MRDA Announces Creation of Rules Committee For Immediate Release August 12, 2013 – The Men’s Roller Derby Association’s Board of Directors recently approved the creation of a Rules Committee. The Rules Committee will initially be headed by MRDA Director of Officiating, Miss Trial. The Rules Committee will primarily: offer insight and perspectives on any rules-related […]
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MRDA Announces Topics for August 15-16 Officiating Clinic
MRDA Announces Topics for August 15-16 Officiating Clinic For Immediate Release August 1, 2013 – Continuing its goal of building a strong and influential organization, MRDA is offering its first officiating clinic. The clinic will take place August 15th and 16th at the JFK Arena in Rome, New York. Anne Persand and The Gorram Reaver […]
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MRDA Expands to 34 Member Leagues
MRDA Expands to 34 Member Leagues For Immediate Release July 16, 2013 – One of the guiding principles of the Men’s Roller Derby Association is to foster the development of sustainable roller derby leagues. In its efforts to help grow men’s roller derby, MRDA is pleased to announce the addition of three new leagues. Uinta […]
Officiating Applications for 2013 MRDA Championships Are Live
Officiating Applications for 2013 MRDA Championships Are Live For Immediate Release July 10, 2013 – The 2013 Men’s Roller Derby Association Championships is a little over three months away, and MRDA is currently accepting applications for the event’s officiating crews. MRDA Championships will take place October 19-20, 2013 in Sioux City, Iowa and will feature competition by […]
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MRDA Announces 2013 Mid-Season Rankings
MRDA Announces 2013 Mid-Season Rankings For Immediate Release July 2, 2013 – MRDA announced the mid-season rankings for the 2013 season. The biggest debut to the rankings is London’s formerly-unranked Southern Discomfort Roller Derby entering at #10 after a great showing at the Big O. Another big mover is the Deep Valley Belligerents moving up […]
MRDA Representative to Serve on WFTDA Rules Theory Panel
MRDA Representative to Serve on WFTDA Rules Theory Panel For Immediate Release June 11, 2013 – The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association has announced the creation of a Theory Panel as part of an expansion of their Rules Committee. Per WFTDA’s press release, “The Theory Panel is charged with managing the Rules of Flat Track […]
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MRDA Announces Officiating Clinic
MRDA Announces Officiating Clinic For Immediate Release May 31, 2013 – Continuing its goal of building a strong and influential organization, MRDA is offering its first officiating clinic. The clinic will take place August 15th and 16th at the JFK Arena in Rome, New York. The clinics will cover a variety of topics including safety […]
MRDA Creates Sponsorship Committee and Events Coordinator Position
MRDA Creates Sponsorship Committee and Events Coordinator Position For Immediate Release April 9, 2013-The Men’s Roller Derby Association announced the development of the Event Coordinator position. The purpose of this position is to coordinate MRDA events such as tournaments, meetings, invitationals, and clinics. The coordinator will confirm MRDA events and prepare a calendar of MRDA […]
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MRDA Welcomes Eric “Biff Quick” Harris to the Board of Directors
MRDA Welcomes Eric “Biff Quick” Harris to the Board of Directors For Immediate Release April 3, 2013- The MRDA is proud to welcome Eric “Biff Quick” Harris of the Rock City Riot as the new MRDA Secretary. He brings great energy and years of experience to the MRDA. Biff is a founding board member of […]
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MRDA Announces New Open Admissions Period
MRDA Announces New Open Admissions Period FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2013 – Today, the Men’s Roller Derby Association announced a new admissions policy. Effective immediately, applications for admission will be accepted from January 1st through September 30th of each year. Previously, MRDA had month-long admissions periods in June and November. During the 2013 season, […]