Sat 10/4 @ 1pm
Roller Derby was a big deal back in 30s and 40s and in the early days of TV, when it was considered a close relative of professional wrestling: mostly for show with participants adopting fake names and personas.
In the 21st century it’s been revived as more of a serious amateur sport, although athletes still adopt personas and nicknames. But flat track roller derby leagues are now rife, including the Burning River Roller Derby, which fields both a travel team competing with other leagues, and a home team which competes with other Burning River skaters, offering entertainment and thrills.
This weekend, it will have an event featuring the Cleveland Guardians, whose bout starts at 1pm and the Burning River home teams, blue vs orange: The Lake vs. The Ash Kickers,, playing at 3pm. Since 2023, the bouts have been taking place at the Cleveland Heights Community Center. Get tickets at the door or in advance at burningriverderby.com/events.