New York's derby women and men, together, on the same bill!
Coming out to Coney Island Saturday for our big double-header?
Read below for important information about the venue and special Coney Island discounts for Gotham Girls fans!
THIS SATURDAY - August 11th
DOORS at 4pm
Abe Stark Arena - Surf Avenue @ 19th Street5pm - NY Shock Exchange vs. St. Louis Gatekeepers (men's)
7pm - Bronx Gridlock vs. Brooklyn Bombshells (women's)
WHERE IS ABE STARK ARENA?
Abe Stark Arena is west of MCU Park. The venue sits on the boardwalk, but the entrance for the bout is in the parking lot, on the north side of the building.
TRANSPORTATION
The easiest way to get to Coney Island is the subway -
the final stop on the D, F, N, and Q trains. Transit time from 14th street in Manhattan: 50 minutes.
Tickets will be available at the door at 4pm for $25 each.
Will-Call tickets are available now on line for $19.99 each.
On-line sales end early on Saturday.
Save On Game Day Tickets at Lola Star
Kicking it in Coney? You can buy a $20 paper ticket at Lola Star
(while supplies last, including on game day).
Fact: derby fans love amusement park rides.
Gotham fans -- buy an ALL-YOU-CAN-RIDE Luna Card voucher, good for any four hour stretch at Luna Park this summer, including bout night!
The bouts end at approximately 8:30 -- hit Luna Park afterward to ride
the Electro Spin, the Tickler, the Eclipse, and the Brooklyn Flyer! Check out the many rides and attractions at lunaparknyc.com.
Photo: David Dyte
You Ride, You Save, Everyone Wins! An All-You-Can-Ride pass is normally thirty dollars, and you can buy it at the bout for just twenty-five. Better still, a portion of those dollars go to benefit the not-for-profit Gotham Girls!
AFTER PARTY Coney Island Bar and Grill, with full late night kitchen.From the bout's conclusion until we shut it down!
1205 Surf Avenue, near 12th Street PARKINGParking in Coney Island on a weekend can be tough; if driving, plan on extra time accordingly. There is a public lot at the New York Aquarium, on Surf Avenue near 8th Street. There is a parking lot at Abe Stark Arena / MCU Park as well, but it may be full due to a simultaneous event at MCU Park. (Pink Floyd Laser Light Show!)
SEATING All tickets are General Admission. You may sit at track level, where there are no chairs, or higher in the stands. If you plan on cheering trackside, you may want to bring your own folding chair.
FOOD / BEVERAGES
Beverages (beer and non-alcoholic) will be sold at the venue.
We'll have food trucks in the parking lot, including great eats from Mike N Willies! Check out their menu:
Bout admission includes in-and-out return privileges.
Grab a bite before, during and after the bouts!
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Write marketing@gothamgirlsrollerderby.com with any other questions about Saturday's bouts. See you tomorrow! |
