The Boston Derby Dames are looking for a home, now that they know their time in Somerville is soon up.

By Tom Bannister

It’s a sad day in Somerville when The Boston Derby Dames get invited to leave their Somerville home to make way for expansion of the building by its new owners.

That is the current state of affairs as the Bay State’s premier WFTDA-sanctioned flat track roller derby league has been informed that it must vacate its current headquarters located in Somerville by January 2015.

According to the women-owned and -operated roller derby league, it has been using a Somerville warehouse as its central base of operations, which includes a training and recreational team for incoming skaters to learn the skills necessary to play, four home teams, a junior derby team (ages 7-17), C team for draft eligible skaters, B-level travel team, as well as nationally ranked all-star team The Boston Massacre, currently 22nd among 273 leagues from around the world.

With over 100 members in total, the Boston Derby Dames is on a frantic search to find a new home for this highly competitive athletic team that represents Boston internationally in the fast growing sport of roller derby.

Although a seasonal sport (typically spring and fall), the Boston Derby Dames requires a practice space throughout the year, as specific skills, practices, and scrimmages are held seven days a week.

With seasonal games being played at Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington and Simoni Rink in Cambridge, the Dames’ need for a dedicated space for this Boston-centric team grows tight, and a plea has been entered to the public for support and assistance in finding a new home for this beloved sports team.

These Dames could use a break.

For more information about Boston Derby Dames, visit bostonderbydames.com.