Cardiff Roller Collective
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| Metro area | Cardiff |
|---|---|
| Country | Wales |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Teams | Bridgend Bombshells (derby) Cardiff Rude Birds (derby) Raiders of the Roath Park (derby) Cardiff Cross Bones (hockey) |
| Track type(s) | Flat |
| Venue | Cardiff University |
| Affiliations | UKRDA |
| Website | www |
The Cardiff Roller Collective (CRoC) are a roller sports league based in Cardiff, Wales. Founded in 2010, the league has three roller derby, one roller hockey team, and an artistic skating group.
Founded in October 2010,[1] It initially had two teams, the Raiders of Roath Park and the Roathmantics;[2] these were subsequently rearranged. The Collective was also joined by the Bridgend Bombshells, which had been founded in 2009. The Bombshells were based at the Bridgend Recreation Centre, in a town near Cardiff, although this was set for closure at the end of 2011.[3]
By late 2011, CRoC had launched roller hockey and artistic roller skating groups, and its membership exceeded seventy people.[4]
CRoC became members of the United Kingdom Roller Derby Association in May 2012.[5]
References
- ^ "Roll up and join League in Cardiff", South Wales Echo, 8 December 2010
- ^ Julia McWatt, "US female skate sport rolls into South Wales", South Wales Echo, 28 December 2010
- ^ "Bridgend Bombshells roller derby team seeks new home", BBC News, 29 September 2011
- ^ Kirstie McCrum, "Club of the week: Get your skates on for roller derby", South Wales Echo
- ^ "Welcome to new Member Cardiff Roller Collective (CRoC)", UKRDA, 9 May 2012
