06/02/2026
🤍💙💛PA SHOWED UP💛💙🤍
Over the last two weekends, Team Pennsylvania skaters have taken the track at WFTDA Regional Playoffs across North America, representing not only their leagues, but the entire Pennsylvania derby community.
First, congratulations to Zorra and Lemon, who competed with RipTide Roller Derby at the North America South Regional Playoffs. After an incredible tournament run and a hard-fought silver medal finish, both skaters have punched their tickets to WFTDA Champs in Sweden this October!!!!!!!! 🥳🥈
Zorra. Lemon. We are beyond proud of you. Pennsylvania will be cheering every step of the way!🇸🇪🖤
But the celebration doesn't stop there...
This past weekend, several Team Pennsylvania skaters took the Regional Playoffs stage for the very first time with Black Rose Rollers at the North America Northeast Regional Playoffs in Michigan:
⭐ BY O Hazard
⭐ Dash Ketchum
⭐ Tree
⭐ D Wrex
⭐ Rocky Galboa
⭐ Grit N Barite
⭐ Jade
⭐ Meanie
⭐ Redrum
⭐ Starstruck
⭐ Baby
⭐ Beans
⭐ And Bench Coached by Reaper
This was Black Rose's first-ever appearance at Regionals, and they proved they belonged! They battled some of the strongest teams in the region, exceeded expectations, and showed the derby world exactly what they're capable of.
To every Team Pennsylvania skater who competed at Regionals these past two weeks: thank you for representing Pennsylvania with heart, grit, sportsmanship, and determination. We see the hours, the sacrifices, the travel, the bruises, and the work that got you there.
Congratulations to all of you! The future of Pennsylvania roller derby is bright. 🤍💙💛
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