April 8, 2023 - Gainesville Roller Rebels

FEATURED CHARITY

Raffle proceeds from tonight's bout go to VETSPACE.

VETSPACE’s mission is to stop the cycle of homelessness by providing homeless veterans with bridge housing and case management services. They also facilitate resource referrals needed to obtain and maintain permanent housing, self-sufficiency, and independence.

In tonight’s raffle, win entry for up to 4 people to Bragging Rights, where you and your friends can play hundreds of classic and modern arcade games, pinball, and carnival games! Unlimited play for each entry ticket.

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DERBY 101

So how is roller derby played?

There are two 30-minute periods in a game, and each jam is two minutes long. At the start of the jam, each team sends out five skaters: four blockers and a jammer. The jammer wears a star on their helmet. The jammers try to get past the opposing team’s blockers, and the blockers try their best to stop the jammer from passing them. After the jammer passes all of the blockers once, they start earning one point for each opposing blocker they pass. The first jammer to get out becomes the “lead jammer” and they have the power to call off the jam.