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Classic City Rollergirls to face off against the Vette City Roller Derby July 19 at The Classic Center Arena

ATHENS, Ga. – The Classic City Rollergirls will face off against Kentucky’s Vette City Roller Derby on Saturday, July 19 at The Classic Center Arena in downtown Athens.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the action will start at 7 p.m. The Vette City Roller Derby is based in Bowling Green, Ky.

Tickets are $12 in advance, and $14 at the door. Visit ClassicCenter.com to buy tickets.

A portion of the proceeds from this bout will benefit the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. The shelter provides collaborative, comprehensive services to homeless individuals and families working toward sustainable independence.

The Classic City Rollergirls will compete in their final home bout of the season on Aug. 23 against the Greenville Derby Dames. The team moved its home games to The Classic Center Arena this year, which allows for larger capacity at bouts as well as downtown Athens convenience for attendees.

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