There's no school like the old school

With the grass roots explosion of roller derby occurring over the past decade many fans are familiar with the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).  However, they are not the only derby league on the block.  For those die hard derby fans out there you need to check out the Old School Derby Association (OSDA). 

According to the OSDA website their mission is to, "restore ties with "Old School" skaters, trainers and coaches from past decades and learn from their experiences and input."  By combining current developments in flat track derby with the old school banked track derby from the 70's, OSDA hopes to create an exciting game for both the players and the fans.  Their website also states, "We believe that it is possible to entertain and inspire a crowd with an aggressive, hard-skated Old School game. OSDA believes that the draw was, is and should continue to be The Game. Pure & simple. No gimmicks - just the incredible skill of the skaters."

In July of 2009 a new league was formed under the OSDA guidelines.  Skating out of Liberty, the Dead Girl Derby KC league is Missouri's first OSDA league.  Founded by Sabra Bunger aka Stormy Trooper and Joei North aka KiKi Yoasis, this league was designed to provide a recreational alternative to the sport in the Kansas City area.  They received their OSDA affiliation in early 2010 and have been rapidly growing ever since.

Growing a league is not something that can be done on its own.  Dead Girl Derby KC has several opportunities to support the league.  If you are interested in becoming a referee, scorekeeper, crew member or a player contact the ladies that run Dead Girl Derby KC by emailing recruiting@deadgirlderbykc.com.  Their next game will be held this coming Sunday May 23, 2010 at the Rolladium in Liberty. 

Stay tuned for more to come on these ladies and the Dead Girl Derby KC league.