One of the most defining features of roller derby is the personalized punk/goth style that goes with it. But sometimes it’s hard to come up with unique ways to personalize your look, and still be comfortable. So how do you marry function with fashion? Tip One: Personalize your gear. Your helmet and pads are necessary, […]
The Carolina Rollergirls storm Dorton Arena as part of this Saturday’s “Got To Be NC” Derby Expo. The Rollergirls will add their match to a great lineup of activities at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC. Last year, this event packed the arena with exciting matches and great competition. This year, the expo […]
Alright folks, here they are! Impact Miniatures has come up with a line of roller derby miniatures to accompany it’s new board game: the Impact City Roller Derby Board Game. This is the first roller derby board game to hit the market. It is still in the play-testing stage of development, but is rumored to […]
This isn’t your usual charity event! Jack Skowronnek, 13, is leading his annual Jack’s Chattanoggins event to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Participants donate $25 to have their heads shaved, with proceeds going to The Children’s Hospital Foundation. Last year, the event raised more than $18,000. Some of the Chattanooga Roller Derby Girls have […]
An article on DNAinfo.com recently featured the roll of the Jeerleaders in Gotham Girls Roller Derby. While they bring spirit to the match, you won’t hear them shouting your typical “Ra Ra go team!” cheers. They represent the dark side of cheerleading, though still full of encouragement and camaraderie for the teams they support. It […]
“This is How I Roll,” a story of men’s roller derby, will premier at the Seattle True Independent Film Festival on May 10. In an overwhelmingly female-dominated sport, with 98% of skaters being women, this film highlights the remaining 2%. It focuses on a few guys from The New York Stock Exchange Skaters and Pioneer […]
This Saturday, April 28, it’s an NYC Burough Brawl when the Bronx Gridlock take on the Manhattan Mayhem in a NY grudge match. The match is at the Brooklyn Schwartz Athletic Center. Click on the post title for a link to purchase tickets
WFTDA has announced it is now taking bids for venues for the Big 5 tournament in 2013. The tournament runs from early September to early October each year, and championship bouts can have as many as 6,000 spectators. Leagues interested in hosting a competition should fill out an application soon. To learn more, visit […]
Roller derby cruises into the 12th annual Sonoma Film Festival with the documentary: “Derby Baby! A Story of Love, Addiction, and Rink Rash.” The film is narrated by Whip It star Juliette Lewis, and takes a behind-the-scenes look at modern roller derby. Derby girls from three local leagues all came to the screening to show their […]
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