ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Wings Stadium Roller Derby Returns this Weekend

April 12, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- The Wings Stadium Complex, which is home to The Annex and The Cube, announce the complex will be hosting the Killamazoo Derby Darlins this Saturday, April 13th.

Tomorrow will be the second of six home dates for the Killamazoo Derby Darlins and Killacrew.

The Killamazoo Killacrew will begin the night at 5:30 p.m. as they battle the Battle Creek Cereal Killers, while the Derby Darlins will face the Try-City Roller Girls in the main event immediately after.

After this Saturday, the Derby Darlins will compete at Wings Stadium on Saturday, June 22nd, (Vs Ann Arbor Brawlstars) Saturday, July 20th (Vs TBA), in the WFTDA Division 2 Tournament from Friday, August 23rd-Saturday, August 25th and on Saturday, September 14th (Vs TBA).

Imagine fans cheering for high-speed action and bone-jarring hits from talented athletes. While that could describe the Kalamazoo Wings, it also describes the sport of Roller Derby and in particular the Killa Krew and the Derby Darlins.

A high-octane sport, Roller derby takes place on a circuit track. The two teams playing send five players each onto the track - three blockers (defense), one pivot (last line of defense) and one jammer (scorer).

Starting back in 1922, roller derby reached its initial peak in the late 70's and early 80's. Known for its physical nature and entertaining brand of sport, roller derby is once again gaining the eye of the American public.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $16 at the door for adults, students are $11 in advance and $15 at the door, while children 6-12 are only $5 and kids under 5 are FREE. Tickets are available at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office and all Ticketmaster location.

Stadium Management Company owns the Wings Stadium Complex, the Kalamazoo Wings hockey team, Wings West and the Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings hockey team. The Wings Stadium Complex is comprised of three buildings; Wings Stadium seats more than 5,100 fans for K-Wings home games and more than 6,000 people for concerts and other stage events. The Annex seats 1,367 for ice events and can hold up to 2,850 for non-ice events such as car, boat, and trade shows. The Cube plays host to both ice and non-ice events. Wings West is comprised of two ice sheets plus Old Burdick's Restaurant at Wings West. The Borgess Ice Rink can accommodate more than 1,200 fans for Jr. K-Wings games. The Olympic Rink plays host to both ice and non-ice events. Both facilities are available for rental and feature numerous catering and meeting opportunities.

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