Time to get Dirty Dirty

Big test tomorrow for the Texecutioners. Austin’s own flat track derby travel team, ranked #1 in the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association‘s South Central region, take on the #5 ranked The Dirty South Derby Girls from Atlanta.

Both teams have had bouts this year, but with opposite results. Back in March, Atlanta took a 78-128 beat-down, courtesy of Charm City Roller Girls: Before that, the Texecutioners cruised past the West Texas Rollerdollz for a dominating 243-30 victory. That said, before they hit Austin tomorrow night, Atlanta have a trip through The Woodlands, rolling against Houston’s HaRD Knocks travel team. Could that serve as an effective warm-up for the Austin bout? Only one way to find out.

Plus, turn up early for some pre-game scrimmage, courtesy of junior league the Austin Derby Brats.

The action starts Sunday, May 3 at 7pm (doors 6.30pm) at Playland Skate Center (8822 McCann), tickets $12 advance, $15 on the door, or $10 if you buy direct from a skater.

This article appears in May 1 • 2009.

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The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.