Press Kit
Maine Roller Derby (MRD) is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its members. Throughout its history, this all-volunteer organization has fostered the professional, personal, and athletic skill development of its league members by maintaining a competitive athletic program, promoting the sport of roller derby, and making a positive impact in our community. As the state’s oldest and largest roller derby league, MRD is an important leader among other leagues in the state and in the region.
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Quick Profile
Organization Name: Maine Roller Derby
Organization Type: 501c3 non-profit
Established: 2006
Location: Portland, ME
Mission: Maine Roller Derby’s mission is to promote the sport of roller derby, maintain a competitive athletic program in the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), and make a positive impact in our community.
Tag Line: “We are Strong. We play Together. We are MRD.”
Sport: Flat Track Roller Derby
Home Season: September-February
Travel Season: January-July
Recruitment Night: Yearly in late June
Home (intra-league) Teams:
- R.I.P. Tides
- Ship Wreckers
All-Star/Travel (inter-league) Team:
- Port Authorities
- Old Port Brigade
Website: https://www.mainerollerderby.com/
Contact Link: https://www.mainerollerderby.com/contact/
Contact Email: pr@mainerollerderby.com
Mailing Address:
PO Box 8413
Portland, ME 04104-8413
Common Abbreviations:
- MRD (Maine Roller Derby)
- RIPs (R.I.P. Tides)
- Wreckers (Ship Wreckers)
About MRD
Maine Roller Derby is Maine’s first flat track Roller Derby league and a proud member league of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). We are an inclusive, volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to promote the sport of roller derby, maintain a competitive athletic program in WFTDA, and make a positive impact in our community. Roller Derby has become one of the fastest growing sports in history and we aim to keep the momentum going. We deliver a strong, positive, athletic image and are positive role models for our fans and the greater Southern Maine community. We are a welcoming and accepting community for people of every age, race, gender, creed, sexual orientation, and ability. Maine Roller Derby believes we are strongest when we are working together, and we are excited to welcome you.
Gender Policy
MRD has an inclusive gender policy for our skating members which includes those identifying as female, non-binary, or gender expansive, or feel most comfortable skating with a women’s roller derby league. We welcome contributing members and volunteers of all genders.
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Logos
These logos are provided for digital and print production referencing Maine Roller Derby. All graphics are copyright Maine Roller Derby, should cite MRD as the source, and may not be modified without express consent from MRD. Please find all available team and league logos in this zip file.