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.
YOU MISSED YOUR CHANCE! SKATER RECRUITING IS CLOSED.
Recruiting for the upcoming season took place on June 28, 2008 and we have a new batch of fresh meat to welcome into the fold. So you've missed your chance for now, but we'll be looking for new recruits again in the future so keep skating and keep us in mind.
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!
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!