Black Rose Rollers
Roller derby league
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Black Rose Rollers (BRR) is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2010, Black Rose is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).[1]
Riveters (B team),
Black Rose Rebellion (Juniors)
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| Metro area | Hanover, PA |
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| Country | United States |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Teams | All Stars (A team), Riveters (B team), Black Rose Rebellion (Juniors) |
| Track type | Flat |
| Venue | Magic Elm Skateland |
| Affiliations | WFTDA |
| Website | blackroserollers |
History and organization
The league was founded in May 2010 by a group of women, including Kim Underwood (known as "Gogo Tenenbomb"). They lacked skating experience, but were inspired by the movie Whip It.[2] It played its first public bout in June 2011, against Harrisburg Area Roller Derby's Fallout Femmes,[3] and was accepted into the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program in January 2012.[4] They graduated to full membership of the WFTDA in December 2012.[5]
As of 2022, the league consists of two teams, the All-Stars and the Riveters, who compete against teams from other leagues. The league has attracted attention for its charitable fundraising.[6]
The league also has a junior roller derby team, Black Rose Rebellion, who play by the JRDA ruleset.[7]
Rankings
| Season | Final ranking[8] | Playoffs | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 133 WFTDA[9] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2014 | 129 WFTDA[10] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2015 | 189 WFTDA[11] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2016 | 159 WFTDA[12] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2017 | 149 WFTDA[13] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2018 | 123 WFTDA[14] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2019 | 126 WFTDA[15] | DNQ | DNQ |