Our goal is to play roller derby at the highest possible level. ORD Blackbirds - our A team skate in Five Nations T3W and are a WFTDA-affiliated team for sanctioned games. ORD Screaming Spires - our B team are looking for appropriate level opponents as they grow and develop with new rookie joiners.
We are getting plenty of games booked at various levels, and would love to see more fresh-faces.
We are a gender and trans-inclusive league; we welcome all skaters for whom women’s flat track roller derby is the version and composition of roller derby with which they most closely identify*.
We welcome officials of all genders.
* https://wftda.com/wftda-gender-statement/
We are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by our members. Our committee is responsible for all aspects of running the league - from coaching and welfare, to events management and merchandising.
On this 12-week course, we'll teach you skating skills, strategy and staying safe. No skating experience is necessary and all fitness levels are welcome. In 2023, the course will run every Saturday 9am-11am from January 7th.
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Roller Derby is played in two 30-minute halves. Teams are 15 skaters, fielding 5 skaters per 'jam' with each 'jam' lasting upto 2 minutes, unless called off by the 'Lead Jammer'.
Skaters join us one of two ways: Played Roller Derby before? We’re always open to transfers from other leagues. If you want more information about transferring to ORD, you can email us. New to Roller Derby? Read more…
