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The Basics

CODE OF CONDUCT

During competitions and public appearances the Kansas City Roller Warriors strive to exhibit strong sportsmanship and friendly entertainment. The league never intends to offend and attempts to be discretionary in all capacities. The actions of all league members reflect on the integrity of KCRW and the sport of roller derby across the country. KCRW league members seek to set a strong example.


GAME ON

The sport of Roller Derby was developed during the Great Depression and was very popular in the 1950s, but is perhaps best known for its hey-day during the 1970s. Roller Derby then fell out of pop culture’s eye, but is making a comeback in the new millennium. Kansas City’s league was founded in the summer of 2004 by two women, Mandy Durham and Brooke Leavitt. Read our history page for the full story!


TESTIMONIALS

On choosing to join KCRW…

“I chose to get involved because it was a sport I knew I could pick up easily since I skated so much as a kid. I also liked the idea of getting the community involved in a sport. There is a huge diversity in our league, and I've met some awesome girls, which has kept me interested. I feel like I have accomplished a lot as a skater and my personal life has grown as well. I'm doing things and going places I would have never done before roller derby.”

- Shelly Derks, aka Kay Oss, of Overland Park, KS


On personal benefits of skating…

“I get a great release from the stresses of life. I have such a positive self-image now, and I'm healthier.”


- Kristin Hamm, aka Red Ripper, of Independence, MO


“Practices and bouts are the highlight of my day. Since I've been on the league I have gained 30 new comrades I would have never met otherwise. I have become more assertive and have tapped into awareness and abilities I never knew I had.”

- Miriam Feingold, aka Dee Claw, of Downtown Kansas City, MO


On how KCRW impacts the greater Kansas City community…

“It shows people something new that strong women can do.”


- Lisa Jacobs, aka Booberella, of Midtown Kansas City, MO


“The obvious answer is the donation of money and time the league makes to those in need within the community. We are lucky to have a core group of very civic minded girls within the league making it easy for those of us who don’t always make the time we should to contribute. The less obvious contribution to our community impacts the very fabric of our city as a whole. KCRW is another in a list of people and groups that add to the character of our city helping to make it a more interesting place to live and visit. We are as important to building character of our city as its artists, musicians, architecture and businesses.”

- Lindsy Dugan, aka Kitten KaBrutal, of Shawnee, KS


“KC Roller Warriors helps our community by offering a fun alternative form of entertainment and creative interaction. We have supported local organizations (and charities), and hope that our community supports us as well.”

- Kelley Young, aka Snot Rocket, of Blue Springs, MO


On future involvement with the community…

“I think it would be fun for us to do things with younger girls helping them realize how powerful women are and that you can do fun things like this that aren't exploitive. I think we are a very positive and powerful group of ladies, and it would be good to share that with younger people who don't always get to see that.”

- Julie Ibach, aka Oucho Marx, of Lawrence, KS

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