New Hampshire’s first roller derby league was formed in June 2007. We started formal practices in December 2007 and had our first public competitions in 2008. We’re training for our first full season in 2009 and working on becoming part of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. We play by WFTDA rules. We’re skater-owned and operated, which means we need good people to get things done right. Rollergirls skate hard. They also recruit new skaters, organize events, raise money, plan training sessions, and promote our league and our sport. It’s your chance to try something you’ve always wanted to do. We also give back to the local community and raise money for charities. We promote a positive attitude with a focus on female empowerment and strive to remain a positive influence in our communities. Learn more about the work we've done with different charities. How derby works:Roller derby is a competitive sport. Two teams compete against each other for points. The basics: Each team sends five skaters onto the track: a jammer, a pivot, and three blockers. The two pivots line up on the starting line with the blockers behind them. The two jammers line up 33 feet behind the starting line. A ref blows the whistle, the pivots and blockers start skating, the whistle blows again, the jammers start skating and the jam is on. The jammers have to skate through the pack of pivots and blockers, then lap them. Once they lap the pack, they can start scoring points. Jammers score points by passing skaters from the other team. Blockers try to stop the other team’s jammer and get their own jammer through the pack so she can score as many points as possible. For more detailed rules, visit http://wftda.com/rules.html. |
Love hurts. So does derby.Skaters get bruises, pulled muscles, concussions, sprains, strains and even broken bones. We train and wear protective gear to try to minimize injuries, but if you play derby, you’re going to get hurt. It’s that simple. Start taking your vitamins now.
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