Roller derby girls and boys, strap yourselves in for the biggest thing to hit this side of the equator: THE GREAT SOUTHERN SLAM. For two whole days, over June 12-13, 2010, roller derby teams will converge on Adelaide from every corner of Australia and New Zealand to do battle with skate and booty. Some will come intent on glory, others to test their mettle, but all will come to revel in the biggest celebration of hard hitting knocks and derby love this nation has ever seen.

The venue for The Great Southern Slam is the Adelaide Showground, a short roll from the heart of the Adelaide CBD. The home of all ADRD bouts, this kick-ass venue is situated conveniently close to public transport, accommodation and after party shenanigans. It’s also huge and will play host to five rockin’ tracks: three dedicated to fierce but friendly competition, one for challenge bout awesomeness and one for free-wheeling good times. Yowza!

Are we excited? You bet your gaskets we are and you should be too. This is history in the making, the first time ever the roller derby family of the southern hemisphere will come together in one place to play and party. You’re going to want to be here for this!