Ventura County Derby Darlins Explained

Ventura County Derby Darlins
Founded:	2007
Metro Area:	Camarillo, CA
Country:	United States
Teams:	VenDolls (A team) Battalion of Skates (B team)
Tracks:	Flat
Venue:	Freedom Park
Affiliations:	WFTDA

Ventura County Derby Darlins (VCDD) is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Camarillo, California. Founded in 2007, it consists of two teams that compete against teams from other leagues. It is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).^[1]

History

The Derby Darlins is a non-profit organization and was founded in early 2007.^[2] In October, they hosted a seven-team tournament,^[3] which led to its annual Battle for the Coast tournament.^[4]

The league was accepted as a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program in July 2012,^[5] and became a full member of the WFTDA in June 2013.^[6]

WFTDA rankings

Season	Final ranking^[7]	Playoffs	Championship
2014	158 WFTDA^[8]	DNQ	DNQ
2015	166 WFTDA^[9]	DNQ	DNQ
2016	201 WFTDA^[10]	DNQ	DNQ

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ventura County Derby Darlins – WFTDA. wftda.com. WFTDA. 29 December 2017.
2. Web site: Dawn of the Darlins. VC Reporter Southland Publishing. 29 December 2017. 28 April 2010.
3. Thomas Gase, "Ventura County Derby Darlins skate for pride, charity", Camarillo Acorn, February 8, 2008
4. Marya Jones Barlow, "Derby Darlins hosting Battle for the Coast tournament", Ventura County Star, May 12, 2011
5. "WFTDA Accepts 35 Apprentice Leagues", WFTDA, 16 July 2012
6. "WFTDA Welcomes First Full Member Leagues in Asia and South America", 6 June 2013
7. "Current Rankings", WFTDA
8. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2014 – WFTDA. wftda.com. WFTDA. 29 December 2017.
9. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2015 – WFTDA. wftda.com. WFTDA. 29 December 2017.
10. Web site: Rankings: December 31, 2016 – WFTDA. wftda.com. WFTDA. 29 December 2017.