The love for derby continues to spread across the world, as WFTDA recently announced the addition of 36 new apprentice leagues. These leagues come from all corners of the world, including New Zealand, Japan, Belgium, Germany, and Australia. WFTDA’s Apprentice Program is designed to be a stepping stone to the full membership. To see a […]
WFTDA, in a partnership with 187 Killer Pads, seeks your input on helmet perception and effectiveness. Safety is a key issue within roller derby leagues, and the results of this survey could potentially lead to a more roller derby specific helmet design. It is unlikely we will ever see the elimination of helmets in roller […]
Aerosmith’s new video for the song “Legendary Child” features a roller skatin’ heroine (played by Alexa Vega) who dashes around town on her skates, narrowly evading bad guys. She appears to be carrying something of value, and is chased by a variety of villain, each rockin’ the roller skates. They zip down city sidewalks ,through […]
It should come as no surprise that exercise is good for your health. But there may be more benefits to an active lifestyle than previously realized. A recent article in American Medical News claims that women who exercise regularly during reproductive and post-menopausal years can cut their risk of breast cancer by nearly 30%. So […]
So you know the most common, and probably best, tape to use for a derby track is gaffers tape. But what exactly does that mean? Gaffers tape is a cloth tape with a synthetic-based adhesive designed for clean removal. It is known by many names. In the world of theater it is called “spike tape,” and is used […]
Hundreds of skaters strapped on their skates in Northern Virginia to help raise money for the Special Olympics Virginia. People of all backgrounds were there, including some folks from East Coast Devastation Roller Derby and DC Inner City Excellence, a youth sports organization. Past members of the Olympic speed skating team were there as well. […]
The L.A. Derby Derby Dolls will be hosting the fundraising event TWENTYWONDER, A Carnival of the Mind, to raise money for the Down Syndrome Associatation of Los Angeles. This isn’t your typical charity event though. It will have arts, comedy, science, and museum exhibits, combining the talents of many performers and skaters to raise money […]
Junior roller derby is gaining traction across the country, with many more organizations adopting their own junior league. Skating in a league can be empowering for anyone, but it especially is for these young girls. An article in The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner quotes one girl saying that “roller derby fills a void.” Perhaps this revival […]
NOVA roller derby offers some helpful advice on how to design your name and number into your helmet in this great article. All you need is an exacto knife, some funky spray paint, some card stock, and some painters tape. If you wanted to take it a step further, consider using the gaffers tape inspired […]
That’s right: roller derby names have officially made it into the baby names sites. Well, at least one. Baby Names on All Parenting, which boasts over 30,000 names and meanings, has devoted an entire page just to roller derby. It even gives tips on how to pick one, complete with a list of the Top […]