2016 INTERNATIONAL WFTDA PLAYOFFS N AT I FRI•SAT•SUN E R O N T A N L I SEPTEMBER 2-4 WFTDA.com/Tournaments W S F F T F D O A P L A Y #66 Falcon Punch Montréal Roller Derby HOSTED BY: Montréal Roller Derby London Rollergirls, LONDON, UK • Texas Rollergirls, TEXAS, USA • Bay Area Derby, CALIFORNIA, USA • Montréal Roller Derby, QUÉBEC, CAN • Dallas Derby Devils, TEXAS, USA • Boston Roller Derby, MASSACHUSETTS , USA • Kallio Rolling Rainbow, HELSINKI, FIN • Sun State Roller Girls, QUEENSLAND, AUS • Detroit Derby Girls, MICHIGAN, USA • Rocky Mountain Rollergirls, COLORADO, USA PHOTO: MARKO NIEMELÄ PHOTOGRAPHY 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, Montréal Roller Derby, 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 Montréal and we’ll see you ‘round the track! Alisha Campbell WFTDA TOURNAMENTS DIRECTOR 3 FROM YOUR HOST WELCOME FROM MONTRÉAL ROLLER DERBY Bienvenue à Montréal! Montréal Roller Derby is so excited to host the first Division 1 Playoff Tournament to take place in Canada. Our venue, le Centre Pierre-Charbonneau, was built in 1957 and is part of the of the Olympic Park - it hosted the wrestling events at the 1976 Summer Olympics, which the first to be hosted in Canada. We will be a few minutes away from the up-and-coming neighborhood of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, where you will be able to find shops, restaurants and services. There is also easy access to a metro station, which will easily get you to downtown Montréal, or one of the city’s many other interesting neighborhoods. There are so many things to do in our beautiful city! A few suggestions: Old Montréal and the Pointe-à- Callières Museum, île Ste-Hélène, the Lachine Canal, the Mont-Royal, the contemporary arts and fine arts museums, the Quartier des Spectacles, or just enjoying a beautiful evening on one of our many patios. For more information on restaurants and attractions, go to www.tourisme-montreal.org. One of the oldest cities on the continent, chock-full of art, good food, and beautiful architecture, Montréal’s outdoor scene is absolutely thriving this time of year. And no need to worry about the language! Just learn a couple of words (‘Bonjour,’ ‘Merci,’ ‘Je t’aime’) and you will be welcomed with open arms! Montréal Roller Derby is so proud to host some of the sport’s best teams and to introduce you to our beautiful city. We hope you have a fantastic stay! ABOUT MONTRÉAL ROLLER DERBY Founded in 2006, Montréal Roller Derby (MTLRD) is the very first flat track roller derby league in Canada. Today, MTLRD comprises three home teams and two travel teams. In January 2009, MTLRD joined the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, becoming the first non-American league in the association. We are extremely honoured to be able to host a WFTDA Playoff tournament for the first time, especially as this is the 10th year anniversary of our league! The MTLRD players, referees, coaches, announcers and volunteers are excited to make your time in Montréal the best it can be. We have put together an info packet of awesome things to do/see/eat during your time in Montréal. For more information about our league visit: mtlrollerderby.com 4 2016 WFTDA INTERNATIONAL PLAYOFFS HOSTED BY Montréal Roller Derby 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 Kallio Rolling Rainbow (#7) v Loser Game 2 v Loser Game 3 Loser Game 8 v Loser Game 7 Rocky Mountain Rollergirls (#10) 9th Place 12 PM | GAME 2 12 PM | GAME 8 12 PM | GAME 14 Sun State Roller Girls (#8) v Loser Game 1 v Loser Game 6 Loser Game 12 v Loser Game 10 Detroit Derby Girls(#9) 7th Place 2 PM | GAME 3 2 PM | GAME 9 2 PM | GAME 15 Bay Area Roller Derby (#3) v Winner Game 3 v Winner Game 4 Winner Game 12 v Winner Game 10 Boston Roller Derby (#6) 5th Place 4 PM | GAME 4 4 PM | GAME 10 4 PM | GAME 16 Texas Rollergirls (#2) v Loser Game 4 v Winner Game 7 Loser Game 11 v Loser Game 9 Winner Game 1 3rd Place 6 PM | GAME 5 6 PM | GAME 11 6 PM | GAME 17 London Rollergirls (#1) v Loser Game 5 v Winner Game 6 Winner Game 11 v Winner Game 9 Winner Game 2 1st Place 8 PM | GAME 6 8 PM | GAME 12 730 PM | AWARDS CEREMONY Montréal Roller Derby (#4) v Winner Game 5 v Winner Game 8 Dallas (#5) 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 0 DEMANDA RIOT 1 LIZA MACHETE 10 HUCK SINN 20 EVA MENACE 23 APRIL BLOODGATE 29 DUAL HITIZEN 31 FRIGHTMARE 333 DREADZILLA 36 SKATELYN 404 PERMAB& 405 DIRTY LIL TRICK 410 AMES TO MAIM 61 PRESSURE COOKER 7 MURDERYN MONROE 701 ILLUMINAUGHTY 77 BIGGIE BRAWLS 86 GRETCHEN VOMETTE 888 BRAWLLEN ANGEL (C) 89 MEAN BURRITO 925 STERLING ARCHER WHERE WE SKATE Centre Pierre-Charbonneau 3000 rue Viau, Montréal, Qc, H1V 3J31 www.centrepierrecharbonneau.com PARKING • Any item that is dangerous, hazardous and/ There is a paid parking (12$/day) in front of the or illegal, or that may be used as a weapon, venue.