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12 Derwood Circle
Rockville, MD

As the only women’s, flat-track roller derby league in Montgomery County, MD, Free State Roller Derby (FSRD) is hometown and homegrown. Founded in November 2009, FSRD is 100 percent volunteer-run by a growing group of devoted skaters and Fresh Meat, and is backed by a dedicated crew of referees and non-skating officials (NSOs).

FSRD is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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Upcoming Events

Find out who we’re playing next, what social and fundraising events are coming up, and what else we’ve got going on about town. Keep checking back for updates on our opponents, times, locations, and away games. See more about Free State's record on Flat Track Stats!

 


FSRD Prom! Double Header
Apr
13
4:00 PM16:00

FSRD Prom! Double Header

It's prom season! Will the theme be black tie or black eye? Join us to find out!

Buy Tickets Here!

SCHEDULE

4:00 p.m. - Doors open! Seating is first come, first served. Please bring your own chair, beanbag, floor cushion, etc! Must be 18+ to sit trackside on the floor.

4:30 p.m. - Game #1 first whistle (Free State Rock Villains vs Ghost Fleet Roller Derby)

5:45 p.m. - Intermission

6:30 p.m. - Game #2 first whistle (Free State Black-Eyed Suzies vs TBA)

After party TBA

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BETWEEN GAMES

Practice your prom poses in our photo booth! Buy your date a gift from a local vendor!
Enter our raffles: Gift baskets card/cash, 50/50 CASH ONLY.
Don't forget about snacks, baked goods, and FSRD merch.

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Online ticket sales will close at 11:30 p.m. on Fri, Apr 12. General admission tickets will be sold at the door ($18).

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Ref N G Chili Cook Off
Nov
11
4:00 PM16:00

Ref N G Chili Cook Off

If you can handle the heat, get in the kitchen!

Join Free State Roller Derby at Saints Row Brewing for the return of our annual chili cook off! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to support research in honor of the man, the ref, the chili legend: Ref N G.

No ticket needed to enjoy cold beer, great music (The Basement Snakes), and our silent auction.
But the chili will cost you! ($15 for your tasting spoon)

We can't wait to see you!

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Derby Days of Summer!
Jun
3
4:00 PM16:00

Derby Days of Summer!

Tickets @ Eventbrite

Welcome to summer! Come watch our scorching Suzies and volcanic Villains take on some red-hot rivals in this double header.

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4:00pm - Doors open! Seating is first come, first served. Please bring your own chair, beanbag, floor cushion, etc! Must be 18+ to sit trackside on the floor.

5:00pm - Game #1 first whistle

6:15pm - Between games, visit our merch table, vendor village, and snack/bake sale!

7:00pm - Game #2 first whistle

After party TBA

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PRESALE TICKETS (purchase via Eventbrite link above)
General Admission (13+): $15
Youth (12 and under): FREE

Online ticket sales will close at 11:30pm on Fri, Jun 02. General admission tickets will be sold at the door ($18).

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My Bloody Valentine
Feb
18
4:00 PM16:00

My Bloody Valentine

Grab your Valentines, Galentines, and Palentines - It's time for the perfect date, the FSRD Valentine's Mixer Tournament!

Featuring three mixer teams for a round-robin tournament: Cupid Crushers (white), Heart Breakers (red), and Black Diamonds (black). The team that wins the most games (or, if it's a draw, scores the most points) will be the MVPs of our hearts—and the tournament!

Doors open at 3:30pm. Please bring your own chair, beanbag, floor cushion, or comfy lap!

  • 4:30pm: Cupid Crushers vs Heart Breakers

  • 6:00pm: Heart Breakers vs Black Diamonds

  • 7:30pm: Cupid Crushers vs Black Diamonds

Each game will be ~40 minutes, with time in between to shop our merch, food, and vendor tables. And to send valentines (or maybe even a serenade) to your favorite skater!

TICKETS here!

  • Ages 7 & under: Free

  • Ages 8–12: $5

  • General Admission (13+): $10 (or $15 at the door)

Online ticket sales close at 11:30pm on Friday, Feb 17.

SAFETY

  • Please be 18+ to sit trackside on the floor.

  • Per CDC recommendations, we ask that everyone (6 months & up) who sits on the court be vaccinated & (5 years & up) boosted (at least once)!

Photo by Frank Mitchell Photography

Outside skater signup: https://form.jotform.com/230054638201142

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Free State Roller Derby Open House
Feb
7
8:00 PM20:00

Free State Roller Derby Open House

Join Free State Roller Derby for an open house to learn about our league and our sport! We'll teach you everything you need to know.

If skating isn't your thing, come see what other opportunities might be a great fit for you.

Our facilities are wheelchair accessible.

FREE TO ATTEND!
NO SKATING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Must be 18+

**RSVP by February 2nd to freestaterollerderby@gmail.com**

We need to make sure we have enough rental gear available, so be sure to email and let us know you're coming!

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FSRD Presents: Kendra Gives Back
Dec
15
4:00 PM16:00

FSRD Presents: Kendra Gives Back

  • 4835 Bethesda Avenue Bethesda, MD, 20814 United States (map)
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Shop Kendra Scott on Sunday, December 15, 2019 from 4 PM to 6 PM and 20% of sales will be donated to Free State Roller Derby.
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How can I make my purchase count? Do I have to do something special? 🤔

In store: All in store purchases between 4 and 6 PM on 12/15/19 count if you mention FSRD.

Phone: Orders placed with the Bethesda store mentioning Free State Roller Derby on 12/15/19 count. These get free shipping!

Online orders do NOT count.

Store address: 4835 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone number: (240) 743-2428 (please remember to mention FSRD)

It's that simple. Buy something beautiful for yourself or as a gift and 20% will end up donated to FSRD. It's a great time to pick up something for the holidays or to treat yourself. 🥳

Jewelry not in the budget, but still want to help? Tell your family and friends!

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Free State Roller Derby turns 10 years old
Nov
1
to Dec 13

Free State Roller Derby turns 10 years old

2019 marks 10 years of Living Free and Skating Hard in Montgomery County, MD. Snag our limited edition 10th anniversary merchandise and join the celebration!

FSRD strives to provide an accessible way to empower skaters of all skill levels to learn and play the sport of all-women’s flat track roller derby, develop self-confidence, and increase fitness in a safe, supportive, diverse and welcoming environment. We are a designated 501(c)(3) organization.

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FSRD's 3rd Annual Ref N G Chili Cook Off
Oct
20
3:00 PM15:00

FSRD's 3rd Annual Ref N G Chili Cook Off

If you can handle the heat, get in the kitchen!

Join Free State Roller Derby at 7 Locks Brewing for an afternoon of hot chili, cold beer, and great prizes—and support a great cause!

Ten percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to support colorectal cancer research in honor of the man, the ref, the chili legend: Ref N G.
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EAT AND DRINK!
Taster/judge tickets are $10 at the door. This includes a wristband, your magic tasting spoon, and access to all the chili you can handle.

Don't want to taste? For $5 you can have access to cold beer and our exciting silent auction items.
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GET STUFF!
Our silent auction will include amazing items!

Want to donate an item? Fill out this form with all the details by October 14! https://forms.gle/ee2Vk2hjNutCuTC6A
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BE A RAD PERSON!
Can't make it, but interested in donating to a good cause? Send donations via PayPal to payFSRD@gmail.com—include a note that your donation is for the Ref N G Chili Cook Off.

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FSRD's 8th Annual Masquerade Brawl
Oct
5
2:00 PM14:00

FSRD's 8th Annual Masquerade Brawl

Our ghoul gang is all charged up and ready for FSRD’s 8th Annual Masquerade Brawl!

It’s a double-header of monstrous proportions and bouting buds from other leagues can get in on the fun too! Our Rock Villains will be taking the track against York City Derby Dames. As if that wasn’t shocking enough, we’re going to have a monster mash up consisting of two mixed teams.
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IT’S ALIIIIIIIVE!!!
Because we love our local roller buddies we’re asking our friennnnnnds to lend a hand (or a foot? Some neck bolts? Just no forearms, please) and sign up to be a part of the second game. Will you be a part of Team Frankenstein or the Golden Ghouls? You must have passed WFTDA minimum skills and eligible to skate on a WFTDA league.

Shuffle your way on over to this sign up, but shuffle quickly as spots will fill up soon: https://forms.gle/6XJMSekJSDH7pzYu6
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A GRAVE MATTER OF IMPORTANCE:
Free State Fans: Help us close out the 2019 home season in spooky style. So dig up your old pals and bring them along! Don’t forget your scare-spray and costumes!

Doors open: 2pm
First game whistle: 3pm
Second game whistle: 5pm

TICKETS here
Ages 7 & under: Free
Ages 8-12: $5
General Admission (13+): $10
Group of 5+ (online only): $8
*prices go up at the door, so get your tix online before they sell out!

As always, the monster mash will go down afterwards at Urban Bar-B-Que

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FSRD Yard Sale
Sep
14
9:00 AM09:00

FSRD Yard Sale

  • 4404 Bel Pre Rd Rockville, MD. 20853 (map)
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Look at our stuff, isn't it neat?

We're here to make your collection complete. Stop by between 9am-3pm for great deals on clothes, household items, and more.

BUT WAIT, WE'RE NOT STOPPING THERE!

There will also be door prizes for the 1st, 10th, and 25th shopper!

Oh and we know how it feels to shop when you're hangry so we're adding a bake sale to make this day even better!

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Free State Roller Derby Home Bout
Aug
3
4:00 PM16:00

Free State Roller Derby Home Bout

It's more fun to root for the Villain!

It's a-bout that time to deck yourself out in teal and cheer on your Rock Villains. They'll be taking on 301 Derby Dames B-Team in this mash up.

Chairs will be limited, but there will be room for BYO lawn chairs, blanket, and giant unicorn pool floaties. Please note that minors cannot sit on the trackside floor seating.

Rockville Sportsplex is a wheelchair-accessible facility.

There will be photography & videography at this event.

Doors open at 4pm. Whistle at 5pm.

Tickets here
7 and under: FREE
Ages 8-12: $5
General admission (13+): $10
Group (5 or more. Online only): $8
Season Ticket: $16

*Ticket prices will go up at the door.

Join us at Urban Bar-B-Que for the after party!

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The Great FSRD Bake Off!
Jul
24
6:30 PM18:30

The Great FSRD Bake Off!

On your marks, get set, BAKE! It's the Great Free State Bake-off!

It is Free State Roller Derby's 10th birthday this year and we are keeping the party going with more cake.

Free State Roller Derby members will be competing for the title of Star Baker and you get to be the judge. With a suggested $5 donation, you are invited to taste the creations and vote for your favorites in two categories:
Presentation (it has to look amazing!) and
Taste (it has to taste good!).

Bakes may include cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, bread, and any manner of baked goods.

We hope you can join us for a baking competition of roller derby proportions at True Respite Brewing Company on July 24th at 6:30pm.

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June 14th Open House!
Jun
14
8:00 PM20:00

June 14th Open House!


Join Free State Roller Derby for an open house to learn about our league and our sport! We'll teach you everything you need to know - no skating experience required!

If skating isn't your thing, come see what other opportunities might be a great fit for you.

Our facilities are wheelchair accessible.

FREE TO ATTEND!
NO SKATING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Don't forget your helmet!

**Email freestaterollerderby@gmail.com to RSVP**

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Free State Roller Derby Birthday Bout
Jun
1
4:00 PM16:00

Free State Roller Derby Birthday Bout

Happy birthday to us!

Bust out those party hats and join us as we celebrate our 10th season with a special birthday themed bout! Deck yourself out in purple and cheer on our A-team, the Black-Eyed Suzies, as they take on the Mason-Dixon Roller Vixens All Stars.

Chairs will be limited, but there will be room for lawn chairs, blanket, and giant unicorn pool floaties. Please note that minors cannot sit on the trackside floor seating.

Rockville Sportsplex is a wheelchair-accessible facility.

Doors open at 4pm. Whistle at 5pm.

Tickets here
7 and under: FREE
Ages 8-12: $5
General admission (13+): $10
Group (5 or more. Online only): $8

*Ticket prices will go up at the door.

Join us at Urban Bar-B-Que for the after party!

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Free State Roller Derby BINGO Night!
May
22
10:00 PM22:00

Free State Roller Derby BINGO Night!

Join us at Denizens Brewing Co's outdoor beer garden for BINGO! There is a suggested donation of $5 to play. BINGO winners will have the opportunity to win free beer cards for use at Denizens.

Free State Roller Derby will also be hosting a ticket raffle for some fun and awesome items. Raffle winners will be announced near the end of the event (10:00 pm).

See you at Denizens on May 22nd for this brewtastic BINGO event!

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Free State & Kendra Scott: Shop for a Cause
May
9
5:00 PM17:00

Free State & Kendra Scott: Shop for a Cause

  • 4835 BETHESDA AVENUE (11.60 mi) Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (map)
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Free State Roller Derby loves Kendra Scott!

Shop Kendra Scott on Thursday, May 9th 2019 from 5 PM to 8 PM and 20% of sales will be donated to Free State Roller Derby.

How can I make my purchase count? Do I have to do something special?

In store: All in store purchases between 5 and 8 PM on 5/9/19 count. If you shop in store, there will be snacks and sips to enjoy while you browse!

Phone: Orders placed with the Bethesda store mentioning Free State Roller Derby on 5/9/19 count.

Online orders do NOT count, but did we mention the in-store snacks?

Store address: 4835 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone number: (240) 743-2428 (please remember to mention FSRD)

It's that simple. Buy something beautiful for yourself or as a gift and 20% will end up donated to FSRD. It's a great time to pick up something for the mothers in your life or to treat yourself to a stunning spring/summer piece.

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2019 Home Opener!
Apr
6
2:00 PM14:00

2019 Home Opener!

It's a-bout time to get this season rolling!

Join us as we kick off our 10th season at home! Our Rock Villains will take on DC Rollergirls National Maulers at Rockville Sportsplex.

Chairs will be limited, but there will be room for lawn chairs, blanket, and giant unicorn pool floaties.

Rockville Sportsplex is a wheelchair-accessible facility.

Doors open at 2pm. Whistle at 3pm.

*Tickets:
7 and under: FREE
Ages 8-12: $6
General admission (13+): $12
Group (5 or more. Online only): $10
SEASON TICKETS: $30

Get your tickets here.

*Ticket prices will go up at the door.

Join us at Urban Bar-B-Que for the after party!

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March 15th Open House!
Mar
15
8:00 PM20:00

March 15th Open House!

Start off your 20GRINDteen right!!!

Join Free State Roller Derby for an open house to learn about our league and our sport! We'll teach you everything you need to know - no skating experience required!

If skating isn't your thing, come see what other opportunities might be a great fit for you.

Our facilities are wheelchair accessible.

FREE TO ATTEND!
NO SKATING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Don't forget your helmet!

**Email freestaterollerderby@gmail.com to RSVP**

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FSRD Presents: Kendra Gives Back Party
Dec
12
5:00 PM17:00

FSRD Presents: Kendra Gives Back Party

What if you could buy gifts people will adore AND support your favorite roller gang all at the same time with no extra effort?
If only.... 
WAIT! YOU CAN!!!!! 

FSRD is having a shopping event at Kendra Scott! Her designs are modern and feminine with choices ranging from classic and classy to edgy and funky. FSRD will get 20% (!!!) of the proceeds from this event. It's a great way to meet all of your gift giving needs this season while supporting a local non-profit. 

Can't attend in person? No worries! Place a phone order at the Bethesda store directly and they'll give you free shipping. (240) 743-2428, be sure to mention FSRD.

Here's the website so you can begin hunting for your perfect pieces! Remember that purchases only count if they're made during the event in store or on the phone with the Bethesda location. www.kendrascott.com

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Free State Trivia Night at True Respite
Dec
6
6:30 PM18:30

Free State Trivia Night at True Respite

Join Free State Roller Derby for a night of wits, beer, and fun at True Respite Brewing Company.

Starting at 6:30pm, you can find FSRD in the Production Room, where you can chat with your friendly local roller girls AND purchase a wristband that will grant you Happy Hour prices ALL NIGHT! 

Come prepared to show off your general knowledge and leave knowing more about roller derby! 

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