Category: Journalism

The Rocky Mountain Collegian: FoCo Roller Derby presents 11th annual Skate-a-thon

The FoCo Roller Derby, a nonprofit athletics organization, is having a private Skate-a-thon April 25 to raise money for scholarships and fund the team.

Loveland Reporter Herald: FoCo Roller Derby hits the rink for a good cause

By KATE POWELL | [email protected] | Loveland Reporter-Herald The 14th Annual Black and Blue Ball will raise money for Pink Boots Fort Collins. Break out your formal wear and knee pads, FoCo Roller Derby is hosting its 14th Annual Black and Blue Ball this Sunday at the Ranch Events Complex. The homecoming-themed competition pits FoCo’s home teams against one […]

Berthoud Weekly Surveyor: FoCo Roller Derby offers many options for participants

By Shelley Widhalm | The Surveyor Before joining FoCo Roller Derby, Meagan Brockmeier of Berthoud hadn’t skated before, and she soon realized she didn’t like getting hurt. So Brockmeier decided to be a jam referee, working the center of the rink while the other players compete. “I don’t actually play derby,” Brockmeier said. “I’m an […]

FoCo Roller Derby In The News – Help Us Find A New Home!

The FoCo Roller Derby has been practicing, bouting, and making friends at The Event Center since 2013. It’s been a home to us all – it’s a home that we’re losing in a few short weeks. We are on the hunt for a new facility with a concrete, wood or pavement floor that is 108 feet by 75 feet or larger. […]

FoCo Roller Derby Feature: Rough Haus Episode 1

FoCo Roller Derby was featured in the 1st episode of Rough Haus, a new television program on Sundays on KCDO-TV K3 geared toward martial artists, yogis, movement fanatics, herbalists, artists, explorers & more! Check it out!   Welcome to Rough Haus! This episode kicks off the season with Native American fitness, C.O.B.R.A. Self Defense, Roller Derby & […]

CSU Journalism Video Project

Check out this AWESOME video project by Colorado State University students Julia Currier and Lily Shain featuring Gal Capone #86! Thank you Julia and Lily for coming by to scrimmage and sharing this film!

94.3 The X: The Lunch Table with FoCo Girls Gone Derby

94.3 The X’s The Lunch Table serves up the best in Northern Colorado’s local flavor during your Thursday lunch hour. Hermione Danger, Boss Mam, Skater Bater and Unchained Malady of FoCo Girls Gone Derby sat down with Shelby to talk about how to be a derby girl. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e-qL_0EPE4

94.3 The X: Roller Derby Crash Course

Shelby from middays on 94.3 The X gets a Roller Derby Crash Course from FoCo Roller Derby… literally. https://youtu.be/a_ICFojwMc0

Roller Derby: Fast Friends, Lifelong Community

FoCo Girls Gone Derby skaters explain why they’re so passionate about roller derby. Film by Jayme DeLoss

CSU Journalism Video Project

Check out this AWESOME video project by Colorado State University student Allison Dyer Bluemel! Thank you JAllison for coming by to practice and sharing this film!

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