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Do you long for the days of roller derby when it was less about athleticism and rules and more about the flash and spectacle of hellions on wheels knocking each other over? If that's the case, than the Mad Rollin' Dolls' fourth annual Ho Bout is tailored especially for you. Every year around this time, as the Dolls are in the heat of training for the season which kicks off in late January, they take one night for holiday revelry and shenanigans. Just as in year's past the four home teams you know and love will merge into two super holiday teams: The TannenBOMBS! and the Dreaded Dreidels.

To make the event extra special for long time fans the Dolls will be strapping on their skates at Fast Forward Skate Center on Verona Road - the rink that started it all. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 (doors at 6 p.m.). For more on what you can expect of the Ho Bout check out our articles from 2006 and 2007. There will be an after party at Plan B on Willy Street following the bout.

The new season will start on January 23 at the Alliant Energy Center. Below is the schedule:

January 23 - Coliseum
Reservoir Dolls v. Vaudeville Vixens
Quad Squad v. Unholy Rollers
Tickets on sale now!

February 14 - Coliseum
Reservoir Dolls v. Unholy Rollers
Quad Squad v. Paper Valley Roller Girls

March 6 - Exhibition Halls
Quad Squad v. Reservoir Dolls
Vaudeville Vixens v. Brewcity Rushin' Rollettes

March 20 - Exhibition Halls
Vaudeville Vixens v. Unholy Rollers
Reservoir Dolls v. Brewcity Maiden Milwaukee

April 24 - Exhibition Halls
Quad Squad v. Vaudeville Vixens
Unholy Rollers v. Brewcity Battlestars

May 8 - Exhibition Halls
SEMI-FINALS (to be determined)

May 22 - Exhibition Halls
FINALS (to be determined)

Jesse Russell

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Jesse was born and raised in Connecticut, began blogging in 1997, and moved to Madison in 2003. In addition to being one of the co-founders of this very website you are reading Jesse likes to dabble in reality shaping. He has launched various events in the city including What's Your Damage?!, the MadPubQuiz of Awesomeness, the Fire Ball Masquerade, Dane101's Halloween Party, and more.

He enjoys meeting other reality shapers over coffee or sushi.