BIRMINGHAM
ROLLER DERBY
LEAGUE HISTORY
Birmingham Roller Derby was formed in 2021 when the two women's roller derby teams Birmingham Blitz Dames and Central City Roller Derby merged.
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Birmingham Blitz Dames (BBD) and Central City Roller Derby (CCR) operated in Birmingham since 2006 and 2007, with both leagues achieving significant competitive success as part of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the leading governing body for global roller derby.
BBD and CCR have been integral to the growth and development of UK roller derby over the course of the last decade. The teams had developed high-level skaters, coaches and officials, and hosted key, international roller derby tournaments and events in the Midlands.
The decision to merge followed a year-long discussion and consultation process with both leagues, subsequent to a long hiatus from active training due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
ABOUT US
Birmingham Roller Derby is a growing league of around 50 members, made up of two travel teams, a development squad, academy skaters, plus our amazing officials and volunteers. We’re completely run by volunteers and fund ourselves, without any external financial backing.
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Recently, we became a registered charity (charity number 1204933), which is a really exciting step for us. It means we can access more funding opportunities and benefit from charity-specific tax support - helping us grow and do even more in our community.
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We’re incredibly proud to be one of the most diverse leagues in the country. Creating a welcoming, inclusive space is at the heart of what we do. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities, including all races, ethnicities, religions (or none), ages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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MISSION & VISION
Fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, Birmingham Roller Derby seeks to grow the profile of the sport by building links in the city and to nurture each individual's potential to thrive within an internationally recognised league that competes at all levels.
Birmingham Roller Derby are committed to providing an open and inclusive environment for all members enabling growth and allowing all to reach their full potential through excellence in development.
We are committed to providing an environment where all individuals can participate and excel in roller derby recreationally, competitively and in all collaborative roles while supporting the Birmingham community, by actively finding opportunities to make a positive impact.
CHARITY & COMMUNITY WORK
Birmingham Roller Derby is more than what happens on the track. We’re a volunteer-run, not-for-profit league that believes in giving back to the community that supports us.
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We use our platform, our events and our voices to support local charities, raise awareness of important causes, and help where we can - both as a league and as individuals.
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Birmingham Roller Derby is proud to support a wide range of community causes, including women’s empowerment, LGBTQ+ rights, anti-racism and other initiatives that help make our community stronger and more inclusive.
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We regularly get involved in charity work - from fundraising games and donating part of our event proceeds, to running food drives, showing up at community events, and volunteering our time for causes that reflect our values.
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Each season, our members nominate and vote for a charity to support. These are often organisations that have supported our skaters, officials, or volunteers personally, which makes the work we do together even more meaningful.
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You can find out more about our current community engagements and charitable initiatives here and keep up to date through our social media channels.
