Rollergirls season opener is March 21
The Smoky Mountain Rollergirls and their junior league The Lil’ Nemesisters will open the 2015 home season with a doubleheader at 4:30 p.m. March 21 at the Swain County Recreation Center in Bryson City.
The Lil’ Nemesisters will take on Gastonia’s Mini G’s in the opening bout and then SMRG plays the Appalachian Rollergirls. This event is a fundraiser for P.A.W.S Animal Shelter. Donations for items frequently used at the shelter are being collected at the door and a portion of the proceeds will benefit P.A.W.S. Items needed by the animal shelter include the following: Purina Dog Chow, Purina Cat Chow, Purina Puppy Chow, Pupperoni, Milk Bones, cat treats, Clorox, dish washing liquid and pine pellet cat litter.
Tickets cost $5 at www.brownpapertickets.com or get them at the door for $7. Ages 7 and under are free. There will also be a meet and greet with both teams at the after party right down the road at Nantahala Brewing Company.