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 […]
We love flat track roller derby. I remember watching Roller Derby on television when I was young, and after I attended the “Got To Be NC Derby Expo”, I was hooked. We had been getting tape orders from derby teams for a while, but weren’t really sure what they were doing with thetape. After seeing […]
Tape can be a sticky world to navigate. Here are some answers to a few commonly asked questions: Why is painters grade masking tape so much more expensive than utility grade? Painters grade masking tape has an adhesive that allows the tape to come up clean even if left in place for several weeks. The utility […]
Behind every successful roller derby team is a team of hard-working volunteers that make the wheels go ’round. It’s hard to know for sure, but I’d wager that derby wouldn’t be as big or as successful as it is today without all of these unpaid angels. So to all the volunteers out there, on behalf […]
News broke last Wednesday on the Hellarad zine that three of the top players for Arizona Derby Dames have transferred to Oly Rollers just before the 30 day deadline (WFTDA requires a 30 day team commitment prior to any tournaments in order to play in the tournament). This significantly beefs up the already impressive roster of the […]
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
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Because flat track derby competition always happens in multi-purpose facilities that host lots of different events, it is necessary to lay out the track for each event. This is hard work and doing the job well requires planning, care, and the right tools. Since paint is usually an unacceptable approach, due to its difficulty in […]
