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Roller derby is a roller skating contact sport played on an oval track by two teams of five skaters. It is played by approximately 1,250 amateur leagues [note 1] worldwide, though it is most popular in the United States. [2] A 60-minute roller derby game, or bout, is a series of two-minute timed jams.
A derby name, roller derby name or skater name is a nickname used by a skater while playing or officiating roller derby. Derby names can be seen as an opportunity to adopt an alternative on-track persona. [1] Many derby names are puns, and in some cases this may extend to the skater's number. [2]
According to Skate Australia's 2009–2013 strategic plan, the governance of roller derby is different from other sports affiliated with the organisation. Roller derby lacks state committees, with leagues going straight to the Development Officer and Sport Services Administrator. [3] In 2006, there were no roller derby memberships in Skate ...
Roller skating declined in popularity in the early 21st century, but became more popular again during the COVID pandemic. [8] [4] Roller skating has long been tied to Black American social movements, immigrant communities, and the LGBT community, particularly for women in roller derby. As a hobby it is perceived as whimsical and is widely ...
South Coast Roller Derby [99] San Diego: San Diego Derby Dolls [100] San Diego: San Diego Roller Derby [101] San Diego: Renegade Rollergirls [102] San Francisco: B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls [103] San Jose, CA: Silicon Valley Roller Girls [104] San Luis Obispo, CA: Central Coast Roller Derby [105] San Marcos, TX: Hill Country Derby Dames: 2010 ...
The history of roller derby traces the evolution of roller skating races into a unique sport which underwent several boom-and-bust cycles throughout the 20th century. . Although it was a form of sports entertainment for much of its existence, a grassroots, early 21st century revival spearheaded by women has restored an emphasis on ath
The team's first international competition was the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup, where it finished in first place after defeating Team Canada in the final. [1] Early on, it was known as "Team USA". A trademark challenge from the United States Olympic Committee led to the change to the name "USA Roller Derby" after the team's last international ...
The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby [66] [67] is the ruleset developed and published by the WFTDA, discussed and agreed by the WFTDA Rules Committee which features both WFTDA and Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) members. [68] Updates are published each January. The WFTDA ruleset is used by all WFTDA leagues, as well as MRDA and JRDA ...