Bay Area Derby (BAD)
Cause Area
- Community
- LGBTQ+
- Sports & Recreation
- Women
Location
2635 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
As proud members of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the official governing body for modern roller derby, Bay Area Derby is a non-profit 501(c)(3), fully volunteer-driven, skater-owned-and operated organization that gives back to the community that has supported it since 2004. Our driving mission includes providing amateur athletic entertainment and playing roller derby competitively at all levels - local, regional, national, and international.
Description
Established in 2004, Bay Area Derby is a full contact, women’s flat track roller derby league located in Oakland, CA consisting of four home teams, two competitive travel teams, a recreational program, skating and non-skating officials, and many dedicated volunteers. BAD’s community involvement has included participating in the San Francisco PRIDE Parade, skating in the Piedmont Fourth of July Parade, and supporting various fundraisers for other non-profits around The Bay.