Who We Are

A group of seven women in purple jerseys and helmets wearing roller skates, standing on an indoor roller skating rink. They are smiling and posing for the photo.

League History

Roller derby first arrived in Lakeland in 2009 with the formation of the Lakeland Derby Dames. In 2016, the league was reborn as Swan City Roller Derby and continues to thrive as a skater owned and operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Our mission is to grow the sport of roller derby, develop athletes of all experience levels, and give back to the community we call home. Through local events, charitable initiatives, and competitive play, we are proud to be an active part of Lakeland.

Our league is made up of people from all walks of life, including teachers, nurses, lawyers, mothers, students, and business professionals. What brings us together is a love for roller derby, a competitive spirit, and a commitment to supporting one another both on and off the track.

Event poster for the 2017 season opener of the Miami Vice City Rollers roller derby team, featuring a black and white photo of roller derby players, with pink, black, and purple graphics including a city skyline and roller skate logo. The event is on January 28, 2017, at Sunland Hockey Rink, with doors opening at 6:30 PM, against Swan City Roller Derby from Lakeland, FL.
Group of people wearing roller skates playing or practicing on an outdoor rink at night, surrounded by a chain-link fence, with trees and a tall streetlight in the background.
Group of five women with roller skates standing and smiling outdoors near water, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A group of women on roller skates participating in a class or practice session outdoors on a rink, with an instructor taking notes nearby.

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