Boston Roller Derby

Boston's premier Women's Flat-Track Derby Association (WFTDA) roller derby league. Skating since 2005, being awesome since forever. We skate at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington and Simoni Rink in Cambridge.

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Boston Roller Derby is taking on Steel City Roller Derby for our first games of the season! Check out more details on our Facebook event. 

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Hilary Knight: ‘We forced a lot of progress in our sport’

By Kaitlin Cimini

Hilary Knight has been the main name associated with the NWHL, a a perhaps peripheral celebrity in the world of sports and one of the biggest stars in the world of women’s hockey. Her decision to move from the CWHL to the NWHL during the offseason was, fairly or not, heralded as something that could make or break either league.

Today’s Slapshot spoke with Knight recently to discuss her season on the Pride and in the NWHL, some ups and downs in her first year in the league as well as what changes she would make going forward.

Part I touched on a season retrospective while Part II will take a closer look at the impact the addition of the NWHL to the women’s hockey post-collegiate scene has produced.

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#‎SkatestHits‬

The 2012 ‪#‎WFTDAChamps‬ was the last major tournament for minor penalties, knee starts, and regions. Gotham Girls Roller Derby and Oly Rollers squared off in a rematch of the previous Championship game and Gotham again came away with the win. ‪#‎SkatestHits‬

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Our friends at @mainerollerderby need your help to save their rink! Check out the link for all the details!

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Darlene Anderson broke roller derby color barrier in 1958

We're celebrating Black History Month by commemorating Darlene Anderson, the first black skater to play roller derby. She won rookie of the year at age 19 in 1958 while skating in Brooklyn. She skated all over with world with the Hawaii All Stars, San Francisco Bay Brawlers, New York Chiefs, and Los Angeles Braves.

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What's the Difference Between Circuits, Supersets, and Intervals?

Don't let the lingo scare you away. Truth is, all of these training styles can be effective for serious fitness gains.

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ESPN Launches Radio Show Hosted by Three Women | Advocate.com

Jane McManus, Sarah Spain, and out columnist Kate Fagan are The Trifecta, the first-ever sports radio show to be helmed by three women.

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Registration for the spring session of Boston Junior Derby is now open! Girls new to the sport will sign up for Intro to Skating lessons, where Boston Roller Derby coaches will teach them everything they need to know about skating and the fundamentals of the sport. After that, practices are broken up by ages and skill levels. For more information about BJD, derby gear and financial aid, visit our website or email us at [email protected]. 

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Yes, it’s possible!

A home gym doesn’t need to be a fancy, high-tech separate space in your fancy mini-mansion. Even the simplest home gym will allow you to workout without leaving the comfort of your home. Here are some products to put together a home gym for beginners.

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Here are the first rankings of the new year!

https://wftda.com/news/december-2015-rankings-released

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7 Things That Will Happen When You Start Doing Planks Every Day

Do you want to stay healthy, strong, and shapely all year round? Then explore the health benefits of doing planks every day!

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BRD is hard at work on our pre-season training! Nothing like a hit-focused practice with Rock in the rotation to remind you what kind of punishment you’ll be putting your body through again in a few weeks. 

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BRD graces the cover of the latest edition of Scout Somerville! Copies go on sale next week, so be sure to check us out!

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Happy new year from all of us at Boston Roller Derby! Here’s a look back at some of the home team highlights from the 2015 season. Boston Roller Derby teams celebrate season of success, teamwork

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Knee Driver with Medicine Ball

1. Start in plank position with a straight, neutral spine, resting on your toes with your hands pressing onto the medicine ball.

2. Bend your right knee and drive it in toward your chest.

3. Jump your right leg back as you drive your left knee toward your chest.

4. Alternate your legs in a running motion without resting, so only one foot is in contact with the floor at a time.

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Let's take a look back at all the WFTDA featured skaters of 2015!

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