Hellions of Troy explained

Hellions of Troy Roller Derby
Founded:2008
Metro Area:Capital District, New York
Country:United States
Teams:Hellions (A team)
The Trojan Force (B team)
Tracks:Flat
Affiliations:WFTDA
Venue:Bethlehem YMCA Delmar, New York
Orgtype:none
Url:http://www.gohellions.com/

Hellions of Troy Roller Derby (HoTRD) is a flat track roller derby league based in the Capital District in New York State. Founded in 2008, the league is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).[1]

History and structure

The Hellions was formed in 2008 by skaters who had split from Albany All Stars Roller Derby and spent the winter practicing and bouting at the Fun Spot in Glens Falls.[2] Negotiations for the Hellions 2009 summer season at the Glens Falls Civic Center began in October 2008 and continued through the Hellions' December bout against the Green Mountain Derby Dames[3] and into 2009. In March 2009, the league announced its inaugural six-bout season in Troy.[4] The Hellions currently host bouts at the Bethlehem YMCA in Delmar, New York, and play under the WFTDA ruleset.[5] The league is skater owned and operated, with members running all aspects of league management, including bout production, coaching, public relations, and merchandising.

The Hellions of Troy Roller Derby League consists of both an A team and a B team, the Hellions and the Trojan Force respectively.[6] The Trojan Force made their debut in the 2012 season, under the name The Herculadies. The B team name change to the Trojan Force was announced in March of 2024. The name was changed to better represent the members of the team.

In October 2011, the Hellions became an apprentice member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association,[7] and it became a full member in December 2012.[8]

WFTDA rankings

SeasonFinal ranking[9] PlayoffsChampionship
2013128 WFTDA[10] DNQDNQ
2014124 WFTDA[11] DNQDNQ
2015260 WFTDA[12] DNQDNQ
2016229 WFTDA[13] DNQDNQ
2017195 WFTDA[14] DNQDNQ
2018159 WFTDA[15] DNQDNQ
2019161 WFTDA[16] DNQDNQ
2020163 WFTDA [17] DNQDNQ
2021-2022Cancelled due to Covid-19n/an/a
In 2023, WFTDA made changes to their rankings system, moving away from a global ranking system and into a regional one. The Hellions were placed in the North American Northereast (NAE) region. They finished 2023 ranked 69th in the NAE.[18] As of May 2024, the Hellions were ranked 98th overall in the NAE.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hellions of Troy Roller Derby – WFTDA. wftda.com. WFTDA. 31 March 2017.
  2. Web site: Thompson. Maury. Get ready for rolling excitement. Glens Falls Post-Star. 31 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20081202103915/http://www.poststar.com/articles/2008/10/30/news/local/14046267.txt. 2 December 2008. en. 30 October 2008.
  3. Web site: Thompson. Maury. Hellions on wheels. Glens Falls Post-Star. 31 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20081212083530/http://www.poststar.com/articles/2008/12/09/news/local/14174637.txt. 12 December 2008. en. 9 December 2008.
  4. Web site: All Over Albany 3/25/2009 Hellions of Troy Throw Down in Frear Park. 1 October 2014.
  5. http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=779302&category=MULTIMEDIA&BCCode=&newsdate=3/24/2009&TextPage=2 Times Union 03/13/2009 Local rollergirls find similarities in documentary film about the roots of modern derby
  6. Web site: Moran . Lindsay . 3 March 2017 . Hell on wheels: Local roller derby team ready to kick off new season . 31 March 2017 . Troy Record . en.
  7. Web site: WFTDA Accepts 13 Leaguesinto Apprentice Program - LatestNews - Women's Flat Track Derby Association. wftda.org. WFTDA. 31 March 2017. 27 October 2011.
  8. Web site: WFTDA Welcomes 14 New Members - LatestNews - Women's Flat Track Derby Association. wftda.org. WFTDA. 31 March 2017. 3 December 2012.
  9. "Current Rankings", WFTDA
  10. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2013. WFTDA. 31 March 2017.
  11. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2014 – WFTDA. wftda.com. WFTDA. 31 March 2017.
  12. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2015 – WFTDA. wftda.com. WFTDA. 31 March 2017.
  13. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2016 – WFTDA. wftda.com. WFTDA. 31 March 2017.
  14. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2017 – WFTDA. wftda.com. en-US. 2018-11-14.
  15. Web site: Watson . Michael . Current International WFTDA Rankings . 2024-06-03 . WFTDA Stats Home.
  16. Web site: Watson . Michael . Current International WFTDA Rankings . 2024-06-03 . WFTDA Stats Home.
  17. Web site: Watson . Michael . Current International WFTDA Rankings . 2024-06-03 . WFTDA Stats Home.
  18. Web site: Watson . Michael . Current International WFTDA Rankings . 2024-06-03 . WFTDA Stats Home.
  19. Web site: Watson . Michael . Current International WFTDA Rankings . 2024-06-03 . WFTDA Stats Home.

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