WFTDA Opens Registration for North American Officiating Clinics Program

WFTDA is excited to announce that registration for the North American Officiating Clinics is now open. Participation in the WFTDA Officiating Clinics program is open to officials of all stripes and affiliations interested in contributing to standardization and excellence in roller derby officiating.

The North American clinics form the final circuit of the 2012 Officiating Clinic cycle, which has kicked off with clinics offered in Glasgow, United Kingdom; Auckland, New Zealand; and Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

The host leagues and cities for the North American WFTDA Officiating Clinics cycle are:

• Jacksonville, Florida
  Hosted by the Jacksonsville RollerGirls

• Feasterville, Pennsylvania
  Hosted by the Philly Roller Girls

• Marion, Illinois
  Hosted by the Southern Illinois Roller Girls

• Raleigh, North Carolina
  Hosted by the Carolina Rollergirls

• Portland, Oregon
  Hosted by the Rose City Rollers

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  Hosted by Toronto Roller Derby

The WFTDA Officiating Clinics Program has been steadily growing and expanding since its pilot year in 2008. Each two-day clinic features WFTDA-vetted best practice policies for skating and non-skating officials, drills and exercises for honing practical skills, and opportunities for participants to discuss problems and questions related to officiating. Instructors are active in the roller derby community and passionate about making roller derby a globally accessible, standardized sport that is player and spectator friendly.

The cost of the registration for North American officiating clinics is $100 USD.

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