Derby Gift Guide for the Holidays
Having trouble deciding just what to get that special derby someone for the holidays? Derby Life offers some great ideas. To see the list, click here.
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Roller Derby Hits Broadway
Casting is complete for the new Broadway show “The Jammer,” which focuses on roller derby from the 1950s. The show will be produced by Atlantic Theater Company, and is scheduled to open on January 9, 2013. To read more about it click here.
WFTDA Releases 2013 Ruleset
The WFTDA has released the new set of rules scheduled to take effect in 2013. This is the first major change of rules for the WFTDA since 2010. To read more about the new rules, click here.
Add Derby to your Tree
Make your Christmas tree really pop this year by adding some awesome roller derby ornaments. Here are a few great ones from Cafe Press. Check these out from Zazzle.
Did you know? Fun Roller Derby History Facts
Here’s some fun roller derby history facts: 1 Sugar Ray Robinson, the boxing champion, had another champion in his family. His son Ronnie Robinson was a derby star in the late 60s and early 70s, leading his team to their league title. Learn more here. 2. The first two people inducted into the Roller Derby […]
Roller Derby Christmas Gifts
Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re looking for some unique gift ideas for your derby friends, here are a few good ones.
Egypt’s First Roller Derby League
The international roller derby community continues to grow, with new leagues being added from many corners of the globe. One notable country who just got their first roller derby league is Egypt. The CaiRollers, of Cairo, have worked on developing a league there for almost a year. To read more about the CaiRollers, click here. […]
WFTDA Extends Insurance Program
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 […]
Just What is Roller Derby Tape, Anyway?
We love flat track roller derby. I remember watching Roller Derby on television when I was young, and after I attended the “Got To Be NC Derby Expo”, I was hooked. We had been getting tape orders from derby teams for a while, but weren’t really sure what they were doing with thetape. After seeing […]
Big Weekend for 2012 Wrap-Ups in US
Tomorrow marks the last of the season’s bouts for many derby leagues. Carolina Rollergirls take on Gotham Wall Street Traitors, Slaughterhouse battles Cheyenne, and the Cen-Tex Sirens go up against Gulf Coast, just to name a few. For a complete look at this weekend’s match-ups around the world, click here.