Category: Roller Derby: Rules and Strategies

Roller derby is one of the few full-contact sports where women, non-binary, and gender-diverse athletes dominate both the track and the governance structure. With high-speed skating, intentional blocking, and frequent physical collisions, it’s essential to understand the mechanics of contact within the sport. Unlike unstructured or aggressive clashes, roller derby has clear guidelines around what… Continue reading Safety in roller derby: how players protect themselves and each other

Roller derby has evolved dramatically from its theatrical, spectacle-filled origins into a legitimate, fast-paced sport defined by strategy, structure, and intensity. While the image of roller derby still evokes high-speed skaters colliding on an oval track, the reality of today’s sport is far more nuanced and governed by a formalized framework that keeps the game… Continue reading Inside roller derby: the structure, rules and ethics of the sport

At first glance, roller derby appears to be a high-energy contact sport played on skates, full of speed, strategy, and grit. But to those who participate and immerse themselves in it, it quickly reveals itself as something far deeper. In cities large and small, roller derby leagues foster tight-knit communities that transcend athleticism. The rink… Continue reading Why roller derby is more than a sport

Understanding the Basics of Roller Derby Roller Derby is a fast-paced sport played on an oval track where two teams of five skaters compete. The game consists of short, timed periods called “jams” in which the teams attempt to score points. A jammer, the player designated to score, tries to lap the opposing players while… Continue reading Strategies on the Track: How to Win at Roller Derby

Understanding Roller Derby: An Overview Roller derby is a fast-paced, full-contact sport that is typically played by two teams on roller skates. The game is played on an oval track, and its objective is to score points by having a player, known as the “jammer,” lap opposing players while they try to block and stop… Continue reading The Basic Rules of Roller Derby: What Every Beginner Needs to Know