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Bradentucky Bombers v. Miami Vice City Rollers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE





Bradentucky Bombers to Bout Against Miami Vice

City Rollers to raise money for State College of Florida Women’s Volleyball

Team





 

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Bradenton, FL (July 28,

2013)
 – The

Bradentucky Bombers, Manatee County’s original flat track women’s roller derby

team, will bout against Miami’s Vice City Rollers on Saturday, August 17, 2013

at the Bradenton Area Convention Center (1 Haben Blvd. Palmetto, Florida

34221).





 

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At every home bout,

the Bradentucky Bombers donate items or funds to local organizations thus

embodying their slogan “Strong Women Rolling for a Strong Community.” For this

game, raffle proceeds will be donated to the State College of Florida Women’s

Volleyball Team.  





 





With proper I.D., college

students can receive a $2 discount on door tickets.





 





Game itinerary:





6 p.m.  

    Tailgating in the lobby of the Bradenton Area

Convention Center





6:30 p.m.  Doors

Open





7 p.m.  

    Game Begins





9:15 p.m. 

Afterparty at the Lost Kangaroo Pub in downtown Bradenton





 





Tickets are $10 in

advance or $12 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased from: 





·         Danny's Pizzeria, 7220 Manatee Avenue

West  Bradenton, FL 34209





·         V-town Skate & Surf Shop, 408 South

Washington Boulevard  Sarasota, FL 34236





·         Any member of the team





·         Online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/388255





 





It is suggested you

bring a chair. Track side seating is available on a first come, first serve

basis for those persons 18+. Parking is $5. There will be food and drinks

available for purchase at the game which is provided by Milan Catering.





 





About the Bradentucky

Bombers





The Bradentucky

Bombers is an all-female flat track roller derby league that sponsors

sportswomanship and athleticism. The Bombers promote a strong, positive,

athletic female image and deeply believe in our slogan "Strong Women

Rolling for a Strong Community." Comprised of women from all walks of

life, we are a charitable organization with our main focus being the

empowerment of women and the protection of children. We strive to be a positive

influence in the community and are actively involved in many charitable

activities each year. We are run for the skaters, by the skaters. For More

information, visit www.facebook.com/bradentuckybombers or call (941) 713-0426.





 





The Sport of Roller

Derby





To get an idea how

modern roller derby is played, check out this video:





The Basics of Flat Track Roller Derby





 





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