Des Moines

Roller Derby

Des Moines Roller Derby is a flat track roller derby team.

DMRD is open to skaters, officials, and volunteers of all genders and skill levels.

Upcoming Events

  • Glam Rock vs. Emo Kids Mixer

    July 13th

    Come watch our first local bout! Details below.

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  • Glam Rock vs. Emo Kids Needs You!

    This mixer is an all-gender bout, open to anyone who has experience bouting. (Not freshie friendly, sorry!) Wanna sign up to skate? Please do so by July 6th!

    Sign Up to Skate

  • Summer Bootcamp

    August 7- September25

    Learn all things roller derby with your local team! Click the button for details.

    Bootcamp Sign Up

Watch DMRD!

July 13, 2024

MVP Sports
4600 Park Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa

5:00 Doors Open
6:00 First Whistle

Come watch DMRD and friends rock and roll in our first local mixer!
Concessions and merch will be available.

Tickets are $15. Buy in advance or at the door. Kids 12 and under are free!

Mission Statement

Des Moines Roller Derby is committed to promoting athleticism and excellent sports conduct through competitive play of roller derby within our local community and beyond. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where all members of our league are treated with equality and respect, regardless of their socioeconomic background, religion/spirituality, race, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, ethnicity, or gender identity. 

Empowered by the philosophy of "for the skater, by the skater," DMRD strives to give back to their community through participation in various outreach programs, charities, and fundraising.

Not all games are played on the track. 💀🧸🌽🪗🦴👶 #rollerskategames #derbythings #wearenormal #desmoinesrollerderby #iowa #rollerskates #gamesofinstagram #peopleofdesmoines
Our first night of bootcamp went so quickly, we didn’t get much footage. Shout out to our newest crop of Cornbabies! 🌽👶 We are so excited to see you grow into lil stalkers. #cornbaby #desmoinesrollerderby #bootcamp2024 #learnrollerderby #rollerderbybootcamp #desmoinesiowa
Ever wondered how it feels to skate fast and hit hard? Lucky for you, our next bootcamp starts in a week! Come to learn skating skills, come to learn about roller derby, come to fulfill your destiny as: THE CORNBABY. 🌽🛼🌽🪖🌽 (visit our linktree for info) #bootcamp2024 #desmoinesrollerderby #learntoskate #rollerderby #desmoines #cornbaby #rollerderbylove
If you liked what you saw at our bout last weekend, now is the time to join us! DMRD’s final bootcamp will be starting soon! Check the link in our profile for more information. 🌽 Wednesdays, starting August 7- September 25 👶 6:00-7:30 PM 🌽 Franklin Jr. High (4801 Franklin Ave in DSM) 👶 full gear required 🌽 all genders and all skill levels welcome 👶 must be 18+ #desmoinesrollerderby #rollerderbymixer #glamrockvsemokids #thingstododesmoines #rollerderbybootcamp #bootcamp2024 #desmoines #cornbaby #oneofus #learntoskate #learnrollerderby
First off, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made our first public bout an absolute success! From the many many volunteers (on and off skates) to the best spectators a team could ask for, thank you from the bottoms of our wheels to the tops of our hel
First off, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made our first public bout an absolute success! From the many many volunteers (on and off skates) to the best spectators a team could ask for, thank you from the bottoms of our wheels to the tops of our helmets. 1- penalty box mugshots from our box crew 2- skater collage: top is both teams, bottom-left is Team Emo Kids, bottom right is Team Glam Rock 3- top photo is the MVJ, MVB, and Best Dressed winners (not pictured are our spectators who won); bottom photo is a snippet of the game #rollerderby #glamrockvsemokids #mvj #mvb #bestdressed #desmoinesrollerderby