Hello Derby Fans!
Jet City is beyond excited to present our very first tournament: the Rainy Season Rumble! Happening March 21st-23rd, this round robin style event is co-hosted with Mob City Junior Roller Derby.
You can get tickets here! With 12 games happening across 3 days of non stop derby action, it’s an event that can’t be missed!
Our tournament features several teams traveling from all across North America, from both WFTDA leagues and JRDA leagues! Today we’re going to take some time to introduce each team, and appreciate the time they’re spending to come and play with us soon!
WFTDA (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association) Teams
Jet City Roller Derby
Founded in 2006 and based out of Everett, WA, your co-host and home team, and where yours truly hails from.
Arizona Roller Derby
Hailing from the Phoenix area, AZRD was founded in 2003, making them the second-oldest flat track league in the world! They are a charter member for WFTDA, and also have a strong Juniors team and program.
They primarily play at Bell Bank Park in Mesa, Arizona, and host two annual tournaments, The Cactus Cup and Monsoon Madness.
Learn more on their league website!
Denver Bruising Altitude
Bruising Altitude is the WFTDA B Charter team for Denver Roller Derby (DRD). DRD is home to three WFTDA travel teams, and has affiliates with both the Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) and the Men’s Roller Derby Association (MRDA). Their home venue is the Rollerdome in Denver, Colorado.
Originally known as the Denver Roller Dolls, they were founded in 2005.
Learn more on their league website!
Calgary Roller Derby
Traveling all the way from Canada, and hailing from Calgary, Alberta, CRD operates by their members, for their members.
Originally founded in 2006, they also foster and mentor a Junior league. In 2013, CRD became the first full WFTDA member league in Alberta.
Learn more on their league website!
JRDA (Junior Roller Derby Association) Teams
Mob City Misfits
Founded in 2013, this co-ed youth sports league is the co-host and juniors home team for the tournament!
Read more on their league website!
Cherry Blossoms
Cherry City Roller Derby founded in 2009 from Salem, OR, works to make junior derby accessible to youth from all backgrounds. Cherry Blossoms, the open division junior team, has played in sanctioned games locally in the Pacific Northwest, and nationally.
Read more on their league website!
Denver Jr. Roller Derby
Denver Roller Derby’s junior travel team, Major Turbulence is thrilled to encourage and enrich young skaters in their derby journey. DRD strongly believes in the future of the sport of derby, and are proud sponsors and mentors for the next generation of athletes.
Read more on their league website!
Rockin’ City Rebels
All the way from Round Rock, Texas, Rockin’ City was founded in 2012, and started their junior division in 2014. Since then, they have traveled all over the country for tournaments, including to the national competition.
Read more on their league website!
I think I can speak for my entire team when I say that we’re so excited to be host to so many incredible derby players and teammates from all over! We’re looking forward to meeting- and playing!- with you all in just a few weeks!
Hugs and Bruises,
Public Emily No. 1