Roller Derby – how does it work?
A game of roller derby is called a bout. A bout is divided into plays, called jams, which may last up to two minutes.
To start a jam, each team sends five skaters onto the track: four blockers and one jammer. One blocker from each team wears a stripe on their helmet; this is the pivot. The blockers from both teams, together, form the pack. The jammer, who wears a star on their helmet, starts behind the pack and is the only one who can score points. The jam starts when the whistle blows!
Blockers play offense and defense simultaneously, attempting to assist their jammer through the pack while preventing the opposing jammer from getting through. The first jammer to pass all of both teams’ blockers legally and in-bounds is the lead jammer, which allows them to call off the jam. Both jammers begin to score points on their second and subsequent passes through the pack. Until the end of the jam (either at two minutes or until the lead jammer calls the jam), the jammers score a point for each opposing skater they pass, including those in the penalty box.
The basics can be found at https://wftda.com/new-fans/ and full rule set can be found at http://www.wftda.com/rules. And you can watch some great derby online at http://www.wftda.tv/!
OUR MISSION
Boulder County Roller Derby empowers people through the social and athletic revolution that is roller derby.
VISION
We seek to make roller derby a safe space for people of all gender identities and expressions, sexualities, races, religions, financial abilities, body types, and physical abilities.
By creating this space, we can continue to have a positive impact in our communities.
VALUES
Inclusivity, Teamwork, Athleticism, Social Responsibility, Relentless Self Improvement
About Boulder County Roller Derby
Boulder County Roller Derby is a flat-track roller derby league based in Boulder County, CO established in 2011.
We are a 501c3 non-profit and completely run by volunteers. We take special pride in creating a safe space for people of all gender identities and expressions, sexualities, races, religions, financial abilities, body types, and physical abilities. If you want to roll with us, you are welcome here.
We train adults and children who are new to roller derby, and continue to develop our competitive programs as a member of the Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Association.
Between our public bouts in Longmont at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, you can find us skating in community parades, on local trails, and hanging out at our sponsor’s tap rooms.
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