WFTDA Seeks Proposals From Officiating Clinic Hosts

The WFTDA is now accepting proposals from leagues interested in hosting 2015 WFTDA Officiating Clinics. The WFTDA plans to host 12 to 15 Officiating Clinics worldwide in 2015. The WFTDA will work with hosting partners, instructors and the roller derby community to ensure the thorough and effective training of roller derby officials.

Through its Officiating Education Programs, the WFTDA is committed to consistency and standardization, as well as providing tools and resources so that all roller derby officials may succeed in providing the highest level of officiating.

The primary requirements for hosting a WFTDA Officiating Clinic are:

• Metro area with a hub airport
• Reasonable driving or train ride distance to a derby-rich geography
• Access to a skating venue capable of holding 2 full-sized tracks (preferred, not mandatory)
• Access to or able to create/rent classroom space (often hotel conference rooms space)
• WFTDA member league or Apprentice league member (or partner with a full member)
• Ability to gather 25+ skaters for a long 2.5-hour to 3-hour scrimmage (mandatory, not just preferred)

Host leagues receive a $2,000 stipend and three free entries to the clinic.

Leagues interesting in hosting should submit a bid or letter of interest by October 26, 2014. For more details, please download the Request For Proposals. Email pantichrist@wftda.com with any questions.