Here’s some fun roller derby history facts: 1 Sugar Ray Robinson, the boxing champion, had another champion in his family. His son Ronnie Robinson was a derby star in the late 60s and early 70s, leading his team to their league title. Learn more here. 2. The first two people inducted into the Roller Derby […]
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.
The international roller derby community continues to grow, with new leagues being added from many corners of the globe. One notable country who just got their first roller derby league is Egypt. The CaiRollers, of Cairo, have worked on developing a league there for almost a year. To read more about the CaiRollers, click here. […]
The WFTDA has extended the eligibility requirement of their insurance program to include members of the Men’s Roller Derby Association and all adult and junior flat track leagues in the United States. The general liability and excess medical insurance has been available for purchase through WFTDA for member leagues since 2008, but 2013 will be […]
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 […]
Tomorrow marks the last of the season’s bouts for many derby leagues. Carolina Rollergirls take on Gotham Wall Street Traitors, Slaughterhouse battles Cheyenne, and the Cen-Tex Sirens go up against Gulf Coast, just to name a few. For a complete look at this weekend’s match-ups around the world, click here.
WFTDA recently released the 2012 third quarter rankings that include the results from the tournaments. To see the list, click here.
Thinking hard about what fuel you put in your tank will go a long way on the track. A healthy diet is essential for recovery, muscle building, and maintaining a balanced metabolism. For a list of 10 essential food items that should be on every derby person’s grocery list, click here.
Recent research by German scientists suggests that athletes develop a higher pain tolerance than those who don’t exercise regularly. It isn’t about their ability to recognize the pain, because the research shows that both athletes and non-athletes recognize pain at the same level. It has to do more with their “pain endurance level.” Athletes develop […]
That’s right, the Gotham Girls win the 2012 championships. Click here for a review of the tournament.