Rock and Roller Queens

Rock and Roller Queens (RRQ) is a roller derby league based in Bogotá, Colombia. Founded in 2009, the league consists of two teams, which compete against teams from other leagues. Rock and Roller Queens is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).[1]

Rock and Roller Queens
Metro areaBogotá
CountryColombia
Founded2009
TeamsAll-Stars (A team)
Queens (B team)
Track type(s)Flat
VenueParque Nacional
AffiliationsWFTDA
Websitewww.rockandrollerqueens.com

History

The league was founded in December 2009[2] by María Paola Hernandez, a local graphic designer with experience of roller skating, after she saw the movie Whip It.[3] By late 2011, the league was one of about ten in the country, and the sport was recognised by Colombian Sports Federation.[4]

The league won the first roller derby tournament in Colombia, which was contested by eight teams, in June 2012.[5] In July, it was accepted as the first member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Programme from South America,[6][2] and it became a full member of the WFTDA in June 2013.[7]

WFTDA rankings

Season Final ranking[8] Playoffs Championship
2014 141 WFTDA[9] DNQ DNQ
2015 151 WFTDA[10] DNQ DNQ
2016 174 WFTDA[11] DNQ DNQ

References

  1. "Rock n Roller Queens – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  2. "Acerca de Rock&Rollers Queens", Rock and Roller Queens
  3. "Roller derby finds a home in Colombia", Public Radio International, 12 October 2011
  4. John Otis, "Postcard from Bogotá", TIME, 16 October 2011
  5. "DNN Live Coverage: 1er Torneo Roller Derby Colombia 2012", Derby News Network
  6. "WFTDA Accepts 35 Apprentice Leagues", WFTDA, 16 July 2012
  7. "WFTDA Welcomes First Full Member Leagues in Asia and South America", 6 June 2013
  8. "Current Rankings", WFTDA
  9. "Rankings: December 31, 2014 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  10. "Rankings: December 31, 2015 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  11. "Rankings: December 31, 2016 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
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