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Latest news, events, and information about the WFTDA.

Philly Roller Girls Win Eastern Regionals

September 14, 2009

The #3 seed Philly Roller Girls defeated #1 Gotham Girls Roller Derby in a nail-biting finisher to the Wicked Wheels of the East tournament; ending Gotham's two-year, 18-game winning streak.

Read the recap on DNN: Philly Upsets Gotham for Eastern Regional Tournament, 90-89

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40 Roller Derby Teams Compete for National Title

August 12, 2009

The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association tournament season kicks off September 11, 2009, bringing together the best talent flat-track roller derby has to offer in matchups no derby fan will want to miss! Over a four-week period, 40 teams will compete in four regional tournaments for a shot at claiming the top rank in their corner of the country.

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WFTDA Finalizes 2009 Regional Tournament Structure

July 20, 2009

As a result of the organization’s continuing growth, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association is launching a new format for its annual tournament season. This fall, more teams than ever before have a chance to win the WFTDA national title.

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WFTDA Announces Opening of New Apprentice Program

July 1, 2009

After months of planning and discussion, the WFTDA Apprentice Program is official! Effective immediately, leagues interested in becoming members of WFTDA will apply to join this exciting new pilot program.

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WFTDA, USARS Reach Agreement on Insurance Coverage

June 25, 2009

Two major roller sports organizations have entered into an historic agreement regarding insurance reciprocity for each other’s events. As of June 25, 2009, the insurance policies managed by the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) and USA Roller Sports (USARS), which both provide coverage for roller derby leagues in the United States, are reciprocal.

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