Seattle’s Rat City Rollergirls. The two top-ranked teams will face each other in fast-paced, brutal and highly competitive play at a level that has rarely been showcased in San Francisco. Both teams competed in the 2008 Northwest Knockdown WFTDA National Championships. Currently the B.A.D. Girls are ranked 5th in the nation with Rat City right behind in the 6th place slot.
The B.A.D. Girls have yet to claim victory in a meeting with Rat City. The last match-up saw the B.A.D. Girls come from behind to get within five points with a final score of 93 to 88, Rat City. This bout will affect the seeding of both teams as they vie for a spot in the western regional tournament later this year.
For first timers or fanatic fans, this bout will be an amazing sporting event that should not be missed. The bout is going be the second taste of national play for the B.A.D. Girl All-Stars this season, with new players rounding out the roster. Rat City, skating without several of their most seasoned and veteran players this year, comes to the bout seeking their first inter-league win of the season.
The WFTDA is the rules and governing body that fosters the sport of all female flat track roller derby. Affiliated leagues are owned and operated by the skaters who conduct both the business aspect of their league and participate in the decision making process of the association. All non-profit member leagues skate under the same rules and compete locally and regionally with the hopes of making it onto the national level. All competition is real – hits, falls and action are not faked for the sake of fans.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the rivalry starts at 8:00 p.m. A Bay Area pride competition will begin the bout – fans wearing the most outrageous and wonderful black and gold costume in support of the B.A.D. All-stars will receive a special raffle prize.
Event is all ages with children under 5 free. A vendor village featuring everything from local nonprofit groups to derby attire will be open throughout the bout.

Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 at the door. Don't forget your ID as there is have a loaded bar. This event is expected to sell out, so buy your tickets today at www.bayareaderbygirls.com.

Official Website: http://bayareaderbygirls.com/events/