> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.richmonder.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # PHOTOS: Rolling with the punches: Richmond hosts roller derby invitational - URL: https://www.richmonder.org/photos-rolling-with-the-punches-richmond-hosts-roller-derby-invitational/ - Published: 2026-09-25T17:12:44.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-25T17:12:44.000Z - Description: The convention center hosted roller derby teams from across the East Coast as they battled for supremacy. - Author: Ryan M. Kelly - Tags: Sports, #lead ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK04.JPG) Deadly Long Legs of the River City River Rats spins around Roller Gator of the Kill Devil Derby Brigade. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK09.JPG) Thai-GRRR of API Fury comes to a stop during the People’s Battle of Richmond roller derby tournament at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on September 19\. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK14.JPG) The Little Swole Maid of the River City Riot and Re-Flux of the Orlando Ozone Slayers skate ahead of the pack during the People’s Battle of Richmond roller derby tournament. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK01.JPG) Winona RideHer of the River City River Rats (right) skates past Mobsta of the Kill Devil Derby Brigade. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK11.JPG) AP Fury and Patuxent Roller Derby face off. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK19.JPG) Raven Darkhold of River City Riot smiles during the People’s Battle of Richmond roller derby tournament at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK02.JPG) Winona RideHer of the River City River Rats (left) skates ahead of Moxie Oxenfree of the Kill Devil Derby Brigade. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK03.JPG) Deadly Long Legs of the River City River Rats tries to push between Dissonant Darling and Nut & Jam of the Kill Devil Derby Brigade. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK05.JPG) Bad Lass of the River City River Rats gives fans high fives during the People’s Battle of Richmond roller derby tournament. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK06.JPG) Fern Skully of the Kill Devil Derby Brigade laughs as she tumbles to the ground. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK08.JPG) Whiplash of the Patuxent Roller Derby skates during the People’s Battle of Richmond roller derby tournament at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on September 19\. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK10.JPG) Olive A. Sudden of API Fury collides with Ah!Laska of Patuxent Roller Derby. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK12.JPG) Fans cheer during the People’s Battle of Richmond roller derby tournament. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK13.JPG) River City Roller Riot teammates cheer during the People’s Battle of Richmond roller derby tournament at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on September 19\. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK15.JPG) A look at one skater's design during The People’s Battle of Richmond roller derby tournament. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK16.JPG) Pixel Whip of River City Riot breaks away from the pack. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK17.JPG) Fans cheer for Tonya Farting of the River City Riot. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK18.JPG) Tonya Farting of River City Riot tries to get around Donuts of the Orlando Ozone Slayers. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2026/09/091926_RollerDerby_RMK20.JPG) Fans high five River City Riot players during the People’s Battle of Richmond roller derby tournament at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on September 19\. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly for The Richmonder)