Mission City Roller Derby
Founded2009
Metro areaSanta Barbara, California
CountryUnited States
Pixels200px
TeamsBrawlin' Betties (A team)
Vicious Veronicas
TracksFlat
VenuePage Youth Center
Earl Warren Showgrounds
AffiliationsWFTDA
Orgtype501(c)(3) non-profit

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

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

  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.