The highly anticipated Victoria Cup 2020 is now open to applications, but, what is it? As we all know, COVID-19 has had a massive effect…

Victorian Roller Derby League announces partnership with Skate Australia
Victorian Roller Derby League are excited to announce a new partnership with Skate Australia. This new relationship presents some exciting opportunities for Skate Australia and…

VRDL Skaters featured in Proud to Play Club Handbook
We are extremely proud to see our very own VRDL skaters featured in the Proud to Play Handbook. Proud to play is an organisation that…

VRDL All Stars take Bronze
Congratulations to our All Stars who placed third in the 2019 WFTDA Championships in Montreal, Canada! We are so proud of your efforts and welcome…

Telstra Kids grant
We are delighted to announce our success in applying for a $1,200 grant from Telstra. Our Telstra Kids grant will be used to increase participation…

Life as a sweaty skater (a love letter to my S1 helmet liner)
By Steel Thunder I’m a sweaty person. The moment I start exercising I develop a sheen, and within a few minutes I’ll have it trickling…

Finding the right physiotherapist for roller derby
By Kelly Walker In the world of sports biomechanics, derby is a pretty unusual one. We constantly lean to one side, turn our feet inwards…

VRDL Statement: Chemist Warehouse Industrial Action
The Victorian Roller Derby League (VRDL) has been made aware of industrial action being taken at Chemist Warehouse distribution centres in Victoria and Queensland today.…

VRDL Diversity & Inclusion Report Nov 2018
From the Executive Committee Following a number of grievances raised internally and externally with the league, we have identified issues of diversity and inclusion…

Started From The Bottom, Now I’m Here
I started playing roller derby 8 years ago in Perth. I was getting a piercing in the city, and my piercer asked if I could…