Pacific Roller Derby
Serving Hawaii since 2008
About Us
Pacific Roller Derby History
In 2008, Pacific Roller Derby (PRD) brought back the excitement of roller derby to Honolulu, Hawaii. The all female flat track roller derby team has in a very short time showed fans, both old and new, what it means to compete, push one’s self to their highest potential and form a strong community around a sport so often ignored. As members of this league we strive to continue to keep the enthusiasm alive and spread the derby love.
Pacific Roller Derby (PRD) is a owned and operated by derby girls for derby girls. The league does not endeavor to be a profit-making organization, but rather empower and facilitate the growth of the skaters and volunteers who comprise this organization. Therefore, all contributions are applied to the operation of the league.
In 2009, PRD became a member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). Founded in 2004, the WFTDA promotes and fosters the sport of women’s flat track derby by facilitating the development of athletic ability, sportswomanship, and goodwill among member leagues. The governing philosophy is “by the skaters, for the skaters.” Women skaters are primary managers and operators of each member league and of the association. Operational tasks include setting standards for rules, seasons, and safety, and determining guidelines for the national and international athletic competitions of member leagues.
Mission Statement
Pacific Roller Derby (PRD) is a flat track roller derby league started in 2008. We are owned and operated by the skaters, for the skaters. All of our members have an opportunity to vote in the decisions of the organizations while developing their athletic abilities. Our members are strong, diverse, and competitive women that promote and practice good sportsmanship.
What is Roller Derby?
The game itself is a series of races between two teams of five players. Each team's jammer is the only player to score points. Four blockers try to stop the other team's jammer while propelling their own jammer forward. Each team has 1 blocker who is the pivot, she controls the speed of the pack and calls her team's plays. Jammers wear stars and pivots wear stripes on their helmets.
Each race is called a jam and lasts up to two minutes. At the start of the jam, the pivots and blockers gather in formation at the starting line. The referee blows a whistle, and they skate as a pack while the jammers wait at the starting line. When the pack has passed the starting line, the referee blows the whistle again, and the jammers start to skate.
The jammers try to catch up to the pack, work their way through and come out the other side. No one scores any points during the first lap, but the first jammer to pass the opposing blockers legally becomes the lead jammer. A referee points out the lead jammer and follows her progress around the track. The lead jammer can "call the jam" before the end of the two-minute period by putting her hand on her hips.
Notes: Jammer scores 1 point for each opposing player she passes. Skaters cannot engage the jammer 20 feet from the pack. Skaters can receive minor or major penalties. 4 minor penalties equal 1 major penalty will send the skater to the box. There is no fighting. No punching. No elbows. No kneeing. No Kicking. No hitting to the backs. No cutting the track. And not talkin’ smack to the refs!
In 2008, Pacific Roller Derby (PRD) brought back the excitement of roller derby to Honolulu, Hawaii. The all female flat track roller derby team has in a very short time showed fans, both old and new, what it means to compete, push one’s self to their highest potential and form a strong community around a sport so often ignored. As members of this league we strive to continue to keep the enthusiasm alive and spread the derby love. Pacific Roller Derby (PRD) is a owned and operated by derby girls for derby girls. The league does not endeavor to be a profit-making organization, but rather empower and facilitate the growth of the skaters and volunteers who comprise this organization. Therefore, all contributions are applied to the operation of the league.
In 2009, PRD became a member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). Founded in 2004, the WFTDA promotes and fosters the sport of women’s flat track derby by facilitating the development of athletic ability, sportswomanship, and goodwill among member leagues. The governing philosophy is “by the skaters, for the skaters.” Women skaters are primary managers and operators of each member league and of the association. Operational tasks include setting standards for rules, seasons, and safety, and determining guidelines for the national and international athletic competitions of member leagues.
Mission Statement
Pacific Roller Derby (PRD) is a flat track roller derby league started in 2008. We are owned and operated by the skaters, for the skaters. All of our members have an opportunity to vote in the decisions of the organizations while developing their athletic abilities. Our members are strong, diverse, and competitive women that promote and practice good sportsmanship.
What is Roller Derby?
The game itself is a series of races between two teams of five players. Each team's jammer is the only player to score points. Four blockers try to stop the other team's jammer while propelling their own jammer forward. Each team has 1 blocker who is the pivot, she controls the speed of the pack and calls her team's plays. Jammers wear stars and pivots wear stripes on their helmets.Each race is called a jam and lasts up to two minutes. At the start of the jam, the pivots and blockers gather in formation at the starting line. The referee blows a whistle, and they skate as a pack while the jammers wait at the starting line. When the pack has passed the starting line, the referee blows the whistle again, and the jammers start to skate.
The jammers try to catch up to the pack, work their way through and come out the other side. No one scores any points during the first lap, but the first jammer to pass the opposing blockers legally becomes the lead jammer. A referee points out the lead jammer and follows her progress around the track. The lead jammer can "call the jam" before the end of the two-minute period by putting her hand on her hips.
Notes: Jammer scores 1 point for each opposing player she passes. Skaters cannot engage the jammer 20 feet from the pack. Skaters can receive minor or major penalties. 4 minor penalties equal 1 major penalty will send the skater to the box. There is no fighting. No punching. No elbows. No kneeing. No Kicking. No hitting to the backs. No cutting the track. And not talkin’ smack to the refs!
