Taping a track can be a difficult process, but the more you do it the quicker and easier it gets. Get as many hands involved as you can, and your track will be finished before you know it. Many leagues use painters grade masking tape to mark the boundaries, but it has a tendency to […]
The WFTDA recently updated the minimum skills requirements that are required for charter team skaters participating in WFTDA sanctioned games. Though the requirements don’t stretch to interleague scrimmages, they are still strongly recommended. To see the updated skill requirements, click here. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips […]
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 […]
Roller Derby Coalition of Leagues, the main governing body for banked track roller derby, has recently made some changes to the rules. According to Banked Track News “one of the biggest concerns in the banked track world over the past year, has been the effect that importing the “passive offense” (AKA “conga line”, “the sausage”) […]
The elimination of minor penalties by WFTDA has stirred up quite a bit of discussion, but most seem to be happy by this change. Ref Curtis E. Lay recently published his thoughts in this Derby Life article, providing a very interesting perspective on the changes. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as […]
The WFTDA has released the new set of rules scheduled to take effect in 2013. This is the first major change of rules for the WFTDA since 2010. To read more about the new rules, click here.
Timing jams is one of the difficult parts about officiating a derby bout (or even practicing). But Google has come up with a new way to balance all the timing elements in roller derby. This app, for Android phones, allows you to keep track of jams, timeouts, and periods. You can also customize team names […]
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WFTDA, the governing body of Women’s Flat Track Derby, has announced there will be some updates to some of the rules. These changes are set to go into effect January 2013. They will primarily effect the “Minor Penalty” category, removing it from the penalty spectrum. To read more about the changes, click here.
Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) is the international governing body of women’s flat track roller derby. The website will introduce you to our organization and member leagues, educate you on the rules of roller derby, and provide information on how to join this forward-thinking organization. Click here to visit WFTDA.com