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The 2n1 Skate Shoppe 2012 WFTDA Bracket Bonanza wrapped up this year after another successful run. About 2,800 brackets were entered over the course of the 2012 WFTDA Playoffs and Championships. Just like in 2011, there were multiple perfect brackets at Champs, but 2012 saw the first perfect bracket at the playoff level when Sweet Kay Oz correctly predicted the winners of every game at West Region Playoffs.

A total of 14 additional leagues have now achieved the status of full WFTDA membership, as of Dec. 1. The leagues graduating today are the latest to complete the WFTDA Apprentice Program and can now enjoy the benefits of full WFTDA membership, which include a vote on WFTDA policies and rules, and eligibility for ranking and tournaments.

The Women's Flat Track Derby Association and the Men's Roller Derby Association (MRDA) announced the release of a MRDA-branded edition of the Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby. This reflects the most recent step in collaboration between the two independent organizations.

WFTDA is delighted to announce dates and hosts for the 2013 cycle of WFTDA Officiating Clinics. Offered in four countries on three continents, WFTDA Officiating Clinics are designed to offer officials, coaches, and captains of diverse skill levels and affiliations to a host of new educational training materials that have been specifically designed to work with the WFTDA’s new 2013 Flat Track Roller Derby Rules set, while also providing officials with tools and practical knowledge that will allow them to develop their skills in order to manage bouts effectively and follow the WFTDA development path through to Certification.

The WFTDA is excited to announce that all flat track roller derby leagues will be eligible to purchase their leagues' general liability and excess medical insurance through the WFTDA starting in 2013.