{"id":7026330,"date":"2026-08-04T05:53:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T05:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/apartment\/athens-ohio-roller-derby-is-back-for-its-sweet-16th-season\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T05:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T05:53:11","slug":"athens-ohio-roller-derby-is-back-for-its-sweet-16th-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7026330","title":{"rendered":"Athens, Ohio Roller Derby Is Back for Its Sweet 16th Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Athens, Ohio Roller Derby (AORD) is celebrating its Sweet 16th season, which kicked off last month. With a mix of home double headers, travel bouts, and a tournament appearance, there are still plenty of chances to catch a lot of the action this season. Home bouts are held at the Athens Community Center. Tickets are $15 for adults, and kids ten and under get in free.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who AORD Is<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AORD was founded in October 2010 by Jessica Beckford and twelve other founding members. They are a skater-owned and operated 501(c)(3) non-profit run by a democratically elected board. Coaches volunteer their time, skaters pay dues, and the organization runs largely on community support and sponsorships.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They field two competitive teams, the Appalachian Hell Betties at the A level and the Black Diamond Betties at the B level. Their first home game in 2012 drew over 900 fans. They\u2019ve remained a consistent part of the Athens community since, drawing crowds from students in\u00a0apartments near Ohio University\u00a0and residents from across the region.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remaining 2026 Season Schedule<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All home bouts are at the Athens Community Center. Doors open at 1 p.m., first whistle at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>May 30\u201331<\/strong>: Black Diamond Betties at the Smalltown Smackdown Cornament of Champions in Muncie, Indiana, an eight-team bracketed tournament with teams from Alaska, Kentucky, Missouri, and Indiana<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 6<\/strong>: Home double header, opponents to be announced<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 20<\/strong>: Appalachian Hell Betties away vs. Roller Derby of Central Kentucky in Lexington<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 11<\/strong>: Home double header vs. Steel City Roller Derby<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 15<\/strong>: Home double header vs. Black N Bluegrass Roller Derby and Lafayette Roller Derby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Involved<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If watching isn\u2019t enough, there are several ways to actually participate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Learn to Skate Derby program is a ten-week introduction to the sport held on Wednesday evenings at Dow\u2019s Rollarena in Nelsonville. No prior experience is needed. The $150 fee includes rental skates and gear. Graduates can move into competitive team tryouts or the Wreck Skater program, a flexible month-to-month membership for those who want to skate without competitive roster requirements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AORD also takes on referees and non-skating officials who handle timing, penalties, and paperwork during bouts. And for anyone who wants to help on game day, general volunteers get free entry plus a free beer or cider in exchange for a two-hour shift covering things like merch sales, ticket sales, and track setup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses interested in sponsoring the league can find tiered options at the aord website, including the Sponsor a Bettie program, which directs half your contribution to a skater of your choice for dues, gear, or a jersey.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Join<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AORD is open to women+, including trans women, intersex women, and gender-expansive individuals who identify with women\u2019s flat track roller derby. Their commitment to inclusion is longstanding and built into how the league actually operates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For tickets, the full schedule, and more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aord.org\/\">the AORD website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Athens, Ohio Roller Derby (AORD) is celebrating its Sweet 16th season, which kicked off last month. With a mix of home double headers, travel bouts, and a tournament appearance, there are still plenty of chances to catch a lot of the action this season. Home bouts are held at the Athens Community Center. 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