Halifax's first Roller Derby team. Based in West Yorkshire and ready to roll.
Flat track roller derby is a fast-paced contact team sport that requires speed, strategy, and athleticism. The flat track version of the sport evolved in 2001, and has quickly grown to encompass more than 400 leagues worldwide. This is in large part due to the ease of setting up a flat track--it can be done on any flat surface that is suitable for skating, such as skating rinks, basketball courts,
08/10/2024
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Trans people belong in sport, and roller derby especially. We've been made aware that some groups are trying to identify and "map" trans people's participation in sports and want to reiterate for anyone who still isn't quite sure that roller derby is inclusive and welcomes everyone, whatever their gender.
Photo from the fabulous Roller Derby On Film
28/05/2024
Want to join our Learn to Skate course but don't have childcare? Check out our latest FAQ
I want to join the sessions but I don’t have childcare, can I bring my children?
You are welcome to bring your children. There is space at the side of the hall where they can sit, entertain themselves and watch your awesome skills develop.
However, we cannot be held responsible for your children and you must supervise and be accountable for them at all times.
17/05/2024
Want to know more about our Learn to Skate course? Look no further!
31/03/2024
Today we're celebrating our trans skaters on International Trans day of visibility. We love you, you're beautiful and you belong in sports 💜
18/02/2024
'Ditas, 'ave it!!!
Thanks so much to Leeds Roller Derby for having us over for a friendly scrim today, we loved playing with you and thanks to much for our guests who joined us.
Shout out to our coach Erin Roxy ... it's a pretty good day when it's your birthday and your team get a win right?! 💜💜💜
Any of our pals want to join us for a free (friendly) pick up scrim this Sunday, 11 February from 12:30-2? Leave a comment or drop us a message!
08/01/2024
Halifax Bruising Banditas are welcoming applications from experienced returning or transfer skaters.
We are a WFTDA-aligned team welcoming all women and gender-expansive skaters
We are based in Halifax with members from Calderdale, Kirklees and the surrounding areas
We practice twice a week and participate in regular scrims
Come and join us in a welcoming, fun and friendly environment!
Get in touch through our Facebook; Bruising Banditas Roller Derby, Instagram or email us at [email protected]
Photo credit Life thru Argo's lens
04/12/2023
Banditas on tour!
Yesterday two of our Rookies, Tigger and Whack-it Potato represented the team at Grimsby Roller Derby's Ho Ho Ho Down Double Header game Rookie & OTA
They battled the weather and then each other for a day of festive derby fun 🎄
This week we have been recognising Transgender awareness week. Today is the international Transgender day of remembrance.
We honour the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
You can find out more here https://glaad.org/tdor/
| Thursday | 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 2pm |