Skater Resources
Derby Basics & Footage
Derby Basics & Footage
- WFTDA.tv - Watch footage from WFTDA Champs & sanctioned tournaments. (Listen to the commentary, especially if you're new; you'll learn quick!)
- WFTDA Rules - Review the rules. Are you up on the latest rule changes?
- WFTDA Insurance - Purchase WFTDA insurance. Required before your first game.
- RD Junkies - Derby footage, explained & broken into digestible gifs.
Derby News & Chatter
Derby News & Chatter
- The Apex - Solid source for the latest roller derby news and in-depth discussion of the sport.
- Five on Five Magazine - Videos, live streams, and derby news.
- Nox Talks - Videos, roundups and fun merch
- Derby Twitter - Everything from snark to gear tips to Champs commentary.
Training Tools
Training Tools
- Ultimate Roller Derby Ubiquitous Magnet Board - Throw away your dry-erase markers and get on this.
- Iron Octopus Fitness - Workout programs, technique videos, tips, and more. (Check out the Stability & Mobility program if you're a new skater!)
- Roller Derby Athletics - Derby-specific workouts and training tips
Officials' Corner
Officials' Corner
- Officiating Resources - Get certified, find clinics, and more.
- Skewblogs - Clear and in-depth rules discussions from Orla Skew.
- Ref-Ed - Resources and discussion about roller derby reffing from Wernher Von Bombed.
- Rules Colored Glasses - Explanations, discussions, and resources from Adam Smasher.
- Roller Derby Rules Clarification and Tough Questions - Facebook group with discussion of various scenarios. (High-level refs and skaters frequently weigh in!)
Gear
Gear
- HRD Skate Shop - Coming soon!
- Derby Warehouse - Wide selection & lots of introductory info from one of our league sponsors. (Ask us about the league discount!)
- Chicks in Bowls - Everything you ever wanted to know about ramps skating (plus hardware to spiff up your skates)