In a fast-paced sport such as roller derby, snapping quality photos isn’t easy. Photographer Alex Wild has some excellent tips for getting the best shot in this article. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about track tapes (gaffers tape, floor tape, duct tape, and vinyl tape.) Share your […]
The Extreme Sports Channel in London recently commissioned a 13-episode series that focuses on the London Rollergirls in their upcoming 2013 season. Production will be underway soon, but the broadcast dates have yet to be nailed down. Read more about it here. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well […]
Derby News Network recently spoke with Bonnie Thunders, WFTDA’s gameplay manager, about the ranking system. She spoke about what worries her and what the future may hold. Here is how it went. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about track tapes (gaffers tape, floor tape, duct tape, and vinyl […]
WFTDA recently released the final Q4 regional rankings, which will be the last rankings determined under the old ranking system. The new system, described here, will begin in March. Confused about how the rankings are determined? DNN does a great job of explaining in this article. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby […]
Sean Lowe, the bachelor on this season of The Bachelor, takes his might-be future wives on a group date, but here’s the kicker: the ladies all have to play roller derby. How did they do? Click here to find out. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips […]
Roller derby moms Mona Egender and Beth Bandimere will be part of the cast on this season’s “Amazing Race.” The pair will race ten other teams over 30,000 miles to win (hopefully) the competition. Be sure to check out the first episode on Feb 13. To read more about the team, click here. Rollerderbytape.com is your […]
A recent blog post by Hard Dash on DerbyLife explored the idea that journalists who write about roller derby often don’t get the real story. Over and over again the same story is printed in different locations around the world, describing one derby person’s day job and then explaining the rules of roller derby. Does […]
Derby News Network has announced the winners of the Best of 2012 poll. Click here to see the results. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about track tapes (gaffers tape, floor tape, duct tape, and vinyl tape.) Share your comments and questions with us.
Episode 8 of Bravo’s Top Chef Seattle featured Seattle’s Rat City Rollergirls for the elimination challenge. What did they have to do? Cook for a 100 person roller derby party. Click here to see how these chefs handled it. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and […]
It’s the end of another year, and that means its time for a quick look back at some of the best (and worst) moments of 2012. Derby News Network is seeking nominations for its annual DNN Reader’s Choice Poll. Categories include: best bout, best rivalry, best announcer, most improved team, and best venue, to name […]