About Us

Real Women

All of our fabulous derby vixens are volunteers who sacrifice countless hours each week practicing, promoting and savagely beating each other. Every part of this new style of derby IS REAL: every fall, every hit and bloodied body part. It has been said that they do it for the love of the game and the hate of each other; but they also do it to bring you, the good people of Arizona, a high octane sport that is second to none.

Real Sport

Arizona Roller Derby was founded in 2003, making it one of the oldest and best established flat track leagues in the nation. AZRD is also a charter member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the only national governing body to regulate interstate play for flat track roller derby.

Want to know more? Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Who is the Arizona Roller Derby?

AZRD is a skater-owned/skater-operated 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.

What are the team names?

The Bad News Beaters - in blue & gold baseball attire
The Brawlarinas - ballerinas in black & purple dance wear
The Bruisers - in red & white nurse attire
The Surly Gurlies - pirates in black & red
The Tent City Terrors - our all-star away team in prison stripes & pink underwear
The Smash Squad - our beginners in pink & black cheerleader outfits

Is it real?

Yes, it's very real. We have the bandages and bruises to prove it! Come out to one of our home games and you will see for yourself.

Where does AZ Roller Derby hold their bouts?

Currently we hold all of our bouts at the Castle Sports Club.

How often does Arizona Roller Derby have bouts?

AZ Roller Derby generally holds bouts once a month.

How much are tickets?

$10 advance $12 at the door, kids between 6 and 17 are $5 in advance, $6 door, kids 5 and under are free as are registered EMTs

Where can I buy tickets?

online HERE or at the door

Are bouts all ages events to watch?

Yes, and kids 5 and under get in free.

Do skaters get hurt at bouts?

Roller Derby is not unlike full contact football and hockey. It's not unusual to see a player in roller derby get injured in a bout.

Is it safe for me or my kids to watch a bout?

Absolutely! There are different spectator seating areas. For those who wish to get a little closer to the action there are clearly marked areas called crash zones, these are areas where a a skater or two may run into you or get pushed into you. So, if you aren't in good health or are worried about getting scraped up, the crash zone is not for you.

What are the rules of the game?

For a basic overview of gameplay, take a look at this video. For more in-depth information on the rules of flat-track derby, check out the official WFTDA rules page.

What's your training schedule like?

There are 4 official league practices per week as well as team practices. This provides our roller girls the opportunity to practice up to 6 times a week!

How can I become an Arizona Roller Derby Skater?

Check out our Smash Squad HQ at the bout for information, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

How can I get my band, dance troupe or entertainment act to play at a bout?

Please contact our Production Director, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

How can I volunteer to help with the shows?

We are always looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of our bouts. If you would like to volunteer please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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How can I become a Arizona Roller Derby sponsor?

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