Mississippi Rollergirls
Roller derby league
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Mississippi Rollergirls is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Gautier, Mississippi. Founded in 2006, the league consists of a single team, which competes against teams from other leagues. Mississippi Rollergirls is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).[1]
| Metro area | Ocean Springs, MS |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Track type | Flat |
| Venue | Duo Dance Event Center |
| Affiliations | WFTDA |
| Website | www |
History
The league was founded in 2006, and describes itself as having been the first flat track women's roller derby league in Mississippi.[2] It was bouting before the end of the following year.[3]
In October 2011, the league was accepted as an apprentice member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association,[4] and it graduated to full membership in December 2012.[5] It was reported in April 2017 that the league was struggling with attrition due to injuries and life changes among its members.[6]
WFTDA rankings
| Season | Final ranking[7] | Playoffs | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 136 WFTDA[8] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2014 | 206 WFTDA[9] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2015 | 196 WFTDA[10] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2016 | 272 WFTDA[11] | DNQ | DNQ |