The NEO Roller Derby exists to provide an opportunity to build a positive relationship with women in the community through the sport of roller derby. We will demonstrate that women of all walks of life can be strong and independent, while managing a career and a personal life, and can excel in an otherwise male dominated sports world. We are a non-profit, charitable organization whose main focus is the empowerment of women and the protection of children.

NEO Roller Derby was founded in May of 2007 by 11 passionate ladies who shared a desire to bring the sport of roller derby to the fans of the Akron-Canton area. Others heard about their dream and quickly joined the league, making it a league run by the skaters, for the skaters. Through the hard work and dedication of these ladies, April 2008 found them starting up their first competitive roller derby season, making them the first bouting league from Akron/Canton, Ohio. Since completing their winning first season with help from their sister league the Burning River Rollergirls, the skaters of NEO Roller Derby have devoted themselves to charity fundraising and training their new recruits.