Others are born to teach the world how to jam and block on roller skates. And how to flip over track railings. The March 3 game, which showcases some of professional roller derby's legends, sells ...

Roller skating has undergone something of a renaissance in recent years. In part because it’s a low-key but highly effective workout that’s a blast to do with friends. “Roller [skating] is a ...

JoAnne Klimovich Harrop Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 9:05 a.m. | Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 9:05 a.m. Roller Derby is back rolling ... They wear roller skates that are lower on the ankle and a helmet, wrist ...

Most people have heard of roller derby, but many view it as mere entertainment, thanks to the theatrical extravagance and ...

Presenter Vonny LeClerc tries roller derby once again. Rediscovering her own passion for the sport, Vonny visits her old team in Edinburgh, the Auld Reekie Roller Girls, and trains with them for ...

MABLETON, Ga. - Back in 2004, a movement began here in Atlanta — a movement that took place on eight wheels. Two decades later, the mission to bring roller derby to the South has proven wildly ...

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A New York women’s roller derby team is suing a county executive over an ordinance that forbids teams with transgender athletes from using local facilities. Meanwhile, former Olympic decathlete ...

Roller derby is an intense, full-contact sport played on quad roller skates, featuring agile ‘jammers’ and powerful defensive ‘blockers’. GCR will compete against teams from Denmark ...

On weekends, she's a roller derby referee for the Lansing Derby Vixens. National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle Companies and Viking Cruises. Major funding for NOVA is provided ...

In case you’re new to Roller Derby, here’s a quick summary: the full-contact sport takes place on a flat track with athletes on roller skates. Each team boasts a "jammer" (the one with the ...