The league was founded in July 2007 as Skate Free or Die Rollergirls,[REF] in southern New Hampshire, but now operates under the name New Hampshire Roller Derby [REF].
In the summer of 2008,[REF] their Skate Free or Die! all-star team had their first scrimmage against Providence Roller Derby's Killah Bees in July,[REF] hosted their first tournament in August,[REF] and saw their first bout, against Maine Roller Derby's Calamity Janes, in September.