We see them rolling!

In case you are somehow still unaware, Humboldt’s hometown roller derby squad is pretty good at what they do! Further evidence to this fact could be found this past weekend in Bakersfield. Learn more in the Humboldt Roller Derby press release below:

 

Humboldt Roller Derby’s charter team, the Redwood Rollers, earned first place at this year’s 9th annual Dustbowl Invitational Tournament in Bakersfield, CA. The Redwood Rollers played and won against the following teams: Unforgiven Roller Girls from Bakersfield, CA, the Mainland Misfits from Cloverdale, British Columbia, and SoCal Roller Derby, from the San Diego area. The tournament brought together 9 teams who are all part of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), and all of the games count towards international rankings.

Flat track roller derby is a fast-growing sport that differs from the banked track roller derby that many people remember watching from 1930s through 1980s. Flat track roller derby originated in the early 2000s in Texas, and Humboldt Roller Derby formed in 2006 to play this new and exciting sport. Twelve years later, Humboldt Roller Derby has four adult teams that play regular home and travel games, a training camp program for new adult skaters interested in trying the sport, and a junior league, the Redwood Saplings, for youth ages 11-17.

Want to catch the local roller derby fever? On Saturday, March 31st , come out to Redwood Acres and watch Humboldt Roller Derby’s newly-christened competitive “B” team, Root Force, will take on Undead Roller Derby, from Antioch, CA. Our Redwood Saplings will also be playing a full game against the Mo-town Misfits, a co-ed junior derby team from Turlock, CA. To find out more, visit Humboldt Roller Derby’s website or find us on Facebook. For folks who remember the days of local roller derby games selling out, we now hold more tickets at the door so you can get in day-of with no hassle! Our games are full-production entertainment, with live music, announcing, beverages and food for sale, fabulous merchandise, and more! Kids under 10 are always free.

Want to try skating for yourself? Our training camps teach the basic skills to play derby in a fun environment, and trainees begin with non-contact skate skills. The next training camp begins this August – check out our website for more information!