Black-n-Bluegrass RollerGirls
US roller derby league
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Black-n-Bluegrass Rollergirls (BBRG) is a 501(c)3 women's flat track roller derby league based in Northern Kentucky. Founded in 2006, Black-n-Bluegrass is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).[1]
Shiners (B team),
Black-n-Bluegrass Junior Roller Derby
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| Metro area | Covington, KY |
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| Country | United States |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Teams | Black-Outs(A team), Shiners (B team), Black-n-Bluegrass Junior Roller Derby |
| Track type | Flat |
| Venue | The Bank of Kentucky Center |
| Affiliations | WFTDA |
| Website | black-n-bluegrass |
History
The league was founded in May 2006,[2] the first flat track league in northern Kentucky.[3] It held its first season in 2008,[4] and, by 2011, the league had more than 40 skaters.[5] By late 2011, the league had expanded its fanbase such that home games were held at the Bank of Kentucky Center.[2]
Black-n-Bluegrass was accepted into the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program in April 2010,[6] and became a full member of the WFTDA in March 2012.[7]
As of 2025[update], Black-n-Bluegrass holds home games at The Apex, a popular sports and recreation venue in Cincinnati, OH. The league consists of over 30 skaters and rosters two teams, the Black-Outs (A team) and the Shiners (B team) which compete with other teams from other leagues.
The league has a junior roller derby section for skaters under 18 who play by the JRDA ruleset.[8]
Rankings
| Season | Final ranking[9] | Playoffs | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 27 NC[10] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2013 | 153 WFTDA[11] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2014 | 212 WFTDA[12] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2015 | 271 WFTDA[13] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2016 | 220 WFTDA[14] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2017 | 286 WFTDA[15] | DNQ | DNQ |
