Formed in 2007, NH Roller Derby plays on a flat track and is a ranked member-league of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). Its current top-level team, the NHRD All-Stars, competes for rank against more than 300 other teams worldwide. Two home teams, the Nightmares on Elm Street and the Granite Skate Troopers, compete for league bragging rights. All athletes who compete for NHRD identify as women, as required by the WFTDA. Men participate as referees, non-skating officials, volunteers, coaches, and spectators. NHRD supports the community through donations, volunteer work, and partnerships with a variety of other nonprofit organizations.

1. 2018 Press Kit

2. NHRollerDerby.com
Photography: Kevin Pillsbury
About NHRD
Formed in 2007, NH Roller Derby plays on
a flat track and is a ranked member-league
of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association
(WFTDA). Its current top-level team, the
NHRD All-Stars, competes for rank against
more than 300 other teams worldwide. Two
home teams, the Nightmares on Elm Street
and the Granite Skate Troopers, compete for
league bragging rights.
All athletes who compete for NHRD identify
as women, as required by the WFTDA. Men
participate as referees, non-skating officials,
volunteers, coaches, and spectators. NHRD
supports the community through donations,
volunteer work, and partnerships with a
variety of other nonprofit organizations.
Our Mission
NH Roller Derby is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit sports organization that promotes women’s athleticism
while giving back to the local community.
Photography: Kevin Pillsbury
“We are a family that
is always there for
each other.”
Angel of Rage
rookie year: 2017

3. NHRollerDerby.com
Photography: Noah Levin
Why Roller Derby
“I love the friendship and support I’ve
found in our league!”
Stormy Heather, rookie year: 2015
“We are working together to build it.”
Nyx, rookie year: 2015
“I have learned new leadership skills I
never thought possible.”
She-Rex, rookie year: 2015
“Roller derby has an amazing community of diverse people
who are open and accepting of one another, and it embodies
the values that I want my kids to live up to.”
Blackheart (referee), rookie year: 2016
Modern roller derby is a fast-paced and legitimate sport that started with grassroots leagues in
the early 2000s. There are now more than 400 women’s flat track roller derby leagues worldwide.
NH Roller Derby was the first for our state and its athletes are not paid to compete.
Most roller derby leagues now compete on flat tracks instead of banked tracks because of
the high cost to build and store banked tracks. Flat track roller derby can be played just about
anywhere that there’s enough space for the track to be marked off with tape. NHRD has a
beautiful space at the JFK Coliseum where all home games are played.
An inclusive sport
A fun form of exercise
Therapeutic for stress
Self-actualizing
Strategic teamwork
Confidence-building
Friendship-creating
Life-changing
RollerDerbyis

4. NHRollerDerby.com
“I have never experienced anything like the sounds made by roller derby fans after a
massive hit; they’re the best.”
Skippy (referee), rookie year: 2017
Our Fans
Roller derby is a slightly obscure sport that relies upon its beloved fans. In fact, many roller
derby traditions are mostly preserved for the fans, such as our fishnets, derby names, and
“bout day makeup.” The hits: those are for us.
Demographics of NHRD’s 12,000+ social media followers
★★ 72% are women
★★ 41% are 35-44 years old
★★ 80% give business to league sponsors
★★ 81% have college degrees
★★ 42% have household incomes of $50,000-100,000
Photography: Kevin Pillsbury

5. NHRollerDerby.com
Photography: Kevin Pillsbury
Sponsorships
Each year, NH Roller Derby seeks sponsors from the local
community to help cover league costs, such as practice
space and hosting games. In 2017, we were honored to
have these area businesses as sponsors:
★★ Ayotte Home Improvements
★★ Bruised Boutique
★★ Granite State Physical Therapy
★★ Main Street Gyro
★★ St. Mary’s Bank
★★ Time to Clay
★★ 7 Star Pizza and Restaurant
Giving Back
An important component of the roller derby community is giving back to the local residents.
NHRD does this several times every year by partnering with other nonprofit organizations and
individuals in need.
Local community partnerships during our 2017 season include:
★★ Manchester Police Athletic League
★★ UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.
★★ Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training

6. Contact Information
Mailing Address
NH Roller Derby
P.O. Box 361
Manchester, NH 03105-0361
Marketing & PR: marketing@nhrollerderby.com
Bout Production: games@nhrollerderby.com
Governing Body: governingbody@nhrollerderby.com
By the skater. For the fan.
Photography: Kevin Pillsbury