February 23, 2009        
                                         

DC ROLLERGIRLS ROCK THE ARMORY
DC DemonCats claw past Cherry Blossom Bombshells for second win this season

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The DC Armory was jammin’ Saturday as the DC DemonCats clawed their way to a 79-47 victory over the Cherry Blossom Bombshells before 1,257 rowdy fans. The DemonCats’ win puts them in the league lead with a 2-1 record on the season.

Roller derby fans were also treated to the national debut performance of the Body Armor, the dance team for D.C.’s new professional indoor football team - the DC Armor. The Body Armor rocked the house with performances before the expo bout and during halftime of the main event. The DC Armor host the Reading Express in their home opener on Saturday, April 4 at the DC Armory.

Action-packed roller derby excitement continues on Saturday, March 14 when the DC DemonCats take on Scare Force One. The bout is a rematch of last season’s championship when Scare Force One captured their second consecutive title. However, earlier this season, the DC DemonCats dealt Scare Force One their first-ever defeat in DC Rollergirls history. Needless to say, the stakes and adrenaline will be high.

With only two bouts remaining before the league championship on May 9th, excitement and anticipation are mounting.

2009 Standings
DC DemonCats                       2-1
Scare Force One                     1-1
Cherry Blossom Bombshells       1-1       

2009 Results/Schedule
Bombshells       96            DemonCats     59        
DemonCats     117            Scare Force    81
Scare Force    86            Bombshells       51
DemonCats       79         Bombshells       47
April 18 – Scare Force vs. Bombshells
May 9 – LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

About DC Sports and Entertainment Commission
The DC Sports and Entertainment Commission, an independent agency of the District of Columbia Government, seeks to enrich the local community by attracting and hosting sports, entertainment and special events in Washington, D.C. while promoting the Nation’s Capital as a premier event destination. In addition, the mission of the organization is to support citywide community events and programs involving youth, amateur and professional sports. The DCSEC operates the 110-acre Stadium-Armory campus which includes RFK Stadium, the DC Armory and the surrounding Festival Grounds and is the landlord of Nationals Park.

About DC Rollergirls
The DC Rollergirls are proud members of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, the national governing body for women’s amateur flat track roller derby. WFTDA is comprised of skater-owned and operated leagues nationwide that have united to lead this growing sport. Please visit www.wtfda.org to read the rules of the game and learn more about the national roller derby scene.