Lehigh Valley Roller Derby

Lehigh Valley Roller Derby (LVRD) is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The league is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).

History
Founded as Lehigh Valley Rollergirls in January 2006, the league was the first skater-operated flat track roller derby league in the area. Lehigh Valley was founded by Elaina Borchelt. Lehigh Valley joined the WFTDA Apprentice Program in 2009, and became a full member of the WFTDA in 2010. In 2014 the league was averaging 300 fans at home games at the Independence Family Fun Center in Schnecksville.

The league now hosts home games at Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Teams
In 2009, the league expanded to a three-team structure, with the Blast Furnace Betties and Metal Vixens home teams feeding the All-Stars, who represent Lehigh Valley against teams from other leagues.