Featured Skater of the Month

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.

November 2015 Featured Skater: Christy Demons

November 4, 2015

Christy Demons began her derby career nearly eight years ago and has been a big part of the wave of roller derby in Australia. Starting with the Sun State Roller Girls, Christy later made the move to her current league, Victorian Roller Derby League. The past few years of Christy's career of been especially of note, earning a spot on Team Australia for the 2014 Derby World Cup, MVP just this past September at D1 Playoffs in Tuscon, AZ and now heading to Saint Paul, MN for Championships! Get ready to watch Christy and her controlled, strategic game play on the track this month at Championships, and read more to learn about her journey.

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October 2015 Featured Skater: Scald Eagle

October 1, 2015

Named MVP at the 2015 International WFTDA D1 Playoffs in Dallas last month, Scald Eagle has been captivating the derby world with her strength, speed and style on the track. Sporting her signature war paint, Scald Eagle has been a domineering force on the track and is eagerly anticipating the competition that awaits next month's WFTDA Championships in St. Paul, MN. Learn how Scald Eagle is preparing and what she's looking forward to when facing off against the best in the world!

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2015 September Featured Skater: Mishel Castro

September 1, 2015

Mishel Castro isn't a person to do anything halfway, throwing her passion for derby into all things, having been WFTDA rep, GM, captain and more. Derby has taught Mishel about building confidence and strength, both things that have translated to her being a strong leader for her team both on and off the track. Fans can look forward to seeing Mishel all over the track this month when she competes with Philly Roller Derby in the D1 Playoffs in Dallas September 11-13.

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August 2015 Featured Skater: Death By Chocolate

August 4, 2015

With the better part of a decade of derby under her belt, Death By Chocolate continues to be a formidable force on the track, taking charge in the pack and using her “Death Glare” to intimidate her opponents. Learn more about Death By Chocolate, and get ready to see her and her league, Houston Roller Derby, as they compete in the 2015 WFTDA D2 Playoffs in Cleveland August 21st-23rd.

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July 2015 Featured Skater: Amy Spears

July 1, 2015

Roller derby was something that gave Amy Spears' life focus, a focus that has been nothing short of a laser beam as she skates into her 10th year with the Ohio Roller Girls. Choosing to skate under her own name, Amy's derby career has been one marked by her passion for the sport and consistent leadership. Amy was voted as the new WFTDA Vice President this spring and is prepared to bring her focused vision and love for roller derby with her!

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Real. Strong. Athletic. Revolutionary.