Roller derby members competing in Australia

By Lethbridge Herald on July 18, 2025.

Alexandra Noad
Local Journalism Initiative reporter

Two members of the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild (LRDG) will be dawned in red and white as they compete at the world stage in Austrailia later this month.

LRDG will be sending Caroline Reimer, known in the derby world as Coach Meow, as the head coach for Team Canada and Myra Moore, known as Shredher on the track, as a player.

Both Reimer and Moore have been to the World Cup previously and are excited to build on their experiences.

Reimer says there is something special about putting the Maple Leaf on her chest and it’s a feeling that will never get old.

“It’s definitely a coaching dream to be able to throw a Maple Leaf on your shirt and represent Canada, especially in a prestigious event like the World Cup.”

Moore says she is planning on prioritizing her stamina this go around.

“This time around I’m definitely going to prioritize my workouts so I can play at my fullest and not be exhausted because the first time I was quite exhausted by the second day.”

About 90 athletes tried out for Team Canada and it was narrowed down to a team of 20. Last time they played in both the Open Division placing fourth and the Female Division where they won the bronze medal, however due to the financial commitment required from the players they will just be participating in the Open Division.

Coaches didn’t choose players on their own teams, due to conflict of interest, but Reimer says it’s a fantastic opportunity to bring Moore with her for a second time.

“To have Shedher selected by my other coaching staff and to come along with her not once, but this is our second time together I think it’s great-it’s like having one of my own kids with me.”

With players spread across the country the players have only practiced in-person two weekends one in Toronto and one in Abbotsford, both were three-day practices.

Riemer says the coaches rely heavily on the players home teams to help train and get the players ready for the competition. They also have a practice via Zoom every three weeks.

Moore says while it has been a challenge to not be with her teammates, she has found ways to connect with her teammates ahead of the competition.

“We are all friends with each other and I think that’s the biggest that heled us overcome that.”

Reimer says the toughest game for the team will be against Team USA, which they will face on July 27.

The tournament will be live-streamed and updates can be found on both the JRDA World Cup and Lethbridge Derby Guild Facebook pages.