Rose City Rollers

Mission

Rose City Rollers (RCR) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to serving women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals who want to play the team sport of roller derby, connect with an inclusive community, and realize their power both on skates and off.

In line with our mission to foster an inclusive community, our league welcomes trans and gender-expansive athletes — regardless of their pronouns or gender presentation — who feel most comfortable playing women’s roller derby. 

Bottom Line

Roller Derby is so much more than a sport! By donating to Rose City Rollers, you’re supporting the growth of trans-inclusive women's sports AND the expansion of radically inclusive, body-positive athletic opportunities to more women, girls, and gender-expansive folks ages 7-65+. 

Your donations support our efforts to create equitable access to roller derby by lowering the barrier to entry through scholarships that prioritize BIPOC & trans skaters, a completely free gear lending library stocked with high quality protective gear + skates, free afterschool youth programs with our mobile skate truck, and so much more 🤝

Over 65% of our membership identifies as 2SLGBTQIA+. We are a home for new and experienced athletes with marginalized identities looking for an affirming community, supportive peers, loyal fans, and a place to truly discover their power.

Quote

“To be able to see other queer people [skating] and go ‘oh, I can be a successful and happy and awesome adult, and I can thrive in this space because other people have thrived in this space' has been everything." - an adult skater, on growing up in RCR's junior program

Incentives

We look forward to sharing our 2026 Incentives soon. You won't want to miss what we have planned, so be sure to check back soon!

Gift Matching

Huffman Tax & Accounting LLC- Thank you, Huffman Tax & Accounting, for providing a $1,000 match on the final day of our campaign!

Partner(s)

We are excited to share and celebrate our 2026 Give!Guide Partners! Please consider supporting them as well this GiveGuide season - and beyond!

Oaks Park Association & Harper's Playground - something fun is cruising your way for Big Cruise Day, 11/11! Stay tuned on our socials and sign up for our mailing list to learn more!

Baby Blues Connection - providing mental health support and resources to pregnant and postpartum people in our community.

Echo Theatre Company - a space for play, collaboration, and empowerment through circus and movement arts. You won't want to miss what we have coming to The Hangar!

Business partners: 

Deb Counts-Tabor, Welcome to PDX - Your Emotional Support Realtor®, with over 20 years of experience with a no-judgment approach helping RCR bring it home on December 31st with a $1,000 sponsorship!

SNC Auto - top-notch auto service, with a focus on customer service in an inclusive environment.