I went to see a providence roller derby bout at the RI Convention Center and was surprised by how BIG the crowd is and to see that it is a 'real' production. They have colorful announcers, live music, a merch table, half time events, program books with pics of all the girls and a section for autographs, photographers, reporters, they have an after party that is open to all the ticket holders, and more. You might think it wouldn't be a family friendly environment, but it is! There are so many families with kids there, and the kids go around asking the skaters for autographs. Really cute. The skaters are real athletes and it isn't some wwf rehearsed show. You can tell the girls are VERY aggressive and take the sport seriously but they aren't rolling around punching each other, it is nothing like that. They have refs that call minor and major penalties. They serve beer/liquor, have a concession stand with food and soft drinks. Also, the ticket prices are VERY reasonable at only $10 a pop. Rhode Island has a total of 3 home teams that only play each other: The Old Money Honey's, Sakonnet River Roller Rats, and Mob Squad. They also have an A team called the Riveters that competes against other states team and a B team called the Killah Bees. The Old Money Honeys are my FAVORITE team. Those girls are all awesome to watch. read more

Providence Roller Derby - Fan - Amateur Sports Teams Near Me

If you haven't been to a Providence Roller Derby bout, get to one! Roller Derby is awesome and in case you haven't heard, it's a real worldwide sport now. So. Much. FUN! read more

Providence Roller Derby - Amateur Sports Teams Near Me

They say that most people only bother to write reviews when an experience is lousy, but I try VERY hard to break that norm. There's enough negativity out there on the internet already - so I try to review things that I really enjoy. That's why I'm doing this one! Attending a Providence Roller Derby bout is a GREAT experience. I've been to a few over the years, and they never fail to disappoint. They're an inexpensive night out that is entertaining on many levels. I'm generally a sports fan, and having watched derby for a while, I am surprised at how comparable the depth of the game is to football. At first it seems like girls just skating around hitting each other, but once you really grasp the rules, it's a complicated balance of strategy, time-management, and organized plays. There's also a positive, family-friendly environment to be found. I don't have kids, but a LOT of my friends and family are immediately concerned with whether derby is appropriate for the little ones. Trust me - it is (as much as any contact sport is). This isn't the kind of sport that it supposedly was back in the "early days" of drunken fights and other unsavory shenanigans. It's an organized sports production. If you've never been, give it a shot (especially if you're looking for a fun night out or if you generally enjoy sports). If you've seen a bout in another state (or country, because this is a worldwide thing), you won't be disappointed by Providence. read more

Something you should know: I love roller derby. When you meet me and you find out I love roller derby, you'll probably ask why I'm not a derby girl. I'm kind of, sort of brutally honest, a bit rough on the edges and a girly girl at heart. So why am I not a derby girl? I can't skate to save my life. So I watch instead. The first bout I ever went to was after my college graduation, and to be honest I totally fell asleep. I had been up for hours, so it was completely justified. Next, a group of friends went to see another friend (she plays for the Cosmonaughties/Boston Derby Dames league). It was a ton of fun. It was easy to understand and really fun to watch. Then I moved to Providence and decided to check out PRD. My first reaction was that the venue, and crowd, was much smaller than the BDD venue/crowd. It's probably understandable, but it bothered me that roller derby didn't seem to have as big of a following in Providence as it did in Boston. So I was hesitant at first. But then the bout started, and these girls are just as tough as I'd hoped. Admittedly, I've only been to two PRD bouts, but have every intention of attending as many as I can for next season. I'm a fan of the Riveters and the Mob Squad, and you can expect to see me there wearing one of those two shirts and cheering on Rhode Kill who is absolutely, without a doubt my favorite derby girl. Is it weird I'm her biggest fan and don't know her? Whatevs. Check it out next season! I hope to see you there :) read more

Yep, Providence has had a derby league for 13ish years! Don't miss out any longer! Providencerollerderby.com

Sometimes I like to come here after Far West with my girls! Do you know what I mean? 5 stars!

I went to a bout at Thayer Arena earlier this year on May 5th which was a double header. The RI Riveters battled the Dominion Derby Girls All-Stars (from Virginia,) and the Providence Pigeons took on the Shoreline Roller Derby women (from Connecticut,) at Thayer Ice Arena in Warwick. This is the second Roller Derby bout I've gone to, the first one was actually in a roller skating arena. Thayer is an ice rink but the ice was gone leaving a court clear for the skaters to compete in. It was wild! Spectators were seated close to the ring and outside in the seats. Watching in Thayer afforded better seating because of the bleachers. The crowd was entertained by a DJ but Girl Haggard played as well! It was an excellent night. I had to leave early unfortunately, the big man can't last for very long. I always think of that movie from the 70's, "Rollerball" and think of cheesy theatrics and major pain when I think of Roller Derby. This is not at all like what I was expecting when I first went. Families, couples old and young and kids too, enjoyed the bouts, the music and the fun. I still haven't figured out the rules to the game yet but I didn't need to really. The game is fast paced but not ultra-violent, the players are colorful but not crude. I will be supporting the Mob Squad this year! Go out and have a blast! Make it a night! You can even join in and become a Referee with some training! They're on facebook and Twitter so you can follow them easily. read more

i was forced to attend it. I would go back as a fan. I had a lot of fun. It was crazy. It had violence. It had rock and roll.

Intense group of ladies kicking a$$! If you've never seen flat track roller derby, you need to check it out at least once in your life!