North Star Roller Derby is composed of multiple teams and programs that support skaters at different stages of their derby journey, including home teams, travel teams, and skill-building community programs.
The league includes four intraleague home teams: Bangers, Delta Delta Di, Kilmores & Violent Friends. These teams compete against one another locally during the home season in pursuit of a trophy and a summer’s worth of bragging rights. The home team season typically runs from late Fall through early Spring.
North Star is also a member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) where member leagues create “travel” teams who play against each other in regional matches. WFTDA publishes rankings and organizes annual championship tournaments. North Star Roller Derby supports two interleague travel teams: the Supernovas and the Northern Lights. Both travel teams work and train together.
In addition to home and travel teams, North Star offers several programs that provide additional ways to participate and grow within the league.
The Satellites program supports newer and developing skaters as they build foundational skills, confidence, and gameplay experience in a structured and supportive environment. Cosmos is a recreational and low-commitment option designed for skaters who want to stay active, learn, and skate without the intensity of league competition.
Orbital Skate Club (OSC) is a new skating membership level within North Star Roller Derby that is open to skaters of all genders, including cis men. OSC welcomes all skill levels and offers both drop-in and full membership options. This program provides a flexible and inclusive way to skate and build community.
There are also many ways to get involved with North Star off skates. NSRD is always looking for officials and volunteers who want to contribute to the league and be part of the community, whether or not they skate.
Together, these teams and programs create a strong, inclusive community that supports athletic development, competition, and involvement at many levels within North Star Roller Derby.
