What are the positions on a roller derby team?

2.2. Positions

  • Jammers. The Jammer is denoted as the Skater in visible possession of the Jammer helmet cover (a.k.a. the Star) at the beginning of the Jam.
  • Lead Jammer.
  • Pivot Blocker.
  • Passing the Star.
  • Blockers.

What are roller derby players called?

jammers
Roller derby is played on an oval track. Players called “jammers” attempt to pass groups of players called “the pack.” This involves somewhat simultaneous defense and offense, resulting in a great sport to watch.

Is there men’s roller derby?

The Men’s Roller Derby Association (MRDA) is the international governing body of men’s flat track roller derby. It was founded in 2007 under the name Men’s Derby Coalition (renamed to Men’s Roller Derby Association in 2011), and currently has 75 open gender leagues under its jurisdiction.

How many players are in a roller derby team?

five players
Each team fields five players at a time. Out of those five players, four are BLOCKERS and one is the JAMMER (point scorer). The four blockers from each team line up together between a designated “Pivot Line” and “Jammer Line” marked on the track, to form a PACK, while the two jammers line up behind the Jammer Line.

Who invented roller derby?

Leo Seltzer
Leo Seltzer, a Chicago-based sports promoter, is credited with inventing roller derby in the 1930s, in the midst of the Great Depression. The idea came to him after he read an article stating over ninety percent of Americans had roller-skated at least once.

How aggressive is roller derby?

Injuries are like badges of honour. I love how playing roller derby combines physical exertion with intimacy. It’s an intense mix of violence, pain, sweat, tears, yelling, laughter, euphoria, bodies pressed together and grabbing each other and, most of all, trust.

Does roller derby still exist?

While the original version of the sport eventually became more of a spectacle with fights and other staged theatrics, today’s roller derby is a legitimate sport played by true athletes.

What is a grand slam in roller derby?

grand slam–when a jammer succeeds in lapping the opposing team’s jammer. hip check–a bump delivered using the hips while skating immediately next to the target. hip whip–a form of assist in which a player (usually the jammer) grabs her teammate’s hips to swing herself forward.