New York Shock Exchange boot camp & bout in Manchester this month

New York Shock Exchange flee one wet city for another to bout Manchester Roller Derby and host a roller derby boot camp. What's more, both of these events will be happening on the same weekend.  How much roller derby can YOU handle?

First thing's first - THE BOUT.  This is one of only two bouts that the New York team is playing in the UK, and the only one to be held in the north of England.  This is the first ever intercontinental men's roller derby bout.  This is not to be missed.  The mighty New York Shock Exchange are one of the best men's teams in the world and will be crossing the pond to take on MRD's New Wheeled Order.  The Order are not to be sniffed at however, anyone who witnessed their impressive performance at the European Championships will tell you as much - expect fast and furious skating, hard hits and big spills!  In true MRD style there will also be full-contact female derby as MRD's CheckerBroads face off against Imposters Roller Girls.  The last time they met it was a hard fought game with Imposters taking it 117 - 89. This is a re-match that will sizzle.

Second thing's second - THE BOOT CAMP.  Manchester Roller Derby is very proud to be hosting its first ever boot camp in conjunction with the New York Shock Exchange.  The Shockers want to skate with you and share their tricks of the trade. With sections for both beginners and veterans, this bootcamp is open to all adult skaters of any gender. This is your chance to work on jammer footwork, blocking technique, wall building, pack speed control, and then put your new skills to test in a full on scrimmage.

BOUT information and tickets

BOOT CAMP information and tickets

KEY STATS

BOUT. DOUBLE-HEADER. SAT 17th NOVEMBER. 2PM. MRD CHECKERBROADS V IMPOSTERS ROLLER GIRLS. MRD NEW WHEELED ORDER V NEW YORK SHOCK EXCHANGE. ARMITAGE CENTRE, FALLOWFIELD, MANCHESTER. TICKETS £10.  

BOOT CAMP. SUN 18th NOVEMBER. 10AM - 8PM. NEW YORK SHOCK EXCHANGE. ARMITAGE CENTRE, FALLOWFIELD, MANCHESTER. OPEN TO ALL ADULT SKATERS OF ANY GENDER.  TICKETS £75.

Poster designed by Chris Howker