(New Hartford, NY – July 2015) The Ladies’ Death and Derby Society (LDDS) will host its third home bout of the season, “Block Party” on July 18 at 7 p.m. at the New Hartford Recreation Center in New Hartford. The LDDS TitleTown KnockOuts will bout the Finger Lakes Lunachicks from Lyons.
Advance sale tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and children ages 5 to 12. Tickets are available from a member of the TitleTown KnockOuts, at http://blockparty.brownpapertickets.com/ or at the door for $12 for adults and $5 for children (ages 5 to 12) and seniors (65+). Children under 5 years of age are free. Doors open at 6 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Community Action Partnership for Madison County.
Founded in February 2012, Ladies’ Death and Derby Society has members from across Madison County including Hamilton, Earlville, Canastota, Madison, Oneida and Sherrill. 
The league is a not-for-profit organization that aims to empower women through a competitive sport while also helping the local community. Although roller derby’s popularity is often associated with a more staged play from the 1960s and 70s, the modern game is very different. Today the sport is rigorous, athletic, and internationally regulated, and teams are known for promoting grassroots community efforts.
LDDS has two more home bouts this season- July 18 in New Hartford and Aug. 29 in Morrisville. The league is always recruiting for new skaters as well.
For more information on the league find them on Facebook or visit www.deathandderby.com.