WCR rejects the Executive Order that bans trans women from playing sports. Policies that deal in fear and dehumanization do not align with the empathetic, compassionate space WCR works to build every day; the federal government may legislate harm, but it will never be able to control how people live in their bodies. WCR believes people get to decide how they move through the world.
Are we for trans/gender expansive inclusion in our league and sport? Unequivocally YES.
Are we against the ban? Unequivocally YES.
When the Executive Order hit, WCR opted to pause and check in with our league first in order to create a thoughtful path forward. We’ve been busy discussing contingencies in our leadership team, consulting legal counsel, and dialoguing with our entire league. We’re thinking through risk, resistance, and the ways our volunteer-run organization with an existing mission can serve our membership while also meeting the needs of the moment. And, most importantly, we are asking our trans/gender expansive friends who are actively being harmed by these discriminatory actions what they need, and then we got to work in taking some actions.
Operational Readiness, Member Safety, Collective Action.
Our league has been holding ourselves accountable to not just say what we believe, but also to do what we believe. We’re going to keep skating, making our league better, and being resilient in the face of unprecedented hostility that is hitting our leaguemates and community. We also recognize this is a luxury afforded to us because we are located in Chicago and Illinois and we do not have the same level of local and state pressure some leagues may be experiencing. On that note, reach out if you want to talk or work together.
We’ll get through this.
We've got a wild weekend of derby ahead! Don't forget to wish our Third Coast skaters good luck at K-Town Shakedown.
📺 Want to watch the games with friends? Head to @babesinchicago to watch our 2:30 p.m. games on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17.
📱Want to watch at home? Head to the link in bio for @kalamazooderby 's streams for the whole weekend!
Wondering where to watch roller derby in Chicago? Head to @babesinchicago this weekend to watch Third Coast take the track!
📍3017 W Armitage Ave
Head to the link in bio for full schedule of programming at Babe's.
Third Coast is headed to Kalamazoo this weekend for K-Town Shakedown! We’ve got three matchups on deck and plenty of ways to tune in and cheer us on.
📅 Game Schedule
Saturday, May 16
🏁 Third Coast vs. South Bend Studebreakers — 8 a.m. CST
🏁 Third Coast vs. Madison Roller Derby: The Herd — 2:30 p.m. CST
Sunday, May 17
🏁 Third Coast vs. Lakeshore Allstars — 2:30 p.m. CST
📍If you're local to Kalamazoo, grab your tickets to K-Town Shakedown at the link in bio.
📺 Watching from Chicago? Catch the games at @babesinchicago and enjoy delicious drinks with friends and fellow fans!
📍3017 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
You can also find links to stream the games at home on Kalamazoo Roller Derby's YouTube, linked in bio.
The All-Stars were frosty and furious in last weekend's game against @a2rollerderby ! The cold couldn't keep our spirit down; we finished the game at 133 with Ann Arbor A at 50.
Thank you @a2rollerderby and friends for a great game!
First game of the Rioters season is on the books!
Our Haymarket Rioters hit the road to face @grandraggidy Roller Derby, with Grand Raggidy taking the win 246–86.
Shoutout to our MVJ Lydia Beatz and MVB Lucid Apocalypse! And extra love to the Rioters who played their first-ever game and those skating their first bout as Rioters!
We’ve official closed the book on our 22nd season!📚🛼
Over the weekend our All-Stars faced off against the @windycityrollers in two action-packed bouts during our final bout of the season: THE BOUT FAIR!
In the first game of Saturday night, Minnesota Nice took on Windy City’s Second Wind, in a hard-hitting match. In the end, the visitors from Chicago took the W: 160 to 93!
In game two, the Minnesota All-Stars battled it out against the Windy City All-Stars. Strong defense, explosive offense and determined jammers were on display from both teams. Ultimately MNRD was victorious, with a score of 114 to 87!
Finally, on Sunday, skaters from around the Twin Cities, and beyond came together to take on our All-Stars’ B-Team. A fun and challenging scrimmage ending with The World taking the win; 160 to 81!
We’ll be back in the @theroywilkins in the fall when our home team bouts begin for season 23!
#finalscores #mnrd #windycity #rollerderby #wftda
Our All-Stars and Second Wind skaters rolled into Minnesota for a double header this weekend wearing our hearts on our sleeves. 💙
We stand in solidarity with communities facing fear and uncertainty in both our cities. We are stronger together. Stand up & speak out. Abolish ICE.
Love to Chicago’s own @harebrained.design for the tees that helped us show out. And a huge thanks to Minnesota Roller Derby for hosting us!!
Looking for ways to connect, learn, or support? Follow @icirr_il !! ❤️
#chingalamigra #abolishice
#ICYMI there are three exciting Windy City Rollers games you can watch today!
Our All-Stars and Second Wind skaters are taking on @the_mnrd . Plus, our Haymarket Rioters play their first game of the season today against @grandraggidy Roller Derby. Watch both streams and cheer on our skaters at the link in bio!
Photo Credit: Jim Dier
Cheesin' cause we love our @triple8quad and @187killerpads gear! 😁
All-Stars and Second Wind are heading to Minnesota today to play against @the_mnrd . The first game starts at 6 p.m. Central time - head to the link in bio to stream!
Riot Riot Riot!
We're excited to announce the skaters, captains, and coaches for Haymarket Rioters 2026 travel team season! Don't forget, the Rioters have a game this weekend, April 25, against @grandraggidy Attack!
📍JAM Sports Grand Rapids
3125 28th Street Southwest, Grandeville MI
🗓️ April 25, 4-9 pm
First whistle at 4:30 pm
Get your tickets now at the link in bio.
