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February: Bootcamps in Iceland for derby players and officials
February 1st and 2nd of 2020 will be packed with exciting bootcamps for all derby enthusiasts, as jammer and derby trainer Miracle Whips will be hosting a bootcamp for derby skaters and the dynamic referee duo Wonder Zebra and Shref will host a bootcamp for refs and NSOs!
The bootcamps will take place in Íþróttamiðstöð Seltjarnarness and are for all levels of skaters and officials.
You don't want to miss this! Further information and sign-up here.
February 1st and 2nd of 2020 will be packed with exciting bootcamps for all derby enthusiasts, as jammer and derby trainer Miracle Whips will be hosting a bootcamp for derby skaters and the dynamic referee duo Wonder Zebra and Shref will host a bootcamp for refs and NSOs!
The bootcamps will take place in Íþróttamiðstöð Seltjarnarness and are for all levels of skaters and officials.
You don't want to miss this! Further information and sign-up here.
January 5th 2020
Roller derby fresh meat class
Wanna discover your inner bad-ass? Do you want to meet new (super fun) people? Do you have a lot of pent-up rage? Or do you just want to look cool on skates? SIGN UP FOR OUR FRESH MEAT CLASS!
Roller Derby Iceland is hosting a fresh meat program in Grótta, on January 12th from 10:30 am to 1 pm. ANYONE between ages 18-99 who is interested is welcome to join us, no previous experience required! You just bring a helmet and a water bottle, we'll provide skates and protective gear.
Sign up here
Link to the facebook event here
Registration fee is 2.500 ISK
We look forward to rolling with you!
Wanna discover your inner bad-ass? Do you want to meet new (super fun) people? Do you have a lot of pent-up rage? Or do you just want to look cool on skates? SIGN UP FOR OUR FRESH MEAT CLASS!
Roller Derby Iceland is hosting a fresh meat program in Grótta, on January 12th from 10:30 am to 1 pm. ANYONE between ages 18-99 who is interested is welcome to join us, no previous experience required! You just bring a helmet and a water bottle, we'll provide skates and protective gear.
Sign up here
Link to the facebook event here
Registration fee is 2.500 ISK
We look forward to rolling with you!
January 5th 2020
Christmas roller disco!
Roller Derby Iceland is hosting the first ever christmas roller disco in Iceland on december 14th!
The disco is held in Valsheimilið and lasts from 16 to19 o'clock. Everyone, regardless of age or skating skills, is welcome to join. The building is fully wheelchair accessible.
Entry is 1200 kr. for adults and 600 kr. for children. You can bring your own skates or rent skates from us.
Please see the facebook event page for more info.
We look forward to rolling with you!
Roller Derby Iceland is hosting the first ever christmas roller disco in Iceland on december 14th!
The disco is held in Valsheimilið and lasts from 16 to19 o'clock. Everyone, regardless of age or skating skills, is welcome to join. The building is fully wheelchair accessible.
Entry is 1200 kr. for adults and 600 kr. for children. You can bring your own skates or rent skates from us.
Please see the facebook event page for more info.
We look forward to rolling with you!
November 14th 2019
Ragnarök takes off to Cologne in November
Ragnarök will be participating in the 10RD Tournament 2019, an international tournament in Cologne, Germany over the weekend 30th of November to the 1st of December, hosted by Cologne Roller Derby. Ragnarök will play three bouts where they face Eindhoven, Namur B and Cologne Roller Derby's Graveyard Queens. In the same tournament Germany's national team will face Team France for an exciting bout!
For those in the area during this time, the venue will be Sporthalle Everhardstraße in Cologne. Ragnarök will be playing at 10:00 on the Saturday and on Sunday the bouts will start at 10:00 and 16:00. Everyone is welcome to come and show support!
Good luck to Ragnarök!
Ragnarök will be participating in the 10RD Tournament 2019, an international tournament in Cologne, Germany over the weekend 30th of November to the 1st of December, hosted by Cologne Roller Derby. Ragnarök will play three bouts where they face Eindhoven, Namur B and Cologne Roller Derby's Graveyard Queens. In the same tournament Germany's national team will face Team France for an exciting bout!
For those in the area during this time, the venue will be Sporthalle Everhardstraße in Cologne. Ragnarök will be playing at 10:00 on the Saturday and on Sunday the bouts will start at 10:00 and 16:00. Everyone is welcome to come and show support!
Good luck to Ragnarök!
October 22nd 2019
Roller Derby Iceland at Reykjavík Pride
Members of Roller Derby Iceland will be part of the Reykjavík Pride parade on August 17th. We will be joining the fun on skates, wearing cool outfits and glittery makeup. We will be celebrating that roller derby is a sport that doesn't discriminate based on sexuality or gender.
More information about the parade can be found here, and we hope to see you there!
Members of Roller Derby Iceland will be part of the Reykjavík Pride parade on August 17th. We will be joining the fun on skates, wearing cool outfits and glittery makeup. We will be celebrating that roller derby is a sport that doesn't discriminate based on sexuality or gender.
More information about the parade can be found here, and we hope to see you there!
August 10th 2019
Roller Derby: Ragnarök vs Faultline Derby Devilz
The one and only Icelandic Roller Derby team Ragnarök, will be facing the team Faultline Derby Devilz visiting from California, in an epic battle on Saturday the 25th of May. Mark your calendars and make sure to not miss out on this thrilling event, set in Hertz höllin (Grótta Sports Center) in Seltjarnarnes.
Tickets will be on sale on Tix.is but more info on the event can be found here.
The one and only Icelandic Roller Derby team Ragnarök, will be facing the team Faultline Derby Devilz visiting from California, in an epic battle on Saturday the 25th of May. Mark your calendars and make sure to not miss out on this thrilling event, set in Hertz höllin (Grótta Sports Center) in Seltjarnarnes.
Tickets will be on sale on Tix.is but more info on the event can be found here.
May 17th 2019
TXRG's Honky Tonk Heartbreakers meet Ragnarök in Iceland
Texas Rollergirls' team Honky Tonk Heartbreakers are flying over to Iceland to meet Ragnarök in Íþróttamiðstöð Álftaness on September 15th. HTH's blocker Bitchblade who is a former member of Roller Derby Iceland and blocker with Team Iceland will be meeting her old team mates on the track for the first time with her Texas team. We miss our Bitch but look forward to bout her and meet her new team Honky Tonk Heartbreakers!
Tickets will be on sale soon on Tix.is. See you on the track on the 15th!
Texas Rollergirls' team Honky Tonk Heartbreakers are flying over to Iceland to meet Ragnarök in Íþróttamiðstöð Álftaness on September 15th. HTH's blocker Bitchblade who is a former member of Roller Derby Iceland and blocker with Team Iceland will be meeting her old team mates on the track for the first time with her Texas team. We miss our Bitch but look forward to bout her and meet her new team Honky Tonk Heartbreakers!
Tickets will be on sale soon on Tix.is. See you on the track on the 15th!
August 20th 2018
Ragnarök rematches with Oslo Tiger City Beasts
The rollers from Oslo Tiger City Beasts came and conquered Ragnarök 2015 here in Iceland. Now we're looking at a rematch! On May 26th the Beasts will be back competing against Ragnarök for the second time. Their captain is Katla Nightmar #59 who has recently played with the Icelandic National Roller Derby Team at World Cup in Manchester, but will now be having the Icelanders as her opponents.
Tickets will be on sale on Tix.is soon but more info on the event can be found here.
The rollers from Oslo Tiger City Beasts came and conquered Ragnarök 2015 here in Iceland. Now we're looking at a rematch! On May 26th the Beasts will be back competing against Ragnarök for the second time. Their captain is Katla Nightmar #59 who has recently played with the Icelandic National Roller Derby Team at World Cup in Manchester, but will now be having the Icelanders as her opponents.
Tickets will be on sale on Tix.is soon but more info on the event can be found here.
April 16th 2018
April 14th: Garður Takeover!
Ragnarök will be meeting Come on Bear from France on eight wheels this Saturday. The bout will take place in the town of Garður in the Reykjanes Peninsula, giving y'all a fantastic opportunity to take a day tour out of the city to combine nature exploring with some live derby! More information on the event can be found here.
See you Saturday!
Ragnarök will be meeting Come on Bear from France on eight wheels this Saturday. The bout will take place in the town of Garður in the Reykjanes Peninsula, giving y'all a fantastic opportunity to take a day tour out of the city to combine nature exploring with some live derby! More information on the event can be found here.
See you Saturday!
April 10th 2018
Triple Header in Iceland in March!
Royal City Rollergirls & Atlanta Rollergirls retirees will be joining us here in Iceland for a Triple Header on March 10th 2018 and will be competing against Ragnarök and each other. Venue and schedule TBA, stay tuned!
Royal City Rollergirls & Atlanta Rollergirls retirees will be joining us here in Iceland for a Triple Header on March 10th 2018 and will be competing against Ragnarök and each other. Venue and schedule TBA, stay tuned!
January 4th 2018
Team Iceland's first bouts at World Cup 2018
It has been announced that Team Iceland will be competing against Team Costa Rica and Team Indigenous on day 1 of World Cup, which will be taking place on February 1.-5. in Manchester, England. We are very excited about the news and can't wait to meet the teams on the track.
It has been announced that Team Iceland will be competing against Team Costa Rica and Team Indigenous on day 1 of World Cup, which will be taking place on February 1.-5. in Manchester, England. We are very excited about the news and can't wait to meet the teams on the track.
November 22nd, 2017
October 28th: Ragnarök vs. Shitty City Rollers
The Fins of Shitty City Rollers from Oulu Finland are coming to test their mettle against Ragnarök. The bout will be held at Íþróttamiðstöðin Álftanesi.
The action starts at 16:00 and you can find tickets over at tix.is. 1000 kr. on tix.is, 1500 kr. at the door.
The Fins of Shitty City Rollers from Oulu Finland are coming to test their mettle against Ragnarök. The bout will be held at Íþróttamiðstöðin Álftanesi.
The action starts at 16:00 and you can find tickets over at tix.is. 1000 kr. on tix.is, 1500 kr. at the door.
October 1st, 2017
September 16th: Ragnarök vs. Faultline Derby Devilz
Coming from California, USA, the Faultline Derby Devilz are taking on Ragnarök. You can get all the information you need here.
Coming from California, USA, the Faultline Derby Devilz are taking on Ragnarök. You can get all the information you need here.
August 15th, 2017
International all-gender scrimmage on June 3rd
Roller Derby Iceland is throwing an international all-gender scrimmage day in Reykjavik on June 3rd 2017. More information here.
Everybody is welcome - See you on June 3rd!
Roller Derby Iceland is throwing an international all-gender scrimmage day in Reykjavik on June 3rd 2017. More information here.
Everybody is welcome - See you on June 3rd!
May 13th, 2017
First derby tournament in Iceland - Ragnarök came in 1st place
Ragnarök came in first place after a hard fight agains Team Unicorn and Suffolk Roller Derby in a triple header in Hertz-höllin Seltjarnarnes. Suffolk Roller Derby came in second after having won Team Unicorn by 15 points in an exciting bout that ended with 221 - 206 points for Suffolk. Ragnarök won Team Unicorn 176 - 145 and 218 - 126 against Suffolk.
The tournament was a great experience for Roller Derby Iceland. We'd like to thank the teams who came all the way to Iceland to bout us and all the officials and volunteers that made it possible for us to host this tournament!
Ragnarök came in first place after a hard fight agains Team Unicorn and Suffolk Roller Derby in a triple header in Hertz-höllin Seltjarnarnes. Suffolk Roller Derby came in second after having won Team Unicorn by 15 points in an exciting bout that ended with 221 - 206 points for Suffolk. Ragnarök won Team Unicorn 176 - 145 and 218 - 126 against Suffolk.
The tournament was a great experience for Roller Derby Iceland. We'd like to thank the teams who came all the way to Iceland to bout us and all the officials and volunteers that made it possible for us to host this tournament!
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Photos: Eyjólfur Garðarsson
April 10th, 2017
April 8th: Triple Header!
Finally - The first roller derby tournament in Iceland is happening on Saturday the 8th of April!
The rollers of Suffolk Roller Derby and Team Unicorn from the UK will compete against the Icelandic Ragnarök and each other in a Triple Header in Hertz Höllin Seltjarnarnes. More info here. Tickets will soon be available on tix.is.
Facebook event
See you in Hertz Höllin on the 8th!
Finally - The first roller derby tournament in Iceland is happening on Saturday the 8th of April!
The rollers of Suffolk Roller Derby and Team Unicorn from the UK will compete against the Icelandic Ragnarök and each other in a Triple Header in Hertz Höllin Seltjarnarnes. More info here. Tickets will soon be available on tix.is.
Facebook event
See you in Hertz Höllin on the 8th!
March 21st, 2017
March 11th: Ragnarök vs. Los Coños
Thanks to everyone who came to support us on our first bout of the year last weekend. Next up: Ragnarök vs. Los Coños!
On March 11th, the skaters of Los Coños are coming all the way from Hamilton Area Canada to bout us!
The bout will be held in Hertz Höllin Seltjarnarnes and starts at 5pm like usually.
Tickets are 1000 isk on presale, you can buy them here.
Entrance by the door is 1500 isk, free entrance for kids aged 12 years or younger. We accept both cash and cards.
See you in Hertz Höllin on the 11th!
Thanks to everyone who came to support us on our first bout of the year last weekend. Next up: Ragnarök vs. Los Coños!
On March 11th, the skaters of Los Coños are coming all the way from Hamilton Area Canada to bout us!
The bout will be held in Hertz Höllin Seltjarnarnes and starts at 5pm like usually.
Tickets are 1000 isk on presale, you can buy them here.
Entrance by the door is 1500 isk, free entrance for kids aged 12 years or younger. We accept both cash and cards.
See you in Hertz Höllin on the 11th!
Photo: Eyjólfur Garðarsson
March 1st, 2017
February 25th: Ragnarök vs. RocKArollers
On February 25th the Icelandic roller derby team Ragnarök will compete their seventh home bout against the German Karlsruhe RocKArollers!
The bout will be held in Hertz Höllin Seltjarnarnes and starts at 5pm.
Tickets are 1000 ISK on presale - buy them here!
Entrance by the door is 1500 ISK, free entrance for kids aged 12 years or younger. We accept both cash and cards.
See you in Hertz Höllin on the 25th!
On February 25th the Icelandic roller derby team Ragnarök will compete their seventh home bout against the German Karlsruhe RocKArollers!
The bout will be held in Hertz Höllin Seltjarnarnes and starts at 5pm.
Tickets are 1000 ISK on presale - buy them here!
Entrance by the door is 1500 ISK, free entrance for kids aged 12 years or younger. We accept both cash and cards.
See you in Hertz Höllin on the 25th!
February 1st, 2017
January 5th 2017
Holiday greetings from Roller Derby Iceland!
Roller Derby Iceland wishes you all happy holidays and a fantastic new year. 2017 will be an exciting year for our small league with many upcoming bouts. Stay tuned!
Roller Derby Iceland wishes you all happy holidays and a fantastic new year. 2017 will be an exciting year for our small league with many upcoming bouts. Stay tuned!
December 2016
Ragnarök vs. Maniac Monsters Mainz
The skaters of Maniac Monsters Mainz from Germany came to Iceland and bouted us on the 26. of November. One of the highlights was that we finally were in the sport's section in the local evening news! We thank Maniac Monsters for a great bout.
The skaters of Maniac Monsters Mainz from Germany came to Iceland and bouted us on the 26. of November. One of the highlights was that we finally were in the sport's section in the local evening news! We thank Maniac Monsters for a great bout.
Photo: Christian Thieman
November 2016
Ragnarök vs. Västerås Roller Derby
On Saturday the 22nd of October, Ragnarök will compete against the Swedish team Västerås Roller Derby. This will be the fifth roller derby competition in Iceland so expect an exciting game! The bout will be held at Hertz Höllin Seltjarnarnesi and starts at 17:00 Entrance fee is 1000 ISK but children aged 12 or younger get in for free.
Not to be missed!
On Saturday the 22nd of October, Ragnarök will compete against the Swedish team Västerås Roller Derby. This will be the fifth roller derby competition in Iceland so expect an exciting game! The bout will be held at Hertz Höllin Seltjarnarnesi and starts at 17:00 Entrance fee is 1000 ISK but children aged 12 or younger get in for free.
Not to be missed!
October 20th 2016
9th place at ERDT
Team Iceland took 9th place at the European Roller Derby Tournament in Belgium after having four bouts agains Team Portugal, Team Wales, Team Switzerland and Team Italy. The tournament was an amazing experience for the team and everyone had so much fun.
A huge shout out to our MVP Sun Shiner #36 who came all the way from Seattle to compete with us - you were amazing!
More photos coming soon.
Team Iceland took 9th place at the European Roller Derby Tournament in Belgium after having four bouts agains Team Portugal, Team Wales, Team Switzerland and Team Italy. The tournament was an amazing experience for the team and everyone had so much fun.
A huge shout out to our MVP Sun Shiner #36 who came all the way from Seattle to compete with us - you were amazing!
More photos coming soon.
September 14th 2016
Team Iceland at ERDT 2016
Team Iceland will be competing for the first time at the European Roller Derby Tournament in Mons, Belgium the 10th and 11th of September. The team's first game is against Portugal on Saturday the 10th at 13:30 CEST.
Team Iceland will be competing for the first time at the European Roller Derby Tournament in Mons, Belgium the 10th and 11th of September. The team's first game is against Portugal on Saturday the 10th at 13:30 CEST.
September 7th 2016
Fresh meat course coming up!
There will be fresh meat courses the 20th and 22nd of September. Sign up here! For any questions contact hello@rollerderby.is
September 7th 2016
There will be fresh meat courses the 20th and 22nd of September. Sign up here! For any questions contact hello@rollerderby.is
September 7th 2016
Extra fresh meat course in April!
We just decided to welcome new skaters to join us this month! We have had a lot of requests from interested skaters and are of course very happy about that! Put 19th of april in your calendar. More info soon - If you can't wait email us at hello@rollerderby.is
April 6th 2016
We just decided to welcome new skaters to join us this month! We have had a lot of requests from interested skaters and are of course very happy about that! Put 19th of april in your calendar. More info soon - If you can't wait email us at hello@rollerderby.is
April 6th 2016
New skaters wanted!
We are having a fresh meat course in january! We are always looking for new members for our little league. If you like to have fun and mess around on skates please come and try out Roller Derby - it is the best! Check out our facebook event or read all about it by pressing the join us button on the front page. Looking forward meeting new people!
January 3rd 2016
We are having a fresh meat course in january! We are always looking for new members for our little league. If you like to have fun and mess around on skates please come and try out Roller Derby - it is the best! Check out our facebook event or read all about it by pressing the join us button on the front page. Looking forward meeting new people!
January 3rd 2016
A Holiday Greeting!
This year for the holidays we decided to sell some christmas cards to fund the travelling of next year. We are hoping to go abroad once or twice and compete. You can view more Christmas photos on our facebook page. We hope you had lovely time during the holidays and we wish you all a happy new year! Photographer: Helga SY
This year for the holidays we decided to sell some christmas cards to fund the travelling of next year. We are hoping to go abroad once or twice and compete. You can view more Christmas photos on our facebook page. We hope you had lovely time during the holidays and we wish you all a happy new year! Photographer: Helga SY
30th of desember 2015