It’s the off-season for most derby leagues, and with a few months before things start to really gear up again, what are you going to do with all your time? Ava Tarr offers some helpful advice in this article. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information […]
A recent blog post by Hard Dash on DerbyLife explored the idea that journalists who write about roller derby often don’t get the real story. Over and over again the same story is printed in different locations around the world, describing one derby person’s day job and then explaining the rules of roller derby. Does […]
Derby News Network has announced the winners of the Best of 2012 poll. Click here to see the results. 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.
The first USARS Roller Derby Championships wrapped up with Oly Rollers defeating San Diego. Oly became the first USARS Roller Derby National Champions and the first recipients of the Seltzer Cup. To read more about the tournament, click here. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information […]
Episode 8 of Bravo’s Top Chef Seattle featured Seattle’s Rat City Rollergirls for the elimination challenge. What did they have to do? Cook for a 100 person roller derby party. Click here to see how these chefs handled it. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and […]
It’s the end of another year, and that means its time for a quick look back at some of the best (and worst) moments of 2012. Derby News Network is seeking nominations for its annual DNN Reader’s Choice Poll. Categories include: best bout, best rivalry, best announcer, most improved team, and best venue, to name […]
A recent article from BBC declared that “2013 is the year roller derby hits the mainstream.” As the sport continues to gain worldwide notoriety, we have to agree with BBC on this one. Click here to read the article. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the […]
Hard falls and quick stops can create a lot of wear and tear on the toes of your skates. You can increase the life of your skates by maintaining them and taping them properly. This EHow article is a great resource, listing how to tape and re-tape your skates in 6 easy steps. We’d like to […]
Derby Life is seeking YOUR photos for 2012 Photography Competition. The deadline to submit is December 31st. Here are the categories: Best Hit Best Jammer Action Best Moment of Zen Best Embodiment of Team Spirit Best Stare Down Click here to find out more details about submitting your photos.
Fresno is gearing up to welcome the USARS National Roller Derby Championships to the Fresno Convention Center. Events begin Friday 12/14/2012 and wrap up on Sunday 12/15/2012. To find out more about it, click here.