Sugartown Roller Girls set to kick off their inaugural season on June 30th. They are Ventura’s first and only banked track roller derby league. Though they were formed in 2009, they’ve spent the last few years training and searching for home (known as the “Sugar Shack,”) and building their very own banked track. One of […]
Reports of bullying have been sweeping the media in recent years. Efforts have been made to create awareness of the epidemic (such as the moving documentary Bully), but we still hear of teen suicides resulting from bullying. G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Rolling in the South) roller derby is trying to reach out to bullied kids within their […]
We’ve all seen the headlines announcing massive lay-offs all across the country. But what we don’t see is all the small businesses that are starting up and creating job opportunities. Roller Derby Revolution, a store in Minneapolis that sells roller derby gear, was recently featured in an article about job growth in Minneapolis. Gina Flak, […]
Attending a local bout is one thing, but how many people can actually travel across the country to see big name match-ups? Well, now you can (sort of). WFTDA has launched a new site, WFTDA.tv, that allows users the ability to stream high-quality derby footage straight to their own computers. WFTDA has partnered with Blaze […]
One of the most defining features of roller derby is the personalized punk/goth style that goes with it. But sometimes it’s hard to come up with unique ways to personalize your look, and still be comfortable. So how do you marry function with fashion? Tip One: Personalize your gear. Your helmet and pads are necessary, […]
The Carolina Rollergirls storm Dorton Arena as part of this Saturday’s “Got To Be NC” Derby Expo. The Rollergirls will add their match to a great lineup of activities at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC. Last year, this event packed the arena with exciting matches and great competition. This year, the expo […]
Alright folks, here they are! Impact Miniatures has come up with a line of roller derby miniatures to accompany it’s new board game: the Impact City Roller Derby Board Game. This is the first roller derby board game to hit the market. It is still in the play-testing stage of development, but is rumored to […]
This isn’t your usual charity event! Jack Skowronnek, 13, is leading his annual Jack’s Chattanoggins event to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Participants donate $25 to have their heads shaved, with proceeds going to The Children’s Hospital Foundation. Last year, the event raised more than $18,000. Some of the Chattanooga Roller Derby Girls have […]
An article on DNAinfo.com recently featured the roll of the Jeerleaders in Gotham Girls Roller Derby. While they bring spirit to the match, you won’t hear them shouting your typical “Ra Ra go team!” cheers. They represent the dark side of cheerleading, though still full of encouragement and camaraderie for the teams they support. It […]
“This is How I Roll,” a story of men’s roller derby, will premier at the Seattle True Independent Film Festival on May 10. In an overwhelmingly female-dominated sport, with 98% of skaters being women, this film highlights the remaining 2%. It focuses on a few guys from The New York Stock Exchange Skaters and Pioneer […]