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Roller Derby - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Information about the history, rules, and current associations of roller derby, compiled from many cited resources about the sport.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_derby

Extractions: Jump to: navigation search For the skate brand of the same name, see Roller Derby (brand) Over 3,700 fans attend the debut bout of the 2007 Minnesota RollerGirls season. Charm City Rollergirls (Baltimore, Maryland) Roller derby is an American -invented contact sport âand historically, a form of sports entertainment âbased on formation roller skating around an oval track. While traditionally a professional (paid) sport for both women and men, roller derby has in its current incarnation developed a predominantly female, amateur circuit with a strong DIY ethic. The Texas Rollergirls in action. A jammer wearing a white t-shirt and a red helmet with a black star can be seen in the lower right having maneuvered through a pack. Most current roller derby leagues use rules developed by the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). A summary of the WFTDA rules follows: Roller derbies take place on a circuit track. The two teams playing send five players each onto the track â three blockers (defense), one
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LONESTAR ROLLERGIRLS - Austin, Texas Banked-Track Roller Derby
TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls are THE original allfemale roller derby, based out of Austin, Texas. Live Banked-Track roller derby, combined with hard-hitting
http://www.txrd.com/

Extractions: After a substantial offseason, the Lonestar Rollergirls are back in action and ready to kick off the 2008 season! Come watch as the undefeated All-Scar Army massacres the reigning TXRD 2007 champion Holy Rollers. Those girls of the Sacred Heart Schoolyard may have fought their way to a Calvello Cup championship, but the All-Scar Army is prepared to use any force necessary to put down this Rad in Plaid Rebellion. Will the Holy Rollers take the All-Scars to school for the first time? Or will the Rollers become, as they say in the military, collateral damage? Either way, it'll be a battle to the death!
Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Allfemale, amateur, flat-track roller derby league in New York, NY.
http://www.gothamgirlsrollerderby.com/
Arizona Roller Derby
Allfemale, amateur, flat-track roller derby league in Phoenix, AZ.
http://www.azrollerderby.com/
Howstuffworks "Roller Derby: Girls On Wheels"
roller derby is roller skating on steroids. Find out how womens roller derby has evolved, how a roller derby bout works and how to train for roller derby.
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/roller-derby.htm

Extractions: Inside This Article Introduction to How Roller Derby Works Roller Derby History The New Women's Roller Derby Training The Bout: A Play-by-Play ... articles Imagine a hockey game, but replace the ice with a roller rink. Swap out the baggy jerseys for fishnet hose and tank tops, and abandon ordinary names in favor of pseudonyms like Tanya Hyde and Demi Gore. What you have is a reasonable facsimile of women's roller derby. The scoring is completely different, but both sports are rowdy, raucous and sometimes punctuated with fights between the players.
Houston Roller Derby
Allfemale, amateur, flat-track roller derby league in Houston, TX. History of the league, news, game rules, profiles of the players, photographs,
http://houstonrollerderby.com/

Extractions: Interested in roller derby? Interested in learning how to skate? Interested in being a part of Houston Roller Derby without all the blood and tears? Well then we have the perfect thing for you! HRD has created our first official recreational league! This league is for retired HRD skaters, ladies who don't have the time to train with the big-dogs, ladies who need to learn how to skate and want basic skills, or just someone who wants to play for the fun of it! This is also the perfect way to train for the next offical tryouts!
Minnesota RollerGirls :: Flat-track, Skater-owned Roller Derby League In The Twi
Allfemale, amateur, flat-track roller derby league in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. League history, events calendar, photographs, news, player profiles,
http://www.mnrollergirls.com/

Extractions: Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift this year? Tickets for our February 24 bout are at our ticket outlets and available for sale. Stop by and pick some up and give a gift of a fun night out! Tickets range from $10 - $14 and for that price, you get 4 periods of derby, a pre-show, and a halftime band. We'd like to think we're not only the most fun sporting event in town, but also the best value! KNIT FOR CHARITY, SAVE THE DATE
Los Angeles And San Diego Derby Dolls - Women's Banked Track Roller Derby League
Allgirl roller derby league. Events calendar, league history, player profiles, and news.
http://www.derbydolls.com/
Lead Jammer - Roller Derby News | All The Bruise That's Fit To Print
roller derby News for your head All the Bruise That s Fit to Print.
http://leadjammer.com/

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Windy City Rollers
Allfemale flat-track roller derby league in Chicago, IL.
http://www.windycityrollers.com/
Roller Derby And Rollergirls News And Commentary Blog - Wayne's Derby World
roller derby, RollerJam, RollerGames, and Rollergirls news and commentary.
http://www.waynesderbyworld.blogspot.com/
Roller Derby - Telegraph
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/main.jhtml?xml=/fashion/2008/01/13/pix_roller
Official Rat City Rollergirls Homepage
Allfemale, amateur, flat-track roller derby league in Seattle, WA. Frequently asked questions, news, team profiles, photographs, and season schedule.
http://www.ratcityrollergirls.com/
Tucson Roller Derby
Allfemale, amateur, flat-track roller derby league in Tucson, AZ. News, message board, how to join, rules of the game, frequently asked questions,
http://www.tucsonrollerderby.com/
HOME
Welcome to roller derby Foundation, dedicated to preserving the history of Leo Seltzer s banked track creation roller derby, by remembering the great
http://www.rollerderbyfoundation.org/

Extractions: ROLLER DERBY FOUNDATION Welcome to Roller Derby Foundation, dedicated to preserving the history of Leo Seltzer's banked track creation... ROLLER DERBY, by remembering the great athletes who gave their all to the sport and fans, by bringing together those whose passion for the sport keeps the game alive in our hearts and minds years after the original Derby's demise, and most importantly, to giving back to the skaters whose efforts contributed much to the cultural history of the nation and whose accomplishments will never be forgotten. Because we're a small operation, focused on raising funds to assist skaters, we cannot respond to phone messages, so please E-MAIL us (click on the link to the right) for a reply. And VISIT US at our new website, the NATIONAL ROLLER DERBY HALL OF FAME (click on the link to the right), the OFFICIAL Derby Hall of Fame, honoring the achievements of the greatest stars of the banked track and don't forget to join other fans at Phil Berrier's ROLLER DERBY FORUM where the greatest fans of the greatest game discuss Roller Derby with former skaters. SEE YOU THERE!!! E-MAIL US at RollerDerbyHOF@aol.com
DETROIT DERBY GIRLS ROCK!!!!
Allfemale, amateur, flat-track roller derby league in Detroit, MI. Rules of the game, frequently asked questions, news, and links.
http://www.detroitrollerderby.com/
Providence Roller Derby | Est. 2004 | Official Website
New England s first all women s flattrack roller derby league, based out of Providence, Rhode Island.
http://providencerollerderby.com/
MAINE ROLLER DERBY - THE WAY ROLLER DERBY SHOULD BE
Maine roller derby is bringing you four dates of heart pounding, bonerattling roller derby action at the Portland Exposition Building this spring.
http://www.mainerollerderby.com/

Extractions: Maine Roller Derby is bringing you four dates of heart pounding, bone-rattling roller derby action at the Portland Exposition Building this spring. The MRD league will be introducing its official all-ass-kicking, all-star team: The Port Authorities. These skaters will be dealing out blows and serving justice, one jam at a time. Also featured will be The Upstarts, a team comprised of up-and-coming roller rookies who will show Maine what's in store for the future of MRD. Saturday, April 12: The Port Authorities vs The Rhode Island Riveters, live music by Lovewhip
Texas Rollergirls
Texas Rollergirls Rock n Rollerderby is a genuine athletic competition, The original concepts of the traditional, allAmerican roller derby have been
http://www.txrollergirls.com/

Extractions: Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) The mission of the Womens Flat Track Derby Association is to promote and foster the sport of womens Flat Track Derby by facilitating the development of athletic ability, sportswomanship, and goodwill among member leagues. The governing philosophy is, by the skaters, for the skaters. Women skaters are primary owners, managers, and operators of each member league and of the WFTDA. Learn more Look! Our own

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