Angel City Derby

What Angel City Derby does

Angel City Derby is a 501(c)(3) non-profit flat track roller derby league based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2005 and operating under the legal name Angel City Derby, Inc (Tax ID 47-2132772). The organization is entirely volunteer-run, member-owned, and member-operated, with no paid staff. It competes as a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), fielding a tiered roster of teams that includes the elite Hollywood Scarlets travel team (ranked #4 in NA West and #6 globally as of October 2025, and 2019 WFTDA Playoffs Gold Medalist), Rocket Queens (#23 NA West), Shore Shots, Road Ragers (#54 NA West), and the Parks And REFreation officials development program. The league also operates recreational training pathways for first-time skaters, transfer skaters from other leagues, and officials, while maintaining a gender-inclusive policy aligned with WFTDA's gender policy.

The organization's revenue model is a hybrid of five streams: (1) recurring membership dues from skaters and officials (amounts undisclosed), (2) e-commerce merchandise sales of branded goods priced $2-$55 (stickers, patches, pins, shirts, hoodies, scarves) via a Squarespace storefront and on-site bout sales, (3) tax-deductible donations accepted via Venmo, Zelle, check, and Amazon Smile, (4) home bout ticket and concession revenue, and (5) commercial rental of a 25,000 sq ft warehouse venue at 785 E 14th Place in the Downtown LA Fashion District for concerts, markets, productions, film shoots, sporting events, and other derby leagues' training and bootcamps. The warehouse, equipped with professional lighting, sound, 400 amp power, ADA accessibility, three gender-neutral bathrooms, secure parking, and a truck loading bay, accommodates up to 2,000 standing or 1,100 seated guests and represents the organization's primary physical asset.

Distribution is community-led and event-driven, with marketing executed through the angelcityderby.com website, email newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, and direct outreach to prospective members and officials. Corporate sponsorships (T8, KP, Apex City, SGC, RW) supplement donation and merchandise revenue. The technology stack is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted site handling e-commerce and member communications, with no native mobile app, no public API, no disclosed integrations, and no proprietary technology assets beyond the physical venue itself. The mailing address for donations and general correspondence is 1110 N Virgil Ave #318, Los Angeles, CA 90029.

Name

Angel City Derby

Legal name

Angel City Derby, Inc

Website

https://angelcityderby.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Angel City Derby is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run, member-owned flat track roller derby league in Los Angeles, operating WFTDA-competitive and recreational teams and funded by membership dues, merchandise, donations, and commercial warehouse venue rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roller Derby League Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Athlete Licensing, Merchandising & IP Representation (MPAKAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Community & Multi-Category Fairs (MPAGAFAO), Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH), Fan Apparel & Wearables Retail (Licensed) (CRAMAOAE)

Keywords

• Flat track roller derby
• Roller derby league
• Derby merchandise
• Warehouse venue rental
• Women's sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gardena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Revenue from league membership fees for skaters and officials joining the organization
2. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including shirts, hoodies, patches, pins, stickers, and supporter scarves through the organization's website
3. Event Revenue: Ticket sales and concessions from home bout events and games
4. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations accepted via Venmo, Zelle, check, and Amazon Smile. Organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with Tax ID 47-2132772
5. Warehouse Venue Rental: Commercial rental of 25,000 sq ft warehouse space (22,000 sq ft open floor + 3,000 sq ft offices) for events, shoots, productions, concerts, markets, and sporting events. Accommodates up to 2,000 guests standing or 1,100 seated. Also rents for roller derby training and bootcamps

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Angel City Derby operates a competitive flat track roller derby league in Los Angeles, fielding multiple tiered teams (Hollywood Scarlets, Rocket Queens, Shore Shots, Road Ragers) plus an officials development program (Parks And REFreation). The organization sells branded merchandise through its e-commerce site, rents its 25,000 sq ft Downtown LA warehouse for commercial events and roller derby training, and runs new recruit and transfer programs for skaters at all levels.

Product overview

Angel City Derby is a Los Angeles-based non-profit roller derby league offering competitive team programs, merchandise, and venue rental services. The organization operates multiple teams (Hollywood Scarlets, Rocket Queens, Shore Shots, Road Ragers, and Parks And REFreation officials program), sells branded merchandise celebrating 20 years of operation, and rents their 25,000 sq ft warehouse venue for events, productions, and roller derby activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hollywood Scarlets The elite competitive WFTDA travel team representing Angel City Derby at Division 1 Playoffs and Championships, ranked #4 in NA West and #6 globally as of October 2025. Open to top-performing league skaters.
• Rocket Queens Competitive roller derby team ranked #23 in NA West as of October 2025, providing an intermediate competitive tier within Angel City Derby's roster for developing skaters.
• Shore Shots Competitive roller derby team ranked #23 in NA West as of October 2025, representing Angel City Derby in regional WFTDA competition.
• Road Ragers Competitive roller derby team ranked #54 in NA West as of October 2025, providing a developmental competitive tier within Angel City Derby.
• Parks And REFreation Officials training and development program for skating and non-skating officials who officiate Angel City Derby bouts and support league operations.
• Angel City Derby Merchandise Branded merchandise including patches, stickers, pins, shirts, scarves, hoodies, and sweatshirts celebrating 20 years of Angel City Derby and featuring team logos. Sold to fans, skaters, and supporters through the league's e-commerce store and at events.
• Warehouse Venue Rental Commercial rental of a 25,000 sq ft warehouse venue in Downtown LA Fashion District accommodating up to 2,000 guests standing or 1,100 seated. Available for concerts, markets, sporting events, film shoots, productions, and roller derby training/bootcamps. Equipped with professional lighting, sound system, and 400 amps power capacity.
• Roller Derby Training & Bootcamps Training programs for new recruits with no prior skating experience, experienced derby players transferring from other leagues, and roller derby bootcamps held at the league's warehouse venue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10 WFTDA international team ranking maintained
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial governing body membership. Angel City Derby is a proud member of WFTDA and competes in WFTDA-sanctioned competitions. The Hollywood Scarlets represent the league at the highest competitive level in WFTDA, playing for global rankings.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable giving program allowing Amazon customers to designate Angel City Derby as their nonprofit beneficiary when shopping on Amazon Smile
• T8minorOthersSponsor of Angel City Derby with logo displayed on sponsorship page
• KP (Karmic Power / KP)minorOthersSponsor of Angel City Derby with logo displayed on sponsorship page
• Apex CityminorOthersSponsor of Angel City Derby with logo displayed on sponsorship page
• SGCminorOthersSponsor of Angel City Derby with logo displayed on sponsorship page
• RWminorOthersSponsor of Angel City Derby with logo displayed on sponsorship page

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Charm City Roller Girls: Baltimore-based WFTDA roller derby league fielding multiple tiered teams. Direct peer: comparable nonprofit WFTDA league with similar member-operated structure, regional competitive play, and event-driven revenue model.
• Rat City Rollergirls: Seattle-based WFTDA roller derby league and one of the founding leagues of the modern flat track revival. Direct peer: comparable member-run WFTDA league with a deep competitive history, sharing the same NA West regional competitive environment as Angel City Derby.
• Detroit Derby Girls: Detroit-based WFTDA roller derby league with multiple tiered teams and a long competitive history. Direct peer: similar nonprofit, member-owned WFTDA league model with comparable team structure and community-driven operations.
• Rose City Rollers: Portland, Oregon-based WFTDA roller derby league and home of the historically top-ranked Wheels of Justice travel team. Direct peer: a WFTDA-member, member-run league operating multiple tiered teams and competing for the same international rankings as Angel City Derby's Hollywood Scarlets.
• Gotham Girls Roller Derby: New York City-based WFTDA roller derby league and one of the top-ranked international travel teams. Direct peer: comparable WFTDA-affiliated, member-operated league competing in the same global rankings pool and serving a major U.S. metro market.
• Denver Roller Derby: Denver-based WFTDA roller derby league fielding multiple competitive teams. Direct peer: comparable WFTDA-member league structure with tiered travel, B, and recreational teams operating under the same WFTDA governance framework.
• Bay Area Derby: San Francisco Bay Area-based WFTDA roller derby league operating multiple tiered teams. Direct peer: large-metro WFTDA league with a similarly structured competitive ladder and event-driven revenue model, competing in the same NA West region.
• Texas Rollergirls: Austin, Texas-based WFTDA roller derby league and longtime top-ranked travel team. Direct peer: Angel City Derby's Hollywood Scarlets defeated Texas Rollergirls in the 2019 WFTDA Playoffs final, and the two operate the same nonprofit, multi-team, WFTDA-sanctioned model.
• Windy City Rollers: Chicago-based WFTDA roller derby league with multiple tiered teams. Direct peer: comparable member-run WFTDA league serving a major U.S. metro, competing in similar WFTDA-sanctioned tournaments and ranked alongside Angel City Derby internationally.
• Atlanta Roller Derby: Atlanta-based WFTDA roller derby league operating multiple competitive teams in the southeast U.S. Direct peer: comparable member-owned WFTDA league with a tiered team structure competing in WFTDA-sanctioned tournaments alongside Angel City Derby.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/angelcityderby
• Instagraminstagram.com/angelcityderby/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@angelcityderbyofficial
• Xx.com/AngelCityDerby
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/angel-city-derby-girls

Compliance2 records

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