Derby Life

So, you’ve decided you want to be a roller derby girl. You’ve gathered your gear, paid your dues, and you’ve been taking your hits on the fresh meat rink. You’re getting ready to graduate from bootcamp and join the big girls. You’re in it to win it—so the time has come to get yourself the perfect moniker. Choosing the right roller derby name is an art, so whether you’re brainstorming or narrowing down your choices, be sure to consider the following bits of advice.

This kit is an essential item to have at any roller derby team's bench (flat or banked track). After coaching 50+ bouts, I have experienced so many "oh sh!t" moments that it's not even funny. I have seen EVERYTHING break on skates, skaters getting sick (ie. 15 foot stream of barf), and so many random unthinkable situations.

Below is a list of all the items that I have in my kit. I have used EVERY SINGLE ITEM in this kit before (of course I replaced the used mouth guard with a new one). Do your team a huge favor and make one of these kits!

Let’s face it. You are in charge of (or think you are in charge of) a group of girls that are rebellious, hell raisers, hooligans, misfits and outcasts. You better be ready for what’s in store because there isn’t any book on the market that can explain what’s about to happen next.

The pay is horrible. Normally I get paid in sweaty hugs. Not exactly what I call a career choice or a Fortune 500 cover story but it’s nice.

Tip #1: Reconsider the Decision

More in the online derby art series from Jeannie Regan - click the image above to enjoy!

In a secret testing facility somewhere in the Californian desert scientists are developing the future of Roller Derby.

Figure A. The reverse evolution of a rollergirl. Or, how long it took me to learn to skate lower.

by Grandma Tron (aka Valtron 3000, Rat City Roller Girls member since August 2004)

By: Brawling Barista

With millions of users worldwide, Twitter and Facebook have become 2 of the most visited sites on the internet. Your league should be capitalizing on this world-wide addiction through at least 1 social media page, if not more. The more ways your fans have to reach out to you, and the more ways you have to reach out to your fans, the more personalized their experience is with your league. Your social media site may also be the first interaction a potential fan or sponsor has with your league, so it’s important to do it right.

E.D. Sledgewick of Salisbury Roller Girls illustrated her own take on a FiveOnFive cover for her class project to create a magazine cover! The piece is almost three times as large as the size of the magazine, hand drawn and hand colored using prisma colored pencils.

If you've met Duke City Derby skater Carson B. Demented, you already know she's very pretty, super good at roller derby, and hilarious. What you may not know is what a fantastic and clever artist she is - but you might have guessed that from her impeccable sense of style. Get ready to deepen your derby crush on this talented skater who breaks up the sausage party that is street art, while brightening up the drab streets of the Southwest! You're welcome!