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 […]
WFTDA recently released the final Q4 regional rankings, which will be the last rankings determined under the old ranking system. The new system, described here, will begin in March. Confused about how the rankings are determined? DNN does a great job of explaining in this article. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby […]
Taping a track doesn’t have to be a chore. With a team of people helping out, it can actually go pretty fast. Gaffers tape works the best for taping tracks, and comes up clean when you are finished with it. Here is a link to WFTDA’s track design and specifications.
Sean Lowe, the bachelor on this season of The Bachelor, takes his might-be future wives on a group date, but here’s the kicker: the ladies all have to play roller derby. How did they do? Click here to find out. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips […]
Jillian Bellovary (a.k.a. “Big Banger”) shared her thoughts about Herbalife’s hedge fund manager Bill Ackman on NPR recently, saying: “The shakes are great and if the company goes under because of this short-selling nonsense then I am totally going to go knock that guy down.” Read more about it here.
Roller derby moms Mona Egender and Beth Bandimere will be part of the cast on this season’s “Amazing Race.” The pair will race ten other teams over 30,000 miles to win (hopefully) the competition. Be sure to check out the first episode on Feb 13. To read more about the team, click here. Rollerderbytape.com is your […]
It’s the off-season for most derby leagues, and with a few months before things start to really gear up again, what are you going to do with all your time? Ava Tarr offers some helpful advice in this article. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information […]
A recent blog post by Hard Dash on DerbyLife explored the idea that journalists who write about roller derby often don’t get the real story. Over and over again the same story is printed in different locations around the world, describing one derby person’s day job and then explaining the rules of roller derby. Does […]
Derby News Network has announced the winners of the Best of 2012 poll. Click here to see the results. 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.
The first USARS Roller Derby Championships wrapped up with Oly Rollers defeating San Diego. Oly became the first USARS Roller Derby National Champions and the first recipients of the Seltzer Cup. To read more about the tournament, click here. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information […]