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INTERNATIONAL WFTDA CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY • SATURDAY • SUNDAY 2O November 9-11 6801 Franklin Ave, New orleans, la 70122 18 hosted by WFTDA.com/Tournaments ABOUT THE HOSTS BIg easy Rolllergirls

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The Big Easy Rollergirls (BERG) organization was When the flood waters receded and New Orleans began founded in 2004 by a group of tough New Orleans the long rebuilding process, the Big Easy Rollergirls had women. BERG began holding practices in mid-2005, and to do the same. Finally, on Sepember 17, 2016, the Big had a dedicated and growing membership when, on Easy Rollergirls held their first bout amidst the brightly lit August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina rolled into town. floats at Mardi Gras World.

In the aftermath of that storm and the levee breaks For many in the league and throughout New Orleans, the that followed, the founding members of the Big Easy Big Easy Rollergirls became a touchstone of the Katrina Rollergirls were scattered and many relocated around recovery process, and a great respite from what was still the country. a difficult and painful time in our city’s history, earning the tagline “We Skate Through Hell and High Water.” Today, BERG has an A/B team structure with three home teams.

2 Where we skate Kiefer University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena

6801 Franklin Ave. New Orleans, LA 70122 arena.uno.edu

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PARKING RULES AND RESTRICTIONS All parking at the Lakefront Arena is free and • All purses, bags, and cases are subject to search. outdoors. There are no marked spaces, so just • In accordance with Lakefront Arena ordinances, park in a line and leave room for others. Be sure smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted you’re not parked in an entry or exit lane. in any public areas at the Lakefront Arena, including the arena and concourse. Please use the SECURITY designated outdoor smoking area. Any item that is dangerous, hazardous and/ There will be hired security personnel and • or illegal, or that may be used as a weapon, volunteer security staff from the Big Easy compromise or otherwise interfere with the Rollergirls to attend to crowd control and general enjoyment, comfort, or safety of any person or security matters. You are advised not to leave pose risk to security at the venue, or any other valuables unattended as neither the WFTDA, the item that WFTDA event officials or Lakefront Big Easy Rollergirls, nor the Lakefront Arena will Arena officials determine (in their absolute be responsible for loss, damage, or theft of your discretion) may cause injury or public nuisance belongings. Any property you bring to the event or inconvenience to any other person is strictly is at your own risk. prohibited.

• No animals other than guide, signal, or service VENUE FOOD AND BEVERAGE animals (as defined by law) are allowed in Concessions will be available to purchase all day Lakefront Arena. All sanitary needs for permitted at various locations around the arena. animals are the responsibility of the customer. • Neither the Lakefront Arena, the WFTDA, nor the Big Easy Rollergirls will be liable for any loss, damage, or harm (of any kind, including to any person or any property) arising from your presence at the event and you agree that no claim, complaint, or proceeding will be brought in this regard. You are responsible for any property you bring to the event and such property is brought at your own risk. Your presence and/or movement in and around the event is at your own risk. • The Lakefront Arena is wheelchair accessible. If you require further accommodations, email [email protected]. 3 HOW TO GET THERE BY TRAIN TO NEW ORLEANS Amtrak has service to New Orleans on the City of New Orleans (from ), Crescent (from New York BY AIR City), and Sunset Limited (from Los Angeles). While an Fly into the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International overnight trip might not be right for Champs, please Airport (MSY). From MSY, there are traditional options consider the train if you live within eight hours driving of getting to your hotel, like cab or rideshare, but we’re distance of New Orleans. hoping to have a Champs transport option. There is http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/ public bus transit from the airport, but it might take too transportation/gettinghere/trains.html long, depending on your destination. Check the time to make sure it works with your schedule. BY CAR To Kiefer University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena, BY BUS 6801 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122 Greyhound and Megabus have service to New Orleans. From WEST of New Orleans: Take I-10 East/I-610 East. Greyhound Use Exit 4/Franklin Avenue from I-610 E. Turn left onto http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/ Franklin Avenue and continue about 2.5 miles to the transportation/gettinghere/buses.html Lakefront Arena.

Megabus From EAST of New Orleans: Take I-10 West and then Exit https://us.megabus.com/city-guides/new-orleans 238A/Franklin Avenue. Turn right onto Franklin Avenue and continue about 2.5 miles to the Lakefront Arena.

From the NORTH or SOUTH: These directions do not exist in New Orleans! Substitute “riverside” or “lakeside” as needed. And if you don’t know what that means, ask a local! We love to talk about directions in our city. WFTDA SHUTTLE TRANSPORT Event Shuttle Airport Shuttle Discounted fare for fans and participants attending Buses will be available between the Astor Crowne the 2018 WFTDA International Championships. Only Plaza and Lakefront Arena, Friday through $20 one way/$40 round trip between the airport Sunday. and our host hotel or anywhere downtown!

Early birds get your Shuttle Pass for $20 until Register on-line with Airport Shuttle to obtain an e- midnight Oct. 22nd! From Oct. 23 to Nov. 11 passes ticket to print and bring with you on your trip to New will be available online for $25. Orleans Airport. • Must book shuttle online at least 24 hours prior to your https://champsshuttlepass.eventbrite.com flight arrival time. • Changes can be made to the existing reservation online if needed. • Discount only applies to reservations made through the web portal — if not the discount doesn’t apply. https://wftda.com/new-orleans-travel-information 4 WHERE TO STAY Host Hotel Information ASTOR CROWNE PLAZA NEW ORLEANS 739 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone (504) 962-0500

Photo credit: Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans, astorneworleans.com

Group Rates: $145.00 per night All hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes: Current fees are 15.75% plus a $2.00 per night fee $24.84 in taxes = $169.84 total per night Triple Rate = $155.00 + taxes | Quad = $165.00 + taxes

Room rate is available +/- 3 days of event (Nov. 5 - Nov. 15, 2018). Reservation Phone: 1 (877) 408-9661 Online Booking Link: https://goo.gl/v9skz5 Group Name: Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Reservation deadline: Oct. 26, 2018 5:00 PM CST

Hotel Standard Deposit & Cancellation Policy A credit card is required to hold each guest’s reservation. Such credit card shall serve to confirm the reservation for the dates indicated, and, upon check-in, maybe used as the guest’s method of payment.

There is no cancellation penalty if cancellation is received by the hotel at least 72 hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained. Cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival will be subject to a one night’s room and tax cancellation charge.

5 TICKETING PACK IS HERE 4-PACK SINGLE-DAY 3-Day Weekend Pass, General Admission General Admission Age 13+: $56.25 *4 tickets = $225 + $61.50 fees = $285.50 Age 13+: $27.00 + $0.00 taxes = $27.00 Age 55+ (senior), Military, Student (box office only): THREE-DAY WEEKEND PASS $22.00 + $0.00 taxes = $22.00 General Admission Age 13+: $75.00 + $0.00 taxes = $75.00 EVENING Age 55+ (senior), Military, Student (box office only): $60.00 Final Two Games Only + $0.00 taxes = $60.00 Age 13+: $15.00 + $0.00 taxes = $15.00 Age 55+ (senior), Military, Student (box office only): 3-DAY WEEKEND PASS, VIP $12.00 + $0.00 taxes = $00.00 General Admission Age 13+: $150.00 + $21.45 fees = $171.45 PURCHASE https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1896027

Children age 12 and under have free admission when accompanied by a ticketed guardian. ENTRY AND REENTRY NOTES AND ADDITIONAL FEES Doors open one hour before games start daily. • Convenience and handling fees are added to these prices (typically by phone or online). Your tickets will be scanned and/or taken at the entrance to • Friday and Saturday evening tickets are for entry the arena. For same day re-entry, you will need a wristband. at 5:00 p.m. Do not leave the arena without a wristband if you wish to • Sunday evening tickets are for entry at 1:00 p.m. re-enter. • Discounts for active military personnel are available with ID wherever tickets are sold. SEATING INFORMATION • Children 12 years old and younger are always • Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. free with a ticketed and supervising adult! While • There will be stadium seating only admission is free for children 12 years old and • VIP seating will be available. younger, a child’s ticket will be required upon entry • No carry-in chairs are permitted. to track venue capacity, so please be sure to obtain • Chairs are not permitted trackside except as a one from the ticketing site. companion to ADA-accessible seating. Wheelchairs • These tickets are managed by the venue and Ticketmaster. (and their companion chair) must be a minimum of five feet away from the outside referee line. • In order to sit trackside, you must be at least 18 years old. If you do not have a valid photo ID to verify your age, you will be required to move. • We expect high attendance at the tournament and seating areas to be full. Do not “save seats” for individuals who are not returning to their seats momentarily. You will be asked to remove skate bags, backpacks, and other large items from the seating area in order to make room to accommodate others. Participant bags may be left in the participant- only area (locker rooms). Please be considerate and allow others to sit if a 6 seat is not actively being occupied. LACE UP AND SIGN UP

REGISTRATION MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Registration will be outside the St. Charles Ballroom at The WFTDA as tournament host provides trained, the Astor Crowne Plaza on Thursday, November 8, 2018, certified emergency medical responders should an injury from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at which time skaters, occur on the track. These staff may be a contracted officials, and other credentialed participants will service, venue provided, volunteers, and/or team/league complete required paperwork and receive their professionals. Only the staffed responders working their tournament credentials. current shift may go onto the track or players’ benches to access or treat a skater or official. Once removed from Pre-Tournament Meeting will be at the Astor Crowne the playing area, if the skater or official wishes to use Plaza in the St. Charles Ballroom on Thursday at 8:00 their own medical provider, they may refuse additional PM local time (U.S. Central). Officials Meeting will be in treatment. the same location immediately following on Thursday at approximately 9:00 PM local time (U.S. Central). Team/league medical staff seeking to treat their skaters on the track or bench must be part of, and sit with, the Credentials must be worn at all times in order to obtain scheduled medical crew. For information on how to access to the venue and to participant-only areas. volunteer for the safety staff, please let your team’s There is a $30 fee to replace lost or stolen credentials. wrangler know so that they can notify the Safety Liaison.

TRACK FLOOR, WARM-UP SPACE, PLEASE NOTE: NOT ALL VENUES AND CONTRACTS AND WARM-UP TIMES PERMIT THE USE OF ADDITIONAL OR VOLUNTEER MEDICAL STAFF. The venue will be open by 8:00 AM Friday morning for The opportunity to participate in this capacity is not skaters and officials who wish to test the floor. The track guaranteed and will not be permitted when not part of floor is sport court. the prearranged schedule. There will be one track in the venue. All competition and If there are language barrier concerns please let the Risk warm-ups will occur here. Teams will have designated Management lead and team wrangler know who is the warm-up times on the games track during the halftime of designated team translator in case of emergency the game prior to their own. TEAM ROOMS Team areas will be based on the tournament schedule and assigned accordingly on-site.

7 WFTDA Tournament INFO WFTDA TOURNAMENT RULES GUEST CODE OF CONDUCT • No video or audio recording devices or cameras GENERAL CONDUCT with detachable lenses without prior approval from The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association strives the WFTDA. Please visit wftda.com/tournaments/ to provide a safe and satisfying event for everyone credentials for more information. in attendance. As such, it is necessary to abide by • If you choose to sit trackside, you accept all the following rules: responsibility for the possible risk of injury to you, or • Do not bring in prohibited items such as weapons, damage and/or destruction to your belongings at non-service animals, balloons, megaphones, any time without warning. Trackside seating is at vuvuzelas, laser pointers or other items deemed your own risk. inappropriate, harmful, or hazardous by • Chairs are not permitted trackside except as a tournament staff. companion to ADA accessible seating. Wheelchairs • Do not bring in banners or signs that obstruct the (and their companion chair) must be a minimum of view of guests, obscure sponsor advertising, five feet away from the outside referee lane. contain objectionable subject matter, or are • Glassware, sharp objects, and other items deemed commercial in nature. inappropriate, harmful, or hazardous by tournament • Do not attempt to enter areas that you are staff are not allowed in trackside seating. not authorized to enter. • You must remain seated in the trackside seating area. • Do not use alcohol or drugs Laying down is not permitted. Keep your hands, feet, (laws permitting) irresponsibly. and belongings behind the safety line at all times. • Dress appropriately (no clothing with slurs or that Do not touch or grab skaters or officials who fall into suggests or condones harassment, trackside seating. If a piece of clothing or equipment discrimination, or abuse). falls onto the track, do not enter the track or safety • Do not damage, destroy, or vandalize property. lane to retrieve it. • No smoking, except in designated areas • Fire lanes, exits, and walkways must remain clear. (located outside of the arena). • Certain areas of the track and venue are reserved for • No professional video cameras, still photography, individuals who require special seating or perform and audio recorders without proper credentials specific game duties. They may obstruct the view of and prior authorization. persons behind them. However, they are not able to • Failure to follow the above may result in being move, sit, squat, or otherwise alter their position lest removed from the event or being denied entry by they not be able to complete their job function. WFTDA Tournament staff or venue security. • By entering the venue, you agree to the possibility of being photographed, filmed, or recorded. Your voice, image, and likeness may be captured and recorded in and around the venue and publicly disseminated by any means and in any format or media. You waive all rights on an irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual basis to object to such recording and dissemination.

8 WFTDA Tournament INFO OUR COMMITMENT TO AN CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ABUSE-FREE DERBY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association is committed In order to create a better environment for all people, to hosting WFTDA events free of harassment, particularly those belonging to marginalized groups, discrimination and abuse — where all people are treated the WFTDA is committed to ensuring that all voices are with respect, dignity and fairness. As such, we expect all heard and all interactions are respectful. As such, all members working at or participating in a WFTDA event to participants, volunteers, and attendees are required to abide by the following. make a good faith effort to do the following:

Everyone is entitled to an environment without: • Communicate openly • Intimidation or threats, e.g., suggesting malicious • Approach situations with an open mind repercussions to force another person to do • Believe people when they share their experiences something or threatening gestures. • Accept that others’ lives and histories are • Physical assault of any type, e.g., shoving, tripping different from yours or using physical force on someone or unwarranted • Accept that others’ boundaries (emotional, physical, physical contact. etc.) may be different from yours • Unwanted sexual attention or type, e.g., sexually • Stay mindful of how much space you take up suggestive comments, innuendos or (body and voice) non-consensual touching. • Be accountable for your actions • Unwanted photography or video recording, e.g., • Exercise good judgment recording someone without their knowledge or after • The WFTDA understands that given the diversity of they’ve asked you to stop. our community, it is challenging to always be able • Bullying, e.g., using abusive or insulting language to determine when your actions encroach on others. or spreading rumours. As such, it is important to stop behavior when asked, • Stalking, e.g., repeated and unwanted think critically about your behavior and make amends communications or gifts, following someone when needed and appropriate. throughout the event or damaging their property • Failure to act in good faith, make amends when • If you witness or experience any of the above, necessary or severe breaches of the above may you can report it immediately or at any point to a result in, including but not limited to, warnings, Tournament Staff member wearing a WFTDA badge removal from the current WFTDA event as well as stationed throughout the venue who will be trained future WFTDA events. It may also result in a on proper protocol for responding to the situation. formal investigation and follow-up outside You can also email [email protected] to notify of the WFTDA event. event staff of an issue. The WFTDA is committed • Guests not abiding by this Guest Code of Conduct to taking any report of harassment, bullying or are subject to ejection from the venue. In the event discrimination seriously. that you are refused entry into or requested to leave • If you are asked to stop any behavior in connection the venue for failure to comply with the Guest Code with the above, do so IMMEDIATELY. If you disagree of Conduct or follow the venue regulations, you will with being asked to stop doing something, bring it up not be entitled to a replacement or refund for your with a Tournament Staff member after stopping. Do ticket. Entry to the venue shall constitute acceptance not continue the behavior. of the Guest Code of Conduct and venue regulations. • Failure to adhere to the above may result in ejection from current, any or all future WFTDA events depending on severity, persistence or unwillingness to cease said behaviour. 9 FOOD

NEAR THE FRENCH QUARTER

Ruby Slipper www.therubyslippercafe.net Verti Marte (Late Night) 1005 Canal S 1201 Royal St 2001 Burgundy St This longtime market & deli open 24/7 is known for 200 Magazine St Creole-inspired sandwiches, entrees, and sides. (504) 525-9355 Wide variety of breakfast and lunch foods with an Clover Grill (Late Night) www.clovergrill.com/facilities emphasis on New Orleans and Southern flavours. 900 Bourbon St Retro-styled diner drawing crowds from neighbouring Horn’s www.hornsnola.com/menu.html gay bars with burgers and breakfast served 24/7. 1940 Dauphine St Breakfast and brunch restaurant featuring Drago’s (Oysters) www.dragosrestaurant.com/menus New Orleans specialities 2 Poydras Street Modern, downtown hub of the Metairie original known for Daisy Duke’s www.daisydukesrestaurant.com charbroiled oysters and other seafood. 121 Chartres St Traditional breakfast and brunch food. Open 24 hours. Mr. Ed’s (Oysters) www.mredsrestaurants.com 512 Bienville St Felipe’s (Mexican) www.felipestaqueria.com Homestyle New Orleans food with daily specials and 301 N Peters St signature oyster dishes. Local woman-owned chain of counter service Mexican food, featuring tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, Cafe du Monde (Beignets) www.cafedumonde.com and a full bar. 800 Decatur St Open 24 hours, this famous open-air cafe serves El Gato Negro (Mexican) www.elgatonegronola.com coffee and beignets. Cash only. 800 S Peters St Mexican and Central American cuisine known for NEAR THE VENUE seafood, fajitas, and margaritas. Rouses Market (Grocery Store) 6600 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122 Nine Roses (Vietnamese) www.ninerosesrestaurant.com Large grocery store with fresh and prepared foods. 620 Conti St Simple Vietnamese eatery offering traditional soups, Smoothie King (Smoothies) www.smoothieking.com seafood & stir-fries, plus some Chinese fare. 6600 Franklin Ave A-11, New Orleans, LA 70122 Fruit and veggie smoothies with health-minded snacks. Coop’s Place (New Orleans) www.coopsplace.net/menu 1109 Decatur St East of Italy (Italian) www.doordash.com Cajun grub, fried chicken & drinks in a busy no-frills 6600 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122 space that’s open late & 21 & older only. Italian place with pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and wraps.

Johnny’s Poboys (New Orleans) www.johnnyspoboy.com PJ’s Coffee (Coffee) www.pjscoffee.com 511 St Louis St 6600 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122 Cheery counter-serve po’ boy joint since 1950 with Local coffee chain offering hot and iced beverages along memorabilia on the walls and Creole dishes. with pastries and sandwiches.

Central Grocery (New Orleans) www.centralgrocery.com 923 Decatur St Small Italian market selling speciality foods and muffuletta sandwiches, which its founder invented. 10 THINGS TO DO • Grab the drink of your choice in a “go cup” (plastic • Audubon Zoo, Aquarium, and Insectarium. Exactly cup) and wander around the French Quarter. Try what they sound like and AWESOME. Note that the Royal, Chartres, or Decatur Streets for shops, bars, zoo is Uptown by Audubon Park and the Aquarium restaurants, and people watching. and Insectarium are downtown.

• For history, visit the Historic New Orleans Collection • Tour a cemetery. There are plenty of tours and at 533 Royal Street. This private-home-turned plenty of cemeteries, but you can also just go on museum is free and has rotating exhibits. your own and look around. Please be respectful of our departed citizens. They’re our most quiet, well- • Take a streetcar! The St. Charles line features behaved neighbours. beautiful mansions and charming live oaks. The Canal Street • Visit a voodoo shop. There’s one on Bourbon, but line can get you to the French Quarter or to one of we suggest Voodoo Authentica or Erzulie, both in the biggest cemeteries in the city (at either end of the Quarter. the line). Both streetcar lines, and all city buses are $1.25 per ride. You can also pay via app at RTA. • Get your palm read in Jackson Square.

• and Audubon Park. Both parks are highly • Eat something delicious. Seriously, if you don’t, it’s skateable in good weather conditions. Audubon is a your own fault. great spot to take a picnic and gaze at Tulane and Loyola Universities across the street. City Park • Follow the city’s unofficial motto: “Do whatcha features the New Orleans Museum of Art, a free wanna.” New Orleans has lots of options and little sculpture garden, paddle boats and bikes for rent, judgment, so enjoy. Wear that wig, go meet the and even a kids' amusement park called Storyland. band, and come back to visit soon. Oh, and a beignet place! AFTER PARTY Friday, November 9 10:00 p.m. Sunday, November 11 8:00 p.m. The Hi-Ho Lounge www.hiholounge.net Razzoo’s 2239 St Claude Avenue, New Orleans 511 Bourbon Street, New Orleans The Hi-Ho Lounge is a laid-back bar with stage and Dance until you drop at Razzoo’s on world-famous dance floor inside and a covered courtyard outside. Bourbon Street. There’s a stage for those who want to A restaurant, Fry and Pie, is on-site. Nearby, there are show off their moves, and five bars are there to serve other bars and restaurants for those who are looking you. Take a break by the FIRE FOUNTAIN for other food options. in the courtyard. What?!?

Saturday, November 10 9:00 p.m. Blue Nile on Frenchmen Street www.bluenilelive.com 532 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans The Blue Nile is an institution on Frenchmen St, the locals’ choice for going out and seeing live music. This spacious club has an upstairs and downstairs with plenty of room to party. Frenchmen Street is filled with other nightclubs, so if Blue Nile’s not your speed, there’s somewhere nearby. 11 OUTREACH EVENT SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10 FROM 9AM - 12PM Lakefront Arena

This year, for the first time, the WFTDA is offering an opportunity to meet and shape the future of through our Roller Derby World Summit events!

The Roller Derby World Summit events offer opportunities for members of the roller derby community, whether WFTDA members or non-members, to interface with each other and with WFTDA leadership as we discuss the state of our sport today.

The moderators for this event are Dire Wolff, from the WFTDA Board of Directors and GO-GO Gent Roller Derby; WFTDA Officiating Officer Dr. Beverly Crush Her, from ; and WFTDA Games Officer Nell Bomb, from Classic City.

These free events are open to anyone in the roller derby community. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no obligation to attend and drop-ins will be welcome.

GET YOUR TICKETS RDWS SATELLITE NEW ORLEANS TICKETS AVAILABLE ON EVENTBRITE

www.eventbrite.com/e/roller-derby-world-summit-satellite- at-wftda-championships-new-orleans-tickets-45985479808

You may RSVP for yourself or for multiple people. The tickets form will ask you to provide some details on each attendee to help us better tailor the event to your needs. See you at Champs!

12 CHICKS IN BOWLS

Parisite Skate Park 1550 Pleasure St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

Wind down from Champs with the CIB Crew. We’ve taken over Big Easy’s warehouse and hooked MONDAY, November 12 up skate ramps the perfect post-tournament session. Ther will be ramp skating, jam skating, BBQ, 2PM - 6PM and more.

CIB Founder Lady Trample is hosting ramp workshops for skaters of all levels. There will be classes, comps, and giveaways! Plus SIGN UP special guests to be announced. Bring your skates (and pads), join in the fun, or come Stop by the Chicks in Bowls hang out and make your Monday great. booth in the vendor village!

Big thanks to the WFTDA, Antik Skates and Moxi Skates for sponsoring this event.

Photo credit John Hesse PLAYOFFS August 31-September 2 A Coruña, Spain hosted by As Brigantias Roller Derby

September 21-23 , Georgia, U.S. hosted by Atlanta Rollergirls CHAMPIONSHIPS November 9-11 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. hosted by Big Easy Rollergirls