ROLLER DERBY LINKS

For all who are interested, here is a bit of the results of my extensive web-searching. Info about roller derby and skates and such....

Enjoy!

Derby Basics

Have Derby Will Travel
Blog of superfan Hurt Reynolds, who helps manage Dust Devil. Get musings on WFTDA rankings and reports from Hurt's travels.
How Stuff Works: Roller Derby
History of roller derby, how the game is played and FAQs. The Atlanta Roller Girls are the featured team.
Leadjammer
Your one-stop shop for derby news
Roller_girls yahoo group
Discussion group on all things derby. Excellent source for info on everything from equipment, training, bouting, rules, etc.
Wikipedia: Roller Derby
General history of the sport.

Team and League Info

Women's Flat Track Derby Association
Rules, membership information, etc.
Atlanta Rollergirls
Just because we love them!!!! Check out the bout schedule for this year.
Savannah Derby Devils
Our lovely neighbors just to the south.
Soul City Sirens
Augusta, Georgia's flat-track league established in 2008.
International Amateur Roller Derby Leagues
List of roller derby teams all over the world. Includes links to their homepages.
International Roller Girl Roster
List of derby skaters. Check your name here!

Training

Bay City Bombers Training Guide
Training information from the Bay City Bombers, a member of the American Roller Derby League, a co-ed for-profit derby league.
Fishnet Burnns
Blog with tips on gear, training, rules, etc. Clearly written and super helpful.
Richmond Derby Demons Training Guide
Excellent basic training guide with great diagrams and clear descriptions.
Roxy Rocket's Blog
Straightforward training tips from Roxy Rockett of the Carolina Rollergirls. A must read.

Crafty stuff

Derby Mags

Blood and Thunder Magazine
First roller derby magazine dedicated to the all-girl modern revival of the sport.
Five on Five Magazine
Official magazine of WFTDA.
Fracture Magazine
Atlanta-based online magazine that focuses on the growing roller derby culture and lifestyle.