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Maine Roller Derby 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. 

We are thrilled that you are writing about Maine Roller Derby! Please ensure your materials comply with our code of conduct and that all content refers back to www.mainerollerderby.com. Check out our about page and contact us with any questions or for more information.

Press Archive

Maine Roller Derby’s press releases can be found here.
Articles and news about Maine Roller Derby can be found here.

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 which includes those identifying as female, non-binary, or gender expansive, or feel most comfortable skating with a women’s roller derby league.

Code of Conduct

MRD’s Code of Conduct Policy can be found here.

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. All available team and league logos are included in this zip pack.

Maine Roller Derby in the News

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  • Maine Women Magazine: Not for the faint of heart | February 2020
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  • The Sun Journal: Law change would make roller derby legal again | Jan 20, 2016
  • Bethel Citizen: TMS teacher blocks and jams with Maine Roller Derby | Jan 14, 2016
  • The Forecaster: Maine Roller Derby | Feb 9, 2015
  • Portland Press Herald video: Derby Girls | Jan 21, 2013
  • Bangor Daily News: Girl Power on Display in First Ever Maine vs Maine Roller Derby Match
  • Bangor Daily News: Two brand-new Maine roller derby teams face off | Oct 17, 2011
  • WPFO FOX23: Good Day Maine | Sep 13, 2011
  • Portland Press Herald: Maine Milestones | May 10, 2011
  • WCSH6.Com | Feb 23, 2011
  • Village Soup Capital Weekly | Jan 24, 2011
  • WMTW: Seeking New Recruits | Nov 24, 2010
  • WCSH Morning Report: Aug 2010
  • Get Your Fitness Fix with Maine Roller Derby: Adrienne Stauffer | April 2010
  • MRD & the Maine Civil Rights Conference: Bangor Daily News May 2010
  • Roller Derby: TNG | By Rick Wormword in The Portland Phoenix
  • Roller derby a big hit with all types: 4/30/10 by Meg Adams
  • Fresh Meat Making the Cut: Ken Main | 10/09
  • Crash Course! : 9/30/09 by Shannon Bryan for Portland Press Herald’s Go section.
  • The Night is Young: 8/09 by Aimsel Ponti for Portland Press Herald
  • Maine Roller Derby skates past Ohio’s Rock n’ Rollergirls: 4/14/09 by Avery Yale Kamila for MaineToday.com
  • keepMEcurrent: Q&A – Melissa LaMontagne – ‘It was time to do something for me’ 3/20/09
  • WZAN 970 AM – MRD Featured on ManU, first aired 8/2008
  • WMPG radio feature by MacKenzie Rawcliffe, first aired 5/16/08 [correction to story: Rhode Island Rebels should be Long Island Roller Rebels]
  • Article in Portland Press Herald Sports Section, by Glenn Jordan
  • Girl Power, Downeast Magazine (PDF Format)
  • Maine Roller Derby Video by Roger McCord
  • Blackballed from Roller Derby? Oh, the pain of it all. — Elizabeth Lardie, Times Record 10/5/2007
  • Wheel Love — Hannah Vanderlan, The Maine Switch 8/7/2007
  • Maine Roller Derby on Channel 8