Featured League of the Month

On the track, the Omaha Rollergirls are tough, smart competitors – a reputation that has helped their All Stars steadily improve their WFTDA rankings each year. By taking on challenging opponents and multi-bout weekends, the league has prepared for the highest levels of roller derby competition. Off the track, the Omaha Rollergirls show their dedication to giving back in a variety of ways, including their annual Poker Run, and affiliation with local junior and rec leagues. In six seasons, the Omaha Rollergirls have consistently shown their dedication to strategy, teamwork, and winning. Read on to learn more about how they train and the Omaha Rollergirls’ plans for 2013.

Founded in 2006, the Jacksonville RollerGirls have worked hard to build a team that balances competitive game play with community involvement. Whether it involves the formation of their own junior league or their annual toy drive, the Jacksonville RollerGirls have gone the distance to change the image of roller derby in their conservative and sprawling hometown. 2012 was a breakout year for the team as they made their first appearance at the South Central Region Playoffs, an achievement driven by determination, emotional “connection,” and a lot of heart! Read more about the Jacksonville RollerGirls and all that they do to promote roller derby in their community.

Hailing from the capital of the United States, the DC Rollergirls boast an impressive 70+ skaters, four home teams, a B team, and their WFTDA chartered All-Stars who made quite an impression at the 2012 East Region Playoffs. They also have a wicked sense of humor and claim to effectively represent “one of the nerdiest cities in the U.S.” Can you help this month’s featured league in their quest to find a permanent and affordable home? Read on to learn more about the DC Rollergirls, who are impressive both on and off the track.

Located on the southeastern tip of Finland, Helsinki is the home of Helsinki Roller Derby. HRD graduated to full WFTDA membership in July 2012, and the league has worked hard to not only distinguish itself in the highly competitive East Region, but also to promote the sport of roller derby in Finland. Not least among their plans is looking forward to the Suomi Cup, the first Finnish championships in 2013. Read on to learn more about December's featured league, Helsinki Roller Derby.

Hailing from a city known for its “Big 3” sports teams, the Atlanta Rollergirls have worked hard to elevate the profile of roller derby within their community. With sold-out home games and features in the sports section of local news broadcasts, ARG boasts a robust fan base that will no doubt be out in droves to support ARG’s own Dirty South Derby Girls as they compete in the 2012 WFTDA Championships. Read on to learn more about how the Atlanta Rollergirls are preparing to not only compete, but also show their unique brand of southern hospitality to the derby world, on November 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.