Empowering women through athleticism, teamwork, competition, and volunteerism.
Flood Water Roller Derby was founded by a group of determined skaters in June 2012. Flood Water is a body is a 501(c)3 non-profit that values athleticism, teamwork, accountability and generosity in all members.
Flood Water is primarily a female league, however all genders are welcome to our scrimmage events and fundraisers, and our normal league practices.
Why play derby? Hear from our members!
CEO
Abby Normal #10
When I say roller derby saved my life, people tend to look at me a little crazy, but unless you’ve played, there is really no way to describe it. Derby found me at a super low point – watching strong, amazing, individuals, who were unabashedly themselves helped me find my voice and reminded me who I was and wanted to be. Plus, I get to share the track with people that I look up to and hit my friends.
Secretary and Coach
Someone #01
January 2018
Roller derby is a strong community. Your team is your family. My team has helped support me through the toughest parts of my life, and I’ve supported my teammates whenever they needed it. But it’s not just your team. My dad is always amazed to see how opponents will hug and joke before the whistle blows, and then immediately start throwing each other on the floor, and then after the jam ends, we’re back to supporting each other. I have so much love for all the players in my community, we’re a pretty niche group, so we must be supportive.
Treasurer and Coach
Bad Astral #33
Oct 2009
Roller Derby gave meaning to my life when nothing else had. It gave priority to my health and fitness; it gave self care a purpose and a measurable goal; it gave me a community of support; an outlet for stress; a challenge to overcome; a continued struggle for excellence, and joy. Every day roller derby brings the joy of earning a better life for myself. Ask not what roller derby has done for me. Ask what I would not do for roller derby.
Coach
Honey Bomb #310
January 2019
Roller Derby has been a way for me to fully express myself and combine a couple of my favorite things: skating and hitting people. It has also been a way for me to find my people and find my confidence. It grounds me and keeps me motivated to take care of myself to be the best skater and teammate I can be.
Coach
Lapis Ass-uli #47
December 2020
Derby is special because of the way people of different sizes, abilities and genders can all find their place. Both on and off the track, derby has helped me find my pack. Protect trans skaters!
Director of Marketing
Naitrous #89
January 2024
Roller derby is special to me because I can transform my favorite hobby (roller skating) into something more meaningful! I come from a park skating background with barely any rules. I’m happy to join the Flood Water family, where all are welcome and encouraged to realize their true strength!
Welcoming Committee Organizer
Ma Jessstick #1111
March 2022
Why play derby?Definitely for the incredible people in it! They really pour their hearts and drive into the sport. It’s inspiring to be apart of such a fantastic and welcoming community 🤟🛼🫶 we kick ass!!💪
Bout Production Volunteer
Brix #763
June 2022
Playing Roller Derby is one of the best sports I could’ve joined. Games are fun, fast paced, and challenging. Quads are a pain at first but who could hate a sport where you can be a little shit and hit people, wear jammers down and whip your jammer through for points and at the end of a game have more friends then when you joined? Sounds like a good time to me, and it has been.
Ghoulia #43
Head NSO
My cousin, FWRD alum, Endorphin Annie brought me to Flood 5 years ago, and I found a community and friends that I did not yet know I needed. Roller Derby has empowered me to become a stronger version of myself, to stand for what I believe in, and to keep trying, no matter what.
Rainbow Riot #285
July 2019
For me, roller derby is an outlet for my everyday stresses and my team is my family. In the years that I have been skating with Floodwater I have found more love, support and acceptance than I have ever known. Without my team there are a number of situations that I am not sure I could have gotten through alone. Roller Derby is my heart and my soul and I don’t know who I would be without it.
Big Bird #123
August 2023
Roller derby is special to me because it makes me feel free, skating fast almost feels like flight, and the camaraderie of it all helps to remind you that there are always people who have your back!
GrimmLen #077
January 2024
I feel like I found a sense of community, one where I’m free to be myself but also feel included on a team of powerful and ambitious people :)
Thaiger Bomb #30g
January 2018
Challenging myself, knowing awesome people, and hopefully contributing to this community in some way.
Aunt Flo #44
March 2021
When I was a little girl one of my favorite things was to go to the roller rink with my friends and cousins. When I had kids of my own, I would teach them to skate by skating backwards myself and holding them up until their footing was better. I kept telling my husband I wanted to play roller derby, mentioning it for a few months. My husband finally told me “I’m tired of hearing about it. Do it or stop talking about it.” Next day I signed up for roller derby using a Groupon I found. Now, I skate for Flood Water. To be a part of this team meant more to me than I ever thought it could. It’s not just the sport, it’s the people. My people!!! Everyone is welcome and accepting. They help you grow as a skater and your confidence as a teammate. Derby Life is not just an expression, it’s a passion.
Malibruise Barbie #1610
September 2024
Roller derby has become a huge part of my life. The incredible sense of community and support within the sport is what makes it so special to me. Derby has helped me build confidence both on and off the track, and I love the challenge and energy that every practice brings. It’s an amazing workout, an empowering outlet, and a place where I’ve found lifelong friendships.
Rogue #24
April 2022
I love how the roller derby community welcomes you with open arms from day one. Doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your story is—everyone is welcome. I know my team’s always got my back, and they know I have theirs both on and off the track.
Ivana Bumpalot #4
July 2015
Roller derby taught me to love my body and my strength.
Coyote Tango #3724
April 2024
The community you get to build is what makes roller derby special to me.
Kayos #468
September 2024
Roller derby is the queerest, craziest, most kayotic game I’ve ever played! I went from not being able to stand on skates to booty bumping people off the track. Derby has taught me so much through all the blood sweat and tears and is one of the most accepting communities I’ve been apart of!! I have so much to learn and I’m so ready to watch myself and my teammates grow!!!
Pistol Whit #26
January 2025
I learned to roller skate when I started the New Skater Program. I’m so happy I took a chance and tried something new. Everyone is so supportive, and they genuinely want you to succeed. No one believes in you more than your teammates.
Join Our Team
Let roller derby change you like its changed us.
Flood Water Roller Derby 