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]
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| Metro area | Bogotá |
|---|---|
| Country | Colombia |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Teams | All-Stars (A team) Queens (B team) |
| Track type(s) | Flat |
| Venue | Parque Nacional |
| Affiliations | WFTDA |
| Website | www |
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
- "Rock n Roller Queens – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- "Acerca de Rock&Rollers Queens", Rock and Roller Queens
- "Roller derby finds a home in Colombia", Public Radio International, 12 October 2011
- John Otis, "Postcard from Bogotá", TIME, 16 October 2011
- "DNN Live Coverage: 1er Torneo Roller Derby Colombia 2012", Derby News Network
- "WFTDA Accepts 35 Apprentice Leagues", WFTDA, 16 July 2012
- "WFTDA Welcomes First Full Member Leagues in Asia and South America", 6 June 2013
- "Current Rankings", WFTDA
- "Rankings: December 31, 2014 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- "Rankings: December 31, 2015 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- "Rankings: December 31, 2016 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 27 December 2017.