Published on April 22nd, 2016 | by Em Dash
While every position in roller derby is important, the position of pivot is especially critical—and also unusually challenging. She’s the one who calls the shots, helps her teammates execute strategy, and has to change course instantly ... Read More →
Published on December 28th, 2015 | by Andy Frye
The first weekend of November I was at the 2015 WFTDA Championships in lovely St. Paul, Minnesota. Like most people, between bouts I made the rounds downstairs to catch up with friends, check out the vendors, ... Read More →
Published on December 17th, 2015 | by Andy Frye
If you’ve ever seen roller derby at the top flight, you’ve probably seen Roe DeLeon at work. As a certified athletic trainer, Roe has been an invaluable asset to both Team USA Roller Derby, and her ... Read More →
Published on December 14th, 2015 | by Andy Frye
Champion. Trailblazer. New Yorker. Animal Lover. World Cup winner. Sports ambassador. Captain. Junior derby coach. Entrepreneur. Bonnie Thunders is all these things, and much more. Joining up for roller derby after an early sports life made up of ... Read More →
Published on November 25th, 2015 | by Em Dash
You've got derby-loving friends and partners on your holiday shopping list, we've got all the best sales! Let's get together and make some holiday magic. ... Read More →
Published on November 19th, 2015 | by Andy Frye
Last Sunday, I met another champion thanks to my own carelessness. I was supposed to skate in the second morning scrimmage, along side some derby legends like Carmen Getsome and Quadzilla, but forgot my mouth guard. So I ... Read More →
Published on November 17th, 2015 | by Andy Frye
Anyone at the sideline during the WFTDA Championship final, in St. Paul, Minnesota, saw an offensive battle, but much more. As Rose City huddled down against five-time champs Gotham, it was Rose’s gritty blockers who made much of the ... Read More →
Published on November 16th, 2015 | by Em Dash
Share some joy with fellow derby folks this holiday season! ... Read More →
Published on November 3rd, 2015 | by Andy Frye
They’re everywhere, and you should thank the derby gods for that. Whether you play at the elite level of derby or are just getting started, you know that roller derby’s shutterbugs not only provide photographic highlights ... Read More →
Published on September 23rd, 2015 | by Andy Frye
Wrecking Bill is one of derby’s more vocal stars, to say the least. He joined the powerhouse St. Louis GateKeepers in 2009, and played a pivotal role for his team in a few MRDA championship finals. ... Read More →
