Black Rose Rollers (BRR) is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2010, Black Rose is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).
History and organization The league was founded in May 2010 by a group of women, including Kim Underwood (known as "Gogo Tenenbomb"). They lacked skating experience, but were inspired by the movie Whip It.Katharine Harmon, "Roller derby comes to Hanover", Evening Sun, May 23, 2010 It played its first public bout in June 2011, against Harrisburg Area Roller Derby's Fallout Femmes,Jacqueline Palochko, "That's how they roll", Evening Sun, June 19, 2011 and was accepted into the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program in January 2012."13 Women's Roller Derby Leagues Join WFTDA Apprentice Program ", WFTDA, 31 January 2012 They graduated to full membership of the WFTDA in December 2012."WFTDA Welcomes 14 New Members ", 3 December 2012
As of 2022, the league consists of two teams, the All-Stars and the Riveters, who compete against teams from other leagues. The league has attracted attention for its charitable fundraising.Chelsea Shank, "Roller derby team fights for boy with leukemia ", York Dispatch, December 3, 2012
The league also has a junior roller derby team, Black Rose Rebellion, who play by the JRDA ruleset.
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SeasonFinal ranking"Current Rankings", WFTDAPlayoffsChampionship2013133 WFTDADNQDNQ2014129 WFTDADNQDNQ2015189 WFTDADNQDNQ2016159 WFTDADNQDNQ2017149 WFTDADNQDNQ2018123 WFTDADNQDNQ2019126 WFTDADNQDNQ
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