I ran across an event posting on Yelp.com for the Arch Rival Roller Girls at Chaifetz Arena. We didn't have any plans for the weekend and I thought hmmmm, my girls like to roller skate, my son would like the seeing people get knocked around, and I have no issue with watching grown women in heavy contact on roller skates, so why not! I didn't really know what to expect, so I download a Stuff You Should Know pod-cast so I would understand the rules before I arrived. We were their before the doors opened so we got great seats along the front row of (racing terms) the entry of turn 3. Myself, my wife, and 5 kids. (4 girls and 1 boy from 4 years old to 12) Once the first bout started my daughters fell in love with Downtown Dallis. They absolutely loved her hair not to mention that she is a damn good jammer. I really liked Brickyard because of the smirk on here face every time she broke through the pack, and also May Require Stitches (championship match & my wife's favorite) on her blocking ability. With this being our first time, it took a little bit to figure out exactly what some of the strategies were, but we really enjoyed ourselves and had a great time! My wife was really getting into it and loved how competitive it was. I honestly didn't have any idea that roller derby was actually going on, let alone to have this many teams based out of St. Louis. The these girls are tough, athletic and all around great to watch compete. This may have been our first roller derby, it will definitely not be our last. I have already bookmarked their website and WILL DEFINITELY go see them again. I do have to say an extra thanks to Downtown Dallis for stopping and acknowledging our girls in the stand after her match. They yelled down to her and she took the time to stop and wave and say hi. Although it was like a direct injection of caffeine at that point, but it was great to see the look on their faces. read more

The Arch Rival Roller Girls are some of the most hard working, fun, intelligent, strong women I've ever known. They put on well organized, action-packed events every month (during the season) and also show up at a lot of local events. It isn't your parent's derby any more. The hits are real and strategy and teamwork counts. Buy a ticket, get there early, and check out an ARRG Bout. I doubt you'll be disappointed. And as a bonus, kids under 10 are free! read more

These girls put the power in girl power. I'm so impressed (and a little scared). Roller derby is a tough sport, definitely not for the faint of heart. They push and fall and scream and move like the dickens. Many of the girls have tatoos. It's totally fun to watch a bout. My friend is on the team (Shanghai Lily). I'm so proud of her. She does the graphics for the team, too. She rocks. This is St. Louis' first all-women flat track roller derby league. Yeah women! read more

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They usually perform at All American Sports Mall, which I consider outside of my normal "bubble" in terms of social outings. However, this is definitely worth it. The Arch Rival Roller Girls are amazing to watch, and I believe, have a winning record against other teams in the area. Regardless, it's no longer a spectacle to watch a bunch of fully-grown women skating in circles while they try to knock each other out of the way. It's a true sporting event. It seems that everybody comes out for these competitions. Young, old. Conservative, Liberal. It's nice to see people of all walks of life coming out to watch a fun, fast-paced, action-packed event. If you haven't been to an Arch Rival Roller Girls match, then you SHOULD. Roller Derby itself is fairly easy to understand, and they even provide you with a printout of the game rules. These girls rock. read more

This was my second round of roller derby, and I had a good time despite the bad weather that was with us that night. we purchased our tickets online which was convenient, and picking them up was simple and easy. we got in, got seats and enjoyed the bouts. The sport of roller derby is fun to watch as long as you know the rules, and object of the game, the programs actually have the rules/regulations listed which helps big time. it was a double header, with an entertaining half time show at one point by the Arch Rival Roller Girls Jeer leaders. if you can't get into watching the derby ( I don't see how though) don't worry, for your entertainment there is a wide array of people seeing the roller derby, so put those people watching talents and skills to great use. The weather and the walk to the rink was a little bit tedious, but I will most definitely give it another try, it was a fun night, just a little bit different than what I was expecting. read more

So what do you do when a co-worker tells you that they joined a roller derby team and their first bout is coming up? You go, make signs and cheer on the Arch Rival Roller Girls! I had heard about this for the past several years but never actually went to one of the bouts until recently. We were there cheering on Lady MacDeath and boy did we see a sport that we never really thought about before! I had no clue what to expect and I read through the booklet they give you once there and it gave me an idea. I still don't have all the strategies figured out but it was interesting to see how these girls do this. They are tough, athletic and know how to have a good time. If you've seen the movie it Whip It - yes its nothing like that but it gives you a good idea. Only thing I wish they had there was the ramps, this was a flat surface that they kept going around on. I will check this out again in the future. read more

I have been a fan for over 3 years now and after attending my first bout I haven't missed a bout since. These ladies are as tough as nails on the track and sweet as candy off the track. I have had the opportunity to get to know many of the ladies involved in the league and they are all hard-working and have a real passion for the game. The bouts are an amazing spectacle of sport and cheap to attend. A truly family-friendly event and I encourage the kids that attend to take their program around and get autographs from the players after the games. The ladies love it. This is a real sport with real rules. It isn't like back in the 70s when it was scripted like wrestling. read more

Well this was new for me. Decided to go because it was close to home. Very exciting but for $30??? No wonder it wasn't packed and it seemed that those watching were family n friends of players. Lower the price and maybe other people would come out and watch. I'm sure the families already spend enough money on it. read more

I've been a regular for a few years now. This is great sporting event to attend for the money and with a season pass (I have one) you get all of home bouts at a discount. Anyone that has gone I personally know has always had a good time. It is also a fan friendly sport, hang out after the bout and get autographs with your favorite players, they love the fans. There is also a raffle in the middle of the 2nd bout and a performance in between bouts, usually by the jeerleaders (the derby version of cheerleaders). Derby merchandise is always available and hot dogs and beer can be bought at the entrance with a food area also in the upper level. This is a physical sport, not like the old days for sure but there is quite often body checking and plenty of penalties. I have also been to many bouts that had exciting endings, much like the season final not long ago. It does take a bit to learn the rules, but once you do, even more fun. Worth going for sure at least once and you can take the kids. read more