“Down and Derby” Debuts in Chicago
“Down and Derby,” a play that dives into the competitive world of roller derby, hit the stages in Chicago this week. Click here to read an interview with the director.
High Winds are no Problem for this Roller Girl
“The Green Harlot” of the Diamond State Roller Girls in Delaware showcases her innovative mode of transportation when Sandy hit the Eastern seaboard earlier this week. Click here to see the video.
No Need to Juggle Stopwatches Anymore, this App does it For You
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 […]
2012 Grits and Glory Tournament Schedule
The 2012 WFTDA Championships hosted by the Atlanta Rollergirls are just around the bend. Click here for a detailed tournament schedule.
New to Taping a Track? Here are Some Helpful Tips
Here Are Some Quick Tips For Taping A Roller Derby Track Nothing sticks to tape like tape. Don’t let it touch “sticky side to sticky side” Regular masking tape dries out quickly and leaves a residue. Use painters grade masking tape if it is going to stay down more than a couple of days. Duct tape uses an […]
Top 10 Food Items for Derby Athletes
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.
How To Tape Your Skates
With all the hard falls and fast stops in derby, your skates are sure to see a lot of wear. Eventually you may have to hold them together with a little duct tape. Click here for tips on how to tape your skates.
Stop Being So Hard on Yourself, Here’s Why…
If you’re anything like me, you’re often harder on yourself than you would be on anyone else. Though holding yourself to high standards can provide much-needed motivation at times, it also has the potential to be debilitating. Here’s a great perspective on DerbyLife called Pushing Past Your Inner Critic.
Navigating the Sticky World of Roller Derby Tape
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 […]
Get Ready to Rock! Roller Derby Music Videos
Get ready to rock! Roller derby music videos. Click here for videos