ATHLETICISM. PERSONAL GROWTH. COMMUNITY.

All bodies, all genders—everyone.

OUR MISSION

Emerald City Roller Derby is a flat track roller derby league of amateur skaters. We encourage athleticism and personal growth in a supportive and positive environment. As a non-profit based in Lane County Oregon, we strengthen our community through inclusive activities and events that are locally supported and member-driven.

OUR VALUES

Emerald City Roller derby skater in green helmet and uniform skating on an indoor track, with other players and spectators in the background

ATHLETICISM

Foster a program that enhances, challenges and improves our members’ personal athletic goals and overall sense of well-being while growing the sport of roller derby, one bout at a time.

Emerald City Roller Derby team from Eugene, OR pose for a group photo with helmets and protective gear on an indoor skating rink

COMMUNITY

Maintain an unwavering commitment to our local and global community by supporting our members, fans and community-run organizations.

Players in helmets and protective gear compete in an indoor roller derby match.

PASSION

Radiate energy and enthusiasm for the sport of roller derby to foster a community that is passionate about our sport.

Roller derby players in colorful uniforms and helmets compete on an indoor track.

RESPECT

Recognize and value the right for every member and fan to freely express themselves in a way that promotes respect among the community.

Emerald City Roller Derby players in a high-energy, full-contact bout with competitors

EMPOWERMENT

Provide members with the tools and opportunities they need to maximize their potential both as skaters and members of our community.

OUR ADULT TEAMS

Wizards of Quad

B level Full Contact Team

BRawlipop Guild

C Level Full Contact Team

We are an open gender, 18+ adult league. Participation requires full protective gear: helmet, elbow pads, wrist guards, knee pads, and a mouth guard. ECRD prioritizes community health and safety. Participants must follow our Preventing the Spread of Illness policy and adhere to our Code of Conduct, with a signed agreement. Skate School, clinics, and drop-ins require a signed WFTDA liability waiver, and all members must carry WFDTAI insurance.

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OUR HISTORY

Photo by Jeff Boerio.

The Emerald City Roller Girls were born in Eugene, Oregon in 2006 when a handful of friends heard about the revival of roller derby and decided to brush up their rusty skating skills. Word spread quickly, and ten months later ECRG had secured regular practice space, elected a board of directors, split into teams, trained though torn muscles and broken bones, and held their first bout to a sold-out crowd!

Much of ECRG’s early success was supported by more experienced leagues who lent us their coaches and provided invaluable advice. In this way, roller derby provides both a local and nation-wide network of grassroots athletes who have made their leagues successful with very few resources other than hard work and creativity.

In the spring of 2016, ECRG changed their name to Emerald City Roller Derby. ECRD strongly supports inclusivity in our membership and our community. Roller derby is a gift and a passion that is available to anyone who wants to be involved. Long live roller derby in Eugene!

We are a league of amateur skaters, competing at a regional and international level. We encourage athleticism and personal growth in a supportive and positive environment. As a non-profit based in Lane County, Oregon, we strive to strengthen our community with our inclusive activities and events that are locally supported and member-driven.