In roller derby you fall over a lot and you fall over hard so aggressive skate pads are very much needed here. A lot of skaters tend to start with Anarchy pads and then upgrade later. You need knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards. read more
#6: You just want to wear fishnets and glitter. Roller derby is a real sport and we train hard. If you’re not interested in being an athlete, you should find a different hobby. That said, if you want to train hard AND wear fishnets and glitter, then this definitely IS the sport for you. #5: You can’t afford to. read more
Modern roller derby is an international sport dominated by all-female amateur teams, in addition to a growing number of male, unisex, and junior roller derby teams, and was (as a roller sport) under consideration for the 2020 Summer Olympics. read more