About

Rage City Roller Derby is Alaska’s first and Anchorage’s only roller derby team. Established in 2007, RCRD is a women's flat-track derby league located in Anchorage, Alaska. The league is dedicated to developing, promoting, and sustaining the competitive sport of women’s roller derby.

RCRD’s sixty-member league represents a huge range of diversity and skill; from skaters age seven to fifty+, from home team skaters to internationally ranked All-Stars.

RCRD is a Women's Flat Track Derby Association member. WFTDA is the international flat-track roller derby sanctioning body, that provides rules and enables national competition.

Values

Women’s Empowerment: Challenge traditional gender norms and empower members to embrace athleticism and resilience

Diversity: Foster a rich team with varied experiences, perspectives, and talents; roller derby is a sport for all

Community: Mutual support, camaraderie, shared passions, and long-lasting connections

Democracy: Emphasis on active participation, collaboration, member voices, and decision-making

Excellence: Pushing boundaries and striving for peak performance for a culture of continuous growth and achievement

Pillars of Success

Athleticism: By emphasizing fitness and personal empowerment, the league aims to enhance athletic performance, inspire a broader commitment to a healthy lifestyle among its members, and elevate the level of local competition by celebrating the successes of neighboring teams and athletes.

Community: Through participating in outreach and volunteering, the league not only strengthens community ties but also becomes a positive force for change, inspiring others and leaving a lasting impact beyond the track.

Inclusivity: By actively embracing individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, and sexualities, the organization not only enriches the diversity of its community but also fosters an environment where every participant is welcomed and celebrated.

History

March 2007 | Rage City was founded by Heather McGee, Polly Carr, DeeAnn Apgar, and Lori Gage. Each had heard a little about derby through friends or by watching a bout and wanted to establish a league in Alaska. They spent the first season training, recruiting skaters, learning WFTDA rules, and developing the nonprofit structure.

May 2008 | Rage City completed the first exhibition bout in Anchorage, Alaska.

2007-2008 | Rage hosted boot camps for its skaters with guest trainers like Crackerjack and Coach Pauly, sent skaters to RollerCon to develop skills, network with other leagues, and learn more about the world of roller derby.

August 2008 | Rage City begins its first full season of skating.

2008-2009 | Rage developed two strong home teams—the Dirty Polli’s and Sockeye Sallys—hosting three local bouts. They began inter-league competition in the spring of 2009 with a game against Jet City (WA) and the Iron Curtain (AZ). They also grew the local officiating base to improve the league’s grasp of WFTDA rules and become bout-ready for gameplay with sanctioned leagues. During this time, they supported the launch of sister league, Fairbanks Roller Derby (formerly Rollergirls).

March 2011 | Rage completed their WFTDA apprenticeship and joined WFTDA as a full member league.

August 2019 | Rage City Rollergirls votes to change their name to Rage City Roller Derby in order to reflect their commitment to guide values—inclusivity, athleticism, and community.

November 2023 | Due to membership growth, Rage City brings back original home teams—Sockeye Sallys and Devil’s Club. Both home teams undergo a rebranding to align with the leagues updated missions and goals.