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« Wednesday, June 3, 2026 »
"Midwest is Best": World-Class Roller Derby Came to Lansing and Delivered [Subscription required]
City Pulse … Sometime around 1 pm on Sunday, with about 100 fans gathered inside the Lansing Center, a chant broke out from the Ohio Roller Derby cheering …

Milwaukee's Roller Derby Team Takes on Fargo Moorhead in Final Spring Season Game
Shepherd Express … Roller derby is played on four-wheeled roller skates with no more than five players on the court at once. Much like football or rugby, it is a …

Providence Roller Derby kicks off season this Saturday, June 6th
WJAR … The Providence Roller Derby Season is starting up again officially this weekend on June 6th at 4:30pm at Thayer Arena in Warwick.

LOCAL SPORTS: Horton Takes Over Roughrider Girls Basketball as Lefties Roll, Roller …
My Clallam County … Port Scandalous Roller Derby put up a strong fight against Rodeo City Roller Derby this weekend, ultimately falling 192-143. Rodeo City built an …

Top 5 Things to Do this weekend (May 1-3) in Palm Beach County
AOL … Ever been to a roller derby? Whether you're a seasoned pro or this is your first time, absolutely all are welcome to come cheer on the local team at …

Athens County celebrates Pride Month 2026
Athens County Independent … Shock & Awe Roller Derby; Black Diamond Betties vs. Divergence Roller Derby. Adults $15, kids free. Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St …

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Farm Olympics, Top Tomato …
Chattanooga Times Free Press … More info: Chattanooga Roller Derby doubleheader, with the Ruby … Roller Derby.

Week of June 5, 2026
Hometown News … Thunder City Derby Sirens, DeLand's own nonprofit flat track roller derby team, will face Jacksonville at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the YMCA, 761 E …

Hamilton's Eastwood Arena set to reopen this fall
CBC … … Roller Derby and the groups pay fees to use the facility. In an email statement to CBC, the president of the Hammer City Roller Derby, Chelsea …

« Tuesday, June 2, 2026 »
Redneck Betties split results at roller derby showcase
SwiftCurrentOnline … It was a busy day of roller derby at the InnovationPlex on Saturday as the Southwest Saskatchewan Roller Derby Association hosted three bouts against …

Ark Valley High Rollers beats Los Alamos 204-137
The Mountain Mail … 0604 roller derby vs Los Alamos -Lij.jpg. Jessica "Shook me all Night" Shook rounds a corner as jammer for the Ark Valley High Rollers May 30, with …

Trans athlete measure is about neither safety nor fairness [Subscription required]
Kennebec Journal … … roller derby for 16 years, including here in Maine. In this full-contact sport on roller skates, I have faced people of all genders with no …

St. Anthony students strap on skates for lessons
PressReader … Those two girls are new to the school and they are very cautious, but they are trying." Other kids fly by. "Chris asked me if we wanted to do roller …

Your guide to must-attend Palm Springs area events this June [Subscription required]
The Desert Sun … The Coachella Valley Derby Girls vs Shasta Roller Derby- Roller Derby Game will take place. Ever been to a roller derby? Whether you're a seasoned …

« Monday, June 1, 2026 »
Former WWE talent focusing on roller derby career
MSN … Former WWE talent focusing on roller derby career … Kelly Verbil, best-known to WWE fans for her role as an NXT backstage interviewer under the name …

« Sunday, May 31, 2026 »
Treasure Coast Rollers bring roller derby to Indian River Fairgrounds
YouTube … The Treasure Coast Rollers roller derby league practices weekly at the Indian River Fairgrounds and is recruiting new skaters 18 and up.

Palm Springs events to attend feature Beach Boys, Jerry Seinfeld [Subscription required]
The Desert Sun … Whether you're looking to enjoy a cabaret, a comedy show (headlined by the star of "Seinfeld") or even a roller derby, we've got it all on this week's …

Palm Springs events to attend feature Beach Boys, Jerry Seinfeld
AOL … Coachella Valley Derby Girls vs Shasta Roller Derby- Roller Derby Game.

Things to do | The Desert Sun
PressReader … cheer on the local team at this fierce showdown between the Coachella Valley Derby Girls and Shasta Roller Derby. Parking is free, and food and …

Ready for the weekend? 5 things to do in Daytona, Flagler Beach area
AOL … DeLand's hometown roller derby team, the Thunder City Derby Sirens, will hit the track on May 9 against the Sugar Sands. In the sport, opposing teams …

St. Anthony students learn health benefits of roller skating [Subscription required]
South Bend Tribune … Roller derby started in 1930 during the Great Depression. Later in the … Later in the early television days of the 1950s through 1970s, roller derby …

« Saturday, May 30, 2026 »
Live it Up! With Lee & Friends: Madison Roller Derby 5-30-26
YouTube … Lee Acker sat down with Hello, Sailor, the co-executive director of Madison Roller Derby to talk about creating personas for the sport.

Lansing Roller Derby hosts WFTDA North America Playoffs
The State News … Roller derby is a full-contact sport where one offensive skater, or "jammer," attempts to pass opposing blocker groups to earn points. To start a game …

Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities
The Daily Progress … Coming up, Charlottesville Roller Derby offers competitions at Augusta Expo, Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue presents an open house in Afton and more.

Suzy Hotrod: Roller Derby Star (2018)
IMDb … Suzy Hotrod in Suzy Hotrod: Roller Derby Star (2018)

Redneck Betties ready to hit the track on the weekend
SwiftCurrentOnline … The Southwest Saskatchewan Roller Derby Association will return to action Saturday with three games scheduled as part of a roller derby showcase.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include MooFest, Porchfest, Farm Olympics
Chattanooga Times Free Press … … Roller Derby. chattanoogarollerderby.com.

Here is what's on in Medicine Hat this weekend: May 29-31
CHAT News Today … Battle of the Juniors Roller Derby. SATURDAY. A full day of Junior Roller Derby takes place at the Medicine Hat Curling Centre on Saturday. There …

« Friday, May 29, 2026 »
Orlando Roller Derby: Skill on Skates - Central Florida Public Media
Central Florida Public Media … The 90+ members of Orlando Roller Derby find action, catharsis and friendship on skates.

Tampa weekend events: Roller derby expo, disco dance parties and SummerFest
Axios … This free event at Magnanimous Brewing offers attendees the chance to learn about the world of roller derby up close, with a beer in hand.

Somer City Roller Derby to mix it up with Chemical Valley in home opener this weekend [Subscription required]
Commonwealth Journal … Missing roller derby action in Somerset? It's a 'bout' time for that wait to be over.

Tampa Bay area events this weekend: Laser light music show, Sneaker Kulture and Badge Bowl
WUSF … It's a chance to learn what roller derby is about up close. It's free and on a smaller, bite-sized track. It'll be on Saturday from 8-10 p.m. at …

Cindy Lin
IMDb … For the Love Of, (or, the Roller Derby Play) at Kirk Douglas Theatre.

WHYY wins 6 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
WHYY … Five women from the Brandywine Roller Derby team, wearing athletic clothes, kneepads, elbow. The Brandywine Roller Derby team at an April practice.

'Rinse and repeat': Buffalo Grove Pride Parade heading into its eighth year
Daily Herald … There will even be representatives from Chicago-Style Roller Derby. The grand marshals are Susan Goedke and Chris Woodard, co-founders of the …

Artist Point soon to be accessible as crews clear road
My Bellingham Now … Lifestyle Lookout: Shoestring Circus, Roller Derby, Bells Fundraiser and live music. For those who want to get out and enjoy the bounty of our county …

« Thursday, May 28, 2026 »
Lifestyle Lookout: Shoestring Circus, Roller Derby, Bells Fundraiser and live music
My Bellingham Now … Head up to the Lynden Skateway on Saturday, May 30 to watch the Roller Betties take on West Sound Roller Derby followed by a championship match.

State College Area Roller Derby to Host Pride-Themed Bout Benefiting Centre LGBT+
StateCollege.com … It's part of the culture. "Roller derby kind of as a whole, not just our league, but a lot of leagues are very LGBT friendly," said skater Grateful …

Roller derby action coming to Burns Lake
My Bulkley Lakes Now … The Burns Lake Bodycount roller derby team is gearing up for a pair of upcoming games. The first will be in Kitimat against the Coastal Crushers …

Zombie Roller Derby Hunters (2017)
IMDb … TitlesZombie Roller Derby Hunters.

'We're not skating to be pretty': Adelaide's rowdiest sporting weekend is back
InDaily … Roller Derby is a sport played on an oval track by two teams of five. Each team has one 'jammer' - signified with a star on their helmet - and four ' …

3 weekend events you don't want to miss May 28-31 in Stevens Point
AOL … … roller derby and a trivia fundraiser … For more information, visit midstaterollerderby.org or find Mid-State Roller Derby on Facebook.

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend
Tampa Bay 28 … When: 8:00 p.m.. Where: 1420 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. Cost: FREE. Info: A free roller derby expo with live skating and beer at Magnanimous …

Perham track and field battle at the Section 8AA prelims [Ads required]
Perham Focus … women playing roller derby • Minnesota • Duluth roller derby skaters find full-contact community.

Slant - Celebrate!
Eugene Weekly … Showtime is also a local Lane County Concussion roller derby player and coach of the Emerald City Junior Roller Derby team. • Kudos to Bill Rauch …

« Wednesday, May 27, 2026 »
7 Myths about Roller Derby
City Pulse … Quad skates, featuring four wheels and two axles, are the standard in flat-track roller derby. Not rollerblades. The athletes get paid. Ha. They don't …

The roller derby capital of the world, for one weekend
City Pulse … For three days this weekend, Lansing is the most important city in roller derby. The 2026 WFTDA North American Playoffs is rolling into the …

Sacramento Roller Derby program prepares for big weekend
YouTube … The Sacramento Roller Derby program is preparing for a triple header on Saturday.

Roller derby Lansing v. Ann Arbor
City Pulse … April 25 bout pitting Lansing Roller Derby against Ann Arbor Roller Derby at Court One Training Center in East Lansing.

B-N gets roller skating back with pop-up Wheelz at the Interstate Center
WGLT … … roller derby squad who also skates at the Interstate Center, and to McLean County Fair and Events Manager Katie Rader. "I noticed that roller derby …

Wheelin' and dealin'
Johnston SunRise … Fast-paced and action packed, roller derby is a quick and dirty contact sport where skaters compete to push past opponents, racing up points along …

3 weekend events you don't want to miss May 28-31 in Stevens Point
Stevens Point Journal … Things to do this weekend in the Stevens Point area include a potato celebration, roller derby and a trivia fundraiser.

Lansing's own: Get to know Lansing Roller Derby
City Pulse … If you were unaware of local roller derby, I won't tell anyone as long as you read this article and educate yourself. LRD traces its roots to East …

Butte Sports Weekly (Through May 30)
Butte Sports … Prep softball - TBA, Butte High vs. TBD (state Class AA tournament at Grizzly Softball Field in Missoula). Roller Derby - 6 p.m., Big Hole Brawlers at …

« Tuesday, May 26, 2026 »
Super Kaiju Rock-N-Roller Derby Fun Time Go! Fuji-Tengu Flames
Bleeding Cool … The comic follows roller derby divas and punk rockers The Burnouts as they battle giant monsters in Japan. Writer David Hedgecock and artist Rolando …

« Monday, May 25, 2026 »
Women's flat track roller derby regionals roll into State Fairgrounds this weekend
YouTube … 13 teams are competing at the State Fairgrounds for a shot at the Roller Derby World Championships in Sweden. Matches continue Sunday at 10 a.m..

Parlor City Roller Derby league announces new season startup
WBNG … The Parlor City Roller Derby team, a volunteer-run organization, is returning for another season this summer.

Erin Jackson went from roller derby to the Olympics. She's racking up college degrees
MSN … Erin Jackson made history during the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, becoming the first Black woman to win a Winter Olympic gold medal in an …

Dared Into Roller Derby: Friend Broke Tailbone, I Stuck With It! #shorts
YouTube … … roller derby, breaking down offense, defense, and how to score.

From the Daily Journal archives: May 24-30 - Local news, weather and sports from Fergus … [Subscription required]
Fergus Falls Daily Journal … … roller derby • Minnesota • Duluth roller derby skaters find full-contact community.

Art connects rising stars from Minnesota, Sardinia [Subscription required]
Brainerd Dispatch … women playing roller derby • Minnesota • Duluth roller derby skaters find full-contact community.

Baseball: Pequot Lakes splits mid-week matchups [Subscription required]
PineandLakes.com … women playing roller derby • Minnesota • Duluth roller derby skaters find full-contact community.

Western Australia's Long Serving Volunteers Celebrated
Mirage News … Five members of the Albany Roller Derby - Michelle Backhouse, Jordan Carson, Hazel McAnulty, Lia Nicholson, and Tegan Stoney (who each reached …

« Sunday, May 24, 2026 »
Duluth roller derby skaters find full-contact community
Echo Press … The 2009 movie follows a late-teen girl who joins her local roller derby team. Hansen-Koroschetz thought it sounded fun and saw that the Harbor City …

Erin Jackson went from roller derby to the Olympics and is chasing another gold
The Philadelphia Inquirer … Q&A: Erin Jackson went from roller derby to the Olympics. She's racking up college degrees - but wants another gold. Jackson, the first Black …

Q&A: Erin Jackson went from roller derby to the Olympics. She's racking up college degrees
MSN … The 33-year-old got her start in in-line skating and roller derby before making the transition to speed skating in 2017. With only four months of …

1 hurt after shooting at Lexington County convenience store
WIS … Roller derby skaters are leaving it all out on the track this weekend at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

« Saturday, May 23, 2026 »
'Cool to be a part of': Roller derby playoffs roll into Columbia
WIS … … Roller derby features 10 skaters on the track, five on each team. One of those five is the jammer or scorer. Each opposing blocker passed is one point …

Live it Up! With Lee & Friends: Madison Roller Derby 5-23-26
YouTube … … Lee Acker sat down with Crystal Ice, a skater with the Madison Roller Derby, to chat about how teams compete on the rink.

2026 Petal to the Metal, Juniors Roller Derby Tournament
Salem Reporter … … Join Cherry City Roller Derby and their Cherry Blossoms at the annual "Petal to the Metal" junior roller derby tournament. An action-packed …

Fury on the Fraser brings Roller Derby back to the CN Centre
CKPG Today … … We have the golden ax as one of the trophies this weekend and then we have the Golden Chainsaw as the other." said Roller Derby Referee Alicia " …

Roller derby round 2 gets underway on the Central Coast
NBN News … … There was plenty of action on the track, during the Central Coast Roller Derby Championship. Competitive teams faced off from the local area - and …

« Friday, May 22, 2026 »
Community Conversation: Kaylee "Chilakaylees" Sciacca with Charlottesville Roller Derby (5-21-26)
NBC29 … Community Conversation: Kaylee "Chilakaylees" Sciacca with Charlottesville Roller Derby (5-21-26).

Tampa Roller Derby hosts a free expo next week
Creative Loafing Tampa … If you're looking for a gayer way to get CTE, or at least some badass bruises to show off at Dyke Nite, Tampa Roller Derby has you covered.

The Dub in downtown Kansas City streams women's sports
Columbia Missourian … The Dub in downtown Kansas City is the place to catch a stream of local and national women's sports, from professional basketball to roller derby, …

Why KC Pride merged with LGBTQ nonprofit: 'Pride has to exist'
Kansas City Star … It can't stand alone anymore and take on hits like that from two different angles,” Palmer said. A Fountain City Roller Derby member rollerblades …

Part 5 of my competition routine ©#rhönrad #gymwheel #sports #germanwheel …
YouTube … Go to channel Queen City Roller Derby ⁄ Alley Kiats vs Saucies. Queen City Roller Derby.

Club Crawl 2.0
Buffalo Rising … Past participating organizations include the Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, Buffalo Gaymers, Queen City Roller Derby, Buffalo Game Space, and local …

Youngstown's Sid Jamieson to be inducted into Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports … Jean Porter: Nine-time Roller Derby all-star and a member of the Roller Derby Hall of Fame.

Memorial Day Weekend Events In Western New York
The New 96.1 … Queen City Roller Derby Playoffs - Come check out the teams as they battle for a chance to make it to the championship on Sunday, May 24th. The …

« Thursday, May 21, 2026 »
Roller derby draws crowd to fairgrounds
Fort Bend Herald … Kick Ashe (right) looks for space to get around opposing blockers during Yellow Rose Roller Derby's 327-74 win against Roe City Saturday at the …

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Texas Roller Derby Skates Into Its 25th Year of Campy Competition
The Austin Chronicle … … Roller Derby has been at the forefront of the offbeat sport's national imagination. Captured in 2006 reality television series Rollergirls, 2007 …

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Rodeo and roller derby: An action-packed Memorial Day Weekend is ahead
WLTX … Thirteen regional teams will be competing for a spot in the 2026 WFTDA Championships in Malmo, Sweden. Columbia Roller Derby is hosting this event.

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SCAR Roller Derby to host Pride-themed bout benefiting Centre LGBT+
StateCollege.com … “Roller derby kind of as a whole, not just our league, but a lot of leagues are very LGBT friendly,” said skater Grateful Shred. “So it's really …

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Sports/Rec calendar: May 22-31, 2026
Cascadia Daily News … Bellingham Roller Betties Roller Derby Bout at Lynden Skateway, 5:30 p.m.. Sunday, May 31. West Coast League. Bellingham Bells at Kelowna Falcons, 1 …

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New rules announced for 20th Running of the Tubs
PressReader … A team from Rock Town Derby, Little Rock's premier flattrack roller derby league, will be there enforcing the judges' rulings. “Our skaters are …