Welcome 2015 WFTDA Division 1 cHAMPIONSHiPs HOSTED BY MINNESOTA ROLLERGIRLS On behalf of the WFTDA Board of Directors, Officers, This is why we love it. This is why we live it. and staff, I am excited to welcome you to the 2015 International WFTDA Division 1 Championships. Whether you’re a Skater, Official, photographer, There’s nothing quite like a live roller derby announcer, or fan (or any combination thereof), we’re tournament: the tantalizing goods at the vendor glad you’ve chosen to live derby this weekend! tables; the rumble and squeak of wheels on the track; the electrifying roar of a cheering crowd. This weekend wouldn’t be possible without the Energy and emotions are alive throughout the venue tremendous amount of support and time our hosts, as games are anticipated, victories celebrated, and Minnesota RollerGirls, and all of their volunteers have losses despaired. While old friendships are kindled put in. When you see their event staff, be sure to and new rivalries spark, the derby community thank them for hosting such a fantastic tournament. celebrates its power, celebrates power, and strengthens bonds. Enjoy your time in Saint Paul and we’ll see you ‘round the track! Alisha Campbell WFTDA Tournaments Director 3 DiD YoU KNOW? INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SAINT PAUL • Saint Paul is Minnesota’s capital city and the older “twin” of • While our many historic buildings didn’t exactly embrace Minneapolis by 13 years. Together, they make up the Twin Cities, sustainability back in the early 1900’s, Saint Paul is geeky but alone, Saint Paul is a laid back city. It doesn’t want to be like about going green. From solar panels on our parking ramps, any other place in the world and it isn’t. These cities, as far as attractions and convention center, to electric car hookups, green twins go, are like Schwarzenegger and DeVito - some have said definitely means GO in Saint Paul. Buildings on both sides of the Minneapolis is an Appletini, and Saint Paul is a fine Scotch. Mississippi River are heated and cooled by the District Energy Co-Gen plant (most recognized for its use of renewable energy • Speaking of Scotch, Saint Paul is home to 3M, makers of Scotch sources and implementation of energy conservation methods) Tape™, a gangster history that includes police shootouts with and composting programs are set up throughout the city. John Dillinger, a flourishing craft beer scene and Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion. I bet you’ve never seen • Naturally, Saint Paul is the capital city of the headwaters state of Post-it Notes, Dillinger, craft beer and Garrison Keillor in the the iconic Mississippi River. We have more miles of riverfront – same sentence, but that’s just the beginning of what makes 26 - than any other city on the entire stretch of the river. Not to Saint Paul special. mention those miles of riverfront are lined with biking trails and eagle’s nests. You might say we are a city with nature. And we • We’re especially fond of our architecture. This includes the could provide you with an image gallery as wide, deep and long longest stretch of preserved Victorian architecture in the United as the Mississippi River, to prove it. States on Summit Avenue; the Cass Gilbert designed State Capitol, which touts the second largest unsupported marble • Finally, it was the fifth floor of our iconic Landmark Center where dome in the world. Along with historic buildings, of which 104 Minnesota congressman Andrew Volstead led the local office of are on the National Register of Historic Places, we also have the the Prohibition Bureau. If his name sounds familiar, there’s a good Historic Lowertown District which was added to the register in reason for that — he’s the fella who wrote the Prohibition Act. 1983 and has recently become a bustling hub of restaurants, pubs, outdoor concerts, the Green Line light rail system and a So there’s a snapshot of Minnesota’s capital city. We’re proud of minor league ballpark that will be ready by opening day 2015 who we are. We don’t want to be like any other place in the world and we really aren’t. Schedule of Events 2015 WFTDA D iv is I oN 1 CHAMP iOnsH iPS HOSTED BY MINNESOTA ROLLERGIRLS Angel City Derby Girls fridAY (Omaha #2) NOVEMBER 6, 2015 Arch Rival Roller Girls (Tucson #3) 9 am DOORS OPEN 10 am Game 1 D2: Nashville Rollergirls v Demolition City Roller Derby B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls (Tucson #2) 12 pm Game 2 D2: Kansas City Roller Warriors v Sacred City Derby Girls 2 pm Game 1 Angel City Derby Girls v Rat City Rollergirls Denver Roller Derby 4 pm Game 2 B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls v Denver Roller Derby (Jacksonville #3) 6 pm Game 3 Jacksonville RollerGirls v Arch Rival Roller Girls Gotham Girls Roller Derby 8 pm Game 4 Texas Rollergirls v Minnesota RollerGirls (Omaha #1) Jacksonville RollerGirls SaTURday (Jacksonville #2) London Rollergirls NOVEMBER 7, 2015 (Jacksonville #1) 9 am DOORS OPEN Minnesota RollerGirls 10 am Game 5 London Rollergirls v Winner Game 1 (Omaha #3) 12 pm Game 6 Rose City Rollers v Winner Game 2 2 pm Game 7 Gotham Girls Roller Derby v Winner Game 3 Rat City Rollergirls (Dallas #3) 4 pm Game 8 Victorian Roller Derby League v Winner Game 4 6:30 pm Game 9 Winner Game 5 v Winner Game 6 Rose City Rollers 8:30 pm Game 10 Winner Game 7 v Winner Game 8 (Dallas #1) Texas Rollergirls SUNdAY (Dallas #2) Victorian Roller Derby League NOVEMBER 8, 2015 (Tucson #1) 11 am DOORS OPEN Demolition City Roller Derby 12 Pm Game 3 D2: Loser D2 Game 1 v Loser D2 Game 2 (D2: 3rd Place) (D2: Cleveland #2) 2 pm Game 4 D2: Winner D2 Game 1 v Winner D2 Game 2 (D2: 1st Place) Kansas City Roller Warriors 4 pm Game 11 Loser Game 9 v Loser Game 10 (D1: 3rd Place) (D2: Cleveland #1) 6 pm Game 12 Winner Game 9 v Winner Game 10 (D1: 1st Place) 730 pm AWARDS CEREMONY Nashville Rollergirls (D2: Detroit #1) Sacred City Derby Girls (D2: Detroit #2) 5 ToUFromRnAMENT WFTDA 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 other items deemed inappropriate, harmful or directed toward other guests, venue employees, hazardous by tournament staff. tournament staff and volunteers, players, coaches, • Professional cameras, video cameras, and audio and officials. recorders are prohibited without prior authorization • Guests who are disruptive to the event or impair and proper credentials. other 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 • Banners or signs that obstruct the view of guests, outside 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 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 with detachable lenses without prior approval from area. Laying down is not permitted. Keep your the WFTDA. Please visit wftda.com/tournaments/ hands, feet, and belongings behind the safety line credentials for more information. at all times. Do not touch or grab Skaters or Officials • Live streaming video of the games, including on who fall into trackside seating. If a piece of clothing social media platforms such as Periscope and or equipment falls onto the track, do not enter the Livestream on Facebook, is prohibited. track or safety 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, individuals who require special seating or perform or damage and/or destruction to your belongings specific game duties. They may obstruct the view of at any time without warning. Trackside seating is at persons behind them. However, they are not able to your own risk. move, sit, squat, or otherwise alter their position lest • Chairs are not permitted trackside except as a they not be able to complete their job function. companion to ADA accessible seating. Wheelchairs • By entering the venue, you agree to the possibility (and their companion chair) must be a minimum of of being photographed, filmed or recorded. Your five feet away from the outside referee lane. voice, image and likeness may be captured and • Glassware, sharp objects, and other items deemed recorded in and around the venue and publicly inappropriate, harmful or hazardous by tournament disseminated by any means and in any format staff are not allowed in trackside seating.