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Blitz Dames and Central City to Merge — Say Hello to Birmingham Roller Derby!
Blitz Dames and Central City to Merge — Say Hello to Birmingham Roller Derby!
Birmingham’s Two Largest Leagues Have Joined Together
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Jul 23, 2021
4 Sports Roller Derby Can Embrace in a Multi-Sport Return to Play
4 Sports Roller Derby Can Embrace in a Multi-Sport Return to Play
We Don’t Have to Wait to Safely Play (Other) Sports Together!
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May 31, 2021
A Brief History of Hand Bracing 🤝
A Brief History of Hand Bracing 🤝
Tracing the Origins Of Derby’s Most Unique and Controversial Brace
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Mar 30, 2021
Revisiting Excellence: Bonita Apple Bomb’s 2019 WFTDA Champs MVP Award
Revisiting Excellence: Bonita Apple Bomb’s 2019 WFTDA Champs MVP Award
WFTDA’s First Black Championship MVP
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Feb 28, 2021
2020 Roller Derby in Review: Burn After Reading
2020 Roller Derby in Review: Burn After Reading
Pandemic Brought The Toughest Year For The Sport Of Roller Derby Since Its Resurgence
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Jan 12, 2021
Roller Derby Is Losing Venues At An Alarming Rate
Roller Derby Is Losing Venues At An Alarming Rate
Pandemic Continues To Take Its Toll On The Sport
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Nov 30, 2020
There Will Be Derby in Austin This Year: “Queens of Pain” to Premiere Saturday at Austin Film Fest
There Will Be Derby in Austin This Year: “Queens of Pain” to Premiere Saturday at Austin Film Fest
Follow 3 Gotham Skaters Through the Trials of the 2018 Season
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Oct 21, 2020
Understanding WFTDA’s Total Points % and Effects on Gameplay
Understanding WFTDA’s Total Points % and Effects on Gameplay
How Weights, Time, Score and So Much More Effect Style of Play
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Oct 19, 2020
Team Aotearoa To Change Back to Team New Zealand
Team Aotearoa To Change Back to Team New Zealand
Change to Make Space for New Mana Tangata o Aotearoa Roller Derby
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Oct 18, 2020
Jumping the Apex — Maritime Derby Gets Its Moment
Jumping the Apex — Maritime Derby Gets Its Moment
Currently Available in Canada, New Zealand and South Africa
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Jul 28, 2020
What Angel City Derby Has Accomplished Since 2006
What Angel City Derby Has Accomplished Since 2006
Founded in 2006, Angel City Derby was the first flat track roller derby team in Los Angeles, California. With the National Women’s Soccer…
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Jul 21, 2020
Little Changes if Privileged Skaters Won’t Do the Work
Little Changes if Privileged Skaters Won’t Do the Work
Roller Derby Can’t Let Apathy Reign
EuroSkater
Jul 16, 2020
Hitting Pause on Roller Derby
For the First Time Ever, Growth Takes a Back Seat
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Jul 13, 2020
7 Reasons You Should Join Roller Derby After This Pandemic
7 Reasons You Should Join Roller Derby After This Pandemic
A lot of people have learned a special secret during this pandemic — roller skating is FUN! Skating videos are all over social media…
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May 26, 2020
In Search of the Greatest WFTDA Team of All Time
In Search of the Greatest WFTDA Team of All Time
3 Teams Stand Out — 2012 Gotham, 2017 VRDL, 2019 Rose City
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Apr 19, 2020
Building Out Your Bench — Recruiting Coaches and Role Definition
Building Out Your Bench — Recruiting Coaches and Role Definition
Many Hands Make Light Work
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Mar 6, 2020
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