Roller derby night at Ettalong

The Central Coast Roller Derby league is holding a band night and auction on Friday, March 4, at Ettalong Bowling Club from 7:30pm to raise funds for the new league.

The fundraising night is expected to attract 150 to 200 people who will bid on eight Derby Girls who will be auctioned off to the highest bidders.

"They will get all your food and drinks for you and they make excellent conversation," said Central Coast Roller Derby League media advisor Ms Linda Wales.

A raffle will also be held with items including T-shirts, jewellery and a photo shoot from Linda Wales Photography.

Ms Wales said roller derby was a women's sport.

"Bouts involve two opposing teams each with blockers and jammers and the aim of the game is to score more points than the opposing team's jammer by lapping the other team on the track, in a very exciting spectator sport," she said.

She described the sport as a mix of women's liberation, tough sport, visual costumes and "out there Derby Girl personalities".

"This is a not for profit team.

"Everything is done by enthusiastic volunteers, mostly by us Derby Girls, coaches and referees," she said.

Ms Wales said the Central Coast Roller Derby team planned to hold competition bouts, fundraising events and social skates in the future.

"We have 50 girls registered in our league.

"All are at different levels.

"Some are ready to start bouting, and some are just learning to skate.

"We are a relatively new league so we are just finalising our first registration and planning our first bout," said Ms Wales.

With inquiries, contact Linda on 0410 595 319.

Media Release, 14 Feb 2011 Linda Wales, Central Coast Roller Derby