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To The Stars Through Roller Derby
Who Are We?
The former Chick Whips Junior Roller Derby Team, from Topeka, Kansas, have decided to adopt a new outlook, and a new name. With the lost season of competition, camaraderie, and opportunity, that was a direct result of the global pandemic of 2020, it seems like a good time to start anew.
Going forward, we will be known as AD ASTRA Junior Roller Derby. Our motto will now be, “To The Stars Through Roller Derby“. We chose our name based on our desire to identify with our home state of Kansas. AD ASTRA (Latin for “To The Stars”) satisfies that desire, as it is derived from the first part of the motto for the State of Kansas (AD ASTRA PER ASPERA, translated as “To The Stars Through Difficulties).
We are the same group of delightful young people, that love the game of Roller Derby. With our new name and motto, we are focused on the future opportunities that are awaiting our return. With renewed determination, we return to our family, our friends, and our beloved sport of Roller Derby.
We look forward to the time we can renew our competitive spirit with our friends in the Roller Derby world. As we renew our lives, our skills, and our sport, we look to the stars to find our future. We invite you all to come join us on our journey.
Join Our Team - Learn the Rules - Volunteer
Are you 7-17 years of age, male or female, and think you might enjoy Roller Derby? If so, click here for more information, then check us out at practice, then make your decision.
Have you attended a Junior Roller Derby Bout and found it difficult to understand what was happening on the track? If so, click here to check out some reference material!
We want you! There are many ways you can volunteer and help. From being an Official, to Coaching, to just helping with team logistics, or activities. Click here for more info.