Lafayette Roller Derby is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Lafayette, Indiana. Founded in 2008, the league consists of a single team which competes against teams from other leagues. Lafayette is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).[1]
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| Metro area | Lafayette, IN |
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| Country | United States |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Track type(s) | Flat |
| Venue | Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds |
| Affiliations | WFTDA |
| Website | lafayetterollerderby |
History edit
The league was accepted into the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program in July 2010.[2] Lafayette became a full WFTDA member in December 2013.[3]
By early 2012, the league had 31 skaters, of whom 14 were mothers,[4] and its bouts were attracting hundreds of spectators.[5] The expansion of league membership enabled the formation of distinct A and B squads..[6]
WFTDA rankings edit
| Season | Final ranking[7] | Playoffs | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 220 WFTDA[8] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2015 | NR WFTDA[9] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2016 | NR WFTDA[10] | DNQ | DNQ |
References edit
- ^ "Lafayette Brawlin' Dolls – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "WFTDA Apprentice Program welcomes 16 new leagues Archived 2010-09-12 at the Wayback Machine", 8 July 2010
- ^ "WFTDA Welcomes 22 New Full Member Leagues - LatestNews - Women's Flat Track Derby Association". wftda.org. WFTDA. 23 December 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ Tim Brouk, "Off the track, Brawlin' Dolls are moms, too", Lansing State Journal, May 11, 2012
- ^ "Lafayette Brawlin' Dolls open the season", WLFI, 28 April, 2012
- ^ Tim Brouk, "Lafayette Brawlin' Dolls ready to jam", Journal & Courier, April 26, 2012
- ^ "Current Rankings", WFTDA
- ^ "Rankings: December 31, 2014". WFTDA. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "Rankings: December 31, 2015". WFTDA. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "Rankings: December 31, 2016 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 2 December 2017.