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Fast and physical: the Northern Rivers Revolt had plenty to offer over 15 games at the Cavanbah Centre. Photo supplied

The Red Kennedys have once again dominated the Northern Rivers Revolt Roller Derby Tournament held at the Cavanbah Centre over the weekend of March 16-17.

The Red Kennedys are part of the Brisbane City Rollers and won all five of the games they played. This is their third consecutive tournament win.

All up six teams competed in this nationally diverse and all-inclusive tournament, run in partnership by the Tweed Valley Rollers and Northern Rivers Roller Derby teams.

The hosts entered a combined team called the River Valley Rollers that won three out of five games.

Visiting teams included the Capital Brawlers from ACT, the Nerdy Dragons from Victoria, the Inconceivables from Western Australia and the Sirens from Sydney.

The event raised almost $1,600 for The Sanctuary Women, Children & Pet’s Refuge.

‘The feedback we received from visiting clubs is overwhelmingly positive and that the venue, the Cavanbah Centre, is perfect,’ Lisa O’Leary, tournament coordinator said.


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