Barbed Wire Roller Derby

09/02/2026

Hi Friends!

It's monthly scrimmage time!

Open to Skaters, SOs, and NSOs- 18+, all levels, all genders.

The event is not open to the public.

When: Friday 9/18 from 7-9pm @ the Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 W. Bethany Road, Sycamore, IL 60178.

More details and sign up here:

What: Monthly casual scrimmage hosted by Barbed Wire Roller Derby When: Friday, Sept 18, 2026, 7:00-9:00 pm CST, First whistle at 7:15 pm Where: Kishwaukee YMCA, 2500 Bethany Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178 Questions: [email protected] Participants- 18+, all levels, all genders welcome! Skaters...

09/02/2026

It's Campus Meets Community Day at NIU!

Stop by our table and talk derby with us 😉

Connect with thousands of NIU students, faculty, and staff at Campus Meets Community on September 2! This event is a great opportunity to showcase your business or nonprofit, increase brand awareness, promote products and services, and share employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities with the campus community.

DeKalb Chamber members receive a discounted vendor rate! Learn more at dekalb.org.

09/01/2026

Have you ever wondered what it takes to hit the track? Now's your chance to find out!

Open to everyone age 18+.

Barbed Wire Roller Derby invites YOU:

Info Night on Friday, 9/18 @ 6pm. Come meet the team, learn about joining us, and stay for the scrimmage.

New Skater Training Session starting on Friday, 10/2 @ 7pm. Whether you want to skate, referee, officiate, or volunteer, there is a place for you in our league. No skating experience is required—we will teach you!

09/01/2026

More terrific photos of our bout on Saturday 8/29. Thank you Fritz Fotography!!!

08/26/2026

Corn Fest is a-coming! 🌽Catch your local BWRD team volunteers at the Beer Garden on Friday, 8/28 at 7 PM. Come grab a drink, hear some tunes, and talk derby with us!

We've got your weekend plans covered!!
Corn Fest starts this Friday! 🌽

08/15/2026

Happy Birthday to our favorite double threat, Emily Postmortem! 🛼🩺

By day, she’s caring for patients. On the track, she’s shutting down jammers with top-notch blocking. Whether she’s looking after others or laying down hip checks, Postmortem always delivers. Have a killer day! 🎂🖤

08/13/2026

Hi Friends! Just a reminder...

BWRD is having another casual scrimmage. Gonna be a monthly thing. We'd love for you to join us!

Open to Skaters, SOs, and NSOs- 18+, all levels, all genders.

This event is NOT open to spectators.

When: Friday 8/21 from 7-9pm @ the Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 W. Bethany Road, Sycamore, IL 60178.

More details and sign up here:
https://forms.gle/fNJMenECzV1uwjjt6