Wilmington City Ruff Rollers as a league, complies with all standards established by the WFTDA. Although we are not yet members of the WFTDA we follow their guidelines and rules while in the process of applying for membership. We agree with, and adhere to their governing philosophies and anticipate membership. WFTDA is the Womens FlatTrack Derby Association and it is composed of independent, allgirl roller derby leagues from across the country. The mission of the WFTDA is to promote and foster the sport of women’s flattrack roller derby by facilitating the development of athletic ability, sportswomanship, and goodwill among member leagues. The governing philosophy is “by the skaters, for the skaters.” Women skaters are primary owners, managers, and operators of each member league and of the coalition. The operational tasks of the coalition are to set standards for rules, seasons, and safety, and to determine guidelines for the presentations of the national and international athletic competitions of member leagues. All member leagues have a voice in the decisionmaking process, and agree to comply with the governing body’s policies.

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