Women's Flat Track Roller Derby Playoffs Begin Aug. 16

Top 60 Teams To Compete for two Division Championships

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The top 60 women's flat track roller derby leagues in the world will compete for the sport's top honors in the 2013 Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) Division 1 and Division 2 Playoffs and Championships. The first of seven tournaments kicks off in Des Moines, Iowa, this weekend - Aug. 16-18.

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The WFTDA Playoffs and Championships bring together the most talented, highly trained and committed skaters and officials from WFTDA member leagues to display the "Real, Strong, Athletic and Revolutionary" game play that pushes the limits of the sport worldwide. Whether participating on the track, cheering in the stands or watching on WFTDA.tv, the WFTDA tournaments provide everyone who loves roller derby an opportunity to witness the most anticipated match-ups of the year.

The WFTDA Division 1 and 2 Playoffs and Championships offer seven full weekends of full-contact competition. The top 40 WFTDA teams will compete in the Division 1 Playoffs and the next 20 teams in the rankings will compete in Division 2 Playoffs. Learn how to join the action at wftda.com/tournaments.

Division 2 Playoffs:

• Aug. 16- 18, 2013 – Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Events Center
• Aug. 23-15, 2013 – Kalamazoo, Michigan; Wings Stadium

Division 1 Playoffs:

• Sept. 6-8, 2013 – Fort Wayne, Indiana; Memorial Coliseum
• Sept. 13-15, 2013 – Richmond, Virginia; Greater Richmond Convention Center
• Sept. 20-22, 2013 – Asheville, North Carolina; U.S. Cellular Center
• Sept. 27-29, 2013 – Salem, Oregon; Oregon State Fair Pavilion and Exposition Center

WFTDA Championships: Nov. 8-10, 2013 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin; U.S. Cellular Arena

Those who can't make it to the events in person don't have to miss out. The WFTDA's broadcast channel, WFTDA.tv, will stream live coverage of every minute of Playoffs and Championships. With WFTDA.tv, you never need to miss a hit!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Kali Schumitz, WFTDA Public Relations – [email protected]
Juliana Gonzales, WFTDA Executive Director – 512-587-1859, [email protected]
Media and photographer credentialing information is available at wftda.com/tournaments/credentials.

ABOUT WFTDA:  The Women's Flat Track Derby Association is the international governing body for the sport of women's flat track roller derby and a membership organization for leagues to collaborate and network. The WFTDA sets standards for rules, seasons, and safety, and determines guidelines for the international athletic competitions of member leagues.

SOURCE Women's Flat Track Derby Association