Nobody needs the government to stick their noses into derby, but when it comes to helmets, it’s a different matter. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is the government agency that certifies that a helmet is appropriate for a specific activity. Click here to learn more.
The Morgantown, WV Roller Vixen claim to be the only roller derby team in the world with an “official” college affiliation. The Vixen call themselves an “athletic organization” and are proud of their connection to West Virginia University. Home matches are played at Mylan Park or the Boparc Ice Arena. This weekend they will participate […]
The last few years have been exciting times in the advancement of concussion science, with many headline grabbing case studies involving famous NFL and NHL players. But concussions are a very real and dangerous threat in the world of roller derby as well, so what do these new developments mean for the headstrong in the […]
Too rushed to plan a healthy meal? Do you find yourself eating fast food or gas station meals more often than you’d like? Here is a great resource for the busy derby girl who wants to eat healthier. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about […]
We all know that roller derby is a fast-paced and challenging sport that requires a lot of endurance and strength. It is crucial to remain properly hydrated, both on and off the track. Dehydration can affect more than just your performance, it can alter your mental capacity and lead to bad decision-making. So which is […]
In the fast-paced, rough and tumble environment of roller derby, accidents are nearly unavoidable. Some injuries are seen over and over again. Knowing this, it is possible to do the best you can to protect yourself and the people you skate with by following some simple tips. The Accident and Injury Helpline post on Derby […]
The University of Alabama Birmingham is partnering with WFTDA to conduct a study that focuses primarily on roller derby injuries. The objective is to identify areas most at risk, and raise awareness within the medical field about roller derby specific injuries. To learn more about this new study, click here. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller […]
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 […]
Researcher Jessica Green, who once skated for the Emerald City Roller Girls, recently conducted a study to determine how much bacteria moves around at a roller derby bout. Green, along with a a team of researchers from the University of Oregon, studied three teams from geographically different areas. The team discovered that samples from each […]
While “losing weight” may not be an unusual or unique New Years Resolution, “losing weight by way of roller derby” certainly is. It seems that people are starting to catch on to some of the biggest benefits of roller derby: health and confidence. An article from ABC News recently shed light on what may be […]