OSDA
Looking to the past to lead us to the future
The Old School Derby Association
(OSDA) was created as an alternative for those who were dissatisfied with WFTDA rules. Old School rules were created by melding many of the current developments in Flat Track Derby with the rules used by Old School Banked Track Roller Derby skaters. These rules were developed by the Penn Jersey She Devils through consultation with representatives from Derby teams from the 70s and we believe add to a more exciting game for both the fans & the players. It is the belief of the OSDA that by ignoring those that came before them, today’s leagues
are doing a great disservice to both themselves and the fans. In no other sport, has what came before been ignored. It is the intention of OSDA to restore these ties and learn from that past. To that end, the OSDA has begun the process of developing an advisory board of former Roller Derby skaters. This board will consist of some of the top skaters from the 60s & 70s glory period of Roller Derby. It is also our intention to establish contacts with the Roller Derby Hall of Fame in New York for member teams allowing them the opportunity to perhaps discuss and view films of early Derby. Another possibility in discussion is the establishment of 1 or 2 day Intensive Training Sessions with some of the Old School Derby skaters. It is our belief that there is a huge untapped market out there for Derby skated in Old School fashion. Consider the fact that Old School Derby has never really died on the West Coast as teams of these Derby Stars still entertain decent crowds as recent as this past year. We believe that it is possible to entertain a crowd with an aggressive hard skated Old School game. The field is littered with those who didn’t understand that the draw was the Game. Pure & simple. Not Alligator pits, not figure eights, not walls of death, not gimmicks - just the incredible skill of the skaters. It is the intention of the OSDA to once again show the beauty of a game that has kept Derby fans Derby fans for years. It is our hope that you will consider joining us on this journey. Come help us grow. Create the future with the help of those from our past.
And bring back Derby the way it could be, would be & should be.
Copyright Old School Derby Association 2007
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