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MRDA Sanctioning Policy

Definition of Terms

  • MRDA Sanctioned Game: A game between two MRDA Member teams played under the latest version of The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby (as of the date of the game) that meets all of the requirements of the MRDA Sanctioning Policy. Sanctioned games are counted towards MRDA Ranking.
  • MRDA Regulation Game (not submitted for sanctioning): Any game played under the latest version of The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby (as of the date of the game). Regulation games are not counted towards MRDA Ranking nor necessarily played between MRDA teams and/or skaters.
  • Head Officials: The Head Referee, Head Non-Skating Official, and Games Official (if applicable) for a game or Multi-Game Event/Tournament.
  • Host League: Any MRDA Member league hosting a sanctioned game. Typically this league’s charter team would be the one considered “Home” on the game’s stats book IGRF.
  • Event Host: Any MRDA Member league who is hosting or co-hosting a multi-game event or Tournament.
  • Single Game Event: Any event where one single game takes place on a single day.
  • Multi-Game Event:
    • Known Matchups: Any event where at least two (2) sanctioned games are being requested. All teams will not be be playing each other, and there is not a requirement of a “winner” of the event to be considered a Tournament.
    • Round Robin: Any event where at least two (2) sanctioned games are being requested. All teams will be playing each other, and there is not a requirement of a “winner” of the event to be considered a Tournament.
    • Elimination Bracket: Any event where at least two (2) sanctioned games are being requested and team matchups will be known in the first round, but the following rounds will be determined by wins or losses in the previous round. This also requires a “winner” of the event based on the outcome of previous games.

Responsibilities of Sanctioning

  • The Host League or Multi-Game Event/Tournament Host is responsible for sanctioning the game or multi-game event.
    • If the primary event host is not a recognized MRDA Member league, then the primary event host is highly encouraged to make arrangements with a participating MRDA Member league to be responsible for sanctioning MRDA games at this event. The MRDA Events Coordinator will provide guidance, as needed, to any MRDA league who acts in this role.
    • If the primary event host is the MRDA entity acting as itself, then the MRDA Events Coordinator shall complete all requirements of sanctioning the event, or appoint someone who is able to complete all requirements of sanctioning the event.
  • The sanctioning form, available online at https://mrda.org/resources/sanctioning  provides basic game and venue information. The host league certifies that all provisions  set forth in the Sanctioning Requirements heading will be met.

Sanctioning Requirements

Once all criteria (Sections I – V of the Sanctioning Requirements) are met a game shall be recorded and counted towards the MRDA Member leagues’ rankings and minimum MRDA game requirements.

I. Sanctioning Requests

  • Sanctioning request are due via the online form above, thirty (30) days before the event.
    • If the sanctioning request is made less than thirty (30) days before the event, a fee of $50.00 USD per game is required in order to sanction the event via the sanctioning website.
  • Once Sanctioned, if a games’ criteria (teams competing, venue, date(s)) need to change within the 30 day period, requests can be made to [email protected] to waive the $50.00 fee.

II. Rules

  • The game shall be played by the latest version of The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby (as per the date of the game).

III. Insurance and Risk Management

  • Insurance: All skaters and skating officials shall be covered by WFTDA insurance, WFTDA-reciprocal insurance, or equivalent insurance. Verification of WFTDA Insurance can be completed here: http://wftda.com/insurance/verify-coverage
  • Risk Management: The full WFTDA Risk Management Guidelines shall be followed.

IV. Charter and Roster Submission

  • The game shall be played using only skaters listed on an MRDA league’s Charter Roster and in accordance with current MRDA roster policies.
    • Multi-Game Event/Tournament Roster Submission: Deadlines for final game roster submissions will be two (2) hours before a given game. Roster submissions shall be made to the Head Officials.
    • Non Multi-Game Event/Tournament Roster Submission: Final game roster submission deadlines shall be negotiated between the participating leagues. Leagues are encouraged to enter into contracts to finalize this decision.

V. Submission of Scores and Stats Books

  • Score Submission: The score will be submitted via email to [email protected] within twenty-four (24) hours of the completion of the game by either a participating league Captain or the Head Officials, as designated by the Host League. 
  • IGRF Submission: The signed game stats book IGRF will be scanned/photographed, renamed, and emailed to [email protected] within forty-eight (48) hours of the completion of the game. Please note: both pages of the IGRF, the official review paperwork, and any expulsion paperwork must be included in the IGRF submission.
  • Post-Game Submission: leagues are required to submit scanned copies of all bout paperwork via (link to be determined) or emailing them to [email protected] within two (2) weeks after the game date. For multi-game events encompassing five (5) or more sanctioned games, up to four (4) weeks will be allowed to submit scans.
  • Failure to Submit Post-Bout Paperwrok in a Timely Manner: Failure to submit ANY of the above three (score/IGRF/scanned paperwork) submissions within the time frame as outlined will result in a $50.00 late fine. Failure to submit any of the above within seven (7) days of the original deadline or failure to pay the applicable late fees may result in the game no longer being eligible for sanctioning.