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| 2012 WFTDA | Championships | |
| Nov 2–4, 2012 — Atlanta, GA | Hosted by Atlanta Rollergirls |
2012 Championships Blog
Bout recaps from 2012 WFTDA Championships!
Bout 12: Gotham Girls Roller Derby vs Oly Rollers
November 4, 2012
Gotham (#1E) takes third WFTDA title over Oly Rollers (#1W)
By Elle Beaux
In the championship bout pitting east versus west, the Oly Rollers (West #1) faced Gotham Girls Roller Derby (East #1) in a replay of the 2011 championship game. After a hard fight, Gotham took home the championship for the second time in a row, becoming the only team in WFTDA’s history to be a three-time champion. Oly fell short last time the teams met, and came out swinging today. Gotham has always been known for stellar teamwork, and today’s showing was no different.
Bout 11: Denver Roller Dolls vs Texas Rollergirls
November 4, 2012
Denver (#2W) edges out Texas (#1SC) to take 3rd place
By Elle Beaux
In the fight for 3rd place of the 2012 WFTDA Championships, the Denver Roller Dolls’ Mile High Club took on the Texas Rollergirls’ Texecutioners in a heart-stopping bout that came down to the last jam. Denver ultimately pulled out a victory that was largely decided by power jams. Tough games throughout the weekend could have led to severe fatigue, but neither team showed signs of slowing down. Today’s game was a demonstration of fierce athletic prowess – from the first whistle, both teams were laying devastating hits that continued throughout the game.
Bout 9: Denver Roller Dolls vs. Gotham Girls Roller Derby
November 3, 2012
Gotham (#1E) quashes Denver (#2W) to advance to championship game
By Shelly Shankya
In the second semifinal match of the night, Gotham Girls Roller Derby (East #1) took on Denver Roller Dolls (West #2). Despite a strong performance by Denver, Gotham came out on top to qualify for the championship game.
Bout 10: Oly Rollers vs. Texas Rollergirls
November 3, 2012
Oly (#1W) advances to championship game with win over Texas (#1SC)
By Elle Beaux
The first semifinal game of the tournament brought the Oly Rollers (West #1) against the Texas Rollergirls (South Central #1) for both teams’ second bout of the day. After beating the odds to come back against Bay Area earlier in the day, all eyes were on Texas to see if they could make magic happen twice.
Bout 6: Gotham Girls Roller Derby vs. Naptown Roller Girls
November 3, 2012
Gotham Girls Roller Derby (#1E) grab win over Naptown Roller Girls (#3NC)
By Shelly Shankya
After an upset over Atlanta Rollergirls on Day 1, Naptown Roller Girls (NC #3) went into their quarterfinal game against reigning WFTDA Champions Gotham Girls Roller Derby (East #1) with vigor.
Real. Strong. Athletic. Revolutionary.