North Star Roller Derby
roller derby league
North Star Roller Derby (NSRD) is a non-profit women's flat track roller derby league based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. North Star plays its home games at Quincy Hall in Northeast Minneapolis, and is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). It is one of two active roller derby leagues in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, along with Minnesota Roller Derby.
In June 2017, the league announced it had updated its name from "North Star Roller Girls" to "North Star Roller Derby".
Organization and teams
North Star Roller Derby was formed in June 2006 from the former TC Rollers organization. North Star is a nonprofit Limited Liability Company (LLC), formed pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota. Skaters are not paid to play, and referees, announcers, and support staff are all volunteers. North Star is committed to partnering with local businesses and charitable organizations in an effort to strengthen and support the community at large.
North Star Roller Derby has four home teams: the Bangers, Delta Delta Di, the Kilmores, and the Violent Friends.
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