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USARS Nationals 2012: That Was Fast
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USARS Nationals 2012: That Was Fast

Steven RodriguezDecember 20, 2012 Read Comments
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USARS Regionals 2012: A Rough Start

Steven RodriguezDecember 5, 2012 Read Comments
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2013 WFTDA Rules Analysis

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Not Your Mother’s Roller Derby

Steven RodriguezOctober 28, 2012 Read Comments
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WFTDA Westerns 2012: Simply the Besterns*

Steven RodriguezOctober 4, 2012 Read Comments
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The Evolution is Complete

Steven RodriguezMay 14, 2012 Read Comments
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Victory Through No Pack of Effort (v2.0)

Steven RodriguezApril 9, 2012 Read Comments
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3 Thoughts on Moving Derby Forward (Literally)

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For the Fans, By the Fans

Steven RodriguezFebruary 5, 2012 Read Comments
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The 2011 WFTDA Penalty Derby Championships

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The most current rule books and information on game rules from the major roller derby organizations.

WFTDA/MRDA

WFTDA Roller Derby Rules
Current Version:
January 1, 2015 (2nd Ed.)
Last Updated: 3/18/2015

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USARS
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USARS Roller Derby Rules
Current Version: 2015
Last Updated: 1/9/2015

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MADE
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MADE Roller Derby Rules
Current Version:
2015 w/Banked Track Add.
Last Updated: 5/1/2015

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RDCL
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RDCL Roller Derby Rules
Current Version: v3.1
Last Updated: 2/1/2016

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RDCL Rules Website

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JRDA
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JRDA Roller Derby Rules
Current Version:
Add. to WFTDA Dec.'14 Rules
Last Updated: 12/1/2014

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JRDA Rules Website


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