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- Roller DerbyWhat is Roller derby? Roller derby is an American-invented full contact sport, based on formation roller skating on ‘quad skates’ around an oval track. Each team has 5 members on the track, 1 Pivot, 3 Blockers and 1 jammer. Points are scored as the team Jammer passes a member of the opposing team. Contemporary roller derby is international and all-female. (Except for in cheer-leading and judging where men are most welcome.) Roller derby is originally played on banked tracks, but most teams today play on so called ‘Flat Tracks’. The term Roller Derby dates at least as far back as 1922. Since, Roller derby has spread beyond its American roots, with leagues in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Each league typically features two or more local teams which compete in public matches, called bouts, for a diverse fan base. Most players in these leagues skate under aliases, many of which are creative examples of word play with satirical, mock-violent or sexual puns, alliteration, and allusions to pop culture. Some players claim their names represent alter egos which they adopt whilst skating. By the 2009 season, however, a…
- STRDStockholm Rollerderby is working tirelessly to get a legue going. Right now we practice at least twice a week and are building a larger player base. If you are interested in joining you can either: – Show up on one of our practices. Look at our Calendar for more information. – Fill in our Contact form if you have any questions. – Join us on Facebook and get the latest chat and info.
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- SponsorsWanna be part of the action? Stockholm Rollerderby is the Swedish face of the fastest growing sport in the world. Tough skaters, yet a professionally run and flexible organization. We can guarantee positive media attention to you and your company, at any occasion. Our league represents women of all backgrounds and all professional branches – your message will be heard throughout the country. We provide a variety of trademark/company/product promotional possibilities on our website, at bouts and other events. We can also participate in selected corporate events, with a good taste and sense of humour, naturally. Right now we’re looking for supporting partners for: printing / merchandise sportswear and gear Oh, and a friendly brewery or other beverage company that could soothe the thirst at bouts and other events. Please contact our sponsor department at partners(at)rollerderby.se.
- LinksSwedish Leagues Crime City Rollers – www.crimecityrollers.com Gothenburg Roller Derby – www.gbgrollerderby.se Slaughters Daughters – www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58402224214 Umeå Radical Rollers – www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=112807458756903 Visby Roller Derby – visbyrollerderby.blogspot.com European Leagues Copenhagen Roller Derby – www.vrk.dk/2010/03/04/copenhagen-roller-derby Helsinki Roller Derby – helsinkirollerderby.com Harbor Girls – www.harborgirls.de Other links Women’s Flat Track Derby Association – wftda.com Five on Five Magazine- fiveonfivemag.com
- Contact usDo you want to get in contact with Stockholm Roller Derby? Here’s how you do it: If you wanna be a player: Take a look at our Tryouts page. There you can see how you go about to prepare for our next tryout, and also see when the next tryout is. If you have any questions you can either ask them at our Facebook page or mail them to recruit@rollerderby.se. If you wanna be a referee or NSO (Non Skating Official): We are always looking for more referees or NSO’s. If you are interested in becoming one you can read about on our referee-page and our NSO-page. If you have any questions or if you have decided that you wanna join us you can post at our Facebook page or send us a mail at referees@rollerderby.se. If you’re a journalist, photographer or otherwise connected to the media: You can eithter post on our Facebook page or send us a mail at media@rollerderby.se.
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