About us
Come for the sport, stay for the family.
Roc City Roller Derby is a nonprofit, amateur athletic league that strives to promote the beautiful sport of roller derby. Our members compliment the vibrant energy in the Rochester community and continue to set the example for providing an engaging and inclusive atmosphere for all.
Julie Oldfield
Our League
Established in 2008, we are Rochester New York’s first flat-track roller derby league. We are member owned and operated, and maintain an active status within the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).
Roc City Roller Derby league members come from all over Western New York. We’re made up of incredible skaters, officials, and volunteers. Some of us have been lifelong athletes while others consider this their first foray into a competitive sport. Roc City Roller Derby is also the proud home of our officiating crew.
Julie Oldfield
Our Beginnings
Founding member Resident Eva had a revelation while watching the Austin roller girls zip around their track sending competitors flying - She was in the wrong place. Rather than warming a folding seat in the stands, Eva knew she belonged on the track. Sadly, Rochester offered no such opportunity. When she looked around and saw no one else was working toward creating a league, Eva did it herself. From humble beginnings - and the invaluable help of members like Emmeline Spankhurst and Emasculate ‘Em - Roc City found our first private practice space in 2008 and began adding members.
Interested in joining?
Email recruitment@rocderby.com for more details