Once again the Eastern Regional Championship came down to Gotham and Philly, the only two teams to make it to the championship round since 2009. The final score was 232-107, with Gotham walking away with their 5th East Region title. To read DNN’s play by play summary click here.
Though there were many stars and famous athletes of the early days of derby, one name rings a little louder than the west: Joan Weston, aka The Blonde Bomber. This derby dame, who played for The San Francisco Bay Bombers, was the star of the sport in its 50s and 60s heyday. Click here for […]
A recent blog in Scientific American explored the psychology of winning and losing in sports, with a specific in-depth look at roller derby. To read the article, click here.
Behind every successful roller derby team is a team of hard-working volunteers that make the wheels go ’round. It’s hard to know for sure, but I’d wager that derby wouldn’t be as big or as successful as it is today without all of these unpaid angels. So to all the volunteers out there, on behalf […]
Think you know your derby stats? Bet on it. WFTDA’s Bracket Bonanza is now open. If your team wins, you win (prizes). For rules and regs click here.
A recent blog post on Derby Life highlights the importance of proper foot care in derby. After all, how can you skate well if you struggle with every step? There are some great tips for caring for some of derby’s most common feet injuries. To read the article, click here.
The Eastern Carolina Brawling Betties are sending the safety message home to local youth. The team plans hold safety contests, and give away one helmet per month to winners. To read more about it, click here.
As if balancing life and work with a demanding roller derby commitment wasn’t hard enough, try adding kids into the mix. Many roller derby ladies are also moms, and it’s a wonder how they manage to do it. Internationally recognized photographer Kate Wilhelm recently did a profile piece on roller derby moms on The International […]
#2 Denver beats #9 Windy City 197-188 on Saturday. Despite the lower ranking, Windy City fought Denver all the way to the finish for an exciting and crowd-pleasing battle. For Derby News Network’s summary of the major plays, click here.
News broke last Wednesday on the Hellarad zine that three of the top players for Arizona Derby Dames have transferred to Oly Rollers just before the 30 day deadline (WFTDA requires a 30 day team commitment prior to any tournaments in order to play in the tournament). This significantly beefs up the already impressive roster of the […]