Vette City Roller Derby
Roller derby league
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Vette City Roller Derby (VCRD) is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Founded in 2009, the league consists of two teams, which compete against teams from other leagues. Vette City is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).[1]
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| Metro area | Bowling Green, KY |
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| Country | United States |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Teams | Vixens (A team) Venom (B team) |
| Track type | Flat |
| Venue | Bowling Green Skate Center |
| Affiliations | WFTDA |
| Website | www |
History
The league was founded, as the Vette City Vixens, by Jenni Johnson, after she saw the Nashville Roller Girls play.[2] It has attracted publicity for hosting children's skating events.[3]
The league was accepted as a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program in July 2012,[4] and became a full member of the WFTDA in June 2013.[5]
In early 2015, the league was forced to cancel some scheduled home events when their former venue, the Skate Box, was sold.[6] During this time the league lost some members due to inactivity.[7] As of 2017[update], Vette City's venue is the Bowling Green Skate Center.[8]
WFTDA rankings
| Season | Final ranking[9] | Playoffs | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 145 WFTDA[10] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2014 | 113 WFTDA[11] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2015 | 273 WFTDA[12] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2016 | 304 WFTDA[13] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2017 | 292 WFTDA[14] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2018 | 290 WFTDA[15] | DNQ | DNQ |