Roller derby is governed by associations that cover different types of derby. Outside the United States, national associations exist, or derby is recognised and supported by the nation's roller sport federation.
These associations promote the activities of their member leagues and offer support and advice to their members, but do not establish rules.
Outside of the United States many roller derby leagues enjoy support from their national skate federations such as the Skate Australia,[3] the British Roller Sports Federation[4] and Roller Sports Canada.[5] USA Roller Sports (USARS) is recognized by the International Roller Sports Federation (FIRS) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as the National Governing Body of competitive roller sports in the United States, including speed, figure, hockey, and slalom. Affiliation with a national organization was rejected by some American leagues who prefer governance on a grass roots level,[6] but the WFTDA and USARS have a reciprocity agreement for insurance purposes.[7]
Country | Federation | Number of leagues[note 1] | National recognition[note 2] | National funding[note 3] | Variations supported | National roller derby governing body[note 4] | Refs |
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Australia | Skate Australia | 68 | Yes | Yes | Women's Flat Track | None | [3][8][9] |
Canada | Roller Sports Canada | 95 | Yes | Unclear | Women's Flat Track | Roller Derby Association of Canada [note 5] | [1][5][10][11] |
Norway | Norges Skøyteforbund | 8 | Unclear | Unclear | Women's Flat Track | [12] | |
Sweden | Svenska Skridskoförbundet | 7 | Unclear | Unclear | Women's Flat Track | None | [13] |
United Kingdom | British Roller Sports Federation | 70 | Yes | Yes | Women's Flat Track[note 6] | UK Roller Derby Association | [4][14][15][16] |
United States | USA Roller Sports | 272 | Yes | No | Women, Men, Junior, Co-Ed | [17] |
This is a list of American-based roller derby associations. These associations establish rules and promote the activities of their member leagues. They are listed in alphabetical order.