How is Flat Track different from traditional roller derby?
One of the most obvious differences between old school roller derby and Texas Rollergirls Rock’n’Rollerderby is the playing surface—we ditched the banked track. In the old days, the stunts were choreographed to help insure the safety of the skaters and to add flair to the games. Our sport is played without a banked surface, without rails, and without a script. Because we don’t get the inertia created by a banked track, Flat Track Derby skaters work harder to maneuver through the pack and score points. The extra effort pays off in tighter butts, stronger legs, and bragging rights.
