March brings the opening match for the Carolina Roller Derby season. This year’s schedule includes eight matches-five home bouts and three away matches. The Carolina Roller Derby is an original, founding member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, with a history that goes all the way back to 2004. They have recently moved to […]
No, I’m not talking about that pinch your aunt gives your check that hurts like heck. I’m talking about applying tape to the rope boundary that is used to mark the inside and outside edge of a derby track. More specifically, I am talking about how to make sure that the rope doesn’t slide around […]
We rarely get to actually meet our roller derby team customers, so we really enjoyed the chance to learn a little about Minnesota Roller Derby when they appeared on Fox 9 TV. In preparation for their run to the title, four skaters showed up ready to skate for an on camera interview on Fox 9’s […]
Our local NPR affiliate, WUNC-FM, has a “must listen” show every day at noon. The State of Things, with host Frank Stasio, examines both local and national issues and mixes news, art, government and culture analysis in a way that makes the listener think. We love the show. The Sept. 4, 2019 edition of the […]
Roller Derby established its validity on the national stage long ago, but there is nothing like a shout out from The New York Times to really grab a new audience. July 26, The Times featured some great pictures of derby through the years. Great article and fascinating pictures. Click here and enjoy.
Colorado Roller Derby team the Ark Valley High Rollers recently finished a fund raising skate trip that spanned the country from Florida to California. Over 78 days, three members of the team raised $26,000 for the Joyful Heart Foundation. They called their trip ‘States On Skates”. Click here to read more.
It’s no secret that the high intensity of roller derby can help you get into shape. Regina Frazer, aka saBOtage, credits the supportive community and regular exercise she found in roller derby with helping her lose 100 pounds. Click here to read her story. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as […]
A recent article on Derby Life raises a good point: it may be time to rebrand roller derby. The debate of sport vs. spectacle has been raging for years, but that aside, something as simple as the legibility of a logo can affect the perception of roller derby. Take a look at what Michael McFarland […]
Looking to improve your derby moves? Check out this series of helpful how-to videos on YouTube, which includes detailed instruction how to do everything from crossovers to barrel moves. For more helpful info, check out these 25 tips for playing derby. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips […]
Masonite Burn, aka Sharkey, snapped the photo that won Derby Life’s 2012 photo of the year. Click here to read all about him, his story, and what led him to derby. 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 […]