Salt City Derby Girls join WFTDA

The Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the national governing body for women's amateur flat track roller derby in the United States, has accepted the Salt City Derby Girls (SCDG) as a member league.

As a new member of the WFTDA, SCDG joins the ranks of more than 30 all-female, skater-owned and -operated leagues nationwide that have united to lead the growing sport of women's flat track roller derby. WFTDA member leagues engage in sanctioned interleague play, including regional and national tournaments. SCDG will be a Division III member in the west region.

In the upcoming 2008 season, the Salt City Shakers, SCDG's all-star team, will play interleague bouts against teams from California, Colorado, Idaho and Nevada.

About the WFTDA

Founded in 2004, the WFTDA promotes and fosters the sport of women's flat track derby by facilitating the development of athletic ability, sportswomanship and goodwill among member leagues. The governing philosophy is "by the skaters, for the skaters." Women skaters are primary owners, managers and operators of each member league and of the association.

WFTDA's operational tasks include setting standards for rules, seasons and safety, and determining guidelines for the national and international athletic competitions of member leagues. All member leagues have a voice in the decision-making process and agree to comply with the governing body's policies. For more information, visit www.wftda.com.