Nope. Roller derby is a full contact sport, but punching, kicking, headbutting, elbowing, closelining, or tripping are not allowed.

Roller derby is inherently a hazardous sport, but there are rules and regulations in place for fair and safe game play.

Most modern roller derby game play is played on a flat track. This makes it more widely accessible and is one of the reasons why it is so widespread today.

Banked tracks are still used, but there are very few left. Flat track is the most common form of roller derby today.

Nope! Roller derby is open to all genders. There are women’s leagues (WFTDA), men’s leagues (MRDA), and open-gender leagues.

An individual who identifies as a trans woman, intersex woman, and/or gender expansive may skate with a WFTDA charter team if women’s flat track roller derby is the version and composition of roller derby with which they most closely identify. (BRD Inclusivity Statement, WFTDA Inclusivity Statement)

Nope! Almost all roller derby teams have a new skater program. We welcome all skill levels to our team. If you want to join roller derby we will teach you how to skate!

Contact us to start roller derby today!

No way! Bloomington Roller Derby participates in a legitimate full contact sport with other competitive roller derby teams. You will be watching real hits and zero choreography.