The Birmingham Blitz Dames (BBD) are Birmingham, England's original all female, flat track competitive roller derby league.

The league was formed in October 2006 by American transplant Bee Bentley (Bee Sting) following the resurgence of the sport via a grassroots movement of strong-minded women in the USA in 2001. This fast-paced, extreme, full-contact sport is quickly taking hold of the UK and leagues are now being set up all over the country. To learn more about Roller Derby, click HERE

We are the Midland's first league and the second to be formed in the UK. We are welcoming new recruits every month to build our strong, empowering, friendly team. The league is currently comprised of 30+ member/directors who enjoy, manage and facilitate this democratic, grassroots organisation. We consider ourselves a very happy family and don't just meet in the sports halls. Off-skates training is also encouraged and so is socializing. We are currently undertaking an All-You-Can-Eat tour of Birmingham and love relaxing in our second home: Subside.

The Dames are a diverse team from a variety of backgrounds, ages and ethnicities. Our members work or study in industries such as banking, bartending, teaching, law, therapy and art to name just a few. Although some of our girls are tattooed punks, the only requirement for skating with the league is that members must be over 18 and enthusiastic. We are literally training our members from the ground up, some having never skated before at all. We practice several times a week to take all members through their Basic Skills training and beyond, to prepare for competition. And we're not just training the women who skate on our teams, but we are also giving full training to our male and female referees and announcers. Find out more by clicking on TRAINING

The Birmingham Blitz Dames are representing Birmingham on the national and international stage in regular bouts. Beginning serious competition in August 2007 in Las Vegas, the Dames represented Birmingham in Team World. We followed on with a successful first home bout - making roller derby history by hosting the UK's first inter-league bout against the London Rockin' Rollers. We have since gone on to bout against Glasgow Roller Girls, an all star Team Canada side, London Rollergirls, Stuttgart Valley Roller Dollz, Middlesborough Milk Rollers, Leeds Roller Dolls, Auld Reekie Roller Girls, Berlin Bombshells, Croydon Roller Derby, Tiger Bay Brawlers, Lincolnshire Bombers, Hot Wheel Roller Derby, Severn Roller Torrent, Dolly Rockit Rollers, Central City Rollergirls and the All Ireland Roller Derby World Cup squad.

For our upcoming bouts and events, follow our MISSIONS

The Dames are not just interested in bouting though. We are also committed to putting something back into the community that supports us, by volunteering our talents to assist charity organisations and local groups. Many fundraising and charity events are held such as Roller Blitz (Birmingham's first old skool roller disco); PHAB Camps charity sponsored skate; the European premiere of Hell on Wheels with UK mixed scrimmaging; karaoke night; topless charity carwash (with a twist!) and supermarket bag packing.

The press, television and radio are itching to tell our story and the fans can't wait for our forthcoming events. Check out some of our media interest in EXPOSURE.

As you can see, we are a dedicated, passionate and motivated group of women who all work together to make this league a success and bring the unique and sexy sport of Roller Derby to Birmingham.