named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Basic Training
Introductory program that teaches new skaters the fundamentals of roller derby and prepares them for tryouts
Gotham All-Stars
Top-ranked traveling team that competes in WFTDA-sanctioned inter-league competitions and national rankings
Home Teams
Four internal teams—Bronx Gridlock, Brooklyn Bombshells, Manhattan Mayhem, and Queens of Pain—that compete locally for the Golden Skate championship
Juniors Program
Youth roller derby program for participants aged 6 to 17, promoting athletic development and inclusivity
Wall Street Traitors (B-Team)
Second-tier traveling team that competes against other leagues’ All-Star and B-teams nationally
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Figure Skating Instruction and Development 1 activity
- Adult roller derby training and league participationOffers ongoing Basic Training programs and 8-week beginner training sessions for adult skaters of all skill levels, with annual tryouts, a multi-stage selection process, and requirements for practice hours, game staffing, and committee work to become and remain active league members.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Competitive roller derby participationParticipates in flat track roller derby games under Women's Flat Track Derby Association rules, with a travel team for Level 3 junior skaters competing in JRDA-sanctioned national events and a focus on developing amateur female athletes for national and international competition.
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Equitable Access Admission Programs 1 activity
- Inclusive event access initiativesProvides free admission for children 5 and under when seated on a guardian's lap, offers a 10% discount for children ages 6–12, and provides a 20% discount on Seated Admission for disabled or injured attendees and their necessary assistants at LeFrak at Lakeside events.
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Girls' Physical and Emotional Development Programs 1 activity
- Junior roller derby program for youthOperates the only junior roller derby league in New York City for cisgender, transgender, and intersex girls and gender non-conforming youth aged 7 to 17, offering a 12-week weekly program on Saturdays in Brooklyn and a 5-day outdoor skate camp with on and off-skates training and recreational activities.
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Youth and Community Sports Officiating Development 1 activity
- Officials training and recruitmentRecruits and trains both skating and non-skating officials to support roller derby operations, building capacity for the sport at the organizational and likely broader community level.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Co-founding and promoting flat track roller derbyCo-founded the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) to promote and standardize flat track roller derby as a sport.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$257K
Contributions & grants$12K5%
Program service revenue$222K86%
Investment income$11K4%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$357K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$33K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$139K
Cash$118K
Investments$0
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$130K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Emily Anderson — President
- Francesca Fiori — Board member
- Karey David — Treasurer
- Leslie Garett — Vice President
- Lisa Davis — Board member
- Mary Hawkins — Secretary
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Bruised Boutique Partner — Recommended resource for skate and gear packages and sizing advice for camp participants.
- Junior Roller Derby Association Network — Proud member of the Junior Roller Derby Association.
- LeFrak at Lakeside Partner — Recommends LeFrak at Lakeside in Prospect Park as a public skating location for skill development.
- NYC Government — Operates within New York City and references local real estate challenges.
- New York Sirens Partner — Partners with the New York Sirens for a fundraising game event.
- PWHL Partner — Collaborates with the Professional Women's Hockey League to host a joint fundraising event.
- Protect Youth Sports Partner — Conducts background checks for Gotham Junior Roller Derby coaches.
- Riverbank State Park Partner — Recommends Riverbank State Park as a public skating location for skill development.
- Women's Flat Track Derby Association Network — Founding member league of WFTDA, participating in its national rankings and tournaments.
- Women's Flat Track Derby Association Network — Member league that follows WFTDA rules and regulations.
- Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Partner — Requires participants to purchase WFTDA insurance, indicating a formal affiliation with the national roller derby organization.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Athletic Development to Build Mental and Physical Strengthmethodology: athletic_developmentBy developing amateur athletes through structured roller derby training, we promote mental resilience and physical strength because athletic discipline and competitive engagement foster independent spirit and personal empowerment.
- Inclusive Participation as a Foundation for Safety and Belongingmethodology: inclusive_participation_modelBy explicitly welcoming cisgender, transgender, intersex women and gender non-conforming individuals, we create safer and more affirming spaces because inclusion rooted in identity affirmation increases psychological safety and program engagement.
- Safety-First Skill Development in High-Risk Sportmethodology: safety_first_youth_trainingBy combining progressive skill assessment with mandatory protective standards and trained leadership, we enable participation in a physically extreme sport because structured, self-paced advancement prioritizes physical safety and psychological comfort.
- Skater-Run Cooperative Modelmethodology: skater_run_cooperativeBy requiring all members to participate in governance and operations, we strengthen organizational resilience and collective ownership because democratic participation fosters accountability, skill development, and long-term engagement.
- Sports-Based Empowerment for Marginalized Youthmethodology: sports-based_youth_empowermentBy using roller derby as an inclusive team sport, we empower LGBTQIA+ and gender non-conforming youth to build self-confidence, leadership, and healthy decision-making skills because participation in affirming athletic environments fosters personal and social development.