Panhandle United Roller Derby
By Monica A. Heimes, League President/Safety Director
Panhandle United Roller Derby is currently undefeated during the 2017 Season with a 3-0 bout record.
On April 1st the PanU All-Stars and Beah Brawl Sk8r Dolls (BBSD) traveled to Nashville, Tennessee for a bout against the Nashville Brawlstars. Together, Pan U’s All-Stars and BBSD controlled the track with solid walls, effective hits, and unfathomable endurance to secure their second win of the season with a score of 229 to 192.
Then on April 22nd, the PanU All-Stars packed their bags and headed out west to Houma, Louisiana for the season’s first Women’s Flat Track Derby Association sanctioned bout against the Cajun Rollergirls. After a close first half, PanU’s effective strategy widened the score and took the lead to bring home a win with a score of 154 to 94.
Panhandle United will hit the road again on Saturday, May 6th to travel east to Tallahassee, Florida to take on the Tallahassee Legiskators. Not able to travel to Tallahassee to support PanU? Don’t worry, your favorite skaters will return to the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 17th as they face the J-Villians from Jacksonville, Florida. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with the bout starting at 7:00 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.Eventbrite.com, or from a Panhandle United Roller Derby league member.
In the meantime, Panhandle United will be working off the track to host fundraising events to help defray travel expenses during the 2017 season. Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 11th to support a Chow Down at Taco Town (309 Racetrack NE) from 5-8 p.m. in Fort Walton Beach. Thanks to the generous support of Taco Town, we invite you to enjoy delicious food with PanU league members while a portion of your food purchase will help support local roller derby within the Florida Panhandle.
Panhandle United Roller Derby is currently recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. You can continue to support YOUR local roller derby league by visiting and sharing our web page, www.panhandleunitedrollerderby.com.