Rose City Rollers
Spectator SportsOregon, United States11-50 Employees
Rose City Rollers is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, formed in 2004 as a founding member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. Operating within the spectator sports sector, the group organizes and participates in roller derby, offering a community-centric environment for women, girls, and nonbinary individuals to engage in team competition and develop skills both on skates and off. The organization emphasizes inclusivity and empowerment, delivering opportunities for participants to connect with others while practicing a sport that combines athletic competition with community engagement. Rose City Rollers has undertaken initiatives to broaden access to skating, such as launching a program and partnerships designed to bring roller skating to underserved populations, and it supports gatherings like the annual Hometown Throwdown tournament, which features international derby competition. The group serves a regional community in Portland and surrounding areas, and operates as a mid-size nonprofit with a dedicated volunteer and participant base.