The Taipei Times recently ran a feature article on women’s flat track roller derby, give still more credence to the fact that this American-based sport is turning into a big international hit. The article featured information about French, Canadian, British, Australian and Finnish teams, and was titled “Roller Derby Gains Traction Beyond the US“.
Our local favorite flat track derby team, The Carolina Rollergirls will start the fall part of their season with a double header on their home turf at Dorton Arena in Raleigh this Saturday. Carolina Bootleggers will face down Palmetto State in the first match and the follow up match will pit the Debutante Brawlers agains […]
WFTDA.tv is working to up the coverage of high profile matches, and recently announced the 2013 season schedule. One of the anticipated events wftda.tv will cover is the East Coast Derby Extravaganza. Click here to see the schedule. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about […]
Taping a track can be a difficult process, but the more you do it the quicker and easier it gets. Get as many hands involved as you can, and your track will be finished before you know it. Many leagues use painters grade masking tape to mark the boundaries, but it has a tendency to […]
The WFTDA recently updated the minimum skills requirements that are required for charter team skaters participating in WFTDA sanctioned games. Though the requirements don’t stretch to interleague scrimmages, they are still strongly recommended. To see the updated skill requirements, click here. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips […]
One of the big news stories of the season is the new rankings calculator the WFTDA is using. It’s a bit confusing, using a complicated algorithm to rank teams. The first set of standings was based on scores through February 28. Click here to see where everyone stands so far. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news […]
Last year, the WFTDA released an app for iPhone and iPad that contained all of the rules of flat track roller derby. Since the app received such a positive response, the WFTDA is seeking a partner to create a similar app for android devices. They are currently proposals. If you are tech savvy and think […]
New to roller derby, or perhaps just in the market for some new gear? WFTDA offers some helpful advice on how to pick the right gear for your needs. Click here to read the article.
The WFTDA has extended the eligibility requirement of their insurance program to include members of the Men’s Roller Derby Association and all adult and junior flat track leagues in the United States. The general liability and excess medical insurance has been available for purchase through WFTDA for member leagues since 2008, but 2013 will be […]
WFTDA recently released the 2012 third quarter rankings that include the results from the tournaments. To see the list, click here.