Flat Track Roller Derby is a fast paced, frantic sport played by athletic, strong and competitive women around the world.  Founded in February 2009, the Wollongong Illawarra Roller Derby is an all-women flat-track roller derby league.WIRD is made up of mothers, grandmothers, public servants, students, business women and performers who come together to play one of the world’s fastest growing sports.

In 2010, WIRD started their first season, competing against leagues including the Newcastle Dockyard Dames, Sun State Roller Girls, and Sydney Roller Derby League. WIRD has had great success in the Eastern Region Roller Derby (EERD) tournament, finishing 4th in 2011.

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