WFTDA boasts many of the most exceptional athletes in roller derby today. The skaters showcased here have demonstrated a keen competitive edge, strong passion for the sport, and outstanding sportsmanship. Just like the Women's Flat Track Derby Association, these skaters are Real. Strong. Athletic. Revolutionary.
December 7, 2011
If you have been around roller derby for a few years, you will have heard of Snot Rocket; and if you are newer to the scene you will know her as Kelley Young. This Kansas City Roller Warrior All Star is known for her ability to slip through a pack, and showed us all that she's still got the right stuff by contributing to her team’s exciting performance, and earning MVP of the 2011 WFTDA Championships. Learn more about this talented and modest roller derby skater here…
November 2, 2011
Suzy Hotrod’s first incarnation was as a 3-chord guitar player in an all girl punk band. Who knew the bouncing she mastered there would transfer so well to the flat track? Suzy Hotrod now represents roller derby on an international stage – as the longest-skating member of Gotham Girls Roller Derby, on Team USA, and in ESPN The Magazine and Jam City Rollergirls – and the sport couldn’t ask for a better role model. What’s next for Suzy Hotrod? WFTDA Championships in Broomfield, CO, of course. Read on to learn more about one of roller derby’s most recognizable skaters…
October 12, 2011
Stefanie Mainey brings her Judo and throwing skills – and strength – to support her drive to be the most competitive roller derby skater she can be. Even though she spent much of this season dealing with injuries, Stef Mainey was still able to train and execute, and earned MVP of the East Region Playoffs. Read on to learn more about London Rollergirls’ powerhouse, Stefanie Mainey…
September 8, 2011
Continuing her habit of earning trophies for her performance on skates, Atomatrix has traded in the speed track for the flat track; skating as a jammer for the Oly Rollers’ Cosa Nostra Donnas. Leading a life dedicated to roller derby, including owning and running a skating business, she still finds time to raise twin girls. Learn more about how this derby girl brings the “eye of the tiger” to everything she does…
August 4, 2011
This season, the Arch Rival Roller Girls have earned an invitation to the North Central Region Playoffs, returned to the DNN Power Rankings’ top 25, and managed a 7-game winning streak. In her new role as jammer, this skater is just one of the reasons the All-Stars are having a great season. With over 442 points scored in 2011 sanctioned games, Downtown Dallis is a jammer to be reckoned with. Read on to learn more about Downtown Dallis’ meteoric rise to roller derby success, and the challenges she has faced along the way…
Real. Strong. Athletic. Revolutionary.