These Vintage Photos Prove That Roller Derby Has Always Been Cool

Other Leagues

Other leagues, mostly mixed-gender, do not compete in regular seasons, but rather schedule occasional special-event games for a handful of spectators. Team names generally pay homage to Roller Derby and Roller Games teams of the past. There are currently over 2,000 amateur leagues worldwide.

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