The league has been largely on hiatus since the government-mandated quarantine began last March, though volunteer league members have been meeting virtually to keep the business running and assess when it might be appropriate to return to play. Following the guidelines of the sport's governing body, the Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Association (WFTDA), the league decided it was best to cancel our 2021 game season entirely and, for the time being, all practices and in-person events. MRD takes its role as a responsible community member seriously and wants to do everything in our power to ensure the health and safety of our members, our fans, and our community at large.

With that in mind, we are also humbly asking that anyone who is able please consider donating directly to our league in lieu of attending our games. Donations are tax deductible and can be made online at www.madisonrollerderby.org/our-home.html.

As an all-volunteer, grassroots organization that relies on revenue from our public games to keep us going, the cancellation will be financially difficult to weather. We’re hopeful, though, that with support from the community and our many skaters and volunteers, we’ll be able to keep rolling for many years to come.

MRD wishes to thank all our incredible fans and supporters. We look forward to the day when we can all safely skate again and welcome back our roller derby fans! We hope that by taking proactive steps to limit exposure, however, we can do our small part to flatten the curve of infection rates and prevent the pandemic from becoming an even bigger strain on our families, neighbors, and health care providers.

With gratitude,
Gaile Schwickrath (aka Just Alice), Executive Director
Shannon Rae (aka Saucy Mcbossy) Media Manager
The Madison Roller Derby Executive Board & the entire league
www.madisonrollerderby.org

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Join us January 29th or February 1st for one of our open skate sessions.  You'll see how practices are run and get some time on skates!  These sampler skates will allow you access to the Spring Wrecker session.

*You do not have to join Wreckers if you come to a Sampler! In short, this is a commitment-free way to try out roller derby and meet some members of your local recreational roller derby team!

*To make sure that your spot is secured, please email wreckers@madisonrollerderby.org to RSVP. Not sure if you can come or not? We will be able to take a limited number of skaters at the door. Please come early to fill out some forms!

*Cost is $5 per skater to cover rink costs. We will provide wrist guards, knee pads, elbow pads, and skates. We do have limited helmets to lend, so if you could bring one (bike helmets are ok!), that would be great. If you have your own skates and/or gear, you are of course free to bring those. :)

*We will run through some basic skating drills suitable for beginners that will give you the feel for a real practice. Get ready to have fun and use your muscles!

Facebook events can be found here for the 31st and here for the 1st

Questions? Feel free to email membership at the address above, or just send us a Facebook message through our Facebook Page!

​Vaudeville Vixens, 134 vs Unholy Rollers, 340

The 1-1 Vaudeville Vixens faced off against the undefeated Unholy Rollers. The Unholy Rollers quickly asserted their dominance when in the 3rd jam of the night, Shananaguns picked up 26 points to the Vixen’s 8. The Unholies would also go on to grab lead jammer in 9 of the next 10 jams. During that time, jammer penalties played a role in the happenings on the track.  Over a stretch of five jams, both teams had opportunities to start with a power jam. It was the Unholy Rollers who capitalized on those opportunities and went on a 64-8 run. The dominant scoring didn’t stop there though. In back to back to back jams, Gingah Snap picked up 16 points, Tango de Muerte picked up 20, and Gertrude Awakening picked up 19 while their blockers in front held the Vixens scoreless. The half ended with the Unholy rollers with the commanding 187-49 lead. 

In the second half, the Vixens changed their jammer rotation and inserted Jostlin’ Hell and LaMarche Madness into their rotation. The Unholy Rollers’ blockers were ready and continued to make life difficult for the Vixens’ jammers. In the 4th jam, the Unholy’s jammer went to the penalty box on two separate penalties yet the Unholy’s blockers – Hell Woods, *Kel*Fire*Warrior*, The Manipulator, and Goldman Smacks held the Vixens to only 4 points in that jam. It was in the 9th jam of the half that the Vixens would put up their highest scoring jam of the night with 16 points from LaMarche Madness. The Vixens would also get some strong play from their blockers in the 12thjam of the half. Vixen blockers Bonnie Riot, DieAFram, Slam Chowdah, and Hoppe Go Lucky held the Unholy Rollers to just 2 points. And in the 18th jam those same Vixen’s blockers held the Unholies scoreless. At the end of the night, the Unholies were just too much for the Vixens as the Vixens fell to the Unholies, 134-340.
 
Quad Squad, 238 vs The Reservoir Dolls, 97

For the final game of the night, the 1-1 Quad Squad took on the 0-2 Reservoir Dolls. The Quad Squad jammers picked up lead in 6 of the first 7 jams and played keep-away with the Res Dolls limiting their ability to score. After 7 jams, the Quad Squad had a 38-7 lead.  The Reservoir Dolls weren’t going down without a fight, however. In the 9th jam, foster skater Riotchu picked up 12 points while her blockers held the Quad Squad jammer scoreless. The Reservoir Dolls were back in this one, 39-22. The Quad Squad responded and showed that they could post the big numbers, too. Hammer Abby picked up 17 in the 11th jam with a little offensive help from teammate Allie Gator. In the 15th, Quad Squad jammer Darkhorse had the biggest jam of the half grabbing 24 unanswered points. In the next jam, Hammer Abby wowed the crowd with not one but two apex jumps and another 12 points! At the half, The Quad Squad had built up a 136-51 lead. 
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In the second half, it was back to being a game of keep-away as Quad Squad jammers dominated off the jam line then calling the jam before the Reservoir Dolls could score. In the 7th jam, with two of their blockers in the penalty box, Quad Squad Blockers Crystal Ice and Battle Frog were able to hold the Reservoir Dolls jammer in the pack as they waited for their friends to return. In the meantime, Quad Squad Jammer Pied Typer was through the pack 4 times grabbing lead and another 12 unanswered points. Steadily the Quad Squad built on their lead but the Reservoir Dolls jammers consistently forced the call-off limiting the points that the Quad Squad would put up with each jam. The game ended with Quad Squad on top, 238 – 97.

The night kicks off with the  Vaudeville Vixens against the Unholy Rollers followed by the Reservoir Dolls MRD vs the Quad Squad MRD.

Doors at 5pm, action at 6pm. The bouts are at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center!

Tickets are $12 in advance if bought at one of our ticket outlets in Madison before game day. Head to any Willy Street Co-op location, Mr.Rudds Barbershop, Pegasus Games, 608 Skate, and Delta Beer Lab

Online ticket pre-sales are $14 for adults, $8 for children 4-11 (under 4 are always FREE)

Tickets at the door are $17.

Don’t forget! Military, senior (55+), student discount at the door with valid ID; price at door $14 (regular $17).

A portion of the proceeds from this bout will go to benefit Goodman Community Center

AFTERPARTY at I/O Arcade Bar