Being trapped by the other team in a strategy called “getting the goat” is never a fun place to be. Lez Dispenser explores the reason some people seem to be trapped in the role of the “perma-goat” during bouts, and how to avoid it, in this article. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller […]
Looking to improve your derby moves? Check out this series of helpful how-to videos on YouTube, which includes detailed instruction how to do everything from crossovers to barrel moves. For more helpful info, check out these 25 tips for playing derby. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips […]
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Loosening of restrictions on women in Arab countries has had an unexpected impact on roller derby. The Cairo, Egypt based CaiRollers are Egypt’s first roller derby organization. There is so much interest that the number of skaters has doubled in less than a year and there are now four teams in the CaiRollers stable. You […]
Most modern flat track roller derby uses the rules mandated by the WFTDA. The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association is considered the leading governing body for this sport, not just in the United States, but in most countries where flat track derby matches are held. First time match attendees can find the rules and scoring […]
One of the big news stories of the season is the new rankings calculator the WFTDA is using. It’s a bit confusing, using a complicated algorithm to rank teams. The first set of standings was based on scores through February 28. Click here to see where everyone stands so far. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news […]
WFTDA recently announced the locations for the 2013 Division 2 playoffs. The Des Moines Derby Dames will host the August 16-18 playoffs in Des Moines, Iowa; while the Killamazoo Derby Darlins will host the August 23-25 playoffs in Kalamazoon, Michigan. The championship will be Nov. 8-10, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, hosted by the Brewcity Bruisers. Read […]
Last weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Raleigh, NC featured the Carolina Roller Girls rolling through down town dressed in green. You can see a picture here.
Microbiologists have found an unlikely laboratory on the arms of of roller derby skaters packed in a jam. It turns out that this close contact of bare skin allows scientists to study the transfer of microbes on the skin from one person to another. Checked both before and after a match, the shoulders of skaters […]
Two of the leading contenders to take top honors on this year’s reality tv competition “The Amazing Race” are roller derby skaters from the Denver area. Known as the “Derby Moms”, Mona Egender and Beth Bandimere skate for the Roller Girls 5280 Club. You can read more about the contestants on the CBS hit show and see […]