Old School Derby Association

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The Old School Derby Association (OSDA) was an association of roller derby leagues in the United States.

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The OSDA was founded by Kenneth Sikes in 2007, with nine member leagues. [1] It has the stated ambition of bringing together innovations in flat-track derby with the traditions of the banked-track sport. [2] It uses a rulebook developed by the Penn Jersey She Devils, which can be used for men's, women's, mixed or alternating groups of skaters, and for play on flat- or banked-tracks. [3]

The OSDA was initially described as one of the two main organisations for derby leagues, along with the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). [4] The New York Times described it as being known for "allowing tougher, more punishing hits" than the WFTDA. [5] As of 2013, the OSDA is defunct.

Leagues

In September 2011, the OSDA listed six member leagues: [6]

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Flint Roller Derby

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References

  1. ↑ "Kickin' it Old Skool: OSDA Founder Kenneth Sikes", Derby Luv
  2. ↑ "Mission statement", OSDA
  3. ↑ "Old School Myths and Realities", OSDA
  4. ↑ Toni Carr, Knockdown Knits: 30 Projects from the Roller Derby Track, p.76
  5. ↑ Tammy La Gorce, "With Names That Could Kill, Women Rev Up Roller Derby", New York Times , 7 November 2008
  6. ↑ "Leagues Archived 2011-05-23 at the Wayback Machine ", OSDA
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