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 […]
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.
Jerry Seltzer remembers a time he organized a roller derby bout on the USS Ranger. 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. To read about it from Jerry, click here. […]
Hard falls and quick stops can create a lot of wear and tear on the toes of your skates. You can increase the life of your skates by maintaining them and taping them properly. This EHow article is a great resource, listing how to tape and re-tape your skates in 6 easy steps. We’d like to […]
Having trouble deciding just what to get that special derby someone for the holidays? Derby Life offers some great ideas. To see the list, click here.
Make your Christmas tree really pop this year by adding some awesome roller derby ornaments. Here are a few great ones from Cafe Press. Check these out from Zazzle.
Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re looking for some unique gift ideas for your derby friends, here are a few good ones.
If you’re anything like me, you’re often harder on yourself than you would be on anyone else. Though holding yourself to high standards can provide much-needed motivation at times, it also has the potential to be debilitating. Here’s a great perspective on DerbyLife called Pushing Past Your Inner Critic.
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If you’re new to roller derby, the beginning can be pretty tough. LezDespenser offers some great advice for fresh meat in a recent Derby Life article. To read the article click here.