The History
Roller derby began in the 1930s as an endurance skating event and later developed into a fast-paced, full-contact team sport. It became especially popular in the mid-1900s and experienced a major revival in the early 2000s, with modern leagues forming around the world.
About
Roller derby is a fast-paced, full-contact sport played on roller skates. Two teams skate around an oval track, with each team having one jammer and several blockers on the track. The jammer scores points by legally passing members of the opposing team, while blockers work together to help their jammer get through and stop the other team’s jammer.
Games are divided into short periods called jams, and the sport combines speed, strategy, teamwork, agility, and controlled physical contact.