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Sexual Harassment in Roller Derby Announcing

Published on January 26th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor

Emilie C. Samuelsen discusses a problem in the roller derby community... Read More →

How to Make Derby a Real Sport

Published on September 11th, 2013 | by Andy Frye

With all the hoopla around playoffs, it's easy to think that roller derby is a sport, but actually, it has a long way to go. Andy Frye has the scoop. ... Read More →

Why I’m Not at Practice

Published on August 30th, 2013 | by Ginger Snap

We've all heard some bad excuses for not making it to practice. Ginger Snap shares a few favorites she has collected over the years from errant skaters. ... Read More →

Derby Names: Not Ready for Prime Time

Published on September 12th, 2011 | by Ginger Snap

Back in the day, derby names were supposed to be fun and quirky. Fun – remember when derby was fun? Names were simply a clever twist on normal sports nicknames - not an opportunity to tell ... Read More →

What Grinds My Gears

Excuses Are for Douchebags

Published on August 5th, 2011 | by Ginger Snap

Everyone knows that whining is for douchebags. Yah, there is general whining that bugs us all. “I just want to skate! All this off-track stuff is too much.” “I can’t flyer because I’m not good with ... Read More →