Derby Life is seeking YOUR photos for 2012 Photography Competition. The deadline to submit is December 31st. Here are the categories: Best Hit Best Jammer Action Best Moment of Zen Best Embodiment of Team Spirit Best Stare Down Click here to find out more details about submitting your photos.
Casting is complete for the new Broadway show “The Jammer,” which focuses on roller derby from the 1950s. The show will be produced by Atlantic Theater Company, and is scheduled to open on January 9, 2013. To read more about it click here.
“Down and Derby,” a play that dives into the competitive world of roller derby, hit the stages in Chicago this week. Click here to read an interview with the director.
“The Green Harlot” of the Diamond State Roller Girls in Delaware showcases her innovative mode of transportation when Sandy hit the Eastern seaboard earlier this week. Click here to see the video.
Thirteen University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign scientists skate for the Twin City Derby Girls. Read about these derby scientists here.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]