So you know the most common, and probably best, tape to use for a derby track is gaffers tape. But what exactly does that mean? Gaffers tape is a cloth tape with a synthetic-based adhesive designed for clean removal. It is known by many names. In the world of theater it is called “spike tape,” and is used […]
Hundreds of skaters strapped on their skates in Northern Virginia to help raise money for the Special Olympics Virginia. People of all backgrounds were there, including some folks from East Coast Devastation Roller Derby and DC Inner City Excellence, a youth sports organization. Past members of the Olympic speed skating team were there as well. […]
The L.A. Derby Derby Dolls will be hosting the fundraising event TWENTYWONDER, A Carnival of the Mind, to raise money for the Down Syndrome Associatation of Los Angeles. This isn’t your typical charity event though. It will have arts, comedy, science, and museum exhibits, combining the talents of many performers and skaters to raise money […]
Junior roller derby is gaining traction across the country, with many more organizations adopting their own junior league. Skating in a league can be empowering for anyone, but it especially is for these young girls. An article in The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner quotes one girl saying that “roller derby fills a void.” Perhaps this revival […]
NOVA roller derby offers some helpful advice on how to design your name and number into your helmet in this great article. All you need is an exacto knife, some funky spray paint, some card stock, and some painters tape. If you wanted to take it a step further, consider using the gaffers tape inspired […]
That’s right: roller derby names have officially made it into the baby names sites. Well, at least one. Baby Names on All Parenting, which boasts over 30,000 names and meanings, has devoted an entire page just to roller derby. It even gives tips on how to pick one, complete with a list of the Top […]
Sugartown Roller Girls set to kick off their inaugural season on June 30th. They are Ventura’s first and only banked track roller derby league. Though they were formed in 2009, they’ve spent the last few years training and searching for home (known as the “Sugar Shack,”) and building their very own banked track. One of […]
Reports of bullying have been sweeping the media in recent years. Efforts have been made to create awareness of the epidemic (such as the moving documentary Bully), but we still hear of teen suicides resulting from bullying. G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Rolling in the South) roller derby is trying to reach out to bullied kids within their […]
We’ve all seen the headlines announcing massive lay-offs all across the country. But what we don’t see is all the small businesses that are starting up and creating job opportunities. Roller Derby Revolution, a store in Minneapolis that sells roller derby gear, was recently featured in an article about job growth in Minneapolis. Gina Flak, […]
Attending a local bout is one thing, but how many people can actually travel across the country to see big name match-ups? Well, now you can (sort of). WFTDA has launched a new site, WFTDA.tv, that allows users the ability to stream high-quality derby footage straight to their own computers. WFTDA has partnered with Blaze […]