Maine Roller Derby hosting international tournament June 8-9
Maine Roller Derby hosting international tournament June 8-9
Skatecationland: the way derby should be
Portland, Maine – February 5, 2024 – Maine Roller Derby (MRD) will host its first international tournament on June 8-9, 2024 at Happy Wheels in Westbrook, Maine. The tournament, called Skatecationland: the way derby should be, features Toronto Roller Derby, the Muddy River Rollers from Moncton, NB and Lehigh Valley Roller Derby out of Bethlehem, PA facing off against MRD’s All-Star Travel Team. The sanctioned games will affect MRD’s 51st place ranking in the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association’s Northeast region.
“Maine Roller Derby took its biggest hit ever during the pandemic. It’s taken us years to restart our competitive program. This felt like such a huge opportunity to bring high-level roller derby to Maine,” said tournament director Heather “Dash” Steeves. “For more than 10 years our league has traveled the country to defend our spot in the international rankings, now it’s time to bring the world to us.”
Derby fans can expect two days packed with roller derby action on June 8-9 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Happy Wheels. In addition to the sanctioned games for MRD’s travel team, four local teams will have competitive play experiences in 40-min exhibition bouts. We are excited to give our local friends a chance to show their skills.
Skatecationland’s success depends on volunteers from MRD and our neighboring leagues and MRD is thrilled to be bringing the sport of roller derby to our wider Maine community. Stay tuned for more updates on the Skatecationland tournament by signing up for our email newsletter and watching our social feeds. Keep an eye on the Time and Temperature building in Portland on Skatecationaland dates for a special message from MRD!
Event Details:
Date: June 8-9, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: Happy Wheels
Address: 3 Chabot St, Westbrook, ME
For more information about Maine Roller Derby and the Skatecationland Tournament, please visit www.mainerollerderby.com or contact pr@mainerollerderby.com to sign up for our newsletter. Ticket sales will go live soon.
About Maine Roller Derby: Maine Roller Derby is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to promote the sport of roller derby, maintain a competitive athletic program in the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association and make a positive impact in our community. MRD is the longest-running and largest roller derby league based in the state of Maine. Comprised of dedicated athletes, officials and volunteers, the league is committed to promoting athleticism, empowerment, and inclusivity.