AUGUST 31–SEPTEMBER 2 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

9:00 am DOORS OPEN 9:00 am DOORS OPEN 9:00 am DOORS OPEN

10:00 am GAME 1 10:00 am GAME 7 11:00 am GAME 13 (#9) v (#3) v Loser Game 5 v (#8) Winner Game 3 Loser Game 7

12:00 pm GAME 2 12:00 pm GAME 8 1:00 pm GAME 14 Detroit Roller Derby (#12) v (#2) v Loser Game 6 v Roller Derby (#5) Winner Game 4 Loser Game 8

2:00 pm GAME 3 2:00 pm GAME 9 3:00 pm GAME 15 | 3rd PLACE (#6) v Loser Game 1 v Loser Game 11 v Rollergirls (#11) Loser Game 3 Loser Game 12

4:00 pm GAME 4 4:00 pm GAME 10 5:20 pm GAME 16 | CHAMPION 2×4 Roller Derby (#7) v Loser Game 2 v Winner Game 11 v Sailor City Rollers (#10) Loser Game 4 Winner Game 12

6:00 pm GAME 5 6:00 pm GAME 11 7:00 pm AWARDS CEREMONY (#1) v Winner Game 5 v Winner Game 1 Winner Game 6

8:00 pm GAME 6 8:00 pm GAME 12 (#4) v Winner Game 7 v Winner Game 2 Winner Game 8

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WELCOME

A Letter From WFTDA

On behalf of the WFTDA Board of Directors, officers, and staff, I am excited to welcome you to the 2018 International WFTDA Playoffs in A Coruña, .

Once again, the WFTDA will be hosting non-stop, nail-biting games and teams from all around the world in a truly dynamic show of athleticism, drive, and passion for the sport of roller derby. As we witnessed last year, anything can happen!

We believe roller derby can bring people together in ways that are real, strong, athletic, and revolutionary and this is evident in how the love of flat track has grown globally. We believe that this community of sport can impact individuals, cities, countries, and the world in so many positive ways.

We know our community of fans, announcers, skaters, coaches, photographers, volunteers, and officials put in countless hours for flat track derby because they believe that roller derby makes us all stronger and better for being a part of this great game.

Take the time to say hola and gracias to our amazing hosts As Brigantias and all of their volunteers: without them, none of this would be possible.

Enjoy your time in beautiful A Coruña and we’ll see y’all trackside!

Suzy Slam WFTDA Tournaments Manager

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The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association—comprising 416 member leagues and 49 apprentice leagues—is the international governing body for the sport of women’s flat track roller derby and a ABOUTmembership THE organization forWFTDA leagues to collaborate and network. The WFTDA sets standards for rules, seasons, safety, and determines guidelines for the national and international athletic competitions of member leagues.

The WFTDA is governed by a seven-member, volunteer Board of Directors:

Molly Stenzel “Master Blaster” Ellen Stern Zientek “F-Bomb” President General Board Member

Dedi Hubbard “deadeye” Tim Wolff “Dire Wolff” GO-GO Gent Roller Derby Vice President General Board Member

Jennifer De Vaal “Furrrocious” Gonzalez “Tacocat” Roller Derby Amsterdam Roller Derby Secretary General Board Member

Stacie Larkin “Teenie Meanie” Sacred City Derby Girls Treasurer

The WFTDA also has nine full-time staff members:

Erica Vanstone “Double H” Sue Nally “Suzy Slam” Interim Executive Director and Chief Media Officer Tournaments Manager

Lesley Wachsmann Rachel Novak Director of Finance and Operations Sponsorship Coordinator

Shelli Wiggins “Toss’er Assout” Katharina Bonhert “Catherine Beat-Her-Bonez” Director, WFTDI Education Programs Manager

Karen Kuhn “Bones” Kimberly Eisen “Dottie Damage” Chief Programs Officer Member Services Manager

Jenna Cloughley “Mia Culprit” Director of Marketing and Communications

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BENCH CREW: FRIGG IN FURY, DR.STEVEL & DIE DIE. Our Commitment to an Abuse-Free Derby Community

The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association is committed to hosting WFTDA events free of harassment, discrimination and abuse — where all people are treated with respect, dignity and fairness. As such, we expect all members working at or participating in a WFTDA event to abide by the following. Everyone is entitled to an environment without:

• Intimidation or threats - E.g., suggesting malicious • Unwanted photography or video recording - E.g., repercussions to force another person to do something, recording someone without their knowledge or after threatening gestures. they’ve asked you to stop. • Physical assault of any type - E.g., shoving, tripping or • Bullying - E.g., using abusive or insulting language, using physical force on someone, unwarranted spreading rumours. physical contact. • Stalking - E.g., repeated and unwanted communications or • Unwanted sexual attention or contact - E.g., sexually gifts, following someone throughout the event, damaging suggestive comments, innuendos, or non-consensual their property touching. Creating an Inclusive Environment

In order to create a better environment for all people, particularly those belonging to marginalized groups, the WFTDA is committed to ensuring that all voices are heard and all interactions are respectful. As such, all participants, volunteers and attendees are required to make a good faith effort to do the following: • Communicate openly • Believe people when they share their experiences • Approach situations with an open mind • Accept that others’ lives and histories are different • Accept that others’ boundaries (emotional, physical, etc.) from yours may be different from yours • Be accountable for your actions • Stay mindful of how much space you take up (body • Exercise good judgment and voice)

The WFTDA understands that given the diversity of our community, it is challenging to always be able to determine when your actions encroach on others. As such, it is important to stop behaviour when asked, think critically about your behaviour and make amends when needed and appropriate.

Failure to act in good faith, make amends when necessary or severe breaches of the above may result in including but not limited to, warnings, removal from the current WFTDA event as well as future WFTDA events. It may also result in a formal investigation and follow-up outside of the WFTDA event. CODE OF CONDUCT

The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association strives to provide a safe and satisfying event for everyone in attendance. As such it is necessary to abide by the following rules: • Do not bring in prohibited items such as weapons, non- • Do not use alcohol or drugs (laws permitting) irresponsibly. service animals, balloons, megaphones, vuvuzelas, laser • Dress appropriately (no clothing with slurs or that suggests pointers or other items deemed inappropriate, harmful, or or condones harassment, discrimination, or abuse). hazardous by tournament staff. • Do not damage, destroy, or vandalize property. • Do not bring in banners or signs that obstruct the view of guests, obscure sponsor advertising, contain objectionable • No smoking, except in designated areas (located outside subject matter, or are commercial in nature. of the arena). • Do not attempt to enter areas that you are not authorized • No professional video cameras, still photography, and audio to enter. recorders without proper credentials and prior authorization.

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.

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Roller Derby Basics

Two 15-skater teams play two 30-minute periods. Each period consists of multiple "jams." Each jam is an opportunity for both teams to score points, and ends after 2 minutes or when the Lead Jammer calls off the jam. It is legal for a skater to block opponents with their hips, rear, jam start and shoulders. It is not legal to block to the back, to trip, Each team fields 4 Blockers and 1 Jammer. Blockers start elbow, or to back talk officials. Players committing illegal anywhere between the Jammer actions are penalized 30 seconds and their team plays short Line and the Pivot Line, 30 feet for that time. (9.15 meters) away. Jammers start behind the Jammer Line. Play starts with a single whistle blast. Jammers wear a star on their helmets and are the scoring players for each team. The Jammers attempt to pass the opponents as many times as possible by sprinting around the track and lapping the pack. jammer

The Blockers are simultaneously focused on stopping the opposing Jammer from passing them and assisting their Jammer to pass the opposing team’s Blockers. The pack is First Pass formed by the largest group of During the first pass, the first Blockers with players from each team Jammer to pass all skaters in blocker on the track. the pack legally is Lead second pass Jammer. Lead Jammer status is In subsequent passes, signaled by the officials blowing Jammers earn 1 point for each two short whistle blasts and opposing player they pass The Pivot is the Blocker that wears pointing at the Lead Jammer. legally. The opposing Blockers the stripe on their head. They are the will try to stop the Jammer, only Blocker that is allowed to accept while helping their own a star pass from the Jammer, thus Jammer through the pack. becoming the new Jammer and pivot gaining the ability to score points.

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allstars-playoff-2018.indd 1 13.8.2018 12.10 Dear family,

Welcome to A Coruña, a marvelous city full of roller derby magic where dreams come true.

We are so excited to have you here and to be together for this important event. We are working with a big smile to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Remember, whatever you need, this team is more than happy to help you, because YOU, our guest, are our first priority.

We would love to make this International WFTDA Playoffs special and unforgettable for everybody, so let’s enjoy it!

A lot of activities have been prepared with so much love as our way to thank you for coming, to thank you for making the effort of traveling hundreds of miles to us. We promise it will be worth it! Together we are making this thrilling community grow and keeping alive this fascinating sport that empowers us and fills our hearts.

We are here for you, As Brigantias Roller Derby A Coruña Your host league for International WFTDA Playoffs 2018 in A Coruña

12 2018 INTERNATIONAL WFTDA PLAYOFFS | A CORUÑA, SPAIN SANTA CRUZ ELIMINATION BRACKET Arch Rival Roller Derby SEED 1 GAME 5 SEED 9 Friday 6 PM GAME1 Friday 10 AM A Coruña SEED 8 GAME 11 SPAIN Saturday SPAIN Philly Roller Derby Rainy City Roller Derby 6 PM SEED 4 Detroit Roller Derby GAME 6 SEED 12 Friday 8:20 PM GAME 2 Friday 12 PM 1ST PLACE SEED 5 GAME 16 Sunday 5:20 PM Crime City Rollers 2ND PLACE SEED 3 Santa Cruz Derby Girls GAME 7 Saturday 10 AM SEED 6 3RD PLACE GAME 3 Friday 2 PM LOSER GAME 11 SEED 11 GAME 12 4TH PLACE Saturday GAME 15 8:20 PM Angel City Derby Sunday 3 PM LOSER GAME 12 SEED 2 2 Roller Derby GAME 8 SEED 7 Saturday 12 PM Loser Game 1 GAME 4 Friday 4 PM GAME 9 Saturday 2 PM SEED 10 Loser Game 3 Sailor City Rollers

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Loser Game 5 GAME 13 Sunday 11 AM Loser Game 7 ON SO LA TI G C INTERNATIONAL Loser Game 6 WFTDA PLAYOFFS GAME 14 2O AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2 Sunday 1 PM hosted by As Brigantias Roller Derby Loser Game 8 WFTDA.com/ACORUNA All game times in Central European Time (CET). 14 18 2018 INTERNATIONAL WFTDA PLAYOFFS ELIMINATION BRACKET Arch Rival Roller Derby SEED 1 Stockholm Roller Derby GAME 5 SEED 9 Friday 6 PM GAME1 Friday 10 AM A Coruña SEED 8 GAME 11 SPAIN Saturday SPAIN Philly Roller Derby Rainy City Roller Derby 6 PM SEED 4 Detroit Roller Derby GAME 6 SEED 12 Friday 8:20 PM GAME 2 Friday 12 PM 1ST PLACE SEED 5 GAME 16 Helsinki Roller Derby Sunday 5:20 PM Crime City Rollers 2ND PLACE SEED 3 Santa Cruz Derby Girls GAME 7 Saturday 10 AM SEED 6 3RD PLACE GAME 3 Friday 2 PM LOSER GAME 11 SEED 11 GAME 12 4TH PLACE Saturday GAME 15 Paris Rollergirls 8:20 PM Angel City Derby Sunday 3 PM LOSER GAME 12 SEED 2 2 Roller Derby GAME 8 SEED 7 Saturday 12 PM Loser Game 1 GAME 4 Friday 4 PM GAME 9 Saturday 2 PM SEED 10 Loser Game 3 Sailor City Rollers

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AME S GAME 10 Saturday 4 PM Loser Game 4

Loser Game 5 GAME 13 Sunday 11 AM Loser Game 7 ON SO LA TI G C INTERNATIONAL Loser Game 6 WFTDA PLAYOFFS GAME 14 2O AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2 Sunday 1 PM hosted by As Brigantias Roller Derby Loser Game 8 WFTDA.com/ACORUNA 18 All game times in Central European Time (CET). QUAD ROLLER EUROPE’S ORIGINAL DERBY OWNED AND OPERATED, SKATE SHOP BRICK AND MORTAR SKATE SHOP

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PHOTO: DANNY NGAN WHAT IS A CONCUSSION? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth.

PHOTO: DONNA OLMSTEAD CONCUSSION symptoms Concussions can have any one or more What else can you do? of the following symptoms: 10 ideas to raise awareness  Positive loss of consciousness (blackout.)  Headaches and sensitivity to light. 1. Read the WFTDA Risk Management Guidelines and make sure your  Physical signs (such as nausea, league is familiar with them. vomiting or unsteadiness.) Add the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5th Edition (SCAT5) to your 2.  Impaired brain function (such as confusion.) medical kit and print it for usage in your league. Knowing when someone  Abnormal behavior (agitation/aggression.) should be checked out by the proper medical staff is very important even if you are not comfortable doing an assessment yourself. Adults typically take longer to show 3. Take the Online Concussion Training for Health Care Providers by the symptoms than children and some symptoms Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. may take several hours to manifest. 4. Recruit more Safety Personnel in your league. Not sure what they do? Read the Risk Management Guidelines. PHOTO: DANNY NGAN 5. Talk about concussions. We don’t talk enough about the hits, the falls, the aftermath, and the (sometimes unclear) long-term effects of brain injuries. Talking about it can empower us d to pull a skater or encourage someone to sit out the rest of the game. 6. Reflect on your own behavior! How do you approach a bad hit or fall? 7. Did you see something happen that makes you think someone might have gotten a concussion? Encourage your teammates, fellow Officials or anyone else you can think of to take a break and get checked out. Let A concussion assessment should occur shortly the medics know what you saw. after the incident, but the participant may request 8. Get familiar with the Return to Play protocol in the Risk Management a short time to rest before being assessed. Participants have the right to refuse to be Guidelines for yourself and your peers. evaluated and if so, they cannot return to play. 9. Are you participating at a WFTDA Tournament? Read and sign the In WFTDA sanctioned play, when the minimum Concussion Impact Acknowledgment. standard for concussion assessment is employed 10. Most importantly: Wear a proper-fitting and certified helmet and (volunteer using the Concussion Recognition Tool), remind others to adjust/replace their helmet. Helmets should fit snugly a SINGLE symptom is grounds for removing the participant from further activities. Failure to com- and cover the frontal lobe — they should not sit back on the cranium ply with an assessment is grounds for itself. The straps should create a “y” under each earlobe. removing the participant from further activities. Did you know? know? Did you

REMEMBER the 5 R’s REDUCE RECOGNIZE & REACT RETURN REsources The impact by getting a certified Know what to look for and To skating following the Educate yourself and others and property fitting helmet realize when someone Return to Play protocol in the by reading and sharing all needs attention WFTDA Risk Management Guidelines the information at WFTDA.com/Concussions

what the rules SAY ABOUT safety 1.2 Teams - Skaters who are injured during play may return to play as long as they are no longer apparently injured or bleeding. A Skater whose injury alters the flow of the game (examples include a Jam being called, a period clock stoppage, or a substitue being seated in the Penalty Box) may not participate during the following three jams.

MORE RESOURCES: WFTDA.com/Concussions ©2018 Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) PHILLY Thank You There are many people we would like to thank for their help and their hard work

First of all, the WFTDA for the incredible opportunity of having Playoffs in our city, and particularly all the people we have worked with, especially Suzy Slam and Mia Culprit.

Thanks also to sports counselor Sande, tourist technician Julio Fernández de la Iglesia, and Rivas, for their help organizing this event.

We are thankful to the ARDE community, which offered us all the help we needed.

Finally, we want to thank our league members: Lady Moratón, Evil Nurse, Toxic Blonde, La Carrie, The Joker, Bulebule, Faneka Brava, Bala Perdida, Emmatoma, La Txatunga, Ichi the Killer, Mary Xeli, Hellen, Wild Bug, Laucifer, Michi, Demoledora, and especially Poison Isy (coordinator), Wasabi and Eyeliner, members of the Playoffs committee.

AFTER PARTY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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The Playoffs and Championships may be the highlight of the WFTDA season, but we’ve got news to share with roller derby fans all season long!

• Stay up to date with all things WFTDA via WFTDA.com. Want to make sure you don’t miss an update? Subscribe to our RSS feeds or our newsletter.

• Relive the tournaments with archived footage on WFTDA.tv and keep an eye out for announcements about next year’s WFTDA.tv season. Follow @WFTDAlive for live tweets of WFTDA.tv events and look for highlight clips on our YouTube channel.

• Join the conversation on our social media communities. The WFTDA is on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. See wftda.com/connect.

• Tweeting or Instagramming about your adventures at the Playoffs? Use the hashtag #WFTDAplayoffs or #OctopusBeachandRollerDerby or #sunsandrollerderby #acoruna

• Want to “talk” to the announcers during the tournament? Tweet them at #Talk2WFTDA.

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