Tri-City Roller Derby

Tri-City Roller Derby Skater-run, not-for-profit flat track roller derby league est. 2008. WFTDA member league. Home of Thunder (A)⚡️+ Lightning (B)🌩️ + Storm (Home)☔️

WEEKEND SCHEDULE Playoffs are on! Here's what we're up to this weekend. Good luck skaters, thank you to everyone for sho...
06/05/2026

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Playoffs are on! Here's what we're up to this weekend.
Good luck skaters, thank you to everyone for showing up and skating hard

06/04/2026

We here at Tri-City Roller Derby have an exciting announcement, and it's really exciting news—almost too good to be true! 🥰

We are sponsored by the amazing 🤩

We are thrilled to have such an awesome partner and sponsor supporting us at Tri-City Roller Derby! 😘

TCRD 🤝 Rideau Rollers

Want to see what this partnership is helping make possible? Join us June 5–7 at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex for the North America North East Regionals (Ontario)! 🛼🔥

Come watch some of the best roller derby around and cheer on the teams as they battle for a chance to win it all 🏆

🎟️ Get your tickets through the link 👇

https://tri-city-roller-derby.bloomtickets.ca/event/678?WFTDARegionalPlayoffsNorthAmericaNECanada2026

Thanks to for inspiring this video! ☺️

TCRD presents your vendors for this jam packed weekend:SWUSH-  Swush is a flavoured mouthguard gel designed to help athl...
06/04/2026

TCRD presents your vendors for this jam packed weekend:

SWUSH-
Swush is a flavoured mouthguard gel designed to help athletes actually keep their mouthguards in during play.

THUNDERSNOW CLAY AND ARTS -
Thundersnow Clay and Arts is a local small business selling a variety of adorable handmade polymer clay jewelry, keychains and bookmarks.

M4LL PHOTO -
M4LL PH0T0 brings back the glory days of awkward ‘80s/‘90s department store mall portraits, with a high-quality modern twist.

MONARCH DESIGNS -
Monarch Designs offers plenty of fun graphic T-shirts, hoodies & baby onesies showing your love of the sport and custom pressings on site!

SKATIE’S SKRAPS -
Skatie’s Skraps is a skater owned business selling vintage, handmade, and upcycled clothing, art, and accessories.

JAZZ BABY CRAFTS -
Jazz Baby Crafts makes one of a kind jewelry and accessories from a variety of mediums, including polymer clay, shrink plastic, beads, and upcycling.

SO CRAFTFUL -
So Craftul is a local small business selling a variety of Crochet plushies, keychains, cups,

SWEETLY CHARMED- .charmed
Sweetly Charmed is a local business making adorable handmade beaded jewelry, keychains, fidgets, and phone charms

GAYBAR SOAP-
Owned by a roller derby legend and fan favourite coach, GayBar Soap sells a variety of handmade soap and soap accessories.

TEATIME DREAMLAND
Teatime Dreamland sells multiple products including stickers, art prints/ink drawings, keychains, photocards, and a live doodle booth for customers to get their portraits drawn.

ATMOSPHERE- .atmosphere.co
Atmosphere has an extensive selection of beautiful cellphone charms, bedazzled items, LGBTQ+ cards, mosaic planter pots/trays, picture frames, wine charms, gem stone book marks, blind date with a book, and more art!

LOWLIFE MTL-
Lowlife MTL is your skate vendor for the weekend!

TRANS FUND HUB
Trans Fund Hub is a local mutual aid group supporting trans folks: connecting individual folks seeking support to supporters.

Be sure to come out and support our vendors!

06/01/2026

🔥 IT'S ALMOST HERE! 🔥

North America North East Regionals (Ontario) is coming to Waterloo NEXT WEEKEND and you won't want to miss a second of the action! 🛼💥

📅 June 5–7

📍 Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
Get ready for three days of intense competition, incredible athleticism, hard hits, fast gameplay, and the electric atmosphere that only roller derby can deliver. Whether you're a longtime fan or brand new to the sport, Regionals is the perfect opportunity to experience high-level derby right here in Waterloo!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW!

🔗 Grab yours through the link below before they're gone.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come cheer on some of the best teams in the region as they battle for glory on the track! ⚡

https://tri-city-roller-derby.bloomtickets.ca/event/678?WFTDARegionalPlayoffsNorthAmericaNECanada2026

05/28/2026

Are you coming to playoffs in Waterloo Ontario? Do you want to get in on some of the derby action?

We are hosting an A/B level, open-gender scrimmage on Sunday June 7th at 8am.

It is $10 to participate and don’t hesitate there are only a few spots left!

Click the link to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XL2R3QSNNI107_q3ORR3IgFfgWxCZdMMOuqwqxDT5pU/edit

Venue & Location:
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
101 Father David Bauer Drive
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Sunday, June 7, 2026
Venue open @ 7:30am
Captains Meeting @ 7:35am

Warm up times:
The World @ 7:40 am
API Fury @ 7:50am

Questions? Email: [email protected]

05/28/2026

Are you coming to playoffs in Waterloo Ontario? Do you want to get in on some of the derby action?

We are hosting an A/B level, open-gender scrimmage on Sunday June 7th at 8am.

It is $10 to participate and don’t hesitate there are only a few spots left!

Click the link in our bio to sign up

Questions? Email: [email protected]

05/20/2026

🛼 FOUNDATIONS STARTS TOMORROW 🛼

Have you been thinking about trying roller derby or learning how to skate? This is your sign 💥

📅 Starts tomorrow! May 21st
🕖 Thursdays | 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Don McLaren Arena, Kitchener
📆 Running May 21st – July 30th

Our Foundations program is open to EVERYONE 18+ of all backgrounds and skill levels. No skating experience needed! Whether you’ve never put on skates before or want to build confidence on wheels, we’ve got you covered 💪
Tri-City Roller Derby proudly welcomes all athletes who most closely identify with women’s roller derby, regardless of gender identity 💜

💲 $100 for 10 sessions (+ WFTDI insurance)
Mandatory gear includes:
🛼 Quad skates
⛑️ Helmet
🦾 Wrist guards, elbow pads & knee pads
🦷 Mouth guard

Wear comfy athletic clothes, bring running shoes + a water bottle, and get ready to roll!

Sign up through the link below

https://tri-city-roller-derby.bloomtickets.ca/event/1152?LearntoSkate:Foundations

Questions? 📧 [email protected]
Come learn new skills, meet awesome people, and roll with Tri-City Roller Derby — we can’t wait to meet you and help you find your reason to stay 🖤🔥

05/13/2026

🚨 Foundations starts NEXT WEEK! 🚨

Have you been thinking about trying roller derby or learning to skate? Now’s the time to jump in 🛼💥

Tri-City Roller Derby’s 10-week Foundations Learn to Skate program begins on **May 21st** and is open to adults 18+ of all skill levels — even if you’ve never skated before!

📅 Thursdays from 7:00pm–9:00pm
📍 Don McLaren Arena
💲 $100 for the full 10-week program (+ service fees)
🛡️ WFTDI insurance required: $50/year

Tri-City proudly welcomes all athletes who most closely identify with women’s roller derby regardless of gender identity 💙

Required gear includes quad skates, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and a mouth guard. Bring a water bottle, athletic clothes, and be ready to learn something new!

Whether your goal is confidence on skates, making new friends, or eventually playing roller derby, Foundations is the perfect place to start ✨

Register using the link below 🔗

https://tri-city-roller-derby.bloomtickets.ca/event/1152?LearntoSkate:Foundations

Questions? Email [email protected]

Come roll with us! 🛼

05/11/2026

YOU’RE THE ONE FOR US…

Ever wanted to try roller derby? Now’s your chance!

Join Tri-City Roller Derby for our Foundations Learn to Skate Program — a 10-week course designed for adults (18+) of all skating backgrounds and skill levels. No experience? No problem! Whether you’ve never stepped onto skates before or want to build confidence and skills, this program is for you.

💥 WHO
Open to all athletes 18+ who most closely identify with women’s roller derby, regardless of gender identity.

📅 WHEN
Thursday nights from 7:00pm–9:00pm
May 21st – July 30th, 2026

📍 WHERE
Don McLaren Arena

💲 COST
$100 (+ service fees) for the full 10-week session
PLUS required WFTDI Canada insurance: $50/year

⛑️ REQUIRED GEAR
• Quad roller skates
• Helmet
• Wrist guards
• Knee pads
• Elbow pads
• Mouth guard

Wear comfortable athletic clothing, bring running shoes & a water bottle, and get ready to roll!

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Come skate with us! we can’t wait to meet our next generation of derby skaters 💙🖤

Register using the link below: 👇

https://tri-city-roller-derby.bloomtickets.ca/event/1152?LearntoSkate:Foundations

🏆 JULES & REGULATIONS AWARD IS BACK 🏆We’re excited to bring back the Jules & Regulations Award for Regionals 2026 💥Last ...
05/06/2026

🏆 JULES & REGULATIONS AWARD IS BACK 🏆

We’re excited to bring back the Jules & Regulations Award for Regionals 2026 💥

Last year, we were proud to present this honour to Yogi—and we can’t wait to recognize another incredible official this season 🛼✨

This award celebrates a female-identifying or gender expansive official who:

🔥 Demonstrates excellence in officiating WFTDA roller derby

💜 Empowers and uplifts other female-identifying or gender expansive officials

📍Will be at the North America North East (Ontario) Regionals Tournament

Know someone who deserves this recognition?

🔗 Nominate them through the link below!

Let’s celebrate the officials who keep us safe and make the calls 🦓

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm1zQS0l-I6XqM4EykmzaetyvJe-4wVbafGpopFgt5oSuzlg/viewform

A list of officials participating in North America Playoffs (Ontario) can be found here:
https://wftda.com/tournament-central-2026/2026-tournament-officials

This award includes a bursary to help the recipient offset the costs associated with volunteering as a roller derby official. To contribute to the Jules and Regulations Bursary Fund, please donate via “Friends and Family” on PayPal to:

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tricityrd

OR via e-transfer to [email protected].

Please include a note that reads “Jules and Regs Award” so we know what the donation is for!

Address

1260 Queen's Blvd
Kitchener, ON
N2M 1C7

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