Mission City Roller Derby

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Mission City Roller Derby
League logo
Metro areaSanta Barbara, California
CountryUnited States
Founded2009
TeamsBrawlin' Betties (A team)
Vicious Veronicas
Track type(s)Flat
VenuePage Youth Center
Earl Warren Showgrounds
AffiliationsWFTDA
Org. type501(c)(3) non-profit
Websitewww.missioncityrollerderby.com

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]

History[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ "Mission City Roller Derby – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  2. ^ Zant, John (6 March 2013). "Roller Derby Queens". www.independent.com. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  3. ^ Silvas, Vanessa. "Roller Derby Comes to Town". www.independent.com. Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  4. ^ "GuideStar Exchange Report - Mission City Roller Derby". www.guidestar.com. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  5. ^ "WFTDA Welcomes 25 New Apprentice Members". www.wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  6. ^ "WFTDA Adds 15 Member Leagues - LatestNews - Women's Flat Track Derby Association". wftda.org. WFTDA. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2017.