Arch Rival Roller Derby Explained

Arch Rival Roller Derby
Founded:2005
Metro Area:St. Louis, Missouri
Country:United States
Tracks:Flat
Venue:Midwest Sport Hockey Complex in Ballwin, MO
Orgtype:skater-owned
Affiliations:WFTDA (Division 1)

Arch Rival Roller Derby, or ARCH, is a women's flat-track roller derby league in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 2005, Arch Rival is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).[1]

History

Arch Rival Roller Derby was founded as "Arch Rival Roller Girls" (ARRG) in 2005 by Sarah Kate Buckles, who skates as Mary Manglin'. The league was trained from January 2006 through May 2007 by coach Ken Watts, AKA "Papa Wheelie."[2] In 2006 ARRG competed locally as 2 teams, each represented by one of the league colors, pink and black. In 2007, ARRG expanded to three home teams, the Stunt Devils, the M-80s and the Smashinistas.[3] A travel team, composed of select skaters, played Arch Rival's first WFTDA-sanctioned game against the Windy City Rollers of Chicago on January 5, 2008,[4] a 95-49 Windy City win.[5] In May 2007, Papa Wheelie resigned, and ARCH now coach themselves using a committee/rotation system drawing from the experience and strength of the veteran skaters and captains.

Arch Rival Roller Derby is an organization consisting of more than 60 active skaters and volunteers who manage and operate the league for and by themselves in accordance with the goals and mission of the WFTDA. ARRG leadership in 2008 consisted of nine elected members of the board of directors and six skaters who serve as elected captains and co-captains of the three teams.

In April 2016, Arch Rival announced its name change from Arch Rival Rollergirls to Arch Rival Roller Derby, to better offer opportunities for trans women, intersex women, and genderqueer members.[6]

In November 2020, it was announced that Arch Rival would be launching a Hall of Fame, inducting five retired skaters, one official, and one non-skating league volunteer each year.[7]

League Structure

Travel teams

Home teams

Since 2017, the league have worked with GateKeepers Roller Derby on a junior roller derby program, St. Louis Junior Derby. This is aimed at children aged 7–17.[8]

WFTDA competition

Arch Rival was announced as a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association in December 2007,[9] initially as a member of the East Region.[10]

On September 20, 2008, the ARRG travel team won Fall Brawl, a regional tournament hosted by the Fort Wayne Derby Girls.[11] ARRG, ranked 44 by Flat Track Stats, came into the double-elimination tournament a rankings underdog, and defeated the higher-ranked Ohio Roller Girls (32) and the Cincinnati Rollergirls (20) in early rounds, and came from behind to beat Grand Raggidy Roller Girls in an 86–71 victory.

Arch Rival has made regular appearances at WFTDA Playoffs, including WFTDA Championships in both 2015[12] and 2016.[13] At the 2017 Division 1 Playoff in Dallas, Arch Rival won their quarterfinal against Queen City Roller Girls 339–123 to qualify for Championships,[14] but then lost their semifinal to Texas Rollergirls 209–199.[15] They then finished in third place by beating Minnesota RollerGirls 186–91.[16] At the 2017 Championships, Arch Rival won their opening game against London Rollergirls 225–82,[17] but lost their quarterfinal to Rose City Rollers 237–109.[18] Arch Rival finished their weekend by defeating Crime City Rollers in the consolation round, 220–160.[19]

In 2018, Arch Rival took first place at the WFTDA Playoff in A Coruña, Spain, by winning the title game 342–149 over Crime City; Arch Rival jammer Bricktator was named tournament MVP.[20] As the fifth seed at the 2018 Championships in New Orleans, Arch Rival lost their quarterfinal to fourth seed Denver Roller Derby, 204–134,[21] but ended their weekend on a high note with a consolation round victory over Texas, 122–92.[22]

Rankings

SeasonFinal ranking[23] PlayoffsChampionship
2008NR[24] DNQDNQ
20098 NC[25] 6 NC[26] DNQ
201011 NC[27] 10 NC[28] DNQ
20116 NC[29] 6 NC[30] DNQ
20128 NC[31] 8 NC[32] DNQ
201320 WFTDA[33] 6 D1[34] DNQ
201423 WFTDA[35] 6 D1[36] DNQ
201510 WFTDA[37] 3 D1[38] R1 D1
20168 WFTDA[39] 3 D1[40] QF D1
20176 WFTDA[41] 3 D1QF D1
20185 WFTDA[42] 1CR
20195 WFTDA[43] Bye[44] 4th Place[45]
2020-2022Seasons cancelled due to COVID-19[46] N/AN/A

In the media

The Arch Rival Roller Derby team has been featured extensively in St. Louis's media.[47] [48] They have been featured in local print, TV and radio news.[49] Additionally, various league members have been featured individually in the media. Arch Rival Roller Girl Riddle Lynn was featured on the debut of the TLC show My First Home in April 2007.[50] Dali Madison has been featured on local craft shows.

In February 2009 the Arch Rival Rollergirls took part in a music video shoot for the Breeders single "Fate To Fatal".[51]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arch Rival Roller Derby – WFTDA. wftda.com. WFTDA. 9 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Seabaugh. Julie. Derby Rolls Again. Riverfront Times. 26 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20080409121533/http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2006-05-24/news/derby-rolls-again/full. 9 April 2008. 24 May 2006.
  3. Web site: ARRG's 10-Year History: Part 2 Arch Rival Roller Derby. Arch Rival Roller Derby. 9 December 2016.
  4. Web site: Weekly Rollup for January 4, 2008 Derby News Network. Derby News Network. 9 December 2016.
  5. Web site: Arch Rival Roller Derby Roller Derby Stats & Rankings Flat Track Stats. flattrackstats.com. Flat Track Stats. 9 December 2016.
  6. Web site: Ledford. Brian. No Longer "Girls," St. Louis Skaters Change League Name To Arch Rival Roller Derby. Arch City Sports. 21 July 2016. 11 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160819121307/https://archcitysports.com/2016/04/11/no-longer-girls-st-louis-skaters-change-league-name-arch-rival-roller-derby/. 19 August 2016. dead.
  7. Web site: ARCH Launches Hall of Fame | Arch Rival Roller Derby .
  8. Web site: Junior Derby Arch Rival Roller Derby . 2022-07-12 . en-US.
  9. Web site: The WFTDA Newsletter - December 2007. WFTDA. 9 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20080513183136/http://www.wftda.com/newsletters/12_2007.html. 13 May 2008. December 2007.
  10. Web site: WFTDA National Rankings. www.wftda.com. WFTDA. 9 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20080907030143/http://www.wftda.com/rankings/. 7 September 2008.
  11. Web site: Fort Wayne Roller Derby Girls Tournament Page . 2011-09-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110904031036/http://www.fwderbygirls.com/tournament.html . 2011-09-04 .
  12. Web site: Deadwards. Lisa. D1 Champs: Jacksonville Outlasts Arch Rival, 149-141. Derby Central. 9 December 2016. 6 November 2015.
  13. Web site: Sherman. Zach Nomad. 2016 WFTDA D1 Champs: #5 London knocks down #8 Arch Rival, 197-94. Derby Central. 9 December 2016. 5 November 2016.
  14. Web site: D1D: #3 Arch Rival controls #6 Queen City, 339-123. Derby Central. 4 January 2018. 24 September 2017.
  15. Web site: Defiance. Brooklyn. D1D: #2 Texas wins over #3 Arch Rival, 209-119 Derby Central. Derby Central. 4 January 2018. 24 September 2017.
  16. Web site: Deadwards. Lisa. D1D third Place: #3 Arch Rival bests #4 Minnesota, 186-91. Derby Central. 4 January 2018. 25 September 2017.
  17. Web site: Deadwards. Lisa. WFTDA D1 Champs: #7 Arch Rival stymies #8 London, 225-82. Derby Central. 4 January 2018. 3 November 2017.
  18. Web site: Berrick. Genevieve D. 2017 WFTDA Champs: #2 Rose City clamps down #7 Arch Rival for a win, 237-109 Derby Central. Derby Central. 4 January 2018. 4 November 2017.
  19. Web site: Khaos. Merry. Champs: #7 Arch Rival wears out #12 Crime City, 220-160. Derby Central. 4 January 2018. 5 November 2017.
  20. Web site: Arch Rival Roller Derby Wins 2018 International WFTDA Playoffs A Coruña – WFTDA . wftda.com . WFTDA . 8 January 2019 . 2 September 2018.
  21. Web site: 2018 Championships New Orleans Game 4: Arch Rival vs. Denver – WFTDA . wftda.com . WFTDA . 8 January 2019 . 9 November 2018.
  22. Web site: 2018 Championships New Orleans Game 8: Texas v. Arch Rival – WFTDA . wftda.com . WFTDA . 8 January 2019 . 10 November 2018.
  23. "Current Rankings", WFTDA
  24. Web site: Rankings – WFTDA. wftda.com. WFTDA. 8 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20090202070211/http://wftda.com/rankings. 2 February 2009.
  25. Web site: Rankings – WFTDA. wftda.com. 26 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20100430194525/http://wftda.com/rankings. 30 April 2010.
  26. "Brawl of America 2009 North Central Regionals", WFTDA
  27. Web site: Rankings – WFTDA. wftda.com. 26 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20110302222136/http://wftda.com/rankings/. 2 March 2011.
  28. "Thunda on the Tundra 2010 North Central Region Playoffs", WFTDA
  29. Web site: Current Rankings. WFTDA. 9 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20120125085842/http://wftda.com/rankings. 25 January 2012.
  30. Web site: North Central 5th Place: 9NC Chicago Outfit Gets Revenge on 8NC Arch Rival, 153-113 Derby News Network. Derby News Network. 9 December 2016. 9 October 2011.
  31. Web site: Current Rankings. WFTDA. 9 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20130320122723/http://www.wftda.com/rankings. 20 March 2013.
  32. Web site: Talionis. Lex. NC 7th Place: 10NC Madison Finishes Off 4NC Arch Rival, 217-119 Derby News Network. Derby News Network. 9 December 2016. 16 September 2012.
  33. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2013. January 2014 . WFTDA. 9 December 2016.
  34. Web site: Talionis. Lex. D1FW 5th: (5) Rose Dismantles (3) Arch Rival, 259-107 Derby News Network. Derby News Network. 9 December 2016. 8 September 2013.
  35. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2014 – WFTDA. wftda.com. January 2015 . WFTDA. 9 December 2016.
  36. Web site: Sept. 26-28 – Salt Lake City, Utah, USA - Women's Flat Track Derby Association. wftda.org. WFTDA. 9 December 2016.
  37. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2015 – WFTDA. wftda.com. January 2016 . WFTDA. 9 December 2016.
  38. Web site: D1T 3rd Place: #3 Arch Rival Outrivals #4 Rocky Mountain, 224-185. Derby Central. 9 December 2016. 6 September 2015.
  39. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2016 – WFTDA. wftda.com. 6 January 2017 . WFTDA. 6 January 2017.
  40. Web site: Gloom. June. D1M: #2 Arch Rival overtakes #4 Tampa, 149-131. Derby Central. 9 December 2016. 25 September 2016.
  41. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2017 – WFTDA. wftda.com. 5 January 2018 . WFTDA. 5 January 2018.
  42. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2018 – WFTDA . wftda.com . 7 January 2019 . WFTDA . 8 January 2019.
  43. Web site: Watson . Michael . Current International WFTDA Rankings . 2023-07-17 . WFTDA Stats Home.
  44. Web site: wonderpance . 2019-07-10 . WFTDA Releases June 30 Rankings, 2019 Postseason Seeding and Brackets . 2023-07-17 . WFTDA . en-US.
  45. Web site: 2019 International WFTDA Championships . 2023-07-17 . WFTDA . en-US.
  46. Web site: 2022-01-26 . Announcing Plans for 2022 WFTDA Roller Derby Events . 2023-07-17 . community.wftda.org . en.
  47. Web site: Stltoday.com coverage of ARRG . 2011-09-10.
  48. Web site: Lo-fi St. Louis Episode 118: Arch Rival Roller Girls/River City Tanlines . 9 August 2006 . 2011-09-10.
  49. Web site: St. Louis Magazine ARRG coverage . 2011-09-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120323021508/http://www.stlmag.com/St-Louis-Magazine/Search/index.php?urlprefix=%2F&search=&mod=CoreSearch&query=arch+rival+roller+girls . 2012-03-23 .
  50. Web site: My First Home Season 1 Episode list . 2011-09-11 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120927161853/http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/my-first-home/episodes/episodes1.html . 2012-09-27 .
  51. Web site: Caryn Ganz . The Breeders Meet the Roller Derby: Behind the Deals' Fate to Fatal Video | Rolling Stone Music . Rollingstone.com . 2009-03-31 . 2011-07-14.

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