Lafayette Roller Derby Explained

Lafayette Roller Derby is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Lafayette, Indiana. Founded in 2008, the league consists of a single team which competes against teams from other leagues. Lafayette is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).^[1]

History

The league was accepted into the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program in July 2010.^[2] Lafayette became a full WFTDA member in December 2013.^[3]

By early 2012, the league had 31 skaters, of whom 14 were mothers,^[4] and its bouts were attracting hundreds of spectators.^[5] The expansion of league membership enabled the formation of distinct A and B squads..^[6]

WFTDA rankings

Season	Final ranking[7]	Playoffs	Championship
2014	220 WFTDA[8]	DNQ	DNQ
2015	NR WFTDA[9]	DNQ	DNQ
2016	NR WFTDA[10]	DNQ	DNQ

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lafayette Brawlin’ Dolls – WFTDA. wftda.com. WFTDA. 2 December 2017.
2. "WFTDA Apprentice Program welcomes 16 new leagues ", 8 July 2010
3. Web site: WFTDA Welcomes 22 New Full Member Leagues - LatestNews - Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. wftda.org. WFTDA. 2 December 2017. 23 December 2013.
4. Tim Brouk, "Off the track, Brawlin' Dolls are moms, too", Lansing State Journal, May 11, 2012
5. "Lafayette Brawlin' Dolls open the season", WLFI, 28 April, 2012
6. Tim Brouk, "Lafayette Brawlin' Dolls ready to jam", Journal & Courier, April 26, 2012
7. "Current Rankings", WFTDA
8. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2014. WFTDA. 2 December 2017.
9. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2015. WFTDA. 2 December 2017.
10. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2016 – WFTDA. wftda.com. WFTDA. 2 December 2017.