Featured Skater of the Month
WFTDA boasts many of the most exceptional athletes in roller derby today. The women showcased here have demonstrated a keen competitive edge, strong passion for the sport, and outstanding sportswomanship. Just like the Women's Flat Track Derby Association, these skaters are Real. Strong. Athletic. Revolutionary.
February 2012 Featured Skater: White Flight
February 7, 2012
This Rose City Roller claims her ninja-like jamming skills are the product of a desire for self preservation; however, it seems that her incredible commitment to being the best she can be is their true origin. White Flight skates with determination and confidence, and instills those principles in the skaters of tomorrow when she is coaching RCR’s junior league, the Rosebuds. Read on to learn more about the amazing White Flight!
January 2012 Featured Skater: Smack Daddy
January 3, 2012
She may be a ladies’ lady, but Smack Daddy leaves that charm off the track. On the track, 12 other countries recognized her formidable skills by selecting her as the overall MVP of the Roller Derby World Cup in December. She's also a dedicated, neon-wearing New Skid on the Block, who has started her own business, which she aims to balance with her roller derby schedule. Read on to learn more about Smack Daddy…
December 2011 Featured Skater: Kelley Young
December 7, 2011
If you have been around roller derby for a few years, you will have heard of Snot Rocket; and if you are newer to the scene you will know her as Kelley Young. This Kansas City Roller Warrior All Star is known for her ability to slip through a pack, and showed us all that she's still got the right stuff by contributing to her team’s exciting performance, and earning MVP of the 2011 WFTDA Championships. Learn more about this talented and modest roller derby skater here…
November 2011 Featured Skater: Suzy Hotrod
November 2, 2011
Suzy Hotrod’s first incarnation was as a 3-chord guitar player in an all girl punk band. Who knew the bouncing she mastered there would transfer so well to the flat track? Suzy Hotrod now represents roller derby on an international stage – as the longest-skating member of Gotham Girls Roller Derby, on Team USA, and in ESPN The Magazine and Jam City Rollergirls – and the sport couldn’t ask for a better role model. What’s next for Suzy Hotrod? WFTDA Championships in Broomfield, CO, of course. Read on to learn more about one of roller derby’s most recognizable skaters…
October 2011 Featured Skater: Stefanie Mainey
October 12, 2011
Stefanie Mainey brings her Judo and throwing skills – and strength – to support her drive to be the most competitive roller derby skater she can be. Even though she spent much of this season dealing with injuries, Stef Mainey was still able to train and execute, and earned MVP of the East Region Playoffs. Read on to learn more about London Rollergirls’ powerhouse, Stefanie Mainey…
Real. Strong. Athletic. Revolutionary.
