Akron Roller Derby

10/06/2026

That means you should come to boot camp! It’s not too late to sign up! Check the pinned post on our page! ◡̈

10/02/2026

LAST CALL!
Come meet & learn from 6 of these talented skaters TOMORROW in Akron, Ohio!

https://www.akronrollerderby.net/event-details/midwest-clinic-scrimmage

📣 ONE BAND ONE SOUND

09/29/2026

You’d be OH SO SILLY to not get in on this!!
Just days away!!
More info in bio! ☆

09/25/2026

A-K-ROWDIES!!! are headed to West Virginia today to compete in Mountain Melee 3 day tournament hosted by Morgantown Roller Derby !

Our first face off is today (friday, 9/25) at 4PM against Patuxent Roller Derby !

The stream to all games can be found here:
https://www.twitch.tv/morgantownrollerderby

All event updates can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/19QPPPo7tT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

09/22/2026

October 3 | 10am-5pm | Akron, Ohio

We’re inviting you to join us and SIX amazingly talented Championship Black Derby Collective Skaters for the Midwest Clinic and Scrimmage at our home space!

We have skater tickets available for clinics, scrimmages, or both.
& we have Spectator tickets for junior skaters, newer adult skaters, parents, friends, or anyone interested in learning more about how this all works.

All information can be found through the link in or bio (or here - https://linktr.ee/akronrollerderby)

Skater tickets are limited so secure yours before it’s too late!

Feel free to send us a message with any additional questions!

09/14/2026

Being new is hard.

Especially when you walk into a room where it feels like everyone already knows everyone.

They’re catching up, laughing, talking about practice, calling each other by their derby names, and you’re standing there trying to figure out where you fit in.

Now add roller skates.

You’re trying to remember which way you’re supposed to go, how to stop without falling, what all these new words mean, and about 14 new people’s names at the same time.

Meanwhile, the people around you are doing things that look impossible.

They know the drills. They know the rules. They know each other. They have their teammates, their friends, their inside jokes, their routines, and their place in the room.

And then there’s you.

Trying to find your way. Trying to learn new skills. Trying to meet new people. Trying to figure out how to be part of something that already feels like it has its own little world.

It can be intimidating.

And honestly, it’s easy to feel like you’re the only one who doesn’t belong yet.

But you’re not.

Every experienced skater was new once.

Every person who looks completely comfortable on skates had to learn how to stand up, how to fall, how to stop, how to take up space, and how to do things that felt completely unnatural at first.

That’s why we created Back to Basics Boot Camp.

A space where you’re supposed to be new.

A space where asking questions is encouraged. Where we slow things down, break skills apart, practice the basics, and build from the ground up.

You don’t have to walk in already knowing how to be a roller derby skater.

You don’t have to have friends here.

You don’t have to know what you’re doing.

You just have to show up.

Come learn. Come stumble. Come laugh. Come try again.

Maybe you’ll learn a skill you didn’t think you could do. Maybe you’ll make a friend. Maybe you’ll finally figure out that thing you’ve been struggling with.

And maybe, somewhere along the way, this place that once felt unfamiliar starts to feel like yours.

Because eventually, you won’t be the new person anymore.

You’ll be the one laughing with someone who just walked through the door.

You’ll be the one showing them where to stand.

You’ll be the one saying, “Don’t worry. We were all new once.”

That’s what we’re building here.

Not just better skaters.

A place where people can come in, find their people, and feel like they belong.

Come be new with us. 🛼♡

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KA8qNYk2J/?mibextid=wwXIfr

09/10/2026

This Saturday, Akron Roller Derby’s Coach Dad Bob will take the track and face off against Steel City Roller Derby ‘s Coach Dad.

Both have 15 years of experience in the derby world 🛼
Both were recruited by love, ❤️
And both are eager to win! 🏆

Tune in to Derby Date Night to catch the battle of the Dads!

📸 : Michelle Herdlick

09/10/2026

YOU are not going to believe THIS!! 🤭

DIAMOND
IGGY IMPALE YA
ARCHANGEL ANARCHY
DEVIOUS DIVA
FILMORE
BUTTERCUP

SIX AMAZING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SKATERS!! ALL under ONE roof! Ready to teach YOU!!

Lock in! 🔒 These clinics are going to be one of a kind! The skills, the feedback, the heart and the soul are going to knock the walls off the Penthouse!

One day only!! 3 October!

Tickets are LIVE on our site! 🎟️ (https://linktr.ee/akronrollerderby)
(On skates participation tickets for clinic, scrimmages, or both & spectator tickets! All junior spectators receive one complimentary parent/guardian ticket)

09/01/2026

Shouting out our September birthday baddies! ✿ happy birthday to you all! ♡