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B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls
Oakland Outlaws will battle it out with the Berkeley Resistance at this roller derby bout. It’s something every true San Franciscan should see.
When: 8 p.m.; Sat. 3/19
Where: Craneway Pavilion, 1414 South Harbor Way, Richmond

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Game Theory: San Francisco ShEvil Dead vs. Oakland Outlaws

San Francisco Bay Guardian, Caitlin Donohue

April 5, 2010 – The bout began with some enthusiastic theatrics from both sides – glory laps taken by each ShEvil Dead team member as her name was announced by a commentator that was barely audible over the reverberating boos and cheers from the crowd. Derby games only come every once in awhile – the next match for the Outlaws isn’t until May – so every one counts. Particularly this one.

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Interview: Coach G$ of the B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls

San Francisco Roller Derby Examiner, Veronica La Rosa

December 1, 2009 – “At the beginning of 2009, the B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls took on a first year roller derby coach to head up their travel team for the year. Garth Adlao, aka Coach G$, immersed himself immediately in the sport and helped the team compete home and away all season. Ultimately, the team took fifth place at the WFTDA Western Regionals Tournament in October. Now that his rookie season has ended, Coach G$ answered some questions about his goals, the sport, and his team.”

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Richmond Wrecking Belles

Richmond Confidential, Carah Herring

November 28, 2009 – “A group of Richmond women is enjoying bragging rights over Oakland, because they are the reigning 2009 champions of the Bay Area Derby Girls league. The Richmond Wrecking Belles skated to a perfect 4-0 season, beating the Oakland Outlaws in the fall showdown at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center.”

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