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The Ithaca Roller Derby SufferJets and BlueStockings are navigating venue changes after their lease ended with The Shops in late 2024. Rochester-based Flour City Fear, an open gender league under the Men's Roller Derby Association, hosted an interest meeting for satellite practices in Ithaca on Oct. 1.

Ithaca derby scene rolls toward new horizons

By Isabella McSweeney, Sports Editor • October 16, 2025
To newcomers, Ithaca is known for Cayuga Lake, gorges and the annual Apple Harvest Festival. Few realize that it is a hot bed for the local roller derby scene, which will be expanding this winter with the start of satellite practices for Rochester’s Flour City Fear.
David Kornreich, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Toby March ’14 are referees for the Ithaca League of Women Rollers.

IC alumni and professor skate together in roller derby

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer • November 16, 2016
Alumni and a professor take part in the Ithaca League of Women Rollers as players and referees.

Rock ‘n’ roller derby

By Nate King, Staff Writer • May 3, 2012
Hidden in a small elementary school gym, four men put their feet in roller skates and tighten their worn laces. The pads are next; knee followed by elbow, then wrist.
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