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Omaha Rollergirls
League logo
Metro areaOmaha, Nebraska
CountryUnited States
Founded2006
TeamsAll Stars (A team)
AAA (B team)
Track type(s)Flat
VenueRalston Arena
AffiliationsWFTDA
Websitewww.omaharollergirls.org

The Omaha Rollergirls are Omaha's premiere all-female flat-track roller derby sports-league based in Omaha, Nebraska. The league currently consists of two teams, the Omaha All-Stars and AAA (an acronym that stands for: Attendance, Attitude, and Ability).

In 2010, Omaha qualified for the WFTDA North Central Playoffs for the first time, placing ninth in the tournament.[1] In 2011, they were moved to the South Central Region (WFTDA),[2] and qualified for the WFTDA South Central Playoffs at their first attempt, although they lost all their bouts to finish in tenth place.[3]

History

  • 2006: The Omaha Rollergirls were founded with 14 players
  • 2008: Affiliated to the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA)
  • 2010: Competed in the 2010 WFTDA North Central Playoffs
  • 2011: The Omaha Rollergirls began leasing their own dedicated practice space called 'The Bunker'
  • 2012: Entered the Regional Tournament ranked 8th and advanced to finish the season ranked 7th.[4]
  • 2013: WFTDA changes to a Division-based structure. Competed in WFTDA’s first ever Division 2 International Tournament and is currently ranked 65 out of 175 WFTDA leagues worldwide.[4]
  • 2013: The Omaha Rollergirls were the 'Featured League' on WFTDA site
  • 2014: Competed in the 2014 WFTDA Division 2 Playoffs in Duluth, Minnesota
  • 2015: Voted 'Omaha Magazine's Best Sports Team'
  • 2015: The Omaha Rollergirls were ranked 79th out of 265 WFTDA leagues worldwide
  • 2015: The Omaha Rollergirls were selected to host the 2015 International WFTDA Division 1 Playoffs October 2–4

Omaha Teams

  • All-Stars
  • AAA

Past Home Teams

  • Victoria's Secret Service
  • Low Down Lucy's

Community involvement

The Omaha Rollergirls enjoy being a part of their community and lending a hand at events and fundraisers. Participating in the Polar Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics, Color-Run,putting on Poker Run's for area charities, Beer Olympics, playing at Septemberfest, Community Day Sale, Relay for Life and more.

References

  1. ^ "Thunda on the Tundra 2010 North Central Region Playoffs", WFTDA
  2. ^ "WFTDA Regions Adjusted for 2011", WFTDA, 12 November 2010
  3. ^ "Results", Show Me Der-B-Q
  4. ^ a b http://www.omaharollergirls.org/about-the-omaha-rollergirls
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