In the year 2000 + 1

Let us all take a minute to remember...
"In the year 2000, cars will no longer be required to come with air bags, because, people, will be required to come, with breast implants..."

In 2001, a roller derby league made up of all-females started in Austin, Texas. This original league split in two a few years after inception, and is highlighted in the documentary Hell on Wheels, The Birth Of All-Girl Roller Derby, directed by Bob Ray. The first match was held in 2002 and by 2005 over 50 teams (banked and flat) had been created across the United States. According to the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), there are currently 105 Full Member Leagues and 46 apprentice. As a new skater, I have to learn and follow the rules set forth by WFTDA before I will ever be able to skate in a bout. The amount of injuries that happened in the early 2000's mandated that simple skills such as falling properly where understood by players.

If you are new to derby, or just looking for a great film, I highly suggest watching the full 90 minute documentary Hell On Wheels (2009) at www.SnagFilms.com

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Bob Ray, director of Hell On Wheels has a new indipic called Total Badass. Check it out!