Mission City Roller Derby Explained

Mission City Roller Derby
Founded:	2009
Metro Area:	Santa Barbara, California
Country:	United States
Pixels:	200px
Teams:	Brawlin' Betties (A team) Vicious Veronicas
Tracks:	Flat
Venue:	Page Youth Center Earl Warren Showgrounds
Affiliations:	WFTDA
Orgtype:	501(c)(3) non-profit

Mission City Roller Derby is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in 2009, Mission City is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).^[1]

History

Mission City Roller Derby was founded in 2009.^[2] The league's A-team, the Brawlin' Betties, competed in their first home bout on July 18, 2009 against the Ventura County Derby Darlins.^[3]

Mission City Roller Derby became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2013.^[4]

The league entered the WFTDA Apprentice Program in January 2015,^[5] and was made a full member in September of the same year.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mission City Roller Derby – WFTDA. wftda.com. WFTDA. 22 April 2017.
2. Web site: Zant. John. Roller Derby Queens. www.independent.com. 22 April 2017. en. 6 March 2013.
3. Web site: Silvas. Vanessa. Roller Derby Comes to Town. www.independent.com. Santa Barbara Independent. 23 January 2015.
4. Web site: GuideStar Exchange Report - Mission City Roller Derby. www.guidestar.com. 23 January 2015.
5. Web site: WFTDA Welcomes 25 New Apprentice Members. www.wftda.com. WFTDA. 23 January 2015.
6. Web site: WFTDA Adds 15 Member Leagues - LatestNews - Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. wftda.org. WFTDA. 22 April 2017. 23 September 2015.