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This is a list of notable roller derby leagues, [note 1] and may include those that are no longer in existence. Existence dates, where known, are included to provide a timeline charting the sport's growth cycles.
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
National roller derby teams (17 P) R. Roller Derby Coalition of Leagues (6 P) W. Women's Flat Track Derby Association leagues (9 C, 5 P) Pages in category "Roller ...
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.
Aurora 88's Roller Derby Beloit, WI: Stateline Roller Derby Divas [130] 2007–June 2012 Beloit Bombshells [131] June 2012 – present Bemidji, MN: The Babe City Rollers [132] 2009–present Bloomington, IN: Boomington Blockheads Roller Derby [133] 2021–present Bloomington-Normal, IL: McLean County MissFits [134] 2010–present Bowling Green, KY
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His collection of Roller Derby memorabilia is the largest in the world. He made contact with former skaters, including Calvello, Gerry Murray , Billy Bogash , Ivy King and Buddy Atkinson, Sr. and, by early 2004, his house was described by Time Out as an unofficial roller derby hall of fame. [ 4 ]
The NRDL was established in 1995 by Lou Sanchez, Sr. Sanchez is a former Roller Games skater known for his underhanded, violent tactics [citation needed] while playing for the Texas Outlaws in the 1960s and 1970s. After retiring from skating, he managed various teams in different roller derby revivals.