For the skaters of Arch Rival Roller Derby, the chance to hit and tussle after a 26-month-long layoff can’t come soon enough.
Photo Credit: Bob Dunnell
St. Louis’ first women’s flat-track roller derby franchise recently revealed their 2022 local season that takes place at Midwest Sport Hockey within Queeny Park beginning May 21.
“Our skaters are beyond excited to be back skating and we are ready to compete,” said Arch Rival President WyldeSyde of the League’s comeback to the Ballwin venue. “We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in the stands cheering us on.”
Within the four-event schedule, Arch Rival pairs with local professional wrestling company Dynamo Pro Wrestling for two of the events, billed as “Jams & Slams,” while the other attractions this summer mixes old school rules and newly-minted match-ups.
Founded in 2005, the League last held games February 2020 and subsequently suspended play due to the pandemic. Now with their return, the skaters look forward to presenting their quad-skate brand of mayhem back to the public.
“ARCH fans are the best!” said WyldeSyde. “We have missed our fans who make our games so exciting. We’re going to be competitive and fun this local season!”
Tickets for the four-event regular season go on sale shortly.
For more information on Arch Rival Roller Derby, go to their official website.
ARCH RIVAL ROLLER DERBY 2022 SEASON
All games at Midwest Sport Hockey – Queeny Park, Ballwin, MO – 6:30 PM Start
SAT 5/21 – JAMS & SLAMS
ARCH GAME: BLOCK N’ ROLL EXPRESS VS. NEW WHEELED ORDER
PLUS, DYNAMO PRO WRESTLING 4-MATCH CARD
SAT 6/11 – PAST, PRESENT & FUTURES NIGHT
ARCH GAME: PINK VIXENS VS. BLACK ANGELS
PLUS, POST-GAME CONCERT & AFTERPARTY
SAT 7/9 – JAMS & SLAMS
ARCH GAME: HOTT FLASH VS. BADD ATTITUDE
PLUS, DYNAMO PRO WRESTLING 4-MATCH CARD
SAT 8/6 – THE CLA$H FOR CA$H
FOUR-TEAM, FOUR GAME MINI-TOURNAMENT
Arch City Media will have coverage of Arch Rival Roller Derby this summer.
By trade, he is a six-time, regional Emmy Award-winning news videographer/editor for KTVI/KPLR-TV. By hobby, he is a writer for Arch City Media, dating back to February 2014. Emphasis is on featuring and promoting local women's sports, but will cover anything that is not reported by traditional media outlets. Also a contributor to local concert reviews.
