06/16/2026
We’re saddened to see the end of an era—Sioux Falls Roller Dollz brought roller derby as we know it to South Dakota and were an inspirational and driving force in establishing our league. We hosted our first ever bout in Brookings as co-hosts in a double header where they played Sioux City Roller Dames and we played Norfolk Bruisin’ Betties. We are endlessly thankful for the hard-hitting games we’ve played against them over the years, the memories, the lessons, and everything they did to bring derby into our lives. We’ll miss you, Dollz! You always have a place in our hearts and on our track!
After many unforgettable years, countless memories, bruises, victories, laughter, road trips, late-night practices, and lifelong friendships, the time has come for us to say goodbye.
Today, with heavy hearts and immense gratitude, we’re sad to announce the closing chapter of the Sioux Falls Roller Dollz.
What started as a group of passionate individuals in 2006 quickly became something so much bigger than a sport. We became a family. A community. A place where people found strength, confidence, belonging, and purpose. Together, we built something fierce, supportive, empowering, and unforgettable.
To every player who ever put on our pink and black colors: thank you. Thank you for your courage, dedication, resilience, and heart. Thank you for showing up exhausted after long days, for pushing through injuries, for learning, growing, competing, and supporting one another both on and off the track. Every single person throughout the eras who skated with us left a mark on this team and helped shape its story.
To our coaches, referees, NSOs, volunteers, and board members: there are truly no words big enough to express our gratitude. So much of what happens behind the scenes often goes unseen, but this organization would never have existed without your endless hours of work, leadership, sacrifice, patience, and belief in what we were building. You gave your time, energy, and hearts to keep this team alive year after year, and we are forever thankful.
To our fans and supporters: thank you for cheering loudly, showing up faithfully, buying tickets, sharing our events, donating, fundraising, and believing in us. Whether you attended one bout or every single season, you helped create the electric atmosphere that made roller derby in the Sioux Falls community so special.
To our sponsors and community partners: thank you for investing in us, believing in us, and helping us continue this journey over the years. Your support meant more than financial assistance - it showed us that our community valued what we stood for and what we brought to the sport and to each other.
Roller derby gave us so much more than competition. It gave us confidence. It gave us empowerment. It gave us friendships that will last a lifetime. It gave people a place to belong exactly as they were. It gave us moments we will talk about forever- the wins, the losses, the traditions, the travel stories, the after-parties, the tears, and the triumphs.
While this chapter is ending, the impact this team made will never disappear. The friendships built here, the lessons learned, and the lives touched will continue far beyond the final whistle.
To everyone who was ever part of this journey in any way - thank you for helping create something truly special.
We may be hanging up our skates, but the memories, the love, and the spirit of this team will stay with us forever.
With endless gratitude and love,
- The Sioux Falls Roller Dollz 2026 Board of Directors
