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PRESS Kit

All you need to know about El Paso Roller Derby

​El Paso Roller Derby is a non-profit 501(c)3, competitive sports organization. We strive to improve individual athleticism, self-discipline, and character while promoting team unity. Our program provides structured training, instruction, and competition, preparing our members to represent El Paso at a national and international level. We are dedicated to providing community outreach through events, activities, and charity sponsorship. 

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Check out the latest El Paso Roller Derby press releases here!

 

QUICK PROFILE

Organization Name: El Paso Roller Derby
Organization Type: 501c3 non-profit
Established: 2010
Location: El Paso, TX
Tag Line: “Stand tall, put on your crown and dig into your inner sweetness.” – EPRD Pineapple

Sport: Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby (WFTDA)
Home Season: April-December
Travel Season: Year Round

Website:  www.eprollerderby.com & www.elpasorollerderby.com

Game Location: Nations Tobin Recreation Center - 8831 Railroad Drive

Practice Location: Nations Tobin Recreation Center - 8831 Railroad Drive

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TEAMS

All-Star/Travel Team:

  • TexPistols

    • team color: Yellow

    • ranking type: regional and global

 

B-Team/Travel Team:

  • Pistol WhipHers

    • team color: Red

    • ranking type: regional

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Open Gender/Travel Team: (debuting 2024 Season)

  • Pistoleros

    • team color: yellow

    • ranking type: N/A

 

Home Recreational Teams:

  • Beast Mode

    • team color: Black w/Pink

  • Crash Test Dollies

    • team color: Purple

  • Derby Bliss Brigade

    • team color: Blue

  • Hooligans

    • team color: Green

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Other Programs:

  • Tumbleweeds (skaters in training)

  • LVL 2's (bouters in training)

  • TexPistols Practice Squad

  • Pistol WhipHers Practice Squad

  • Pistoleros Practice Squad

  • Team Zebra (skating & non-skating officials)

  • Sibling League : All-Star Juárez

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MEMBERSHIP (as of January 1, 2024)

Total Members: 120

Total Players: 78

Total Skaters in training: 15

 

LEAGUE DEMOGRAPHIC

AGE

18-25 : 10%

26-35: 39%

36-45: 35%

46-55: 16%

 

LGBTQIA+

49%

 

ACTIVE/RETIRED MILITARY

23%

 

ETHNICITY:

Asian: 2%

Black/African American: 7%

Hispanic: 67%

Indigenous/Native American: 7%

White/Caucasian: 30%

 

COMMON ABBREVIATIONS

  • EPRD  (El Paso Roller Derby)

  • TP  (TexPistols)

  • PW  (Pistol WhipHers)

  • POG (Pistoleros - Open Gender)

  • BM  (Beast Mode)

  • CTD  (Crash Test Dollies)

  • DBB  (Derby Bliss Brigade)

  • H  (Hooligans)

  • TW  (Tumbleweeds)

  • TPPS  (TexPistols Practice Squad)

  • PWPS  (Pistol WhipHers Practice Squad)

  • TZ  (Team Zebra)

  • WFTDA (Women's Flat Track Derby Association)

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Public Relations Contact : elpasorollerderbypr@gmail.com (Cheetah Frida)

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ARCHIVE

https://kisselpaso.com/get-ready-to-rumble-at-el-paso-roller-derbys-season-opener/

 

https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-roller-derby-kicks-off-season-with-a-couple-of-games-in-ne-el-paso/

 

https://visitelpaso.com/events/roller-derby-2023-season-opener

 

https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-roller-derby-kicks-off-season-with-a-couple-of-games-in-ne-el-paso/

 

https://kisselpaso.com/el-paso-roller-derby-aurellias-brewhouse-launch-women-brewed-beer-jammer-juice/

 

https://allevents.in/el%20paso/jammer-juice-release-party-with-the-el-paso-roller-derby/200024461791157?ref=past-event-page

 

https://www.krwg.org/community-calendar/event/el-paso-roller-derby-season-opener-14-04-2023-10-55-12

 

https://cbs4local.com/news/local/el-paso-roller-derby-team-representing-us-in-international-competition-in-mexico-city

 

https://kisselpaso.com/el-paso-roller-derby-non-profit-night/

 

https://kisselpaso.com/after-a-hiatus-the-brave-el-paso-roller-derby-ladies-are-back/

 

https://cbs4local.com/sports/sports-headlines/el-paso-roller-derby-welcomes-fans-back-into-the-stands#

 

https://cbs4local.com/just-4-fun/2019-el-paso-roller-derby-season-starts#

 

https://cbs4local.com/just-4-fun/el-paso-roller-derby-girls-take-on-tucson-team#

 

https://www.ktsm.com/community/day-at-the-derby-soldiers-veterans-and-military-wives-lace-up/

 

https://www.theprospectordaily.com/2015/02/24/el-paso-roller-derby-teams-strives-to-empower-women-develop-self-image/

 

https://cbs4local.com/just-4-fun/el-paso-roller-derby-girls-take-on-tucson-team

 

https://www.ktsm.com/sports/tex-pistols-to-open-season-vs-dcrd/

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