The Connecticut Death Quads (CTDQ) is a men's roller derby league based in Waterbury, Connecticut. It consists of a single team, which plays against teams from other leagues.
Founded in 2007, the league played its first bout in July 2007.Justice Feelgood Marshall, "Charm City Championship Doubleheader ", Derby News Network, October 29, 2008
The league joined the Men's Derby Coalition in 2008, becoming its fourth member.Alex Cohen and Jennifer Barbee, Down and Derby, p.226"Harm City Homicide ", Sportsvite It competed in the first Derby Coalition championship, taking fourth place after losing to the New York Shock Exchange and Harm City Homicide.Justice Feelgood Marshall, "New York Wins First MDC Championship Match ", Derby News Network, October 20, 2010 The Coalition subsequently became the Men's Roller Derby Association.
The Death Quads have a close relationship with the CT RollerGirls women's derby league. In April 2013, it was ranked number 13 in the world.Christopher Peak, "Derby Dreams", The New Journal, April 22, 2013
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