Ask Jam Slanders: Derby Burnout Help!
Dear Jam, I have been playing roller derby for a while and I love it… most of the time. I have been burned out the past 2 years and have thought often about taking a derby break. I know some of it is...
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When Real World PR Happens to Your League
By Dinah Party, Head of PR, Windy City Rollers I hate Monday mornings, I think most of the derby world hates Monday mornings. Especially those Monday mornings after a game, or a league banquet, or...
View ArticleBecoming a Better Derby Player: Learning from your Mistakes
While mistakes are never fun to make, they are an essential part of becoming the best athlete you can be. Using a 10-step approach, you can learn to manage disappointment and turn mistakes into...
View ArticleSo you want to write a gender policy…
Rude Gus co-wrote this article. If you haven’t already fielded the inquiry, it could come at any time: “What’s your league’s gender policy?” Maybe it’s a hopeful skater-to-be trying to determine if...
View ArticleAsk Jam Slanders: Getting Started with Photography
Hello, I hope you don’t mind me emailing you. I am gaining experience as a sports photographer and last Saturday attended my first roller derby bout and loved it. I am now looking forward to my next...
View ArticleRetirement: Smoothing the Transition to Life After Derby
By Sweetart The topic of retirement from derby can be an emotionally charged one. When asked if they think about retiring, most skaters say “hell no.” However, at some point even the most dedicated...
View ArticleRaising Officials: A Practical Guide
There are a lot things of that go into making roller derby successful. From promoting games, to coaching teams, to marketing, broadcasting, financial managing, and roughly 816 other things done by...
View ArticleAsk Jam Slanders: When Do You Pack It In?
Hey there Jam, I am at a derby crossroads and I don’t know which way to turn. I have skated for 6 years and am a founding member of a league that I adore wholeheartedly. The problem is that I am not...
View ArticleSo You Want Grant Money for Your League?
By: Rebekah Havrilla (BluBellistic) Many derby leagues are 501(c)3 organizations. Did you know that as a 501(c)3, you are eligible to seek out philanthropic support from individual donors, philanthropy...
View ArticleLearning to Pivot in Roller Derby
While every position in roller derby is important, the position of pivot is especially critical—and also unusually challenging. She’s the one who calls the shots, helps her teammates execute strategy,...
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