Hellgate Roller Derby (HRD) is a skater-run, non-profit organization designed exclusively for the purpose of promoting the sport of flat track roller derby in Missoula, Montana and the surrounding communities.
Whether you want to skate, officiate, volunteer, sponsor us, or just come cheer us on, we want to hear from you! Our goal is to promote strength, self-esteem and to encourage camaraderie and teamwork among all members. We embrace members of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and skill levels.NEWS
Read the Montana Kaimin Article On Us!
From Bookworm to Bone-crusher | My four-week crash course in bruises and feminism by Hannah Benitez
"Behind a cardboard divider in the back of a thrift store sat a handmade, dimly lit roller rink. As I slowly made my way to the makeshift arena, the quiet eeriness was punctured by the excited screams of teenage girls.
I heard delight in their yelling as they got ready for practice. As someone who has always had a fraught history with sports, it was exactly what I was looking for. "
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!
Hellgate Roller Derby stands in support of borderless teams and minority communities.
You belong in all spaces, including roller derby. The treatment of Black Diaspora Roller Derby and Team Indigenous Rising at the recent Battle of the All Stars tournament was unacceptable. We encourage you to read their statements.
We all have a responsibility to do better to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community in roller derby. HRD will be investing in DEI/anti-racism training. We encourage other members of the roller derby community to do the same, and donate to these teams if able.
Meet some of our newly elected BOD and committee heads!
It takes a village to run a roller derby league! Put faces to names on Committee Heads and BOD page.
About
The members of HRD are athletes who train to the fullest of their individual abilities, respect their teammates and competitors, and love the sport of roller derby. Our goal is to promote strength and self-esteem and to encourage camaraderie and teamwork among all members.
We embrace members of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and skill levels. Our skaters work to increase their skills through discipline, hard work, and focus.
Hellgate Roller Derby is proud to carry on the tradition of roller derby and strives to create a physically demanding sport that inspires members of all ages to embrace their inner strength, self-confidence, and competitiveness while entertaining our fans. Hellgate Roller Derby members are also encouraged to donate their time and/or money to local communities and other nonprofits.