Jackson, Miss. (April 14, 2011) – The hard-hitting, heart-stopping, Magnolia Roller Vixens announced the kick off of their much anticipated second season of roller derby here in Jackson, Mississippi.

This Saturday, April 16, at 7 p.m., the team will kick off the season with its first home opener “Survival of the Illest,” against the Hub City Derby Dames at the Jackson Convention Center.  The event is sure to please, with girls in fishnets and on skates, making full-on contact while the announcer and DJ work fill the room with energy.   There will also be plenty of concessions and libations.

With some of the best skaters in Mississippi, the Hattiesburg Misfits are sure to pose a challenge for the Vixens, who have spent the winter training in their off season in order to prepare for this year’s ambitious schedule.

That schedule include:

-          May 21, against the Torpedo Bay Roller Girls from Mobile, Ala.

-          June 4, against the Capital Offenders, from the Red Stick Roller Derby league in Baton Rouge, La.

-          July 9, against the Priskilla Presleys from Memphis Roller Derby league

-          Aug 20, against the Acadiana Roller Girls from Lafayette, La.

All of the Vixens home games are held at the Jackson Convention Complex on Pascagoula Street. Doors open at 6 pm, and the action starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, and kids 12 and under are $5. Tickets can be purchased at www.magnoliarollervixens.com or from your favorite roller girl. Season passes are also available. Dates are subject to change.

Formed in May 2008, the Magnolia Roller Vixens are Jackson’s only skater owned and operated Roller Derby team. The Vixens are ALWAYS looking for Refs, Non Skating Officials, and bout volunteers. They are also available for charity events, interviews, public appearances, and community events. For more information about the Vixens please visit www.magnoliarollervixens.com.

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Media Contact: Anna Masters, a.k.a Anna BomBination  (769) 798-6322

The Vixens Will Be Preforming The Annual Running Of The Bulls And Giving Back To The Community With The Help Of The Mended Little Hearts

Jackson, Miss. (March 23, 2011) – The Magnolia Roller Vixens, Jacksons roller derby team, are at it again, this time in partnership with the Sweet Potato Queens, hosting the annual “Running of the Bulls” prior to the Sweet Potato Queen’s Zippity Doo Dah Parade this weekend in Fondren.

The Vixens will kick off the event at 6:00 p.m., prior to the Running of the Bulls in the Woodland Hills Parking Lot, near the stadium and facing State Street. They will be presenting care packages to the Mended Little Hearts Foundation of Mississippi, an organization that helps critically ill children adjust when entering into Pediatric Cardiac Programs at Blair E. Batson. The packages consist of books titled Curious George goes to the Hospital.

After the presentation, the Vixens will take to the streets of Fondren for the annual “Running of the Bulls” around 6:30 p.m. The team will don their usual skating attire with the addition of horns and armed with nerf bats, as they are corralled in a pin waiting to be released.  Upon their release, the Vixens will take to the streets, chasing brave contributors up and down the streets of Fondren in order to clear the way for the Sweet Potato Queen’s Zippity Doo Dah Parade. All proceeds for this event will go to the Sweet Potato Queen’s – Blair E. Batson fund.

To ensure the events success, the Vixens will be joined by a few Roller Derby friends from Alabama, Hattiesburg, and Columbus. Some 40  skaters are expected in all – and they will be armed and ready to roll!

Interview and photo opportunities will be available starting at 5:30 at the Vixen staging area in the Woodland Hills Parking Lot.  Other important Magnolia Roller Vixens dates include:

-          April 16, home game against the Hub City Derby Dames, Hattiesburg

-          May 21, against the Torpedo Bay Roller Girls from Mobile, Ala.

-          June 4, against the Capital Offenders, Baton Rouge, La.

About Magnolia Roller Vixens.

Formed in May 2008, the Magnolia Roller Vixens are Jackson’s only skater owned and operated Roller Derby team. The Vixens are ALWAYS looking for Refs, Non-Skating Officials, and bout volunteers. They are also available for charity events, interviews, public appearances, and community events. For more information about the Vixens please visit www.magnoliarollervixens.com.

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Jackson, Miss. (Feb. 22, 2011) – The hard-hitting, heart-stopping, Magnolia Roller Vixens announced the kicking off of their much anticipated second season of roller derby here in Jackson, Mississippi.

The team will kick off the season with their first charitable event on March 26, in partnership with the world famous Sweet Potato Queens for their Zippity Doo Dah Parade in Fondren. Prior to the parade, the team will host its annual “Running of the Bulls” event. Armed with only skates and nerf bats, the team will chase brave contributors up and down the streets of Fondren. All proceeds for this full day event will go to the Sweet Potato Queen’s – Blair E Batson fund.

The first bout of the season will be held on April 16, 2001 against the Hub City Derby Dames of Hattiesburg, Miss. With some of the best skaters in Mississippi, the Misfits are sure to pose a challenge for the Vixens, who have spent the winter training in their off season in order to prepare for this years ambitious schedule.

Other Vixen home dates include:

• May 21, against the Torpedo Bay Roller Girls from Mobile, Ala.
• June 4, against the Capital Offenders, from the Red Stick Roller Derby league in Baton Rouge, La
• July 9, against the Priskilla Presleys from Memphis Roller Derby league
• Aug 20, against the Acadiana Roller Girls from Lafayette, LA

All of the Vixens home games are held at the Jackson Convention Complex on Pascagoula St. Doors open at 6 pm, and the action starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door, and kids 12 and under are $5. Tickets can be purchased at www.magnoliarollervixens.com or from your favorite roller girl. Season passes are also available. Dates are subject to change.

About Magnolia Roller Vixens.

Formed in May 2008, the Magnolia Roller Vixens are Jacksons only skater owned and operated Roller Derby team. The Vixens are ALWAYS looking for Refs, Non Skating Officials, and bout volunteers. They are also available for charity events, interviews, public appearances, and community events. For more information about the Vixens please visit www.magnoliarollervixens.com.

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Media Contact: Anna Masters  (769) 798-6322