709 Roller Derby
St. John's, NL
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About Us
709 Roller Derby is Newfoundland and Labrador's first roller derby league. 709 Roller Derby is a not-for-profit organization that offers a new and exciting sport to the St. John's area. We strive to promote active and healthy lifestyles.
The league was established by two local women in December 2009. The first official practice date for 709 Roller Derby was January 13, 2010.
Today, our league has 2 regular home teams, and practices run year-round with a competitive bouting season from June to the end of August. Our organization is governed by a board of 7 league-elected members, with a number of volunteer committees who make training, event operations, finances, and sponsorships happen.
We are a welcoming league, and we're happy to share this awesome sport to watch it grow!
Land Acknowledgement
709 Roller Derby acknowledges that St. John’s is home to a rich, diverse, and vibrant urban Indigenous community. Located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Beothuk, the lands and waters in and around the City have traditionally served as a gathering place for the Mi’kmaq. The broader region of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to be home to diverse Indigenous Peoples, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. We honour and pay respect to the past, present, and future caretakers of these territories.