DMRD

Des Moines Roller Derby is a flat track roller derby team. DMRD is open to skaters, officials, and volunteers of all genders and skill levels.

🚨birthday alert🚨 Skatie has made it another lap around the sun! Help us wish the Mother of the Cornbaby a happy birthday… and check out their sweet swag @getterdone.studio @kaaaaakin #ginuwine #pony #happybirthday #skatie #desmoinesrollerderby
Connections. Create groups of four, guessing the theme that ties them together. One guess per comment— comments with a correct group will get a ❤️. Show off, you derby brainiacs, you(s). #nytconnections #rollerderby #wftda #desmoinesrollerder
Connections. Create groups of four, guessing the theme that ties them together. One guess per comment— comments with a correct group will get a ❤️. Show off, you derby brainiacs, you(s). #nytconnections #rollerderby #wftda #desmoinesrollerderby #cornbaby #iowa #weknowcorn #puzzletime #brainiacs #trivia #rollerderbylife #rollerderbymemes #desmoines
Bootcamp may be over, but the fun is really just beginning. We have cultivated the seedlings into Cornbabies. Welcome to the crop! Also, check out our next post to play Roller Derby Connections! #thisisrollerderby #notacult #desmoinesrollerderby #derbypractice #teamgames #cornbabies #bootcamp2024 #derbyconnections
Wait, is that what your forehead looks like? Great, now I can’t remember your real name! #rollerderbyproblems #adventuresinrollerderby #reallife #derbylife
There are three types of derby bags: 1️⃣ the organized bag with extras of everything 2️⃣ the almost-fully-stocked bag— where did the fruit snacks go? 3️⃣ the bag big enough to hide… well, iykyk #derbystuff #rollerderbylife #whatsinmybag #desmoinesrollerderby #hideyourfriends #notdeadbodies #skategear #riedellskates #bonts #187killerpads #s1helmets #foxfortywhistle #hurleybag

Mission Statement

Des Moines Roller Derby is committed to promoting athleticism and excellent sports conduct through competitive play of roller derby within our local community and beyond. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where all members of our league are treated with equality and respect, regardless of their socioeconomic background, religion/spirituality, race, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, ethnicity, or gender identity. 

Empowered by the philosophy of "for the skater, by the skater," DMRD strives to give back to their community through participation in various outreach programs, charities, and fundraising.

  • A candid photo of a group of roller derby skaters stand and kneel together. Some are talking, laughing, smiling or otherwise distracted from taking a photo.

  • Six skaters on a track playing roller derby, one ref in the foreground officiating.

  • People sitting in 3 rows of stadium seating, turning and smiling at the camera.