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When was Wftda founded?

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When was Wftda founded?

2004
Women’s Flat Track Derby Association/Founded
The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) began as the United Leagues Coalition (ULC) in 2004, consisting of a handful of flat track roller derby leagues, each owned and operated by skaters sharing the singular, driving compulsion to re-imagine roller derby as a modern sport.

How many members does Wftda have?

In July 2017, the WFTDA surpassed over 400 members. As of June 2018, it counted 421 member leagues, which had increased to 471 by February 2019.

What does WFTDA stand for?

Women’s Flat Track Derby Association
The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) is the international governing body of women’s flat track roller derby representing more than 450 member leagues on 6 continents.

How popular is roller derby?

But the United States is not where roller derby is most popular. The U.S. has 848 leagues for its population of 322 million, or 2.6 leagues per million people. But New Zealand has 29 roller derby leagues for its population of fewer than 5 million— 6.3 leagues for every million people.

When was roller derby popular?

1940
Overview. While the sport has its origins in the banked-track roller-skating marathons of the 1930s, Leo Seltzer and Damon Runyon are credited with evolving the sport to its competitive form. Professional roller derby quickly became popular; in 1940, more than 5 million spectators watched in about 50 American cities.

How do you become a Wftda team?

How Do I Become a WFTDA League?

  1. have at least 14 skaters who practice at least two hours a week.
  2. submit proof that all your skaters are women, that 51% of your skaters own the league, and that 67% of those skaters run the business.

How do you become a Wftda league?

How to Join WFTDA

  1. Managed by at least 67% league skaters who identify as women or gender expansive, as detailed in the WFTDA Gender Statement.
  2. 51% owned by league skaters who identify as women or gender expansive, as detailed in the WFTDA Gender Statement.
  3. Governed by democratic principles and practices.

Does women’s roller derby still exist?

The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) is the international governing body of women’s flat track roller derby representing more than 470 member leagues on 6 continents.

How do you start a Derby League?

If you’re striking out on your own, here are some key steps in the process:

  1. Recruit skaters and officials.
  2. Download the game rules from wftda.com.
  3. Do some basic research and education about gear standards.
  4. Start skating!
  5. Obtain private practice space.
  6. Select a business structure.
  7. Create Bylaws and a policy manual.