USA Roller Derby


USA Roller Derby represents the United States in international roller derby, in events such as the Roller Derby World Cup. The team's first international competition was the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup, where it finished in first place after defeating Team Canada in the final. During the time period referenced here, it was known as "Team USA". A trademark challenge from the United States Olympic Committee led to the change to the name "USA Roller Derby" after the team's last international appearance.
USA Roller Derby is the most successful international roller derby team, having won all three Roller Derby World Cups.

Team roster

2017 team roster

On October 5, 2016, the roster for the 2017 team was announced as follows: :
NameLeague
Jennifer Adkins “Trauma”Texas Rollergirls
Tracy AkersDenver Roller Derby
Cassie BeckRat City Rollergirls
Rachel Bockheim “Jackie Daniels”Texas Rollergirls
Hillary Buscovick “Scald Eagle”Rose City Rollers
Jessica ChestnutRose City Rollers
Lauren Corry “Caf Fiend”Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Roxy DallasGotham Girls Roller Derby
Raquel Davila “Satan’s Little Helper”Angel City Derby Girls
Aja Gair “Barbara Ambush”Texas Rollergirls
Jennifer Gaskins “Snot Rocket Science”Jacksonville RollerGirls
Tess Harrison “Baller Shot Caller”Atlanta Rollergirls
Erin JacksonJacksonville RollerGirls
Nadia Kean “Smarty Pants”Texas Rollergirls
Laci KnightAngel City Derby Girls
Lynn Klas “Juke Boxx”London Rollergirls
Sarah McKemie “Sexy Slaydie”Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Loren MutchRose City Rollers
Lacey Ramon “Carmen Getsome”Rat City Rollergirls
Jes RivasRose City Rollers
Jessica Rodriguez Peiffer “Licker N Split”Rose City Rollers
Shaina SerelsonVictorian Roller Derby League
Vanessa Sites “V-Diva”Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Jacqueline Thermitus “Blacque Jac”Atlanta Rollergirls
Nicole Williams “Bonnie Thunders”Gotham Girls Roller Derby

2014 team roster

On October 15, 2013, the roster for the 2014 World Cup team was announced by Derby News Network as follows :
NameLeague
Julie Adams "Angela Death"Denver Roller Dolls
Tracy AkersDenver Roller Dolls
Laura Mann "Amanda Jamitinya"B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls
AtomatrixArizona Roller Derby
Baller Shot CallerGold Coast Derby Girls
Bonnie ThundersGotham Girls Roller Derby
Carmen GetsomeRat City Rollergirls
Donna MatrixGotham Girls Roller Derby
Fifi NomenonTexas Rollergirls
Fisti CuffsGotham Girls Roller Derby
Jackie DanielsWindy City Rollers
Juke BoxxMinnesota RollerGirls
MercyRose City Rollers
Mick SwaggerGotham Girls Roller Derby
OMG WTFGotham Girls Roller Derby
Onda SlighOly Rollers
Melanie PfisterWasatch Roller Derby
Polly GoneTexas Rollergirls
Jes RivasDenver Roller Dolls
Scald EagleRose City Rollers
Second Hand SmokeMinnesota RollerGirls
Shaina SerelsonDenver Roller Dolls
Sexy SlaydieGotham Girls Roller Derby
Shenita StretcherPhilly Roller Derby
Smarty PantsTexas Rollergirls
Snot Rocket ScienceSteel City Roller Derby
Suzy HotrodGotham Girls Roller Derby
Teflon DonnaPhilly Roller Derby
TraumaKansas City Roller Warriors
Urrk'n Jerk'n Denver Roller Dolls
VanEssa "V-Diva" SitesPhilly Roller Derby
Wild CherriAtlanta Rollergirls

2011 team roster

After a series of tryout camps held throughout 2011 by tournament founder and sponsor Blood and Thunder Magazine, the U.S. team's roster was announced August 4 of that year as follows :
NameLeague
Addy Rawl*Queen City Roller Girls
Laura Mann "Amanda Jamitinya"Rocky Mountain Rollergirls
AtomatrixOly Rollers
Bonnie ThundersGotham Girls Roller Derby
Claire D. WayBoston Derby Dames
DeRangedRocky Mountain Rollergirls
Donna MatrixGotham Girls Roller Derby
Fisti CuffsGotham Girls Roller Derby
Frida BeaterRocky Mountain Rollergirls
Jamsterella*Fort Myers Derby Girls
Joy CollisionCharm City Rollergirls
Juke BoxxMinnesota RollerGirls
Heather JuskaDenver Roller Dolls
Little ATampa Bay Derby Darlins
MedusaMinnesota RollerGirls
Psycho BabbleRocky Mountain Rollergirls
Racer McChaseHer*Detroit Derby Girls
SassyOly Rollers
Sexy SlaydieGotham Girls Roller Derby
Shenita StretcherPhilly Rollergirls
Smarty PantsTexas Rollergirls
Snot Rocket ScienceSteel City Derby Demons
Soulfearic AcidRose City Rollers
Suzy HotrodGotham Girls Roller Derby
Tannibal LectorOly Rollers
Teflon DonnaPhilly Rollergirls
Tracy AkersDenver Roller Dolls
Urrk'n Jerk'nRocky Mountain Rollergirls
V-DivaDutchland Rollers
Varla VendettaWindy City Rollers
White FlightRose City Rollers
Wildberry Punch*Mad Rollin' Dolls

2011 staff

The team's first practice was held in Denver, Colorado at the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls' War House on November 14, 2011, the Monday following the WFTDA National Championships. A limited number of VIP and general admission tickets were sold, however no press were admitted.

2012 staff

The team then known as "Team USA"'s first international action took place December 1 through 4, 2011, at the premiere Roller Derby World Cup, held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The U.S., one of 13 nations competing, began group play at the tournament in Group C, along with teams representing New Zealand and Scotland. The U.S. won both of its group bouts, defeating New Zealand 377 to 8 on the first day of the tournament, and Scotland on the second day, 435 to 1. On the night of the tournament's first day, the USA staged an exhibition bout, dividing its large roster into two teams nicknamed the Stars and the Stripes.
By virtue of the large point spread for the U.S. in their group bouts, the team was seeded first overall for the remainder of the tournament, and earned a bye past the first elimination round. In the quarter finals, the U.S. faced New Zealand for the second time, winning this time by a score of 437 to 8. In the semi final, the U.S. defeated Team Australia 532 to 4, in what was both the highest score and largest margin of victory for the entire tournament. In the final of the tournament, the U.S. defeated Team Canada 336 to 33. Joy Collision was voted MVP for the U.S. at the World Cup.