Catch The Action: Dead River Derby

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Marquette’s local Dead River Derby girls get ready for their Summer Squash bout against the Northwoods Derby Knock-outs Saturday!

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One of Paper Valley’s Flying Squirrels takes a dive! (photo by Ron Caspi)

Dead River Derby lead jammer leaves Paper Valley’s Flying Squirrels on the ground. (photo by Ron Caspi)

Marquette, MI – The Dead River Derby women’s roller derby team made a crushing victory over Wisconson’s Paper Valley Flying Squirrels during their recent last home derby bout at Lakeview Arena on June 21, 2014. So far this season the Dead River girlz have remained undefeated for the 2014 season! Get ready for some hot action as they lace up their skates for Saturday, July 12th’s derby bout against the Northwoods Derby Knock-outs: doors open at 6 – bout starts at 7pm.

Paper Valley’s lead jammer races ahead to try and score points against the Dead River Derby. (photo by Ron Caspi)

As usual you can expect our local women’s derby league to produce some fast and furious skating! These ladies hit hard and fast on the track but are all smiles and laughs between heats and even get together after each bout at Breakers Roadhouse to continue the fun. In fact no matter what the score, I have not seen more fun and comraderie in a sporting event as in our local derby scene. The women’s derby scene has become a hot new local trend attracting community folks from all walks of life.

The Dead River Derby girls block Paper Valley’s jammer from breaking through the pack during their bout in Marquette June 21, 2014. (photo by Ron Caspi)

Beyond the great physical fitness and empowerment it offers participants the derby is dedicated to supporting other local community organizations as well. A portion of proceeds from every home bout benefit another local non-profit. Proceeds from their home bouts so far this year have benefitted local organizations of the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve, Big Brothers Big Sisters and proceeds from this weekend’s derby will go to Music 4 All Kids, providing musical instruction for all kids no matter if they can pay.

Audience members participate in a trike race during half-time of the Dead River Derby vs Paper Valley roller derby bout June 21, 2014. (photo by Ron Caspi)

You won’t find a better community event than a Dead River Derby bout as they really make it fun for everyone with a bouncy house for the kiddos (last bout they even had giant trikes to ride!) and entertaining half-time events with prizes and raffle drawings. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks along with you or indulge in all the beer and popcorn you can handle, for sale at each event.

Kids participate in the half-time trike race. Every bout hosts a different contest for the crowd! (photo by Ron Caspi)

Advance tickets are $8, $10 at the door. This is a family friendly event. Kids 9 and under get in free! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Music For All Kids. To purchase advance tickets please visit brownpapertickets.com or www.deadriverderby.org. Visit Dead River Derby on Facebook for updates, more contests, and giveaways!