The Prairieland Punishers Roller Derby league was established in 2011 as an Illinois Not-for-Profit organization to create a competitive, full-contact women’s flat track roller derby team that operates under the official rules and sanctions of the Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Association (WFTDA). In 2015 the Punishers received 501c3 status and became league members of the WFTDA. In 2025, the Punishers voted to expand to include an open-gender division.

 

The mission of the Prairieland Punishers is to provide an opportunity for skaters to learn, compete, and promote flat track roller derby in Central Illinois. This athletic team is focused on promoting health, wellness, fitness, training, competition, self-growth, community outreach, and team . We place a high value on personal character, community involvement, and dedication to our sport.

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The Prairieland Punishers Roller Derby league is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, parental status, pregnancy status, marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, as well as mental health status, socioeconomic status or background, neuro(a)typicality, or physical appearance. 

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The Prairieland Punishers league is committed to inclusive and anti-discrimination practices in relation to all transgender women, intersex women, and gender expansive participants, and aims to ensure that all skaters’, volunteers’, and employees’ rights are respected and protected. The membership of the league is united by these values, and we celebrate our differences. We will not tolerate sexism, racism, transphobia or homophobia. We will work continuously to combat the effects of discrimination in our league

and in our communities.