Since the revival of roller derby in 2001 the game has metamorphosed into both sport and spectacle. Along with the resurgence, the banked tracks familiar to the game in the 30's and throughout the 70's have evolved into what is now known as flat track roller derby. Gone is an enterprise run and owned by men. Today, the vast majority of roller derby leagues are comprised of all-women leagues, run "by the skaters, for the skaters." What began as a grassroots effort among a handful of leagues, has exploded into the fastest growing sport in the United States, with the inception of Women's Flat Track Derby Association. Women skaters are the primary owners, managers, and operators of each member’s league. The leagues are composed of serious athletes who treat their newly defined sport professionally. However, the theatrics of the mascots, the fans, the referees and the sideline culture mixed with the athleticism of the rollergirl and their chosen roller derby personas, creates an atmosphere unlike any other sport in the U.S. today. Rollin' Revival, a work in progress, strives to document the aforementioned.To see additional images of Rollin' Revival please visit: www.facun.com
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Publishers, writers, photographers, rollergirls, referees, members of the WFTDA, derby fans, artists, musicians, designers and anyone who is interested in helping me promote the publication of Rollin’ Revival.
