 That smell of burnt rubber around town? It isn't from high-speed hot rods, but high-speed hot quads.
 Since February 2006, about 40 Memphis-area women have been racing their quads, the four-wheeled roller skates that pre-date inline skates, in preparation for the newly formed Memphis Roller Derby (MRD). Of course, the wheels are actually made of polyurethane now rather than rubber, but when you're burning wheels, it all smells the same. MRD is the region's only all-female, flat-track derby league. The skaters, women 21 years and older, practice speed, stopping, weaving, and jumping drills each week at various area roller rinks. Aside from recruiting new team skaters, MRD is always on the look-out for volunteers, sponsors, and, of course, fresh meat. Please visit our contact page.
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 THINKING ABOUT JOINING MEMPHIS ROLLER DERBY?
MRD is looking for fresh meat. Haven't skated since you were 12? No problem. MRD will teach you everything you need to know. Rollergirls are fiercely competitive, fitness conscious, excitement loving, strong willed, independent minded, amazing women. Do you fit this description?
Interested women are encouraged to check out MRD at league practice, any Tuesday night, 7:00pm, at the Mid-South Fairgrounds Youth Building.
***Try-outs are private so please don't bring your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or a whole cheering section as it might make others trying out uncomfortable.***
At first, we encourage you to just to show up and watch. If you already have gear, bring it (more on that below).
It's a big plus if you already know how to skate but you might be suprised to know that it's not mandatory. We aren't kidding when we say we will teach you everything you need to know. Of course, It wouldn't hurt to start training on your own at any local skating rink or outdoor park, like Shelby Farms or Greenbelt Park.
Here are the basic skills you will need to master:
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Community Service
 Memphis Roller Derby is an active part in the community and has been for several years since its inception. We strive to give back to and improve the public that supports us. We understand the need for thriving businesses in this economy and do everything we can to support and promote local businesses and organizations. We offer our time and service any opportunity we have. A few examples of our community services within the past year are….
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Roller Derby Herstory
 In 1935, during the worst times of the Great Depression, a man named Leo Seltzer invented a spectacle called roller derby. It became a full-contact physical sport, with elbows, body-checks and fights galore. The fans loved it. By the late '40s and '50s, roller derby bouts drew as many as 30,000-40,000 fans, and skaters, now household names, appeared on the covers of national magazines. This continued through the '60s and '70s, until the gas shortage caused the main derby leagues to fold.
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About WFTDA
From WFTDA.com MRD is affiliated with the WFTDA (Women's Flat Track Derby Association) which promotes and fosters the sport of women's flat track derby by facilitating the development of athletic ability, sportswomanship, and goodwill among member leagues. The governing philosophy is "by the skaters, for the skaters." Women skaters are primary owners, managers, and operators of each member league and of the association. Operational tasks include setting standards for rules, seasons, and safety, and determining guidelines for the national and international athletic competitions of member leagues. All member leagues have a voice in the decision-making process, and agree to comply with the governing body's policies.
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