The Minnesota RollerGirls are part of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), a national governing body for female-only, skater-owned, flat-track roller derby leagues. The Minnesota RollerGirls league was founded by the Donnelly sisters in August 2004 and has grown from 6 original members to a current roster of 80 skaters, 8 referees and coaches, and countless volunteers. All participants are unpaid amateurs and the league provides insurance coverage for practices and bouts.
NOW RECRUITING FOR 2008-2009 SEASON
The Minnesota RollerGirls are looking for new skaters to add to our ranks for the 2008-2009 season. The only requirements for being a Minnesota RollerGirl are that you are a woman 21 years of age or older with personal primary insurance.
ASPIRING ROLLERGIRLS: Find out more information, hear about training opportunities, and start meeting other skaters. Tryouts will take place June 29. Get signed up and find out more info by sending an email to Honeydew Felon at recruiting@mnrollergirls.com.
The Minnesota RollerGirls are the first league in the country to have a professional space for practices and bouts. The Roy Wilkins Auditorium in downtown Saint Paul is where we call home and we couldn't be happier!
NOW RECRUITING FOR 2008-2009 SEASON
The Minnesota RollerGirls are looking for new skaters to add to our ranks for the 2008-2009 season. The only requirements for being a Minnesota RollerGirl are that you are a woman 21 years of age or older with personal primary insurance.
ASPIRING ROLLERGIRLS: mark June 29 on your calendars; you'll want to be well-rested for that afternoon's tryouts! Derby hopefuls will be run through a series of drills that test athletic ability and roller skating skills. To get more information about or sign up for tryouts, please contact Honeydew Felon, our recruiting coordinator, at recruiting@mnrollergirls.com.
We like to spread the love and hold events for different causes. The Minnesota RollerGirls are dedicated to our local communities and charities and we invest our time, effort, and a portion of our event proceeds to local, and sometimes national, charities. See our Supported Charities page for all the information about charities we've donated money and/or time to.
Even though these girls are rough and tumble on the track, the event is kid friendly. If we were a movie, we’d be PG-13. We've had all ages at our bouts, from 3 years old up to 90+.
Keep in mind the following things when considering whether to bring your kids:
- We project a positive, strong, athletic image because that’s the kind of women we are! This could be a great influence for your young girls, and boys too.
- We love to see kids at our bouts and we even have a portion of the evening where a few audience kids are asked to participate in a game on the track.
- This is a sport where all body types are an asset and it’s not just for thin or burly women. So it’s a good way to show kids that everyone can be involved in sports and be physcially active, as long as you find the right sport to participate in!
- This is a sporting event and people get pretty riled up, including us. There’s a chance there might be strong language spoken in the heat of the moment. But unless you happen to be right near the incident, you won’t be able to hear it.
- Fighting is a part of this sport, but it’s generally less violent than what you’d see at a hockey game.
- We have a variety of bands who play at our bouts and there’s always a chance there might be strong language in their lyrics. Again, probably not something the kids will be able to distinguish.
It all comes down to your decision, but we hope that information helps you in deciding. And we hope to see your family at one of our bouts!