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Registration for the 2011 cycle of WFTDA Officiating Clinics opens today. Building on the organization's first officiating clinics, held last year, WFTDA is offering both Beginner and Advanced level clinics in 2011. We are also excited to announce that we will be offering clinics in Europe and Australia this summer, in addition to locations throughout the United States.

Most WFTDA teams begin their seasons during the first quarter of the year. This year, that meant an active quarter in terms of shifts in the rankings as teams begin jockeying for position in advance of the all-important second quarter rankings–the rankings that determine who gets invited to the regional playoffs. WFTDA rankings are determined by a quarterly member league vote based on game results and statistics. All four regions also saw newer member leagues becoming eligible for ranking for the first time. Upon becoming full WFTDA members, leagues must play at least two bouts against teams that are already ranked in order to be eligible for ranking for the first time.

WFTDA's member leagues have voted to adopt a common definition of “female” as it applies to competitors in the sport. The new policy is inclusive of female transgender athletes.

WFTDA continues to expand as it welcomes the latest class of Apprentice members from across the United States.

This weekend, WFTDA member teams will conduct the first in a series of beta test bouts in response to a growing interest in a significant rules shift, the elimination of minor penalties. Additional beta test bouts will take place throughout the summer.