Should roller derby be an Olympic sport?

As the 22nd Winter Olympics in Sochi slip away from memory and the Paralympics ramp up in their place, the usual chatter from derby fans and participants can be heard at games and in practice spaces across North America and the world: Should roller derby be an Olympic sport? read more

Summary: When roller derby is an internationally-organized, squeaky-clean, spectator-friendly, televisable sport that sells lots of tickets, it'll be ready for the Olympics. Roller derby may become an Olympic sport—but it won't be roller derby as we know it now. read more

Germany’s dominance in luge and the Netherland’s dominance in long-track speed skating are good examples, but in comparison to roller derby, Women’s hockey is the most apt. Canada and USA are in a league of their own in that sport and starting in 1998, the first few Olympic tournaments were, to put it bluntly, a joke. read more