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{{short description|National roller derby team of the United States}}
{{Infobox sports team
{{Infobox sports team
| team = USA Roller Derby
| team = USA Roller Derby
| logo = TeamUSARollerDerbyLogo.png
| logo = USA Roller Derby logo.jpg
| pixels =
| founded = 2011
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| founded = 2011
| colors = Red, white and blue
| colors = Red, white and blue
{{color box|#a9242e}} {{color box|#ffffff}} {{color box|#282b78}}
{{color box|#a9242e}} {{color box|#ffffff}} {{color box|#282b78}}
| coach = Kyle Adams, Chelsea "Smarty McFly" Stone, Tess "Baller Shot Caller" Harrison, and Vito Ramon
| coach = Aaron Goed aka Buster Cheatin' and 'Endless' Justin Campoy
| championships = '''3'''<br/>[[2011 Roller Derby World Cup]]<br/>[[2014 Roller Derby World Cup]]<br/>[[2018 Roller Derby World Cup]]
| manager = Katie Mae Peters aka Vivien LeighEmOut
| titles =
| championships = '''2'''<br/>[[2011 Roller Derby World Cup]]<br/>[[2014 Roller Derby World Cup]]
| media = Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usarollerderby
| titles =
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usarollerderby/
| cheerleaders =
| website = http://teamusarollerderby.com
| dancers =
| mascot =
| uniforms =
| broadcasters = [[Derby News Network]]
| media =
| website =
| uniforms =
}}
}}


'''USA Roller Derby''' represents the [[United States]] in international [[roller derby]], in events such as the [[Roller Derby World Cup]]. The team's first international competition was the [[2011 Roller Derby World Cup]], where it finished in first place after defeating [[Team Canada (roller derby)|Team Canada]] in the final.<ref name="CBC">{{cite web|title=U.S. pummels Canada to win roller derby title|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2011/12/04/roller-derby-world-cup.html?cmp=rss|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|accessdate=7 December 2011|date=4 December 2011}}</ref> During the time period referenced here, it was known as "Team USA". A trademark challenge from the United States Olympic Committee led to the change to the name "USA Roller Derby" after the team's last international appearance.
'''USA Roller Derby''' represents the [[United States]] in international [[roller derby]], in events such as the [[Roller Derby World Cup]]. The team's first international competition was the [[2011 Roller Derby World Cup]], where it finished in first place after defeating [[Team Canada (roller derby)|Team Canada]] in the final.<ref name="CBC">{{cite web|title=U.S. pummels Canada to win roller derby title|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/u-s-pummels-canada-to-win-roller-derby-title-1.1051916?cmp=rss|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|access-date=7 December 2011|date=4 December 2011}}</ref> Early on, it was known as "Team USA". A trademark challenge from the United States Olympic Committee led to the change to the name "USA Roller Derby" after the team's last international appearance.

USA Roller Derby is the most successful international roller derby team, having won all three [[Roller Derby World Cup]]s.


==Team roster==
==Team roster==
===2025 team roster===

On October 1, 2024, the roster for the 2025 team was announced as follows: (''skaters home league at time of announcement''):
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Name
!League
|-
|Anne Swanson "Annie Swanson" (she/her)
|[[Arch Rival Roller Derby]]
|-
|Evelyn Ozzie "Annyong" (she/her)
|[[Rat City Rollergirls|Rat City Roller Derby]]
|-
|Rachel Blackman "Blackman" (she/her)
|[[Angel City Derby]]
|-
|[[Bonnie Thunders|Nicole Williams “Bonnie Thunders”]] (she/they)
|[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|Sarah Arnosky Ko "Bricktator" (she her)
|[[Arch Rival Roller Derby]]
|-
|Sara Putnam "Brickyard" (she her)
|[[Greenville Roller Derby]]
|-
|Gretchen Frye "Coco Frye" (she/her)
|[[Jacksonville Roller Derby]]
|-
|Darriann Hewson "Diamond" (she/her)
|[[Race City Rebels]] / [[Circle City Roller Derby]]
|-
|Isabelle Eide "Dizzy Izzy" (she/her)
|[[Jacksonville Roller Derby]]
|-
|Katie Calfee "Cloak N Dragher" (she/her)
|[[Arch Rival Roller Derby]]
|-
|Tinisha Bonaby "Freight Train" (she/her)
|[[Angel City Derby]] / [[Rockin' City Roller Derby]]
|-
|Rochelle Jubert "Gal of Fray" (she/her)
|[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|Brooke Clark "Vicious Van Gogo"
|[[Arch Rival Roller Derby]]
|-
|Jessica Sawicki "Hurtrude Stein" (she/her)
|[[Minnesota Roller Derby]]
|-
|Megan Cortinas "Jackson" (she/her)
|[[Sierra Regional Roller Derby]]
|-
|Takia Agresta "Jamsterella" (she/her)
|[[Jacksonville Roller Derby]]
|-
|Cailin Klein "Klein" (she/her)
|[[Denver Roller Derby]]
|-
|Kayla Woodward "K.Woo!!" (she/her)
|[[Arch Rival Roller Derby]]
|-
|Shelby Castro "Lil RegulateHer" (she/her)
|[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|Madalyn Weber "Madditude Adjustment" (she/her)
|[[Grand Raggidy Roller Derby]]
|-
|Mia Palau "Mia Palau" (she/her)
|[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|Loren Mutch "Mutch" (she/her)
|[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|Kaitlynn Simpson "Psycho" (she/her)
|[[Angel City Derby]]
|-
|Rachel Johnston "Rachel Rotten" (she/her)
|[[Angel City Derby]]
|-
|Roxy Dallas "Roxy Dallas" (she/her)
|[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|Hillary Buscovick "[[Scald Eagle]]" (she/her)
|[[Denver Roller Derby]]
|-
|Shanna Simms "Shear-Ra Powers" (she/her)
|[[Arch Rival Roller Derby]]
|-
|Anastasia Smith "Stan the Woman" (she/they)
|[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|Tarandiehl Bahgat "Tarantula" (she/her)
|[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|Tenacity Remington "Tenacity" (they/them)
|[[Rose City Rollers]]
|}

===2017 team roster===
On October 5, 2016, the roster for the 2017 team was announced as follows: (''skaters home league at time of announcement''):<ref name="2017 roster">{{cite web|last1=Deadwards|first1=Lisa|title=USA Roller Derby 2017 Charter & Updates|url=http://www.derbycentral.net/2016/10/usa-roller-derby-2017-charter-updates/|publisher=Derby Central|access-date=6 October 2016|date=5 October 2016}}</ref>
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Name!!League
|-
|Jennifer Adkins “Trauma”||[[Texas Rollergirls]]
|-
|Tracy Akers||[[Denver Roller Derby]]
|-
|Cassie Beck||[[Rat City Rollergirls]]
|-
|Rachel Bockheim “Jackie Daniels”||[[Texas Rollergirls]]
|-
|Hillary Buscovick “Scald Eagle”||[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|Jessica Chestnut||[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|Lauren Corry “Caf Fiend”||[[Gotham Girls Roller Derby]]
|-
|Roxy Dallas||[[Gotham Girls Roller Derby]]
|-
|Raquel Davila “Satan’s Little Helper”||[[Angel City Derby Girls]]
|-
|Aja Gair “Barbara Ambush”||[[Texas Rollergirls]]
|-
|Jennifer Gaskins “Snot Rocket Science”||[[Jacksonville RollerGirls]]
|-
|Tess Harrison “Baller Shot Caller”||[[Atlanta Rollergirls]]
|-
|Erin Jackson||[[Jacksonville RollerGirls]]
|-
|Nadia Kean “Smarty Pants”||[[Texas Rollergirls]]
|-
|Laci Knight||[[Angel City Derby Girls]]
|-
|Lynn Klas “Juke Boxx”||[[London Rollergirls]]
|-
|Sarah McKemie “Sexy Slaydie”||[[Gotham Girls Roller Derby]]
|-
|Loren Mutch||[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|Lacey Ramon “Carmen Getsome”||[[Rat City Rollergirls]]
|-
|Jes Rivas||[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|Jessica Rodriguez Peiffer “Licker N Split”||[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|Shaina Serelson||[[Victorian Roller Derby League]]
|-
|Vanessa Sites “V-Diva”||[[Gotham Girls Roller Derby]]
|-
|Jacqueline Thermitus “Blacque Jac”||[[Atlanta Rollergirls]]
|-
|[[Bonnie Thunders|Nicole Williams “Bonnie Thunders”]]||[[Gotham Girls Roller Derby]]
|}

===2014 team roster===
===2014 team roster===
[[Image:TeamUSARollerDerbyLogo.png|thumb|Logo used 2011-2014]]
On October 15, 2013, the roster for the 2014 World Cup team was announced by [[Derby News Network]] as follows (''skater's home league at time of announcement listed in parentheses''):<ref name="2014 roster">{{cite news|last=Tallionis|first=Lex|title=2013-14 Team USA Roster Revealed|url=http://www.derbynewsnetwork.com/2013/10/2013_14_team_usa_roster_revealed|accessdate=15 October 2013|newspaper=[[Derby News Network]]|date=15 October 2013}}</ref>
On October 15, 2013, the roster for the 2014 World Cup team was announced by [[Derby News Network]] as follows (''skater's home league at time of announcement listed''):<ref name="2014 roster">{{cite news|last=Tallionis|first=Lex|title=2013-14 Team USA Roster Revealed|url=http://www.derbynews.net/2013/10/2013_14_team_usa_roster_revealed|access-date=6 October 2016|newspaper=[[Derby News Network]]|date=15 October 2013}}</ref>
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Name!!League
!Name!!League
|-
|-
|Julie Adams||[[Denver Roller Dolls]]
|Julie Adams "Angela Death" ||[[Denver Roller Dolls]]
|-
|-
|Tracy Akers||[[Denver Roller Dolls]]
|Tracy Akers||[[Denver Roller Dolls]]
|-
|-
|Amanda Jamitinya||[[B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls]]
|Laura Mann "Amanda Jamitinya"||[[B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls]]
|-
|-
|[[Atomatrix]]||[[Arizona Roller Derby]]
|[[Atomatrix]]||[[Arizona Roller Derby]]
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|Onda Sligh||[[Oly Rollers]]
|Onda Sligh||[[Oly Rollers]]
|-
|-
|Pfister, Melanie||[[Wasatch Roller Derby]]
|Melanie Pfister||[[Wasatch Roller Derby]]
|-
|-
|Polly Gone||[[Texas Rollergirls]]
|Polly Gone||[[Texas Rollergirls]]
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===2011 team roster===
===2011 team roster===
After a series of tryout camps<ref name=tryouts>{{cite web|first=MercyLess|title=DNN: World Cup Tryouts Continue|url=http://derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/04/world_cup_team_usa_tryouts_continue|work=Derby News Network|publisher=Derby News Network|accessdate=8 December 2011}}</ref> held throughout 2011 by tournament founder and sponsor ''Blood and Thunder'' Magazine, the U.S. team's roster was announced August 4 of that year<ref name=DNN>{{cite web|first=Justice Feelgood Marshall|title=Team USA Announces 28-Skater Roster|url=http://derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/08/team_usa_announces_28_skater_roster|work=Derby News Network|publisher=Derby News Network|accessdate=7 December 2011}}</ref> as follows (''home leagues of skaters at time of [[2011 Roller Derby World Cup|2011 World Cup]] shown in parentheses''):
After a series of tryout camps<ref name=tryouts>{{cite web|author=MercyLess|title=DNN: World Cup Tryouts Continue|url=http://derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/04/world_cup_team_usa_tryouts_continue|work=Derby News Network|access-date=8 December 2011}}</ref> held throughout 2011 by tournament founder and sponsor ''Blood and Thunder'' Magazine, the U.S. team's roster was announced August 4 of that year<ref name=DNN>{{cite web|author=Justice Feelgood Marshall|title=Team USA Announces 28-Skater Roster|url=http://derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/08/team_usa_announces_28_skater_roster|work=Derby News Network|access-date=7 December 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001204851/http://derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/08/team_usa_announces_28_skater_roster|archive-date=1 October 2011}}</ref> as follows (''home leagues of skaters at time of [[2011 Roller Derby World Cup|2011 World Cup]] shown; * denotes alternate''):
{|class="wikitable sortable"
* Amanda Jamitinya ([[Rocky Mountain Rollergirls]])
!Name!!League
* [[Atomatrix]] ([[Oly Rollers]])
|-
* [[Bonnie Thunders]] ([[Gotham Girls Roller Derby]])
|Addy Rawl*||[[Queen City Roller Girls]]
* Claire D. Way ([[Boston Derby Dames]])
|-
* DeRanged (Rocky Mountain Rollergirls)
|Laura Mann "Amanda Jamitinya"||[[Rocky Mountain Rollergirls]]
* Donna Matrix (Gotham Girls Roller Derby)
|-
* Fisti Cuffs (Gotham Girls Roller Derby)
|[[Atomatrix]]||[[Oly Rollers]]
* Frida Beater (Rocky Mountain Rollergirls)
|-
* Joy Collision ([[Charm City Rollergirls]])
|[[Bonnie Thunders]]||[[Gotham Girls Roller Derby]]
* Juke Boxx ([[Minnesota RollerGirls]])
|-
* Heather Juska ([[Denver Roller Dolls]])
* Little A ([[Tampa Bay Derby Darlins]])
|Claire D. Way||[[Boston Derby Dames]]
|-
* Medusa (Minnesota RollerGirls)
* Psycho Babble (Rocky Mountain Rollergirls)
|DeRanged||[[Rocky Mountain Rollergirls]]
|-
* Sassy (Oly Rollers)
* Sexy Slaydie (Gotham Girls Roller Derby)
|Donna Matrix||[[Gotham Girls Roller Derby]]
|-
* Shenita Stretcher ([[Philly Rollergirls]])
|Fisti Cuffs||[[Gotham Girls Roller Derby]]
* Smarty Pants ([[Texas Rollergirls]])
|-
* Snot Rocket Science ([[Steel City Derby Demons]])
|Frida Beater||[[Rocky Mountain Rollergirls]]
* Soulfearic Acid ([[Rose City Rollers]])
|-
* [[Suzy Hotrod]] (Gotham Girls Roller Derby)
|Jamsterella*||[[Fort Myers Derby Girls]]
* Tannibal Lector (Oly Rollers)
|-
* Teflon Donna (Philly Rollergirls)
|Joy Collision||[[Charm City Rollergirls]]
* Tracy Akers (Denver Roller Dolls)
|-
* Urrk'n Jerk'n (Rocky Mountain Rollergirls)
|Juke Boxx||[[Minnesota RollerGirls]]
* V-Diva ([[Dutchland Rollers]])
|-
* Varla Vendetta ([[Windy City Rollers]])
|Heather Juska||[[Denver Roller Dolls]]
* White Flight (Rose City Rollers)
|-
|Little A||[[Tampa Bay Derby Darlins]]
|-
|Medusa||[[Minnesota RollerGirls]]
|-
|Psycho Babble||[[Rocky Mountain Rollergirls]]
|-
|Racer McChaseHer*||[[Detroit Derby Girls]]
|-
|Sassy||[[Oly Rollers]]
|-
|Sexy Slaydie||[[Gotham Girls Roller Derby]]
|-
|Shenita Stretcher||[[Philly Rollergirls]]
|-
|Smarty Pants||[[Texas Rollergirls]]
|-
|Snot Rocket Science||[[Steel City Derby Demons]]
|-
|Soulfearic Acid||[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|[[Suzy Hotrod]]||[[Gotham Girls Roller Derby]]
|-
|Tannibal Lector||[[Oly Rollers]]
|-
|Teflon Donna||[[Philly Rollergirls]]
|-
|Tracy Akers||[[Denver Roller Dolls]]
|-
|Urrk'n Jerk'n||[[Rocky Mountain Rollergirls]]
|-
|V-Diva||[[Dutchland Rollers]]
|-
|Varla Vendetta||[[Windy City Rollers]]
|-
|White Flight||[[Rose City Rollers]]
|-
|Wildberry Punch*||[[Mad Rollin' Dolls]]
|}


===2011 alternates===
* Racer McChaseHer ([[Detroit Derby Girls]])
* Jamsterella ([[Fort Myers Derby Girls]])
* Wildberry Punch ([[Mad Rollin' Dolls]])
* Addy Rawl ([[Queen City Roller Girls]])


===2011 staff===
===2024 staff===
* Coaches: Kyle Adams, Chelsea "Smarty McFly" Stone, Tess "Baller Shot Caller" Harrison, and Vito Ramon
* Staff: Rachel "Rachel Rotten" Johnston, Jennifer "Ice Tease" Garnett, Michael Castellano, Morissey "Mo" Montgomery
* Board of Directors: Tess "Baller Shot Caller" Harrison, Nicole "Bonnie Thunders" Williams, Rachel "Jackie Daniels" Bockheim, Jes Rivas

===2016 staff===
* Head coach: Drew Flowers
* Assistant coach: Tim Burns
* Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out

===2014 staff===
{{Unreferenced section|date=September 2012}}
{{Unreferenced section|date=September 2012}}
* Head Coach: Buster Cheatin'
* Head coach: Buster Cheatin'
* Assistant Coach: [[Bonnie D.Stroir]]
* Assistant coach: Endless Justin
*Assistant coach: Joshua Pfenning
* Team Manager: Rhino
* Team Manager: Endless Justin
* Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out
* Fundraiser and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out


The team's first practice was held in [[Denver, Colorado]] at the [[Rocky Mountain Rollergirls]]' War House on November 14, 2011, the Monday following the [[WFTDA National Championships]]. A limited number of [[Very Important Person|VIP]] and [[general admission]] tickets were sold, however no press were admitted.
===2012 staff===
===2012 staff===
{{Unreferenced section|date=September 2012}}
{{Unreferenced section|date=September 2012}}
* Head Coach: Buster Cheatin'
* Head coach: Buster Cheatin'
* Assistant Coach: Endless Justin
* Assistant coach: Endless Justin
* Team Manager: Rhino
* Team Manager: Rhino
* Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out
* Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out

===2011 staff===
{{Unreferenced section|date=September 2012}}
* Head coach: Buster Cheatin'
* Assistant coach: [[Bonnie D.Stroir]]
* Team Manager: Rhino
* Team Manager: Endless Justin
* Fundraiser and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out
The team's first practice was held in [[Denver, Colorado]] at the [[Rocky Mountain Rollergirls]]' War House on November 14, 2011, the Monday following the [[WFTDA National Championships]]. A limited number of [[Very Important Person|VIP]] and [[general admission]] tickets were sold, however no press were admitted.


==2011 Roller Derby World Cup==
==2011 Roller Derby World Cup==
The team then known as "Team USA"'s first international action took place December 1 through 4, 2011, at the premiere Roller Derby World Cup, held in [[Toronto]], Canada. The U.S., one of 13 nations competing, began group play at the tournament in Group C, along with teams representing [[New Zealand]] and [[Scotland]].<ref name="WC GRoups">{{cite web|last=Reynolds|first=Hurt|title=Roller Derby World Cup Groups Set|url=http://www.derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/11/roller_derby_world_cup_groups_set|publisher=Derby News Network|accessdate=1 October 2012|date=19 November 2011}}</ref> The U.S. won both of its group bouts, defeating [[Roller Derby Team New Zealand|New Zealand]] 377 to 8 on the first day of the tournament,<ref name="DNN NZ 1">{{cite web|last=Marshall|first=Justice Feelgood|title=World Cup: USA Hammers New Zealand, 377-8|url=http://www.derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/12/world_cup_usa_hammers_new_zealand_377_8|publisher=Derby News Network|accessdate=1 October 2012|date=1 December 2011}}</ref> and [[Team Scotland Roller Derby|Scotland]] on the second day, 435 to 1.<ref name=Scotland>{{cite web|last=Talionis|first=Lex|title=World Cup: USA Buries Scotland, 435-1|url=http://www.derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/12/world_cup_usa_buries_scotland_435_1|publisher=Derby News Network|accessdate=1 October 2012|date=2 December 2011}}</ref> On the night of the tournament's first day, the USA staged an [[Exhibition game|exhibition]] bout, dividing its large roster into two teams nicknamed the Stars and the Stripes.<ref name="Derby Nerd">{{cite news|last=Derby Nerd|title=Going Global: First Roller Derby World Cup Thrills|url=http://derbynerd.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/going-global-first-roller-derby-world-cup-thrills/|accessdate=1 October 2012|newspaper=The Derby Nerd|date=9 December 2011}}</ref>
The team then known as "Team USA"'s first international action took place December 1 through 4, 2011, at the premiere Roller Derby World Cup, held in [[Toronto]], Ontario, Canada. The U.S., one of 13 nations competing, began group play at the tournament in Group C, along with teams representing [[New Zealand]] and [[Scotland]].<ref name="WC GRoups">{{cite web|last=Reynolds|first=Hurt|title=Roller Derby World Cup Groups Set|url=http://www.derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/11/roller_derby_world_cup_groups_set|publisher=Derby News Network|access-date=1 October 2012|date=19 November 2011}}</ref> The U.S. won both of its group bouts, defeating [[Roller Derby Team New Zealand|New Zealand]] 377 to 8 on the first day of the tournament,<ref name="DNN NZ 1">{{cite web|last=Marshall|first=Justice Feelgood|title=World Cup: USA Hammers New Zealand, 377-8|url=http://www.derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/12/world_cup_usa_hammers_new_zealand_377_8|publisher=Derby News Network|access-date=1 October 2012|date=1 December 2011}}</ref> and [[Team Scotland Roller Derby|Scotland]] on the second day, 435 to 1.<ref name=Scotland>{{cite web|last=Talionis|first=Lex|title=World Cup: USA Buries Scotland, 435-1|url=http://www.derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/12/world_cup_usa_buries_scotland_435_1|publisher=Derby News Network|access-date=1 October 2012|date=2 December 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120429002913/http://www.derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/12/world_cup_usa_buries_scotland_435_1|archive-date=29 April 2012}}</ref> On the night of the tournament's first day, the USA staged an [[Exhibition game|exhibition]] bout, dividing its large roster into two teams nicknamed the Stars and the Stripes.<ref name="Derby Nerd">{{cite news|last=Derby Nerd|title=Going Global: First Roller Derby World Cup Thrills|url=http://derbynerd.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/going-global-first-roller-derby-world-cup-thrills/|access-date=1 October 2012|newspaper=The Derby Nerd|date=9 December 2011}}</ref>


By virtue of the large point spread for the U.S. in their group bouts, the team was seeded first overall for the remainder of the tournament,<ref name=Scotland /> and earned a [[bye (sports)|bye]] past the first [[Elimination tournament|elimination round]]. In the quarter finals, the U.S. faced New Zealand for the second time, winning this time by a score of 437 to 8.<ref name="QF 2011">{{cite web|last=Marshall|first=Justice Feelgood|title=World Cup: (1) USA Flattens (9) New Zealand, 470-8|url=http://www.derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/12/world_cup_1_usa_flattens_9_new_zealand_470_8|publisher=Derby News Network|accessdate=1 October 2012|date=3 December 2011}}</ref> In the semi final, the U.S. defeated [[Team Australia (roller derby)|Team Australia]] 532 to 4, in what was the both the highest score and largest margin of victory for the entire tournament.<ref name="SF Aus">{{cite web|last=Marshall|first=Justice Feelgood|title=World Cup Semifinal: (1) USA Dominates (4) Australia, 532-4|url=http://www.derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/12/world_cup_semifinal_1_usa_dominates_4_australia_532_4|publisher=Derby News Network|accessdate=1 October 2012|date=4 December 2011}}</ref> In the final of the tournament, the U.S. defeated [[Team Canada (roller derby)|Team Canada]] 336 to 33.<ref name=CBC /> Joy Collision was voted [[MVP]] for the U.S. at the World Cup.<ref name=MVP>{{cite web|last=titmouse|title=USA win first ever Roller Derby World Cup!|url=http://www.torontorollerderby.com/blog/?p=718|publisher=Toronto Roller Derby|accessdate=1 October 2012|date=6 December 2011}}</ref>
By virtue of the large point spread for the U.S. in their group bouts, the team was seeded first overall for the remainder of the tournament,<ref name=Scotland /> and earned a [[bye (sports)|bye]] past the first [[Elimination tournament|elimination round]]. In the quarter-finals, the U.S. faced New Zealand for the second time, winning this time by a score of 437 to 8.<ref name="QF 2011">{{cite web|last=Marshall|first=Justice Feelgood|title=World Cup: (1) USA Flattens (9) New Zealand, 470-8|url=http://www.derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/12/world_cup_1_usa_flattens_9_new_zealand_470_8|publisher=Derby News Network|access-date=1 October 2012|date=3 December 2011}}</ref> In the semi-final, the U.S. defeated [[Team Australia (roller derby)|Team Australia]] 532 to 4, in what was both the highest score and largest margin of victory for the entire tournament.<ref name="SF Aus">{{cite web|last=Marshall|first=Justice Feelgood|title=World Cup Semifinal: (1) USA Dominates (4) Australia, 532-4|url=http://www.derbynewsnetwork.com/2011/12/world_cup_semifinal_1_usa_dominates_4_australia_532_4|publisher=Derby News Network|access-date=1 October 2012|date=4 December 2011}}</ref> In the final of the tournament, the U.S. defeated [[Team Canada (roller derby)|Team Canada]] 336 to 33.<ref name=CBC /> Joy Collision was voted [[Most valuable player|MVP]] for the U.S. at the World Cup.<ref name=MVP>{{cite web|last=titmouse|title=USA win first ever Roller Derby World Cup!|url=http://www.torontorollerderby.com/blog/?p=718|publisher=Toronto Roller Derby|access-date=1 October 2012|date=6 December 2011}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Women's national sports teams of the United States|Roller derby]]
[[Category:Roller derby in the United States]]
[[Category:Roller derby in the United States]]
[[Category:2011 establishments in the United States]]
[[Category:Sports clubs and teams established in 2011]]

Latest revision as of 21:29, 13 October 2024

USA Roller Derby
Founded2011
ColorsRed, white and blue      
Head coachKyle Adams, Chelsea "Smarty McFly" Stone, Tess "Baller Shot Caller" Harrison, and Vito Ramon
Championships3
2011 Roller Derby World Cup
2014 Roller Derby World Cup
2018 Roller Derby World Cup
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USA Roller Derby represents the United States in international roller derby, in events such as the Roller Derby World Cup. The team's first international competition was the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup, where it finished in first place after defeating Team Canada in the final.[1] Early on, it was known as "Team USA". A trademark challenge from the United States Olympic Committee led to the change to the name "USA Roller Derby" after the team's last international appearance.

USA Roller Derby is the most successful international roller derby team, having won all three Roller Derby World Cups.

Team roster

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2025 team roster

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On October 1, 2024, the roster for the 2025 team was announced as follows: (skaters home league at time of announcement):

Name League
Anne Swanson "Annie Swanson" (she/her) Arch Rival Roller Derby
Evelyn Ozzie "Annyong" (she/her) Rat City Roller Derby
Rachel Blackman "Blackman" (she/her) Angel City Derby
Nicole Williams “Bonnie Thunders” (she/they) Rose City Rollers
Sarah Arnosky Ko "Bricktator" (she her) Arch Rival Roller Derby
Sara Putnam "Brickyard" (she her) Greenville Roller Derby
Gretchen Frye "Coco Frye" (she/her) Jacksonville Roller Derby
Darriann Hewson "Diamond" (she/her) Race City Rebels / Circle City Roller Derby
Isabelle Eide "Dizzy Izzy" (she/her) Jacksonville Roller Derby
Katie Calfee "Cloak N Dragher" (she/her) Arch Rival Roller Derby
Tinisha Bonaby "Freight Train" (she/her) Angel City Derby / Rockin' City Roller Derby
Rochelle Jubert "Gal of Fray" (she/her) Rose City Rollers
Brooke Clark "Vicious Van Gogo" Arch Rival Roller Derby
Jessica Sawicki "Hurtrude Stein" (she/her) Minnesota Roller Derby
Megan Cortinas "Jackson" (she/her) Sierra Regional Roller Derby
Takia Agresta "Jamsterella" (she/her) Jacksonville Roller Derby
Cailin Klein "Klein" (she/her) Denver Roller Derby
Kayla Woodward "K.Woo!!" (she/her) Arch Rival Roller Derby
Shelby Castro "Lil RegulateHer" (she/her) Rose City Rollers
Madalyn Weber "Madditude Adjustment" (she/her) Grand Raggidy Roller Derby
Mia Palau "Mia Palau" (she/her) Rose City Rollers
Loren Mutch "Mutch" (she/her) Rose City Rollers
Kaitlynn Simpson "Psycho" (she/her) Angel City Derby
Rachel Johnston "Rachel Rotten" (she/her) Angel City Derby
Roxy Dallas "Roxy Dallas" (she/her) Rose City Rollers
Hillary Buscovick "Scald Eagle" (she/her) Denver Roller Derby
Shanna Simms "Shear-Ra Powers" (she/her) Arch Rival Roller Derby
Anastasia Smith "Stan the Woman" (she/they) Rose City Rollers
Tarandiehl Bahgat "Tarantula" (she/her) Rose City Rollers
Tenacity Remington "Tenacity" (they/them) Rose City Rollers

2017 team roster

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On October 5, 2016, the roster for the 2017 team was announced as follows: (skaters home league at time of announcement):[2]

Name League
Jennifer Adkins “Trauma” Texas Rollergirls
Tracy Akers Denver Roller Derby
Cassie Beck Rat City Rollergirls
Rachel Bockheim “Jackie Daniels” Texas Rollergirls
Hillary Buscovick “Scald Eagle” Rose City Rollers
Jessica Chestnut Rose City Rollers
Lauren Corry “Caf Fiend” Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Roxy Dallas Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Raquel Davila “Satan’s Little Helper” Angel City Derby Girls
Aja Gair “Barbara Ambush” Texas Rollergirls
Jennifer Gaskins “Snot Rocket Science” Jacksonville RollerGirls
Tess Harrison “Baller Shot Caller” Atlanta Rollergirls
Erin Jackson Jacksonville RollerGirls
Nadia Kean “Smarty Pants” Texas Rollergirls
Laci Knight Angel City Derby Girls
Lynn Klas “Juke Boxx” London Rollergirls
Sarah McKemie “Sexy Slaydie” Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Loren Mutch Rose City Rollers
Lacey Ramon “Carmen Getsome” Rat City Rollergirls
Jes Rivas Rose City Rollers
Jessica Rodriguez Peiffer “Licker N Split” Rose City Rollers
Shaina Serelson Victorian Roller Derby League
Vanessa Sites “V-Diva” Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Jacqueline Thermitus “Blacque Jac” Atlanta Rollergirls
Nicole Williams “Bonnie Thunders” Gotham Girls Roller Derby

2014 team roster

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Logo used 2011-2014

On October 15, 2013, the roster for the 2014 World Cup team was announced by Derby News Network as follows (skater's home league at time of announcement listed):[3]

Name League
Julie Adams "Angela Death" Denver Roller Dolls
Tracy Akers Denver Roller Dolls
Laura Mann "Amanda Jamitinya" B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls
Atomatrix Arizona Roller Derby
Baller Shot Caller Gold Coast Derby Girls
Bonnie Thunders Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Carmen Getsome Rat City Rollergirls
Donna Matrix Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Fifi Nomenon Texas Rollergirls
Fisti Cuffs Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Jackie Daniels Windy City Rollers
Juke Boxx Minnesota RollerGirls
Mercy Rose City Rollers
Mick Swagger Gotham Girls Roller Derby
OMG WTF Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Onda Sligh Oly Rollers
Melanie Pfister Wasatch Roller Derby
Polly Gone Texas Rollergirls
Jes Rivas Denver Roller Dolls
Scald Eagle Rose City Rollers
Second Hand Smoke Minnesota RollerGirls
Shaina Serelson Denver Roller Dolls
Sexy Slaydie Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Shenita Stretcher Philly Roller Derby
Smarty Pants Texas Rollergirls
Snot Rocket Science Steel City Roller Derby
Suzy Hotrod Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Teflon Donna Philly Roller Derby
Trauma Kansas City Roller Warriors
Urrk'n Jerk'n (as Booty Block Ya) Denver Roller Dolls
VanEssa "V-Diva" Sites Philly Roller Derby
Wild Cherri Atlanta Rollergirls

2011 team roster

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After a series of tryout camps[4] held throughout 2011 by tournament founder and sponsor Blood and Thunder Magazine, the U.S. team's roster was announced August 4 of that year[5] as follows (home leagues of skaters at time of 2011 World Cup shown; * denotes alternate):

Name League
Addy Rawl* Queen City Roller Girls
Laura Mann "Amanda Jamitinya" Rocky Mountain Rollergirls
Atomatrix Oly Rollers
Bonnie Thunders Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Claire D. Way Boston Derby Dames
DeRanged Rocky Mountain Rollergirls
Donna Matrix Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Fisti Cuffs Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Frida Beater Rocky Mountain Rollergirls
Jamsterella* Fort Myers Derby Girls
Joy Collision Charm City Rollergirls
Juke Boxx Minnesota RollerGirls
Heather Juska Denver Roller Dolls
Little A Tampa Bay Derby Darlins
Medusa Minnesota RollerGirls
Psycho Babble Rocky Mountain Rollergirls
Racer McChaseHer* Detroit Derby Girls
Sassy Oly Rollers
Sexy Slaydie Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Shenita Stretcher Philly Rollergirls
Smarty Pants Texas Rollergirls
Snot Rocket Science Steel City Derby Demons
Soulfearic Acid Rose City Rollers
Suzy Hotrod Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Tannibal Lector Oly Rollers
Teflon Donna Philly Rollergirls
Tracy Akers Denver Roller Dolls
Urrk'n Jerk'n Rocky Mountain Rollergirls
V-Diva Dutchland Rollers
Varla Vendetta Windy City Rollers
White Flight Rose City Rollers
Wildberry Punch* Mad Rollin' Dolls


2024 staff

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  • Coaches: Kyle Adams, Chelsea "Smarty McFly" Stone, Tess "Baller Shot Caller" Harrison, and Vito Ramon
  • Staff: Rachel "Rachel Rotten" Johnston, Jennifer "Ice Tease" Garnett, Michael Castellano, Morissey "Mo" Montgomery
  • Board of Directors: Tess "Baller Shot Caller" Harrison, Nicole "Bonnie Thunders" Williams, Rachel "Jackie Daniels" Bockheim, Jes Rivas

2016 staff

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  • Head coach: Drew Flowers
  • Assistant coach: Tim Burns
  • Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out

2014 staff

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  • Head coach: Buster Cheatin'
  • Assistant coach: Endless Justin
  • Assistant coach: Joshua Pfenning
  • Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out

2012 staff

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  • Head coach: Buster Cheatin'
  • Assistant coach: Endless Justin
  • Team Manager: Rhino
  • Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out

2011 staff

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  • Head coach: Buster Cheatin'
  • Assistant coach: Bonnie D.Stroir
  • Team Manager: Rhino
  • Team Manager: Endless Justin
  • Fundraiser and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out

The team's first practice was held in Denver, Colorado at the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls' War House on November 14, 2011, the Monday following the WFTDA National Championships. A limited number of VIP and general admission tickets were sold, however no press were admitted.

2011 Roller Derby World Cup

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The team then known as "Team USA"'s first international action took place December 1 through 4, 2011, at the premiere Roller Derby World Cup, held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The U.S., one of 13 nations competing, began group play at the tournament in Group C, along with teams representing New Zealand and Scotland.[6] The U.S. won both of its group bouts, defeating New Zealand 377 to 8 on the first day of the tournament,[7] and Scotland on the second day, 435 to 1.[8] On the night of the tournament's first day, the USA staged an exhibition bout, dividing its large roster into two teams nicknamed the Stars and the Stripes.[9]

By virtue of the large point spread for the U.S. in their group bouts, the team was seeded first overall for the remainder of the tournament,[8] and earned a bye past the first elimination round. In the quarter-finals, the U.S. faced New Zealand for the second time, winning this time by a score of 437 to 8.[10] In the semi-final, the U.S. defeated Team Australia 532 to 4, in what was both the highest score and largest margin of victory for the entire tournament.[11] In the final of the tournament, the U.S. defeated Team Canada 336 to 33.[1] Joy Collision was voted MVP for the U.S. at the World Cup.[12]

References

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  1. ^ a b "U.S. pummels Canada to win roller derby title". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 4 December 2011. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
  2. ^ Deadwards, Lisa (5 October 2016). "USA Roller Derby 2017 Charter & Updates". Derby Central. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  3. ^ Tallionis, Lex (15 October 2013). "2013-14 Team USA Roster Revealed". Derby News Network. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  4. ^ MercyLess. "DNN: World Cup Tryouts Continue". Derby News Network. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
  5. ^ Justice Feelgood Marshall. "Team USA Announces 28-Skater Roster". Derby News Network. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
  6. ^ Reynolds, Hurt (19 November 2011). "Roller Derby World Cup Groups Set". Derby News Network. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  7. ^ Marshall, Justice Feelgood (1 December 2011). "World Cup: USA Hammers New Zealand, 377-8". Derby News Network. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  8. ^ a b Talionis, Lex (2 December 2011). "World Cup: USA Buries Scotland, 435-1". Derby News Network. Archived from the original on 29 April 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  9. ^ Derby Nerd (9 December 2011). "Going Global: First Roller Derby World Cup Thrills". The Derby Nerd. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  10. ^ Marshall, Justice Feelgood (3 December 2011). "World Cup: (1) USA Flattens (9) New Zealand, 470-8". Derby News Network. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  11. ^ Marshall, Justice Feelgood (4 December 2011). "World Cup Semifinal: (1) USA Dominates (4) Australia, 532-4". Derby News Network. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  12. ^ titmouse (6 December 2011). "USA win first ever Roller Derby World Cup!". Toronto Roller Derby. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
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