Slam Rock 2023 - Live Roller Derby

Hey there, roller derby fans! If you're looking for an action-packed and adrenaline-fueled super-fun event, then look no further than Slam Rock - Live Roller Derby in Rotorua!

Get ready to witness an intense and exciting roller derby bout around, as Rotorua's Motley Crew takes on Remutaka Roller Derby from the lower North Island. Slam Rock is fast, furious, and full of hard hits, tricky maneuvers, and plenty of strategy.

The atmosphere is electric, with passionate fans cheering on their favourite teams and players. It's a true celebration of athleticism, skill, and pure grit. And even if you've never seen a roller derby match before, you'll be hooked from the very first whistle.

But Slam Rock isn't just about the sport – it's a whole experience. With an Air Guitar Crowd Competition at half time, free face painting, food and beverages and merchandise for sale, great music and did we mention LIVE roller derby... it's the perfect way to spend an evening with friends or family.
And if you're feeling brave, you can even find out how you can join your local roller derby league and learn some of the basic skills and strategies - classes starting August!

Slam Rock Roller Derby is a community-driven event, and it's a great way to support local athletes. So don't miss out on this exciting event – mark your calendars now and get ready to witness some serious roller derby action. It's hard, it's fast, it's tough... it's Roller Derby!

~!~ Tickets on sale Soon ~!~
from Ticketmaster
Door sales not guaranteed (most Slam Rock events have sold out up to a week out from the event)
Prices*:
$15 adult
$7 child (14yrs and under)
$40 family (2 adults and 2 kids)
Under 5s free
*Ticketmaster booking fee applies
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In previous years, tickets to Slam Rock have sold out up to a week prior to the event. So organisers recommend that tickets are purchased well in advance.

Doors open at 6pm with game formalities commencing at 6:45pm.

Doors open: 6:00pm
Game start: 7:00pm
Est. End time: 8:45pm
VIP Sponsor Tables on sale now!

For sponsorship enquiries, please contact: sc.steamrollers@gmail.com
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How the game is played:

In the game of roller derby, which is full contact and has been likened to ‘rugby on skates’, players skate around an oval track in a pack made up of eight skaters, four from each team, who hold the position of blockers.

Blockers must remain within a certain distance from each other at all times. Also on the track are jammers, one from each team who are the point scorers. It is the jammers’ role to attempt to ‘break’ through the pack and score points for each opposition player they pass.

Following an extensive rule set, modern roller derby also includes a large group of officials who keep the players in line and track game statistics. There are up to seven referees required during a game, each with individual responsibilities. Up to 14 Non-skating Officials are also required and generally include newer skaters, or in Steam Roller terminology, Groupies.

Spread the word - Slam Rock is coming!