{"id":81390,"date":"2025-05-28T11:40:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T19:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/2025\/05\/28\/first-ever-marijuana-speed-rolling-competition-launches-turning-cannabis-culture-into-a-spectator-sport\/"},"modified":"2025-05-28T19:47:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T03:47:12","slug":"first-ever-marijuana-speed-rolling-competition-launches-turning-cannabis-culture-into-a-spectator-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/2025\/05\/28\/first-ever-marijuana-speed-rolling-competition-launches-turning-cannabis-culture-into-a-spectator-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Ever Marijuana \u2018Speed-Rolling\u2019 Competition Launches, Turning Cannabis Culture Into A \u2018Spectator Sport\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

A first-of-its-kind marijuana competition is launching to put a very specific skill\u2014rolling joints\u2014to the test.<\/p>\n

Rolling Derby, which was founded by a group of cannabis industry veterans, announced on Wednesday that they have organized a series of \u201cspeed-rolling\u201d tournaments, where adults 21 and older can compete against each other virtually or in person to see who can successfully fashion a joint the fastest.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt its core, the Rolling Derby is an authentic celebration of speed, craft, and culture, challenging participants to roll the perfect joint against the clock,\u201d the group said in a press release. \u201cThe inaugural season will feature both a global online competition open to cannabis enthusiasts worldwide, as well as a series of high-profile live events across California venues.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sponsored by RAW Rolling Papers, the competitions will last four months, with a championship final where the top 16 fastest joint-rollers will compete.<\/p>\n

Submissions to enter the tournament opened on Wednesday and will be accepted through June 30. To enter, prospective competitors must post a video of themselves rolling a one-gram joint, starting with whole nugs, on X or YouTube with the hashtag #rollingderby.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Rolling Derby turns what happens every day in millions of homes into a spectator sport that celebrates real craftsmanship,\u201d Dean Arbit, CEO of bud.com, an e-commerce platform running the competition, said.<\/p>\n

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To submit your video entry into the Online Derby competition, videos need to be submitted by being posted into the Rolling Derby Community https:\/\/t.co\/qZuCWwLFkT<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re taking something that\u2019s part of cannabis culture\u2019s DNA and elevating it to showcase the incredible dexterity and expertise that goes into a perfect roll,\u201d he said.\u201dThis isn\u2019t just about speed, it\u2019s really about bringing deserved recognition to a foundational skill.\u201d<\/p>\n

The tournament<\/a> is also being billed as a unique opportunity for cannabis brands to get involved and connect with marijuana consumers who could get a look at their products as competitors grind and roll them.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Rolling Derby celebrates the real artistry of rolling culture, and that is what RAW\u00ae is all about,\u201d Josh Kesselman, founder and CEO of RAW Rolling Papers, said<\/a>. \u201cI created RAW\u00ae to let the true rolling and smoking experience shine through, and this competition is all about showcasing that same authentic craft.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the past two decades we\u2019ve worked hard to make the RAW\u00ae brand synonymous with rolling excellence, and we\u2019re thrilled to always support the culture that\u2019s supported us from day one,\u201d he said. \u201cWe all get higher together!\u201d<\/p>\n

Cannabis brands have used a variety of novel promotional tactics to get the word out about their products and services as the legalization movement has continued to spread.<\/p>\n

For example, late last year Toker\u2019s Guide\u2014which offers an online directory of dispensaries in several jurisdictions\u2014listed series of job listings seeking experienced cannabis consumers<\/a> in states across the U.S. to sample and review marijuana products.<\/p>\n

Also last year, the rolling paper company DaySavers announced they\u2019d\u00a0pay $4.20 to volunteers willing to smoke two free pre-rolled joints and provide feedback on their smokability<\/a>.<\/p>\n

DaySavers separately launched a campaign last March to hire for what it calls the \u201cultimate stoner dream job,\u201d seeking a content creator to \u201cget paid to smoke weed.\u201d<\/a>\u00a0The full-time social media creator and event marketer job pays $70,420 with perks including cannabis product testing and all expenses paid travel to marijuana events.<\/p>\n

Some other high-profile clients have also offered to pay people for rolling joints\u2013for example Snoop Dogg, who said several years ago that he pays someone $40,000 to $50,000 per year to have blunts readily available<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, although it won\u2019t feature a speed-rolling tournament, the California State Fair will once again feature a cannabis exhibit and competition<\/a> at this year\u2019s event, with expanded award categories meant to showcase the diversity of the state\u2019s market.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Martin Alonso<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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