Every place has a sport that they absolutely go crazy for. Soccer stadiums in Brazil fill up nightly, Canada is a hub for everything hockey-related, Green Bay is covered in green and gold Packers gear, and nothing in Appleton compares to a Fox Cities Roller Derby match. 

 

In  2007, the Fox Cities Roller Derby League was founded in the heart of Appleton, WI and has since grown to include dozens of roller derby girls. The skater-owned and operated league prides itself on inclusivity, stating that roller derby is for people of all shapes, sizes, ages, skill levels, careers, and backgrounds. All you need is a little heart and the girls will teach the rest. 

 

What is roller derby?

Roller derby is a race held by two opposing teams made of 5 members each. The teams circle the track in a counter-clockwise fashion while sporting roller skates, a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and a mouthguard. As you can imagine, this is a pretty intense contact sport, but all in good fun. The whole point is to have your jammer (player with a star on her helmet) lap members of the opposing team more than the opposing jammer laps members of your team. While it may sound pretty complicated, once the match starts, it all falls into place. 

 

When is the next match?

Winter is the most popular season for the Fox City Roller Derby matches. The bouts usually take place on Sundays and Mondays. Their home schedule starts in January and runs through March. 

• October 26th: Werewolves, wizards, Zombies, and Vampires will be racing around the rink on this Halloween themed Match. Watch the Monsters Mash Up at the Menominee NAtion Arena.
• January 4th: Fox City Derby Girls take on Confluence Crush in a doubleheader at Menominee Nation Arena.
• February 15th: All-Stars battle the Old Capitol City Rollers at the Menominee Nation Arena. 
• March 28rd:  All-Stars rage against the DuPage Derby Dames while the 920 Honeys take on the Aurora 88’s.

There are also several away matches all the way from DuPage to Chicago. Check their event schedule to see where they will be touring. 

 

You can support the girls at one of their many fundraisers held at local restaurants around the Fox Cities metro area. Eat some delicious food and help the Fox City Roller Derby League give back to their community or head to an arena to cheer on the derby girls in the most exciting sport you may ever see. 

Want to cheer on the Fox City Roller Derby League? Book a stay at the lovely Brayton Bed & Breakfast, where modern luxury meets historic style and watch the derby girls battle their opponents in the match of a lifetime.