The Men’s Roller Derby World Cup will hold its second championship tournament between the 14th and the 17th of July, 2016 in Calgary, AB, Canada.Chinook City Roller Derby, a league with a history of hosting large scale successful tournaments, will be hosting this event at the spacious Acadia Recreation Complex, and approximately 20 teams are expected to compete for the Spirit of Derby trophy and the title of men’s roller derby world champion.The very successful 2014 MRDWC tournament, in Birmingham, UK, saw team USA take home the trophy with teams England and Canada taking second- and third-place honors, respectively. Fifteen teams competed, with fans watching online from all seven continents.
The Men’s Roller Derby World Cup is skater-run, through the democratic principles upon which the sport of roller derby was founded, and is recognized by the Men’s Roller Derby Association. For more information go to www.mrdwc.com or email [email protected].
2014 MRDA on WFTDA.tv (corrected)
2014 MRDA CHAMPIONSHIPS, MARITIME MAYHEM WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON WFTDA.TV
The 2014 MRDA Championships Will be Streamed on WFTDA.TV free of charge.
MRDA’s 2014 Championship will be streamed live from Tacoma Washington, October 19,20 2014, on WFTDA.tv. We are excited that Blaze Streaming (http://blazestreaming.com) will producing the event and WFTDA.tv will be hosting the feed.
The Schedule of bouts and the most up to date information, please go to:
http://www.mrdachampionships.com
Tune into www.WFTDA.tv to watch.
The Stream will free to watch.So join us all weekend for the best men’s derby of the year!
MRDA ANNOUNCES A CHANGE IN VENUE FOR ITS 2014 CHAMPIONSHIPS
MRDA ANNOUNCES A CHANGE IN VENUE FOR ITS 2014 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the MRDA 2014 Championships is unable to held at its original location. The new location will be: Tacoma Roller Sports at the Tacoma Armory 715 S 11th Street Tacoma, WAThis change though inconvenient, is actually very positive for the event, in that this is a larger venue- which can accommodate an additional warm-up space, more locker room space, additional vendors, and more seats for spectators. We will also now be offering day passes and you can buy tickets at the door.
What this change means for you– if you are flying in to Seattle airport, you are still OK. The new venue is equidistant to the airport (just in the opposite direction) as the previous venue.
If you have made a reservation at the Hotel Nexus (old host hotel), and if this reservation was made directly with the hotel, you will be able to cancel this reservation without penalty.
With the change in venue being so close to the day of the event, Puget Sound Outcast Derby has assigned Hunter as a travel coordinator. He is familiar with the city and is coordinating with persons in the area to assist with travel plans and to answer any questions you might have in relation to how the change in venue affects you. Please send questions and comments to sponsorship@
The hotels that are in the area of the new Venue.
Best Western Plus – Tacoma Dome 2611 East E Street Group Code: PSORD Tacoma, WA 98421 Group Name : Puget Sound Outcast Roller Derby (253)272-7737 Rates starting at $99 a night Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Quinta Inn 2102 S C St 2102 S C St Tacoma, WA 98402 Tacoma, Wa 98402 (253) 272-2434 (253) 272-2434 Rates starting at $94 a night Rates starting at $94 a nightThere is a free light rail that travels between the hotels and the venue, with stops within blocks of all locations. This does run most of the event but has a limited schedule on Sunday. More detailed information will be provided through the web page, http://www.mrdachampionships.
We would like to thank Puget Sound Outcast Derby and the Rat City Roller Girls for their continued support of this event, and for all of their hard work in negotiating a smooth transition to this new venue.
For questions and concerns please contact MRDA at: publicrelations@
The Officials Official List
MRDA is proud to announce the officials for the 2014 Championships, which will take place October 18-19, 2014.
MRDA 2014 CHAMPIONSHIPS- OFFICIALS
Tournament Head NSO
Fantasmic
Apprentice Tournament Head NSO
LuAneurysm
Crew Head NSOs
Danger Prone Daphne
N. Vaidya Space
OrgAnnica
Non Skating Officials
Chiro-Fracture
Dolemout
Fried Wheely
Genetic Disorder
Goldie Gloves
Gritty Purl
Harleyquinn Davidson
Heather Harlin
Hung Solo
India Pale Al
Jenn U. Whine
Judge Injury
Julius Freezer
Keister Bunny
Kitty Kitty Jerkface
Marybeth
Megapickle
Mint Julep
Miss Red
Nine Inch Wheels
Peeka
Plenty O’fficial
Reed d’Rulz
Reign N. Virgin
Ruby Whipper
Rules Verne
sHellCat
Skate Tool
Stella Artwalk
Sweet Plea
Sweetie Pi
Teh Jabberclock
Tenacious D Cup
Thurston Gore
Whistle Blower
Wizard of Laws
Yours Tru Leigh
Tournament Head Referee
Cherry Fury
Apprentice Tournament Head Referee
Marriedjuana
Crew Head Referees
Miss Trial
Oh Grr
Sugar Daddy
Skating Officials
Bob Lloyd
Chopsaw
Dell From Hell
Dizzy Duzher
Edie Brickwall
El Flaco
Hangin Chad
Hardcore Ken
Ian Fluenza
Krunchy
Kurz So Good
Marriedjuana
Mike Hammer
Ninja Sass’em
Punk You
Rawk
Roo Lyn Forcer
Short Fuse
Sir Osis
Sound Guardian
Trickster
Rinxter Manager
Jon Lane
MRDA Announces the Fall Ranking and the Seeding for the 2014 Championships.
MRDA Announces the Fall Ranking and the Seeding for the 2014 Championships.
September 16, 2014- The Men’s Roller Derby Association announces the end of year rankings that determine who receives an invitation to MRDA 2014 Championships, hosted by Puget Sound Outcast Derby. The top eight teams will travel to Seattle, Washington on October 18-19 to compete for the championship title. These rankings will serve as the seeding for the tournament.
Major changes in this ranking period: We see the newly minted Denton County Outlaws, making their rankings debut and earning their place in the 2014 championships, coming in at 8th.
Southern Discomfort moving up two spots to grab the 7th place position and making them the first MRDA European league to make it to an MRDA Championships.
Puget Sound Outcast Derby and Bridgetown Menace move up one place each in the rankings, filling in the 4th and 5th place spots, with Mass Maelstrom coming in at 6th place.
St. Louis Gatekeepers moving to #2 over the now #3 New York Shock Exchange after a long and hard fought bout at Rollercon this past July.
Magic City Misfits drop 5 rankings to end the season in 12th place.
This ranking period also has Dallas Deception #13, Glenmore Reservoir Dogs #21, Milwaukee Blitzdkrieg #24, Chicago Bruise Brothers #26, Capital City Hooligans
#27 and the Red Deer Dreadnaughts #29, joining the rankings this period.
Though not a change it should be noted that Your Mom Men’s Derby has held its 1st place ranking for the 4th consecutive period.
The 2014 MRDA fall rankings in their entirety.
MRDA 2014 Fall Rankings
1 – Your Mom Men’s Derby
2 – St. Louis Gatekeepers
3 – New York Shock Exchange
4 – Puget Sound Outcast Derby
5 – Bridgetown Menace
6 – Mass Maelstrom Roller Derby
7 – Southern Discomfort Roller Derby
8 – Denton County Outlaws
9 – Arizona Men’s Derby
10 – Deep Valley Belligerents
11 – Drive-By City Rollers
12 – Magic City Misfits
13 – Dallas Deception
14 – Minnesota Men’s Roller Derby
15 – Race City Rebels
16 – Cincinnati Battering Rams
17 – Mont Royals Montreal
18 – Carolina Wreckingballs
19 – Connecticut Death Quads
20 – Quadfathers Men’s Roller Derby
21 – Glenmore Reservoir Dogs
22 – Sioux City Kornstalkers
23 – Uinta Madness
24 – Milwaukee Blitzdkrieg
25 – Cowtown Butchers Mens RD
26 – Chicago Bruise Brothers
27 – Capital City Hooligans
28 – Vermont Men’s Roller Derby
29 – Red Deer Dreadnaughts
You can compare the previous rankings here. For details about the MRDA Championships hosted by Puget Sound Outcast Derby visit the Championships Facebook page and website.
MRDA ANNOUNCES NEW SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MRDA ANNOUNCES NEW SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MRDA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Dawkins aka Jimmy Rage of the New York Shock Exchange as the Secretary to the Executive Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Jimmy has been a MRDA skater for 5 years/seasons, and brings to the table three years of Secretarial experience on the league level for the Shock Exchange, several years’ experience as an official for women’s roller derby, as well as extensive technology and documentation experience from his non-derby career. Jimmy is excited to help pave the way for the future of our organization and the sport, and we could not be happier to have his enthusiasm within the ranks of the MRDA.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Jimmy Rage when you see him this tournament season.
THE MEN’S ROLLER DERBY ASSOCIATION ADDS FIVE NEW LEAGUES TO ITS MEMBERSHIP
THE MEN’S ROLLER DERBY ASSOCIATION ADDS FIVE NEW LEAGUES TO ITS MEMBERSHIP
The MRDA, the international governing body of men’s roller derby has added 5 new leagues to its ranks this year, bringing its total number of member leagues to 51 internationally.
The Men’s Roller Derby Association has, by a vote of its membership, accepted the following teams;
The BisMan Bombers
http://www.bismanbombshellz.com/teams/bomberz/
Lincolnshire Rolling Thunder
http://lincolnshirerollingthunder.com/wp/
Barrow Infernos
http://barrowinfernos.co.uk/?page_id=63
Jersey Boys
https://www.facebook.com/jerseyboysrollerderby
Salem Men’s Roller Derby
https://www.facebook.com/salemmensrollerderby
Since its inception in 2011, MRDA has evolved from a loose group of leagues to an international governing body of men’s roller derby that continues to expand its membership. Each league is skater owned and operated and skates under the MRDA Branded Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby.
To find out more about these leagues, or the MRDA in general, please use the links provided or contact the MRDA.
THE MEN’S ROLLER DERBY ASSOCIATION ADDS TWO NEW LEAGUES TO ITS MEMBERSHIP
THE MEN’S ROLLER DERBY ASSOCIATION ADDS TWO NEW LEAGUES TO ITS MEMBERSHIP
The MRDA, the international governing body of men’s roller derby has added two new leagues to its ranks this year, bringing its total number of member leagues to 46 internationally.
The Men’s Roller Derby Association has, by a vote of its membership, accepted the Philadelphia Hooligans, and The South Wales Silures as its newest member leagues
Since its inception in 2011, MRDA has evolved from a loose group of leagues to an international governing body of men’s roller derby that continues to expand its membership. Each league is skater owned and operated and skates under the MRDA Branded Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby.
To find out more about these leagues, or the MRDA in general, please use the links below for contact information.
South Wales Silures
https://www.facebook.com/SiluresRollerDerby
Philadelphia Hooligans
https://www.facebook.com/HooligansRollerDerby
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If you would like more information on this topic or to schedule an interview, please contact Andrew Black at [email protected].
Roller Derby Associations Sign Collaborative Agreement
Roller Derby Associations Sign Collaborative Agreement
The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) and the Men’s Roller Derby Association (MRDA) are excited to announce their formal agreement to collaborate and develop a number of areas of joint interest, moving into 2015.
This agreement will foster additional collaboration between the two roller derby governing bodies in the areas of rules development, safety guidelines, officials certification, tournament dates and other games- related systems. The associations have committed to sharing resources, reducing duplicative efforts, and aligning organizational systems when possible.
The organizations already have an existing agreement in the area of rules. MRDA member leagues have always skated under the Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby, developed by the WFTDA. In 2013, the WFTDA added a MRDA representative to its Rules Committee and began producing an MRDA-branded version of the rules. In addition, the WFTDA’s insurance program began enrolling and insuring male skaters in 2012.
“The WFTDA has had a very positive relationship with the MRDA since it was formed, and our organizations share very similar missions and values,” said WFTDA Executive Director Juliana Gonzales. “We believe this agreement will further the efforts of both organizations to foster and develop flat track roller derby around the world.”
“Since its inception, the MRDA has acknowledged that we are building on a solid foundation, which was established by the women and men of the WFTDA, who were the driving force behind the resurgence of our sport,” said MRDA President Graham Espe. “Collaboration on all the key points of this agreement will lessen barriers so that we can all work together toward common goals, while still allowing both the MRDA and WFTDA to represent the individual interests of their respective memberships. We are very excited for what the future holds.”
The WFTDA, founded in 2005, has 243 member leagues and 114 apprentice affiliates spanning Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Europe, North America and South America. MRDA, founded in 2007 as the Men’s Derby Coalition, has 47 member leagues in North America and Europe.
During the period of the initial one-year agreement, the organizations have also committed to examine the best ways for extending membership to leagues that have both a men’s and women’s team under the same business structure.
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About the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association
Founded in 2005, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association is the international governing body for the sport of women’s roller derby and a membership organization for leagues to collaborate and network. The WFTDA sets standards for rules, seasons and safety, and determines guidelines for the national and international athletic competitions of member leagues. There are currently 243 WFTDA member leagues and 114 leagues in the WFTDA Apprentice program globally. The WFTDA a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization is governed by a five-member, volunteer Board of Directors.
About the Men’s Roller Derby Association
The Men’s Roller Derby Association (MRDA) is the international governing body of men’s flat track roller derby. Originally founded in 2007 under the name Men’s Derby Coalition, MRDA promotes the sport of roller derby by sharing resources and knowledge gained through our experience as skaters, business owners and organization
The guiding principles of MRDA are to foster the development of sustainable roller derby leagues, to cultivate positive sportsmanship on and off the track, and to enhance the derby community. MRDA provides new leagues with direction and encouragement while we offer strategic benefits to member leagues. All MRDA member leagues have a say in the organization’s operating policies and its goals for the upcoming year. MRDA maintains standards for rules, safety, and gameplay for local, regional and international competitions.
All member leagues are skater owned and operated, and agree to comply with MRDA’s operating policies.
For More Information:
WFTDA Executive Director Juliana Gonzales, [email protected], (512) 587-1859
MRDA President Graham Espe, [email protected], (315) 625-1535
MRDA to host a Roller Derby Officiating Workshop.
MRDA hosts a Roller Derby Officiating Workshop
The Men’s Roller Derby Association (MRDA) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a one day roller derby officiating workshop on Friday, August 15, 2014 in Rome, NY. This workshop occurs just prior to the Mohawk Valley Cup tournament and is a separate event with its own registration.
All officials, skaters and enthusiasts are welcome to attend. Leading the workshop are experienced officials and instructors including Sugar Daddy, Miss Trial and Lethe L. Ejection. Our over-arching goal is to help raise the level of officiating quality and consistency from within the community.
Due to the limited timeframe, our prepared materials focus on broad topics, such as the tenets of officiating, understanding the spectrum of impact, identifying action initiators, and how to overcome some of the barriers to effective and efficient communication. Based on workshop participants’ interest, we will drill down into the details of rules and officiating best practices.
Advance registration fee for the one day workshop is $30. The link for advance registration is www.linkyy.com/MRDAclinic2014 . Seating is limited to 50 attendees and same day registration, if available, is $50 per person.
For more information about the MRDA roller derby workshop, please feel free to e-mail [email protected]
For more information on the Mohawk Valley Cup tournament, please visit http://quadfathers.blogspot.com/p/mohawk-valley-cup-tournament.html
For more information about the Men’s Roller Derby Association, please visit