2016 INTERNATIONAL WFTDA PLAYOFFS N AT I FRI•SAT•SUN E R O N T A N L I SEPTEMBER 23-25 WFTDA.com/Tournaments MADISON, WI W S F F T F D O A P L A Y #4 Mouse Mad Rollin’ Dolls HOSTED BY: The Mad Rollin’ Dolls Gotham Girls Roller Derby, NEW YORK, USA • Arch Rival Roller Derby, MISSOURI, USA • Minnesota RollerGirls, MINNESOTA, USA • Tampa Roller Derby, FLORIDA, USA • Team United Women's Roller Derby, IOWA, USA • Helsinki Roller Derby, HELSINKI, FIN • No Coast Derby Girls, NEBRASKA, USA • Windy City Rollers, ILLINOIS, USA • Ohio Roller Derby, OHIO, USA • Mad Rollin' Dolls, WISCONSIN, USA PHOTO: DONNA OLMSTEAD ADS/COPY N AT I O E R N T A N L I nothing TO BEING THERE W S F compares T T N D E A M TO U R N A WELCOME 2016 WFTDA DIVISION 1 PLAYOFFS On behalf of the WFTDA Board of Directors, Officers, and staff, I am excited to welcome you to the 2016 International WFTDA Division 1 Playoffs. Nothing compares to being here. Plain and simple. The fantastic feats of athleticism on the track, the excitement and emotion in the stands, the concentration and attention to detail on the dais, and the enticing goods in the vendor village. This is roller derby. We are roller derby. So who will you be today? Will you be persistent and powerful, strong and swift, a leader on the track? Will you be fierce and fast and forceful, a goal setter…a record breaker? Will you be focused and creative? Will you capture that amazing shot? Will you paint your face and put on your colors? Will you chant and sing and cry and scream? One thing is clear—whether you’re a Skater, Official, photographer, announcer, or fan (or any combination thereof), TODAY YOU WILL BE ROLLER DERBY! This weekend wouldn’t be possible without the tremendous amount of support and time our hosts, Mad Rollin’ Dolls, and all of their volunteers have put in. When you see their event staff, be sure to thank them for hosting such a fantastic tournament. Enjoy your time in Madison and we’ll see you ‘round the track! Alisha Campbell WFTDA TOURNAMENTS DIRECTOR 3 FROM YOUR HOST WELCOME FROM THE MAD ROLLIN’ DOLLS Welcome to the beautiful Dairyland of Madison, Wisconsin, from the Mad Rollin’ Dolls! We are excited to welcome you all back to Madison for an action-packed tournament. We last hosted the Eastern Division Championships in 2008, and we are thrilled to host the 2016 WFTDA D1 Playoffs! With all these top teams skating and playing hard, we know this weekend is going to be legend-dairy! Hope you have a wonderful time! Moo, moo, moo, moo! ABOUT THE MAD ROLLIN’ DOLLS Mad Rollin’ Dolls, Madison’s premier roller derby league, first laced up its skates for the public in late 2004 and began its first full season in 2005. Since then, the dynamic skaters and dedicated volunteers have been providing a sport that not only features pure athleticism, but a punch of serious fun for its many fans. MRD is a grassroots effort run by an all-volunteer group of skaters and non-skaters. These derby enthusiasts are behind everything from practices and bouts to merchandise and community involvement. It is the mission of Mad Rollin’ Dolls to provide a safe, inclusionary space to foster the development of a competitive women’s flat track roller derby athletic program, build leadership skills through volunteer opportunities, and make a positive impact in our community by serving as role models for our peers and future generations. For more information about our league visit: madrollindolls.com 4 2016 WFTDA INTERNATIONAL PLAYOFFS HOSTED BY The Mad Rollin’ Dolls SCHEDULE FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 9 AM | DOORS OPEN 9 AM | DOORS OPEN 9 AM | DOORS OPEN 10 AM | GAME 1 10 AM | GAME 7 10 AM | GAME 13 Windy City Rollers (#8) v Loser Game 1 v Loser Game 3 Loser Game 8 v Loser Game 7 Ohio Roller Derby (#9) 9th Place 12 PM | GAME 2 12 PM | GAME 8 12 PM | GAME 14 No Coast Derby Girls (#7) v Loser Game 2 v Loser Game 5 Loser Game 11 v Loser Game 10 Mad Rollin’ Dolls (#10) 7th Place 2 PM | GAME 3 2 PM | GAME 9 2 PM | GAME 15 Minnesota RollerGirls (#3) v Winner Game 4 v Winner Game 5 Winner Game 11 v Winner Game 10 Helsinki Roller Derby (#6) 5th Place 4 PM | GAME 4 4 PM | GAME 10 4 PM | GAME 16 Gotham Girls Roller Derby (#1) v Loser Game 6 v Winner Game 7 Loser Game 9 v Loser Game 12 Winner Game 1 3rd Place 6 PM | GAME 5 6 PM | GAME 11 6 PM | GAME 17 Tampa Roller Derby (#4) v Loser Game 4 v Winner Game 8 Winner Game 9 v Winner Game 12 Team United Women’s Roller Derby (#5) 1st Place 8 PM | GAME 6 8 PM | GAME 12 730 PM | AWARDS CEREMONY Arch Rival Roller Derby (#2) v Winner Game 3 v Winner Game 6 Winner Game 2 TOURNAMENT RULES GUEST CODE OF CONDUCT: The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association strives to provide a safe and satisfying event for everyone in attendance by seeking your compliance with our guest code of conduct. We ask for your assistance in creating an environment that is free of: • Abusive or foul language and obscene gestures items deemed inappropriate, harmful or hazardous directed toward other guests, venue employees, by tournament staff. tournament staff and volunteers, players, coaches, • Professional cameras, video cameras, and audio and officials. recorders without prior authorization and • Guests who are disruptive to the event or impair other proper credentials. guests’ enjoyment. • Guests without proper authorization or credentials • Intoxicated or drug-impaired individuals. entering or attempting to enter restricted areas. • Smoking, except in designated areas (located outside • Banners or signs that obstruct the view of guests, of the arena). obscure sponsor advertising, contain objectionable • Prohibited entry items such as outside food & subject matter, or are commercial in nature. The beverage, weapons, non-service animals, air horns, WFTDA and the venue reserve the right to remove vuvuzelas, megaphones, and laser pointers, and other any banner or sign at any time. Guests not abiding by this Guest Code of Conduct are subject to ejection from the venue. In the event that you are refused entry into or requested to leave the venue for failure to comply with the Guest Code of Conduct or follow the venue regulations, you will not be entitled to a replacement or refund for your ticket. Entry to the venue shall constitute acceptance of the Guest Code of Conduct and venue regulations. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF A FEW TOURNAMENT RULES: • No video or audio recording devices or cameras • You must remain seated in the trackside seating area. with detachable lenses without prior approval from Laying down is not permitted. Keep your hands, feet, the WFTDA. Please visit wftda.com/tournaments/ and belongings behind the safety line at all times. credentials for more information. Do not touch or grab Skaters or Officials who fall into • Live streaming video of the games, including on social trackside seating. If a piece of clothing or equipment media platforms such as Periscope and Livestream falls onto the track, do not enter the track or safety on Facebook Live, is prohibited. lane to retrieve it. • If you choose to sit trackside, you accept all • Certain areas of the track and venue are reserved for responsibility for the possible risk of injury to you or individuals who require special seating or perform damage and/or destruction to your belongings at specific game duties. They may obstruct the view of any time without warning. Trackside seating is at your persons behind them. However, they are not able to own risk. move, sit, squat, or otherwise alter their position lest they not be able to complete their job function. • Chairs are not permitted trackside except as a companion to ADA accessible seating. Wheelchairs • By entering the venue, you agree to the possibility of (and their companion chair) must be a minimum of being photographed, filmed, or recorded. Your voice, five feet away from the outside referee lane. image and likeness may be captured and recorded in and around the venue and publicly disseminated by • Glassware, sharp objects, and other items deemed any means and in any format or media. You waive all inappropriate, harmful, or hazardous by tournament rights on an irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual basis staff are not allowed in trackside seating. to object to such recording and dissemination. • Fire lanes, exits, and walkways must remain clear. 6 ANGEL CITY DERBY GIRLS (#5) WHERE WE SKATE Alliant Energy Center - Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713 www.alliantenergycenter.com ABOUT THE VENUE Center including the arena and concourse. A For decades, the Coliseum has been home to designated outdoor smoking area is located on Madison’s most unforgettable and entertaining the second level on the north side of the venue. shows and performers. Recently renovated, this historical and dynamic facility has a 10,231-person • Any item that is dangerous, hazardous and/ capacity, upholstered seating, a fantastic sound or illegal, or that may be used as a weapon, system, and a video scoreboard. compromise or otherwise interfere with the enjoyment, comfort, or safety of any person or PARKING pose risk to security at the venue, or any other item that WFTDA event officials or the Alliant The Alliant Energy Center has over 5,800 paved and Energy Center officials determine (in their lit parking spots onsite.