The MRDA Board of Directors wishes the worldwide roller derby community a Happy New Year. As 2021 begins, we have obviously been monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Looking at the surge in COVID-19 almost worldwide and the current vaccine rollout schedule, the Board has decided that we will not move forward trying to plan either […]
With heavy hearts, the MRDA Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel our planned MRDA postseason. In making this decision, the MRDA Board has consulted with our member leagues and taken into account the most recent advice on COVID-19 we have from governments and the WHO. Due to the complexity involved in returning […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the world, with an unprecedented impact on roller derby. To respond to this unique situation, MRDA has been working with WFTDA, JRDA and National Governing Bodies throughout, and we wish to publicly thank them for their hard work, particularly WFTDA and their COVID-19 Task Force. 27-March-2020- Edit to Post The […]
It’s time for updated rankings! What changes did 2019 MRDA Champs bring? 1 St. Louis Gatekeepers (-)2 Magic City Misfits (-)3 Texas Men’s Roller Derby (+3)4 Vancouver Murder (-1)5 Southern Discomfort (-1)6 Denver Ground Control (+4)7 Manchester Roller Derby (-2)8 Golden State Heat (-1)9 Panam Squad (-1)10 Derby Club le Crès Lattes Montpellier (+1)11 Austin Anarchy (-2)12 […]
2020 MRDA Qualifiers MRDA are pleased to announce the locations and hosts of our 2020 postseason! First up are the North American Qualifiers (NAQ) which will be hosted by the Austin Anarchy in Round Rock, TX (just a few miles outside Austin!) at the Rock Sports Arena on August 8th and 9th, 2020. Next, are […]
Another season is over and what a surprising one it has been! The theme of the year has been ‘upsets’, with numerous teams punching well above their weight. In several cases the seeding spots have been turned upside down. MRDA European Qualifiers First off was the MRDA European Qualifiers (MEQ) in August, a five team tournament […]
MRDA Champs are upon us, so it’s time for September Rankings. Without further ado … 1 St. Louis Gatekeepers 2 Magic City Misfits 3 Vancouver Murder 4 Southern Discomfort 5 Manchester Roller Derby 6 Texas Men’s Roller Derby 7 Golden State Heat 8 Panam Squad 9 Austin Anarchy 10 Denver Ground Control 11 Derby […]
An epic weekend in Aberdeen, Scotland for the European leg of the qualifiers saw Kamiquadz and Manneken Beasts gain a spot in the Champs. Sadly, the Beasts were forced to decline their invitation, but the Kamis will form part of the top twelve teams who will face off at the MRDA Championships co-hosted by […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With Qualifiers only weeks away it’s time to share with all y’all the who’s going to be officiating at the tournaments. First up we have 2019 Men’s European Qualifiers, hosted by Granite City Brawlers on 3rd & 4th August MEQ Officiating Crews Fulhame THRs Macfarane & Rollin Rat THNSO Yvel Saint Laurent GTO Cupid […]
Rankings are done. Teams are squared away. Who’s going to be heading up the announcing crews for Qualifiers and Champs this year? First up we have Men’s European Qualifiers, hosted by Granite City Brawlers in Aberdeen, Scotland. Your THA is … Julia Sleazer “All cats, no birds” The action then moves to North American […]
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