Help keep 
derby rolling

Every contribution helps support our skaters, programs, and the future of roller derby in Lakeland, FL.

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Why give?

  • Develop Local Athletes

    Donations help create opportunities for athletes to develop their skills, represent Lakeland, and compete throughout the region and beyond.

  • Strengthen Our Community

    For many of us, roller derby has become a second home. It's a place to push ourselves, relieve the stresses of everyday life, and find a community where we truly belong.

  • Keep Roller Derby Accessible

    Contributions help us support members facing financial hardship, allowing them to remain active in the league and connected to the community they've built here.

  • Support a Skater-Run Nonprofit

    Every dollar directly supports league operations, practice facilities, game day expenses, and community outreach efforts.

  • Grow the Sport

    Your support helps us introduce more people to roller derby through recruit nights, public events, and community engagement.

  • Keep Us Rolling

    Your donation helps ensure that Lakeland continues to have a home for roller derby, providing opportunities for athletes, volunteers, and community members to connect through the sport we love.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Swan City Roller Derby is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations may be tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific situation.

  • Donations help support league operations, practice facilities, game day expenses, uniforms for new members, community outreach, marketing efforts, website and technology expenses, insurance, and other costs associated with running a skater-owned nonprofit organization.

  • Yes! Recurring donations provide reliable support that helps us plan for the future and continue growing the sport of roller derby in our community.

  • Possibly! We welcome conversations about in-kind donations, sponsorships, and other ways to support the league. To discuss donation opportunities, please contact us atswancityrollers@gmail.com.

  • Absolutely. Sponsorships help support our league while providing local businesses with opportunities to connect with our fans and community. To learn more, visit our Sponsorship page or contact us at swancityrollers@gmail.com.

  • There are many ways to help beyond financial contributions. Attend our games, volunteer at events, become an official, share our events on social media, or help introduce new people to the sport.

  • Swan City Roller Derby is a skater-owned and operated nonprofit organization. Our members volunteer their time both on and off the track to help keep the league running. To learn more about our leadership team and members, visit our Team Roster page.

  • As a skater-owned and operated nonprofit organization, Swan City Roller Derby relies on donations, sponsorships, and fundraising to help cover the many costs associated with running the league. Contributions help support practice facilities, game day operations, league uniforms, insurance, website and technology expenses, marketing and outreach efforts, and other operational needs that keep our league rolling.

    Donations also help offset travel expenses as we compete against other roller derby leagues both within Florida and across the country. Every contribution helps us continue providing opportunities for our athletes, representing Lakeland wherever we play, and growing the sport in our community.