Montreal Roller Derby
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Montreal Roller Derby, the first flat-track roller derby
league in Montreal
, is a non-profit organization that was started in 2006 by Georgia W. Tush.
Montreal Roller Derby League became the first non-U.S. WFTDA
member league in January of 2009.
La Racaille won the 2008 championship and their captain, Iron Wench, was named MVP for the 2008 season.
", refers to the women that were shipped to New France under the auspices of the French monarchy in the mid-seventeenth century.
. As of October 2011, The New Skids are ranked 5th in the WFTDA's East Region
.
, to be held in December 2011 in Toronto
.
Roller derby
Roller derby is a contact sport played by two teams of five members roller skating in the same direction around a track. Game play consists of a series of short matchups in which both teams designate a scoring player who scores points by lapping members of the opposing team...
league in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, is a non-profit organization that was started in 2006 by Georgia W. Tush.
Montreal Roller Derby League became the first non-U.S. WFTDA
Women's Flat Track Derby Association
The Women's Flat Track Derby Association is an association of women's flat track roller derby leagues in the United States. The organization was founded in April 2004 as the United Leagues Coalition but was renamed in November 2005. It is registered in Raleigh, North Carolina as a 501 business...
member league in January of 2009.
Teams
The league's teams include Les Contrabanditas, Les Filles du Roi, and La Racaille, plus two travel teams.La Racaille
Formed in March 2007, La Racaille is identified by green and silver uniforms. The name translates in English to "riff raff," and is often used as a derogatory term in France to refer to delinquents and people living on the fringes of society.La Racaille won the 2008 championship and their captain, Iron Wench, was named MVP for the 2008 season.
Les Filles du Roi
Colloquially knows as "FDR", Les Filles du Roi is identified by purple and gold uniforms. The team formed in 2006 and won the championship during the first 2007 derby season. Their second season in 2008 was a little rocky due to a few injuries and a serious player deficit. 2009 was an incredible year for FDR. They played their home season and reigned undefeated. The name, which translates in English to "the King's DaughtersThe King's Daughters
The King's Daughters is a 2000 French period drama film directed by Patricia Mazuy. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival...
", refers to the women that were shipped to New France under the auspices of the French monarchy in the mid-seventeenth century.
Les Contrabanditas
Colloquially knows as "The Ditas", Les Contrabanditas is identified by red and black uniforms. The Ditas were the first team formed under the Montreal Roller Derby League.Travel teams
The Montreal Roller Derby League also has two travel teams, The New Skids on the Block and Les Sexpos. These teams are made up of members from all three league teams. In September 2010, The New Skids became the first non-US team to play in the WFTDA playoffs, but were eliminated from qualifying for the 2010 finals by The Boston Massacre of Boston Derby DamesBoston Derby Dames
The Boston Derby Dames, or BDD, are a flat-track roller derby league based in Boston, Massachusetts. The league was founded in May 2005. The BDD are a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association .-Teams:...
. As of October 2011, The New Skids are ranked 5th in the WFTDA's East Region
East Region (WFTDA)
The WFTDA's East Region was formed in 2006. In 2009, teams from the western part of the region were moved into the North Central and South Central Regions....
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International Play
In August 2011, six members of Montreal Roller Derby were chosen to represent Canada at the inaugural Roller Derby World CupRoller Derby World Cup
The Roller Derby World Cup is an international women's roller derby tournament organized by Blood & Thunder magazine. Teams of amateur skaters from around the world are fielded to compete for their respective nations. The inaugural 2011 event is being hosted by Toronto Roller Derby, and is being...
, to be held in December 2011 in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
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Rankings
| Season | Q4 ranking | Regionals | Championship WFTDA Championships The WFTDA Championships are the leading competition for roller derby leagues.The Championships are organised by the Women's Flat Track Derby Association . They originated in 2006 as the National WFTDA Championship... |
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| 2008 | 9 | N/A | N/A |
| 2009 | 13 | N/A | N/A |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 | N/A |
| 2011 | TBA | 6 | N/A |