Harlots’ final 2012 clash against Liverpool Roller Birds

Nottingham roller derby team, the Hellfire Harlots, are preparing to take on Liverpool Roller Birds on Saturday 10th November in their final bout of 2012.

Billed as “At War with Skatan”, it will be held at the Lee Westwood Centre, Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton Campus from 12.45pm.

The Hellfire Harlots played Liverpool Roller Birds in September 2011, and beat their hosts with a score of 150-51.

The Nottingham-based team have played some fantastic roller derby this year but so have Liverpool, who will certainly be looking to turn the tables and defeat the Hellfire Harlots on their home turf.

In a rare treat for sports fans and as part of the double-header day, there will be a men’s roller derby bout at 3pm. Newcastle lads – Tyne and Fear – will face a motley crew of male skater from across the UK calling themselves “The Lost Boys”.

This is the last chance roller derby fans will have to see Nottingham’s Hellfire Harlots play in 2012.

Tickets cost £7 in advance and are available from their website www.hellfire-harlots.co.uk

The Harlots have alsobeen accepted as a WFTDA (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association) Apprentice.

As an Apprentice affiliate of the WFTDA, the Hellfire Harlots join the ranks of more than 100 all-female, skater-owned-and-operated leagues nationwide that have united to lead the growing sport of women’s flat track roller derby.

WFTDA apprentice leagues are matched with veteran member leagues who guide them in the processes and requirements necessary to become a full member of the Association.

Additionally, the mentor offers advice and information related to the management and development of the apprentice league. WFTDA Apprentice leagues are considered “pre-members” of the WFTDA and have access to many of the resources and benefits of full WFTDA membership.

Jen (aka Finn Furious) of the Harlots, commented on the news: “We are immensely proud of this achievement and incredibly excited about the prospects this holds for the future and our league, watch this space!”