Thanks to @TeenVogue for this article on trans athletes in roller derby, featuring interviews with WFTDA members. This Pride month and always, we want to acknowledge everything our trans athletes, officials, and community members have done for our sport. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Our Covid-19 Return to Roller Derby Guidelines have provided guidance for leagues globally on how to assess their local infection rates and pandemic restrictions to know how to safely return to roller derby activity. (Image descriptions in thread) 1/
🗒️ Mark your calendars! 🗒️ Friday, May 21 at 3p ET/7p UTC
To kick off our annual meeting, the WFTDA will be hosting a Skate of the Union Keynote address, via Facebook Live. Don’t miss our COVID-19 Recovery Plan & Updates to the COVID-19 Guidelines.
The countdown is on! Our Annual Meeting is in one month, stay tuned for more info. 👀
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Save the date! 2021 WFTDA Annual Meeting
MAY 22, 2021
More Details Coming Soon
Today is #InternationalWomensDay and we’d like to thank all of the folks who gave time and energy to our @wftda COVID-19 Guidelines, including the women on our amazing volunteer COVID Medical Team! (1/2)
Throughout February, the WFTDA will be sharing a variety of links & resources about Black History Month we feel that can spark meaningful conversations within our community. Be sure you are following us on Instagram @WFTDA!
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Enjoy this Danish roller derby documentary (EN subs) by René Odgaard about roller derby in Beirut before the devastating explosion on 4 Aug 2020. There's ARD, NL and European folks in it! Perfect for a quiet night in #StayHome#derby2021 https://t.co/HmsuMrKDnU
Remember on-the-knee starts? Catch all the throwback goodness from our 2012 North Central Region Playoff "Thrill of the Spill." Four powerhouse teams up today: Arch Rival v Brewcity OR Windy City v Minnesota. What game do you choose for #ThrowbackThrowdown Dec 4-6? #derbytwitter
We want YOU to help us choose what games we broadcast for the Throwback Throwdown on Dec 4-6! What are some of your favorite postseason games of all-time? Nominate as many as you'd like by commenting below. 👇🏽👇🏾👇🏻
The WFTDA invites you to join us on Friday, November 13th at 4 pm Eastern on our WFTDA Facebook page. We'll talk about our plans for rebuilding our sport and creating a community-focused approach for 2021 and beyond.
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Voting has been EXTENDED by emergency BoD decision. Voting will close Wednesday, October 14th at 10pm Central Time. If you have already voted, no need to vote again.
Our very own Wasabi (Abigail Tjhay) has proudly become a member of WFTDA's The Art Project panel that focuses on anti-racism. Find out more! #derby2020#wfdta#battlestars
WFTDA is excited to announce the launch of a new community workspace for WFTDA Members to access anti-racism resources, and our first Online Leadership Workshop: Practicing Ownership with Iggy Perillo happening on Sept. 27 at 2pm ET/6pm UTC. Learn more at https://t.co/z8QNjkP1aZ