March brings the opening match for the Carolina Roller Derby season. This year’s schedule includes eight matches-five home bouts and three away matches. The Carolina Roller Derby is an original, founding member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, with a history that goes all the way back to 2004. They have recently moved to […]
No, I’m not talking about that pinch your aunt gives your check that hurts like heck. I’m talking about applying tape to the rope boundary that is used to mark the inside and outside edge of a derby track. More specifically, I am talking about how to make sure that the rope doesn’t slide around […]
We rarely get to actually meet our roller derby team customers, so we really enjoyed the chance to learn a little about Minnesota Roller Derby when they appeared on Fox 9 TV. In preparation for their run to the title, four skaters showed up ready to skate for an on camera interview on Fox 9’s […]
Our local NPR affiliate, WUNC-FM, has a “must listen” show every day at noon. The State of Things, with host Frank Stasio, examines both local and national issues and mixes news, art, government and culture analysis in a way that makes the listener think. We love the show. The Sept. 4, 2019 edition of the […]
Roller Derby established its validity on the national stage long ago, but there is nothing like a shout out from The New York Times to really grab a new audience. July 26, The Times featured some great pictures of derby through the years. Great article and fascinating pictures. Click here and enjoy.
Not only does Bruised Boutique bill it self as “The Worlds Biggest Derby Store”, It might just be the world’s best, too. Located in Nashua, New Hampshire, the Bruised Boutique has an amazing selection of equipment, supplies and gifts for anybody who loves derby. New England is a hot bed of derby activity and this […]
Womens’ Flat Track roller derby is making its debut in the Middle East, with an international match pitting Egypt against Abu Dhabi. Egypt’s CaiRollers are slated to take on the Abu Dhabi Desert Divas in a match that will be the first international competition in the region. Click here for a slide show feturing the […]
Canadians have long been known for their easy going, low confrontation approach to life. Now that attitude has found its way into roller derby. Halifax’s Anchor City Rollers is now offering what they call “low contact” derby, in hopes of developing interest among skaters who are interested in the activity but would rather forego the […]
We love action-based roller derby photos and have taken a few ourselves. Nothing we have seen comes close to those posted on Facebook by Tyler Shaw. By the way, Shaw’s roller derby name is “Prints Charming”!
We love to look at derby web sites, but usually only have enough time to peruse the ones of our customers. The Boston Derby Dames aren’t a customer (yet!), but they have one of the most engaging roller derby team sites we have ever seen. Lots of pictures, good team info, scheduling and merchandise sales […]