Orlando Roller Derby Ozone Slayers are heading to Canada this June!
For the first time in Orlando Roller Derby History, the Ozone Slayers are heading to WFTDA’s North America Regional Playoffs in Waterloo, Canada!
Please consider donating to our funds to help us travel to Canada this summer.
Game week hits different when you’ve got a season pass! Interested in a season pass? Just $90 for the entire season. psst…… Pass Holders often get perks at the door! Become a Season Pass Holder Today!
Support local roller derby! Become a 2026 season passholder and you’ll receive: — Access to every Orlando Roller Derby game day, including 17 bouts across nine game days — Access to all Sunday Fundays, with a relaxed, “locals only” feel —reusable season pass card with lanyard
Get your pass here:
Curious about roller derby?
Orlando Roller Derby is hosting Info Sessions in 2026, and we want to meet you!
No experience is necessary, but all experience is welcomed. We’ll walk you through what roller derby is, what training looks like, and how to get started as a skater/official/volunteer with ORD. All you need is interest, a willingness to learn, and to be 18 or older.
New to skating? We’ll teach you from the ground up in our rookie program.
Already have experience? Our fast-track program gets you rolling sooner.
Dates:
• February 1 @ 11am (virtually)
• March 15 @ 11am
• July 19 @ 11am
Location:
Barnett Park Gymnasium
4801 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808
If you’ve ever thought “maybe someday,” this is your sign.
Come learn, ask questions, and see if derby is right for you.
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Gear up and mark your calendars, because Orlando Roller Derby is rolling into a brand-new year of big hits, loud crowds, and pure chaos — the good kind.
This year, we’re coming in faster, stronger, and spicier than ever.
Expect:
New skaters leveling up
Harder-hitting bouts
Bigger home games
Community partnerships
Events, collabs, and surprises all season long
Whether you’re a long-time fan, a derby curious Orlando local, or someone who just loves to scream at sports they don’t totally understand — this is your year to join us.
Full 2026 Schedule Drops Soon
Stay tuned for bout dates, theme nights, and ticket releases!
Want to get involved?
• Sign up to play • Sponsor us! • Bring your friends • Also bring your enemies
Let’s make 2026 the loudest, most electric season yet.
See you trackside.
We are on a chase to make 2026 Playoffs!
Think you have what it takes? If so, come try out.
We are looking for committed skaters with derby experience who are willing to meet our league membership
requirements and hope to make a run for WFTDA Playoffs!
Tryouts will be held on these dates:
We will ask people to attend 1 mandatory pre-Tryout meeting on one of these dates/times:
Location: Barnett Park Gym 4801 W Colonia Drive
Orlando Roller Derby has teamed up with Greyhounds in Motion to spread the word about both roller derby and the joys of owning a greyhound. Greyhounds in Motion is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization with a mission to find loving homes to retired greyhounds from Spain and Ireland. For more information on Greyhounds in Motion, please visit https://greyhoundsinmotion.com/
Watch our series on GiM on our YouTube Channel
Check out our incredible new GiM inspired merch (Art by Murder, She Rolled #264) at the 8/16/25 game (get tickets here). Both the shirts and stickers will be available for sale at the game! Proceeds go to GiM and the amazing work they do, giving a voice (and loving homes!) to these beautiful dogs!
We hope to see you at the August 16 Doubleheader: Orlando vs. West Florida
by Valkyrie
Hello derby friends! If you have been living under a rock (or for the purposes of this blog, in a small town outside of New York City wearing scrunchies), then you might not know that Sex and the City has made a huge revival online. Folks on TikTok have been discovering this television series and watching it for the first time, while others have been enjoying hearing other people’s opinions after being fans for decades. There are so many personalities, so many dramas, the girlies have a lot to catch up on. And I couldn’t help but wonder, if the main characters from Sex and The City played roller derby, what positions would they play?
Carrie Bradshaw, the main character of the show, a writer, who absolutely loves fashion, makes questionable decisions with both men and money. Maybe she would have made better choices related to relationships if she had an outlet outside of irresponsibly spending money. Carrie Bradshaw would make a great jammer. Jammers are oftentimes the center of attention in derby: they score the points, they have their own referee, and Carrie would get to be fashionable and stylish on the track. Oh, her derby name? “Dolce and Destruction”.
We’ll move on to Carrie’s best friend, Samantha Jones. Or should we call her “Slamantha Jones”? Such a unique character on television for the time this series came out, Samantha loves sex. But what makes her character special is how kind she is towards the people she loves, not just her friends, but her lovers as well (we are very much team Smith Jerrod around here!). Samantha will try any position at least once, and that’s not just with sex. Samantha would be a pivot, she does it all and loves every minute of it. She is queen of giving offense to her own jammer, very similar to who she is as a friend. If you are on the track, you better watch out for Slamantha Jones, P.R., and pivot extraordinaire.
Our lovely Charlotte York, the Park Avenue Princess, or maybe her derby name would be the “Park Avenue Punisher”. Charlotte joined recruitment just before she met her first husband, Trey MacDougal, and we all know she was very quickly swept away and married shortly after, therefore not completing recruitment. Besides, Trey’s mom Bunny MacDougal would not stand having a daughter-in-law who plays anything besides tennis. As the story goes however, Charlotte and Trey get divorced and she becomes married to her divorce attorney, Harry Goldenblatt. They are a match made in heaven, and he encourages her to complete recruitment where she graduates and becomes a badass power blocker with Miranda. As for Harry, he makes sure the team has their snacks, has electrolytes handy, and is there to cheer them on.
Miranda Hobbes is the character most likely to have actually played roller derby in the group of girls. Do you remember that episode where she accidentally hits a man during her kickboxing class? Talk about powerful! Miranda, better known as “Law and Disorder” would be both a blocker and a referee. Her ability to switch from defense to offense when playing bouts leaves opposing teams shaking and quaking. Honestly had she played roller derby in the series, she would have probably figured out she was a lesbian a lot sooner. When she is not on skates, she is at home fighting with Steve Brady either about calls that were made during games she played in or watching Rose City playing games.
Oh, and we can not forget about the men in Carrie’s life! Aiden Shaw would absolutely LOVE roller derby. He has recently retired from playing with MRDA, but he enjoys being head coach for his team. He is the kind of coach who provides really great feedback and understands his players’ strengths, weaknesses, and their needs. Coach Wood Chipper hopes to lead his team to WFTDA Championships next year.
As for Mr. Big, he is moving to Paris, unaware that roller derby even exists.
By Shred Shady
Orlando Roller Derby invites you to walk, roll, or crash into our 2025 season with us! The season opener will be coming in hot on March 15th. We are looking for sponsors, donations, and opportunities to fundraise for our travel teams and general league operation expenses.
We love our sponsors! They make so much of what we do possible. Sponsors that partner with our league connect with an engaged audience, support an inclusive local sport, and help us grow our community that celebrates strength, resilience, and teamwork. Our sponsors get incredible brand visibility from social media shoutouts to logos on team gear, banners at events, and even game day announcements. Our most recent social media analytics for the last month show our posts have reached over 37k views! Plus, you’ll be part of an empowering local community movement.
If you’re interested in sponsoring, please check out our 2025 Sponsorship Packet to see our different sponsorship levels and email sponsorship@orlandorollerderby.com.
In addition, we are looking for opportunities to fundraise. We are ready to work or volunteer in exchange for money and/or promote our league. ORD is a diverse community with league members having extremely valuable and varied skills including medical and mental health professionals, engineers, teachers, artists and many more. If you would like us to volunteer at an event or help us host a fundraiser, please reach out to events@orlandorollerderby.com
Monetary donations can be sent via PayPal. We have also set up separate fundraiser links for our Travel Teams and Home Teams. Thank you for your support!
The moment many of you have been waiting for! Several of you have reached out to us about joining our league and now we can say….Recruitment dates are LIVE!
Orlando Roller Derby wants to challenge YOU to be your own HERO by joining us on our mission to spread love and joy through roller derby!
*Must have some skating experience, be able to skate forwards, skate backwards, and stop.
Barnett Park Gym
4801 W Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32808
Are you hungry? Be our guest
Save the dates so you don’t miss out on our 2025 Sunday Funday scrimmages!
These events are open gender, and there is a spot for everyone, regardless of your skill level.
Spring: 03/02/2025- Citrus Wars: Florida Oranges vs. Key Limes (B/C & A/B)
Summer: 06/01/2025- Campout: Toasted Harshmallows vs. Hot Blockolate (B/C & A/B)
Fall: 09/07/2025- Pain Café: Apple Cinnamon vs. Pumpkin Spice (Rookie/C & A/B)
Winter: 12/07/2025- Winter Treats: Peppermint vs. Gingerbread (Rookie/C & A/B)
New referees and NSOs are WELCOMED and prioritized. Experienced referees and NSOs are encouraged, but not required, to assist in training during the scrimmages. Experienced officials that are comfortable training/shadowing will be prioritized over officials who are not comfortable training. NSO positions needed are only a PBM, PBTs, and a JT.
Sign ups will be released following the previous scrim day, we cap registration at 80 (20 skaters per roster). $5 fee for non-ORD skaters.
We are looking forward to this delicious 2025 season!
