Mission City Roller Derby
Mission City Roller Derby is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in 2009, Mission City is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).[1]
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| Metro area | Santa Barbara, California |
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| Country | United States |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Teams | Brawlin' Betties (A team) Vicious Veronicas |
| Track type(s) | Flat |
| Venue | Page Youth Center Earl Warren Showgrounds |
| Affiliations | WFTDA |
| Org. type | 501(c)(3) non-profit |
| Website | www |
History
Mission City Roller Derby was founded in 2009.[2] The league's A-team, the Brawlin' Betties, competed in their first home bout on July 18, 2009 against the Ventura County Derby Darlins.[3]
Mission City Roller Derby became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2013.[4]
The league entered the WFTDA Apprentice Program in January 2015,[5] and was made a full member in September of the same year.[6]
References
- "Mission City Roller Derby – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
- Zant, John (6 March 2013). "Roller Derby Queens". www.independent.com. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
- Silvas, Vanessa. "Roller Derby Comes to Town". www.independent.com. Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
- "GuideStar Exchange Report - Mission City Roller Derby". www.guidestar.com. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
- "WFTDA Welcomes 25 New Apprentice Members". www.wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
- "WFTDA Adds 15 Member Leagues - LatestNews - Women's Flat Track Derby Association". wftda.org. WFTDA. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
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