Profile
Naptown Roller Derby (NRD) is the premier flat track roller derby league based in the sports-loving city of Indianapolis. Our league currently has two competitive travel teams: Tornado Sirens and Warning Bells. Since NRD was founded in 2006, the internationally-ranked Tornado Sirens have qualified for playoffs and championships held by the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) on many occasions. In 2015 and 2017, the team took home the bronze medal in WFTDA Division II championships. The Sirens also won third place in North Central Regionals in 2011 and 2012. These games and more can be watch on the archives at WFTDA.tv.
As a member of WFTDA — the international governing body for women’s flat track roller derby — NRD is one of more than 400 roller derby leagues worldwide that are pioneering the revival of a unique and growing full-contact sport. We are skater-owned and -operated, with a mission of promoting empowerment by developing amateur competitive roller derby athletes and fostering a strong, connected and inclusive community that includes skaters, volunteers, referees, non-skating officials, sponsors and fans.
Originally founded under the name Naptown Roller Girls, the league began when a group of aspiring players began practicing outdoors in a church parking lot. In 2016, we changed our name to Naptown Roller Derby and are in the process of securing our 501(c)(4) designation. Our teams travel for competitive bouts and tournaments, and the league hosts family-friendly public matches that draw thousands of fans annually.
Become a Skater
Are you interested in becoming a derby skater? Whether you’re just curious and have no skating experience, or are a frequent skater, we invite you to spend some time with us and learn more about roller derby! We offer a Roller Derby Basics Workshop three to four times a year where you can learn the basics of Roller Derby, get skating instruction, practice on the track, and participate in a question & answer session, all designed to help you decide if roller derby is right for you! If you are interested in attending one of these workshops, please reach out to join@naptownrollerderby.com for more information.
