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Dallas Derby Devils
The Dallas Derby Devils (DDD) is a flat track roller derby league in Dallas, Texas and surrounding area of Ft. Worth, Texas. Founded in November 2004, the Dallas Derby Devils is the original North Texas roller derby league with a current roster of over one hundred active skaters, making DDD one of the largest flat track derby leagues in the southern United States. The Dallas Derby Devils are an original member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). The Dallas Derby Devils have completed sell-out home seasons since 2006 featuring the five home teams that comprise the league; The Death Row Rumblers, The High Seas Hotties, The Slaughterers, The Suicide Shifters, and The Wrecking Crew. Skaters of these five teams make up an All-Star Travel Team for the Dallas Derby Devils called the Army of Darkness, that compete in interleague play against other WFTDA member leagues. Since 2008, league games are held at the NYTEX Sports Centre The NYTEX Sports Centre is a 2,400-seat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dallas, Texas
Dallas () is the third largest city in Texas and the largest city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States at 7.5 million people. It is the largest city in and seat of Dallas County with portions extending into Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. With a 2020 census population of 1,304,379, it is the ninth most-populous city in the U.S. and the third-largest in Texas after Houston and San Antonio. Located in the North Texas region, the city of Dallas is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in the Southern United States and the largest inland metropolitan area in the U.S. that lacks any navigable link to the sea. The cities of Dallas and nearby Fort Worth were initially developed due to the construction of major railroad lines through the area allowing access to cotton, cattle and later oil in North and East Texas. The construction of the Interstate Highway System reinforced Dallas's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Region (WFTDA)
The Women's Flat Track Derby Association's (WFTDA) West Region was formed in 2006. In 2009, teams from the eastern part of the region were moved into the North Central and South Central Regions. From 2008, the WFTDA changed from having just two regional tournaments (East and West), to five, made up of teams from four regions: East, North Central, South Central and West. For 2011, the region was reduced in size, with teams in New Mexico moving to the South Central Region. WFTDA has now moved away from the Big 5 WFTDA Championships qualification tournament structure, last competed in 2012. Starting with the 2013 WFTDA season, the regions were discontinued in favour of an overall-rankings based system, and a new playoff format was created. Member leagues Former members Rankings Current Official WFTDA Regional Rankings as of January 29, 2013 Member teams unranked at this time: * Cherry City Derby Girls * Cheyenne Capidolls * Derby Revolution of Bakersfield * Lilac Cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alamo City Rollergirls
Alamo City Rollergirls or ACRG, is a women's flat-track roller derby league based in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 2005, the league played their fourth season in 2010. The ACRG are a founding member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association The Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) is the international governing body for the sport of women's flat track roller derby, and association of leagues around the world. The organization was founded in April 2004 as the United Leagues Co ... (WFTDA). Teams Alamo City currently has 4 home teams in the league, the Bradley Bombshells, Las Luchadoras, Mustang Sallies, and Las Estrellas. Alamo City operates a training program called "Asphalt Assault", an eight-week program that gets neophyte skaters up to speed. WFTDA competition ACRG league has two travel teams: Las Tejanas (WFTDA A-Team), Las Pistoleras (B-team). Rankings References External links ACRG Official Website 2006 establishments in Texas Roller derby leagues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duke City Derby
Duke City Roller Derby (DCRD) is a women's flat-track roller derby league based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 2005, Duke City is a founding member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). History Founded in 2005, Duke City is the oldest roller derby organization in Albuquerque. Early on, the league comprised three teams based in Albuquerque, one in Santa Fe and one in Rio Rancho. By 2009, the league had moved its home events to the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, with the hopes of drawing 1,000 fans per game. Originally in the WFTDA's West Region, Duke City was moved to the South Central Region in 2011. Duke City has been credited with developing "slow derby" strategies that are still employed by top teams in the WFTDA. Teams Duke City has three home teams, comprising the Disco Brawlers, Dooms Dames and Hobots. Duke City has two travel teams, the Juggernaughties B-team, and the Muñecas Muertas - "Murder Dolls" - A team, which competes against other A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houston Roller Derby
Houston Roller Derby (HRD) is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Houston, Texas. HRD was founded in early 2004, and is a founding member league of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). History Originally formed in early 2004 as the Space City Rollergirls, Houston Roller Derby split from their founding group in the pursuit of an all-skater owned league, after the founding members of Space City attempted to fire the league's coed training team. The new league focused on democratic leadership, with decisions made by committees with elected leaders. HRD's first bout took place in October 2005 at the Pasadena Convention Center, and by this time the league had about 60 members and consisted of four teams: The Bayou City Bosses, The Burlesque Brawlers, The Machete Betties and The Psych Ward Sirens. 2006 bouts took place at the Arabia Shrine Temple. The 2007 and 2008 season bouts took place at the Verizon Wireless Theater, with additional games held at Jopa Sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Texas Roller Dollz
West Texas Roller Derby is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Lubbock, Texas. Founded in 2007, the league currently consists of a single team, which competes against teams from other leagues. West Texas is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). History West Texas was founded as the West Texas Roller Dollz in September 2007. The league's first bout was held in May 2008, attracting 2,000 fans,Michael Corcoran, "How they roll", ''Austin American-Statesman'', 30 May 2008 and it was accepted as a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) in August 2008.Lubbock's own Lethal Whoopin' , ''Skirt'', 16 January 2009 WFTDA competition West Texas was the eighth seed for the 2009[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assassination City Roller Derby
Assassination City Roller Derby (ACRD) is a women's flat-track roller derby Roller derby is a roller skating contact sport played by two teams of fifteen members. Roller derby is played by approximately 1,250 amateur leagues worldwide, mostly in the United States. Game play consists of a series of short scrimmages (jam ... league based in Plano, Texas. Assassination City is a founding member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). Founded in 2005, the league consists of four home teams and two travel teams. The home teams compete against each other in league play during the official home season, which typically runs from February to September. The league's All-Star Skaters make up the travel team, called Conspiracy. This group of skaters compete at the interleague level, against teams from other leagues and cities. The games or bouts played at this level affect the league's overall ranking among the top teams in the WFTDA. Founded in 2005, ACRD has become acti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold Coast Derby Grrls
The Gold Coast Derby Grrls (GCDG) is a roller derby league based in Broward County, Florida. Founded in 2007, the league currently consists of two teams which compete against teams from other leagues. The league was founded as the Broward County Derby Grrls in August 2007, and played thirteen bouts in their first year. By 2008, they had organized their first tournament, and were described by '' The Bismarck Tribune'' as Florida's top team. By 2010, the league had more than 60 skaters and was divided into A and B teams. The Derby Grrls became a full member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) in March 2011,Gold Coast Derby Grrls Make Big 5 Debut , WFTDA, 29 September 2011 and were rapidly ranked at number 13 in the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pueblo Derby Devil Dollz
SoCo Derby Dollz is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Pueblo, Colorado. Founded in 2007, the league consists of two teams which compete against teams from other leagues. The league was founded as "Pueblo Derby Devil Dollz" in December 2007 by a group of interested women, including Lisa Conant, a local roller skater. By April 2010, the team had more than fifty skaters, and had attracted crowds of more than 2,000 fans. The league was accepted into the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice The Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice is the program affiliate of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). In operation from 2009 until early 2019, the Apprentice Program served to onboard new member leagues into the WFTDA. ... Program in November 2009,, WFTDA ersion of 16 November 2009/ref> and became a full member of the WFTDA in September 2010. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steel City Derby Demons
Steel City Roller Derby or SCRD, is a women's flat-track roller derby league based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2006, the league celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2016. Steel City is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). History and league structure Steel City was founded as the "Steel City Derby Demons" in 2006, after Natalie "Busty Brawler" Gilchrist, Pam "Suzy Sydal" Simmons, and Becky "Elsa Slam" Bauer were inspired to recruit skaters for a potential roller derby team after hearing from a friend about the L.A. Derby Dolls. By early 2007, Steel City was ready to hold its first public games at BladeRunners in Harmarville, and was announced as a new member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) in May 2007. Upon its founding, Steel City had four teams, the Bitch Doctors, the Hot Metal Hellions, the Slumber Party Slashers and the Wrecking Dolls. As of 2016, SCRD features two travel teams, including the WFTDA all-star A-team, St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dutchland Derby Rollers
Dutchland Derby Rollers or Dutchland Rollers, is a women's flat-track roller derby league based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2005, the Dutchland Rollers have been a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) since 2008. History and organization Dutchland Rollers was founded in 2006 by Jen "Josie Cuervo" Cole. By 2014, home games were attracting between 500 and 800 fans. The Dutchland Rollers league is composed of two interleague teams, the Dutchland All-Stars (A-Team) and the Dutchland Blitz (B-team). A third team, the C-level Crush, was disbanded ahead of the 2016 season. Home eventsare held at the Overlook Activities Center in Manheim Township. All-star skater Vanessa "V-Diva" Sites was a member of Dutchland when named to the inaugural Team USA roster for the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup. In 2019, Dutchland was the host league for the WFTDA North American East Continental Cup held in Lancaster. WFTDA competition Dutchland earned their first WFTD ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Easy Rollergirls
Big Easy Roller Derby (est. 2005) is a women's, flat-track roller derby league in New Orleans, Louisiana. Big Easy is a founding member league of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). History Big Easy Roller Derby was founded as Big Easy Rollergirls in the spring of 2005, and had planned their first bout during Mardi Gras 2006. Unfortunately, the league was disrupted by and had to regroup following the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina, beginning competitive play on September 16, 2006. After a citywide tryout, BERD had two teams and more than 30 active members its first season. The debut bout was won by the Hor-Nots (v the 'Aints) 128–123 in overtime before a sellout crowd. In their second season, Big Easy Roller Derby doubled their membership with new recruits and was able to field four local teams: Confederacy of Punches, Crescent Wenches, Marigny Antoinettes and StoryVillains, as well as a travel team, the Big Easy Roller Derby Allstars. By the fourth season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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