Introducing, Pikes Peak Roller Derby

BIG NEWS!

Pikes Peak Derby Dames are excited to share that we are changing our name to Pikes Peak Roller Derby (PPRD)! This name change was driven by the need to more accurately represent our skate community and the evolvement of the sport.

Founded in 2005, PPRD is Colorado Springs’ first and only flat track roller derby league and a 501(c)7 nonprofit sports organization. Our mission is to foster athleticism, personal empowerment, and community relationships through playing and promoting the fast-paced, hard-hitting, competitive sport of flat track roller derby. PPRD provides an equal opportunity for athletes of all skill levels and abilities to succeed by discovering strengths, overcoming weaknesses, and challenging themselves, both on and off the track. PPRD has been a member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the international governing body of the sport since 2005. WFTDA recently expanded upon its gender policy and protections for athlete gender identity, prompting name change discussion within the league.

Our league is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity. As such, we recognize that “Dames” is not demonstrative of the inclusivity that we value. We are committed to inclusive and anti-discriminatory practices in regard to all transgender women, intersex women, and gender expansive participants.  We are excited to introduce a name that is better representative of our diverse league. The name change was approved by league vote in March of this year.

While you will still see PPDD in media content and our uniforms, fans can expect to see a full roll out of PPRD by 2023.