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We've got new roller derby bout posters in our gallery from Tara Armov, Matt Traughber, Jane Dope, Adam Swimbourne, OB Vicious, Laura White-Ritchie, and Matt Shultz. Check out the awesome artwork!

www.fracturemag.com/derby/posters

To submit your roller derby bout posters, simply send them to us at: fracture@fracturemag.com.

This weekend brings the 2009 WFTDA South Central Regional tournament, dubbed the Southern Fried Smackdown. For those that are heading to the ATL for this tourney, feel free to come see us at our table. We will have our FRACTURE table set up all weekend long. We'll have some free swag to pass out, including buttons, stickers, and flyers.
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WFTDA has released their newest rankings for teams in all four regions. There's not a whole lot of surprises in the new rankings. Most of the drastic changes were in the West Region, where the Oly Rollers take over the number one spot. And in the South Central Region, Memphis Roller Derby debuts at number ten.

WFTDA conducts a quarterly poll among its member leagues to determine the rankings. These rankings reflect play up until July 1, 2009. WFTDA's next rankings poll will be conducted and released in November 2009.
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Yep, it's time for more shameless self promotion...be FRACTURE's fan on Facebook.

Go here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fracture-Magazine/82080350855

Join our group on Flckr. Upload your roller derby photos!

http://www.flickr.com/groups/1051552@N22/

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Recently, a dear friend to the Atlanta Rollergirls and an epically talented photographer, passed away.  Frank Mullen was a husband and father, and what we called an OG of the Atlanta Rollergirls.  He supported our league since the very beginning and helped to make it what it is today.  Not only did he make us look good with incredible photos, but he also made us feel good by being such a great friend.
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For all of you newbie roller derby fans out there, the Boston Derby Dames have posted a quick rundown on how to watch a roller derby bout. The article was written by BDD referee Three-Day Bender and covers some of the basics any new fan might be wondering about. Once you've been schooled, you can impress your friends with your newfound derby knowledge.read more »

The Isthmus Daily Page in Madison, Wisc. has an article on roller derby that actually turns its attention to the referees and not the rollergirls. Melissa Faliveno (aka Harlot Bronte of the Mad Rollin' Dolls) interviews four of the Mad Rollin' Dolls referees: Marshall Law, James Blond, The Gorram Reaver, and Reverend Riot. Also included is a video featuring footage shot by a ref helmet cam, which is truly one of the best perspectives you'll see that captures derby action.
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The San Francisco Chronicle has finally settled the debate once and for all:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/03/25/NSOL16JJ6O.DTL


(As a side note, we kinda disagree with their ruling on competitive eating.)