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Tilted Thunder Rail Birds modern flat-track leagues in the United States, TTRB was only the 7th roller derby league to build a banked track in the nation. TTRB is also a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Tilted Thunder has four home teams, an All Star travel team, and two junior derby programs: Peeps and Chicklets. Mission statement: As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Tilted Thunder is committed to fostering serious competition on a national and international level, developing amateur athletes for competition, and promoting the physical and mental strength and independent spirit of amateur female athletes. Tilted Thunder is a founding member of the Roller Derby Coalition