Rocky Mountain to Compete in Division 1 Tournament in Salt Lake City, UT
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) announced today that the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls qualified for the 2014 WFTDA Division 1 Playoffs in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 26 to 28, as the #3 seed. The tournament seeding reflects the June 30 WFTDA rankings, which were based on sanctioned games played through that date.
Rocky Mountain will open the tournament against the tournament hosts, Wasatch Roller Derby. These two teams met last June with Rocky Mountain taking the win, 270-149. If Rocky Mountain gets past Wasatch, they will likely take on the team that knocked them out of the 2013 WFTDA Championship tournament: Angel City (Los Angeles). If all goes according to plan, revenge in that semi-final matchup would likely put Rocky Mountain in the tournament finals against the #2 team in the world, Bay Area.
The international WFTDA Playoffs and Championships tournament series brings together the most talented, highly trained and committed skaters and officials from WFTDA member leagues to display the “Real, Strong, Athletic and Revolutionary” game play that pushes the limits of the sport worldwide. Whether participating on the track, cheering in the stands or watching online, the WFTDA tournaments provide everyone who loves roller derby an opportunity to witness the most anticipated match-ups of the year.
The following teams will be joining Fight Club in Salt Lake City Sept. 26-28 to compete for a shot at advancing to the WFTDA Championships in November. The top three teams from each of the four international D1 Playoffs will attend Championships to compete for the sport’s highest honor: the Hydra trophy and the title of WFTDA Champions.
1. B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls, San Francisco, CA, USA
2. Angel City Derby Girls, Los Angeles, CA, USA
3. Rocky Mountain Rollergirls, Denver, CO, USA
4. Charm City Roller Girls, Baltimore, MD, USA
5. Montreal Roller Derby, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
6. Wasatch Roller Derby, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
7. Arch Rival Rollergirls, St. Louis, MO, USA
8. Oklahoma Victory Dolls, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
9. No Coast Derby Girls, Lincoln, NE, USA
10. Tri-City Roller Derby, Waterloo, ON, Canada
The WFTDA Playoffs and Championships offer seven full weekends of full-contact competition. Learn how to join the action in Salt Lake City; at the Championships in Nashville, Tennessee, Oct. 31-Nov. 2; or at any of the WFTDA postseason events at wftda.com/tournaments. Those who can’t make the trip can still cheer on Rocky Mountain from home, via the WFTDA’s broadcast channel, WFTDA.tv!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Rocky Mountain PR: pr@rockymountainrollergirls.com
Kali Schumitz, WFTDA Public Relations – press@wftda.com
Juliana Gonzales, WFTDA Executive Director – 512-587-1859, juliana@wftda.com
ABOUT ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROLLERGIRLS: Founded in 2004, the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls are a group of vibrant, diverse, and fearless athletes. Our mission is to promote the strength, athleticism, and independence of women through the sport of flat-track roller derby, and to provide the skills training necessary for participation in regional, national, and inter-league competition. The Rocky Mountain Rollergirls are proud members of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, and winners of the 2010 WFTDA Championships.
ABOUT WFTDA: The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association is the international governing body for the sport of women’s flat track roller derby and a membership organization for leagues to collaborate and network. The WFTDA sets standards for rules, seasons, and safety, and determines guidelines for the international athletic competitions of member leagues. There are currently 197 WFTDA member leagues and 98 affiliated leagues in the WFTDA Apprentice program worldwide. The WFTDA is governed by a five-member, volunteer Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director.
