About OHRG

Who are the Ohio Roller Girls?
The Ohio Roller Girls, LLC, (OHRG) is Columbus, OH's first and only all female roller derby league. OHRG was started by Scarlette Fury in April 2005. The league is currently made up of about 60 members/owners and has currently broken into four teams.

Where do the Ohio Roller Girls have games?
For our second season we found a new home at the Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center .

What is OHRG's Mission?
The Ohio Roller Girls are committed to advancing the recognition of the sport of women's flat track roller derby on a local and national level by facilitating the development of athletic ability, sportswomanship and goodwill among our members and with the members of other flat track roller derby leagues. We are dedicated to becoming an important part of Columbus via active participation in events, activities, and community involvement.

Vision
We will be a respected and vital component to Columbus, Ohio as well as the national women’s flat track roller derby community.

Values
Athleticism
First and foremost, we believe in women’s flat track roller derby as a sport, and strive continually increase our level of athletic achievement and competition.

Mutual Respect
We strive to offer a welcoming environment that treats all members and fans as individuals in a friendly, fair, helpful, professional and respectful manner.

Pride
We take pride in being the first all-female flat track roller derby league in the state of Ohio. We challenge ourselves to be dedicated to the advancement of the sport of flat track roller derby, while maintaining the spirit of competition and respect for our opponents..

Development
We dedicate ourselves to providing a superior training program to our members that will ensure the maximum degree of safety while maintaining a high competitive level. Our coaches and trainers are evolving constantly to improve our skaters. We offer all members training to improve their skills and foster an enriching, cooperative, and fun environment that encourages open communication.

Awareness
We will promote community-wide awareness of the sport of flat track roller derby to attract and inform new participants through creative, innovative marketing and promotional strategies.

Partnership
We strive to build sustaining relationships with compatible local and national businesses and flat track roller derby leagues to help further our mutual goals.

Community Support
We will contribute to our local community by sponsoring events that benefit community organizations and participating in volunteer work that benefits the greater good in Columbus.

Teamwork
Above all, we strive to instill the values of teamwork and a do-it-yourself ethic to our members as we work together towards our goals as a sports league and as a business.

What is Roller Derby and how is it played?
Basically there are two teams of five skaters each. Each team has one scoring position called a jammer - and the jammer starts at the back. The rest of the skaters are called blockers, and they form what we call a pack. The blockers get a head start on the jammers, going at the first whistle, then the jammers start sprinting at the second whistle. The jammers have to get through the pack and back around anoher lap before they can start scoring. On their second and future trips through, they get a point for every opponent they pass. Everyone else tries to stop the other teams' jammer from passing.
Check out the official standardized rules on the WFTDA website for all of the derby details.

I want to be a Rollergirl! How do I join?
First off, you must be 21 years old and a female to joing OHRG. Currently, we are not accepting any new skaters for the 2008 Season. If you are interested in joining, start getting into shape for the 2009 try-outs, which will be held after our season. We also suggest that you go to some open skates and get a feel for skating before you decide roller derby is for you. Skaters must also provide their own skates, helmet, wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads before you can come practice with us. Keep watching our home page or our myspace page for announcements of tryouts.

We are always looking for volunteers, support staff and referees if you decide that skating isn't for you! Feel free to email our Volunteer Coordinator to find out more about how you can be involved with the OHRG!

I want to help, but don't want to be a roller girl. Is there anything else I can do?
So you don't think you have what it takes to be a roller girl, but you still want to help? Well, we'd love to have you as a volunteer! We are looking for volunteers to help out with our upcoming season starting in April. Feel free to email our Volunteer Coordinator to find out more about how you can help.