A “rough, tough, and fantastic spectacle” is how promoters are describing the next bout of the Canberra Roller Derby League to be held on Saturday. 
In a rematch of last year’s grand final, the “Red-Bellied Black Hearts” will take on the “Black ‘n’ Blue Belles”.
Organisers say the roller derby league has seen a sharp rise in popularity since it began in Canberra in 2009.
There are now four teams – the “Brindabelters”, “Black ‘n’ Blue Belles”, “Red-Bellied Black Hearts” and “Surly Griffins”.
The league recently collaborated with public transport provider ACTION – artist Ed Radclyffe’s colourful roller derby mural will be splashed on the side of one of the buses for a year.
The mural was paid for by four of the league’s sponsors, and the bus’ inaugural route on July 26 was kicked off by a photoshoot with representatives from each team.
The next bout in the Canberra Roller Derby League is on Saturday August 11 at the Southern Cross Stadium in Tuggeranong.
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