Gothenburg Roller Derby Explained

Gothenburg Roller Derby
Founded:2009
Metro Area:Gothenburg
Country:Sweden
Tracks:Flat
Venue:Lindholmens Sporthallar
Affiliations:WFTDA

Gothenburg Roller Derby (GBGRD) is a women's flat-track roller derby league based in Gothenburg Sweden. Founded in 2009, the league consists of one travel team- Aqwarriors - and close to 100 members, and is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).[1]

History

The league was founded in 2009.[2] In July 2013, it hosted the roller derby section of the SM-veckan national sporting competition, taking fourth place in the Swedish championships.[3]

In April 2013, Gothenburg was accepted as a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program.[4] Gothenburg became a full member of the WFTDA in March 2015.[5]

In July 2014, GBGRD again reached the semifinals in the Swedish championships in roller derby.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gothenburg Roller Derby – WFTDA. wftda.com. WFTDA. 15 April 2017.
  2. Cecilia Karlsson, "Rollergirls ", Publik, #2, 2010, pp.18-19
  3. "SM", Svenska Skridskoförbundet, 8 July 2013
  4. "WFTDA Welcomes 16 Apprentice Members ", WFTDA, 26 April 2013
  5. Web site: WFTDA Welcomes 7 New Member Leagues - LatestNews - Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. wftda.org. WFTDA. 15 April 2017. 17 March 2015.
  6. "Klart för final i Roller derby-SM ", Svenska Skridskoförbundet, 5 July 2014

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