Denali Destroyers Roller Derby
Roller derby league
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Denali Destroyers Roller Derby (DDRD) is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Wasilla, Alaska. Founded in 2010, the league consists of a single team, which competes against teams from other leagues.
Denali Dragons (junior)
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| Metro area | Wasilla, Alaska |
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| Country | United States |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Teams | Denali Destroyers Denali Dragons (junior) |
| Track type | Flat |
| Venue | Palmer MTA Events Center |
| Affiliations | WFTDA |
History
The league was founded in July 2010 and played its first season in 2012-2013, winning a majority of its eight bouts. It worked closely with a junior roller derby league, the Valley Vixens,[1] though that junior team dissolved and the Denali Dragons were formed in January of 2024.[2]
Denali was accepted as a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program in October 2012[3] and became a full WFTDA member in September 2013.[4] However, the league never earned a ranked position within the WFTDA rankings and is no longer a member of WFTDA.[5]
The Denali Destroyers have been involved in a variety of local events, including a bra-related art exhibition.[6]
In June 2023, Denali Destroyer Dolls changed its Facebook profile picture to a new logo, notably dropping the 'Dolls' portion of the team's name.[7] The team has since been known as the Denali Destroyers.
Competition
Skater Kandi Koated was voted onto the Alaska All-Star Team Roster list in 2013.
Skater and trainer Athena Latina was voted onto the Alaska All-Star Team roster list in 2013, and became the first skater to be voted Top Coach as well as being on the roster.
