Roller derby literally saved my life. As a person that struggles with depression I had developed very unhealthy coping strategies including drinking and unhealthy eating. When I joined roller derby I found a healthy way to cope with my feelings, boost my self-esteem, and improve my health! I’ve been playing derby for a little over seven years and have been sober seven years! My time in derby has helped me lose weight, gain strength, confidence, and support. I’ve met some of the most accepting, motivating, and amazingly strong people in this organization that inspire me every day to keep living my best life.
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- EIN 81-3827065
- info@detroitrollerderby.com
- (313) 999-0248
- 500 Temple St Drill Hall Detroit MI 48201 USA
- https://www.detroitrollerderby.com/
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Causes: Amateur Sports, Sports
Mission: We are a nonprofit enhancing lives through the evolutionary sport of roller derby.
Target demographics: enhance the lives of women, girls and gender expansive identities, by sustaining an inclusive community and a competitive team sport.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 75 members by providing 500+ hours of practice time to improve skills and provide a fun and safe environment.
Geographic areas served: Detroit Roller Derby is the premier roller derby league in Michigan, offering a fun, exciting, well-organized and meaningful sporting experience for fans and league participants, while supporting, educating and developing league participants for national and international competition in the sport of roller derby. We practice at venues in Detroit/Metro Detroit and we play our games at the Masonic Temple, 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI. DRD is 4 home teams, 3 travel teams, a rec league, junior roller derby & OUR amazing officials and staff Detroit Roller Derby is proud to be a member of The Women's Flat Track Roller Derby Association (WFTDA).
Programs: Roller derby - Travel Teams, Recreational and Juniors; we can foster a community that is fit for any level of competition or play.