MEDIA RELEASE: MAY 2018

MEDIA RELEASE
May 2018

First League Game In Almost Two Years

GRANDE PRAIRIE- The Grande Prairie Roller Derby Association’s (GPRDA) RadLeak Rollers drove down the highway to Fort St John over the weekend to take on the Energetic City Roller Derby
Association’s KillBillies in their first game of the season.

In the end, the score was 163-69 for FSJ, but even with a loss, the GP team represented the Alberta side of the Peace Region with class. With five rookies on the team, the RadLeaks played virtually a clean game of roller derby.

This game is just another sign that the RadLeak Rollers are gaining momentum as this is the first league game the GPRDA has played in almost two years. With a full roster of committed and enthusiastic players, the team will begin to plan home games as well as seeking leagues to travel to for away games.

Although the Grande Prairie isn’t officially part of the Roller Mayhem in Peace River on May 5, Whitecourt Roller Derby Association as well as the Grimshaw Roller Derby Association have picked up a few players to be part of the action.

We invite anyone interested in the sport to come watch the action at the Baytex Centre this Saturday.

For more information:
Hacksaw                                                       Jaded Lilin’
Coach                                                           Team Insurance Representative
RadLeak Rollers                                           RadLeak Rollers
Grande Prairie Roller Derby Association    Grande Prairie Roller Derby Association
presidentgprda@gmail.com                         arlana.mowat@outlook.com

Our Mission: Broadly promote the sport of Flat Track Roller Derby. Recognize and support the Grande Prairie (and Northern Alberta) athletes involved. Create a strong and thriving league for future generations of derby players. Solicit dedicated community and corporate sponsors to help promote the GPRDA RadLeak Rollers. Develop kinships with like-minded women and men, respect each other, and have fun!