Name/TitleProgramme: RollerCon
About this objectOfficial programme for RollerCon 2014, a roller derby convention in Las Vegas from 23rd to 27th July 2014. The contents are:
- FAQs & Desert Survival Tips
- Skating at RollerCon
- SkateSafe
- Las Vegas
- History of RollerCon
- Charity Raffle
- Social Events
- Off Skates Training
- Sponsors & Vendors
- Map of RollerCon
- Master Schedule
- On Skates Training
- Seminars & Workshops
- On Skates Coach Bios
- Full Length Bouts
MakerRollerCon International
Date Made2014
Period2010s
Place MadeUSA, San Diego CA
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, paper
Subject and Association Keywordssport - roller derby
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://rollercon.com/about/the-history-of-rollercon:
RollerCon started just like most of the new generation of DIY roller derby leagues. In the winter of 2004, a few friends started talking, came up with a crazy idea, and ran with it. At that point, there were just a handful of leagues, very spread out, and very few bouts (interleague bouting was still just a sparkle in our eyes) — and the WFTDA was still in its “United Leagues Coalition” infancy. So we all traveled when we could to see each other play — but we didn’t get enough opportunities! We were looking for a chance to hang out.
KC Bomber (LA Derby Dolls), Chola (Lonestar Rollergirls), and yours truly (Ivanna, SoCal Derby) figured we all needed a long weekend the following summer to have some fun, some drinks, some skating. It was that simple. I can’t remember exactly which of us thought of it first (probably KC), but once the seed was planted, RollerCon grew like it was on steroids. Who would’ve guessed that the second year, RC06, would draw several hundred attendees? In late 2004, there weren’t that many rollergirls in the world!
RollerCon is truly the bastard daughter of dozens of leagues across this country. Skaters from 3 states thought of it. A Texas Rollergirl (Derringer) named it. Skaters and refs from as far away as Carolina Roller Derby, Gotham Girls, Kansas City, Rat City, and all parts between came to the first one. The second went international with derby skaters from Canada and London… and in 2007, we went truly co-ed with the Zebra Challenges, and hosted skaters from as far away as New Zealand.
It’s hard to write the history because there’s no fitting way to acknowledge how many people have helped create, plan and maintain RollerCon, and as memorable as it is, each year is so packed that I’m sure I’ve forgotten a lot and confused years and events even more [continues].
Named CollectionNMRD @ Glasgow Women's Library
Object TypeMagazine
Object numberGWL-2018-60-43
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved