The last few years have been exciting times in the advancement of concussion science, with many headline grabbing case studies involving famous NFL and NHL players. But concussions are a very real and dangerous threat in the world of roller derby as well, so what do these new developments mean for the headstrong in the […]
Debbie Rice, inline speed skater and roller derby girl, shares her best skating secrets, from building endurance, honing technique, and building leg strength in this helpful article. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about track tapes (gaffers tape, floor tape, duct tape, and vinyl tape.) Share your comments […]
It’s no secret that the high intensity of roller derby can help you get into shape. Regina Frazer, aka saBOtage, credits the supportive community and regular exercise she found in roller derby with helping her lose 100 pounds. Click here to read her story. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as […]
A new sports video game will soon be on the market. The subject? Roller derby. Called Power Jam: Roller Derby, the game is still trying to kickstart into the market. Read more about it here. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about track tapes (gaffers […]
A recent article on Derby Life raises a good point: it may be time to rebrand roller derby. The debate of sport vs. spectacle has been raging for years, but that aside, something as simple as the legibility of a logo can affect the perception of roller derby. Take a look at what Michael McFarland […]
The Richmond Derby Demons has compiled a .pdf complete with drills, tips, and techniques. Click here to check it out. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about track tapes(gaffers tape, floor tape, duct tape, and vinyl tape.) Share your comments and questions with us.
Too rushed to plan a healthy meal? Do you find yourself eating fast food or gas station meals more often than you’d like? Here is a great resource for the busy derby girl who wants to eat healthier. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about […]
With the rough and tumble, tough-girl atmosphere that thrives in roller derby, it is inevitable that a few bad apples will find their way into the mix. How should you respond? Here’s a great perspective from derbylife.com. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about track […]
An article published in the Huffington Post recently claimed that a photographer photoshopped a picture of three derby ladies, making them look thinner than they actually were. The photographer later contacted Huffington Post and claimed the only thing she changed was the background of the picture, and provided both the original and the photoshopped picture. […]
Popular NPR sports show, Only A Game, featured r0ller derby this weekend with a feature on the Central Massachusetts Malestrom. You can hear the story if you click here. Here’s a link to the accompanying slide show.