Paris Roller Derby is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Paris, France. Founded in February 2010, the league currently consists of a single team which competes against teams from other leagues, and is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).
History The league was founded by Inès Habhab, following the release of Whip It! in France (under the title Bliss). As the sport was not established in France, she was assisted by the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) in forming a league.Lucile Roger, "Le «roller derby» débarque en France! ", Têtu, 27 May 2010 In October 2010, the league was accepted as an apprentice member of the WFTDA,"WFTDA Apprentice Program Welcomes 10 New Leagues", WFTDA, 5 October 2010 and it became a full member of the WFTDA in June 2013."WFTDA Welcomes First Full Member Leagues in Asia and South America", 6 June 2013
The league has been described as diverse, with French skaters joined by some originally from Finland, Germany, Indonesia and the United States. In May 2011, the team defeated the B-team of the German champions, Stuttgart Valley Rollergirlz."Le roller-derby, le sport sexy et violent qui séduit les françaises", Les Inrockuptibles, 28 May 2011
More than half of the skaters for France at the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup were from the Paris Rollergirls."Equipe ", Team France Roller Derby
WFTDA competition
In 2017, Paris qualified for WFTDA Playoffs for the first time, entering the Division 2 Playoffs in Pittsburgh as the third seed, and winning their opening game against Bear City Roller Derby, 205–152. After defeating the Columbia Quadsquad, Paris fell to Boston Roller Derby, 198–115. Paris then defeated Dublin Roller Derby 259–152 in the semifinals, setting up a rematch against Boston in the final, which was again won by Boston, 166–150, with Paris finishing the tournament in second place.
In 2018, Paris was the eleventh seed at the WFTDA Playoff in A Coruña, Spain, but finished out of the medals after losing both of their games.
Rankings SeasonFinal ranking"Current Rankings", WFTDAPlayoffsChampionship2013NRDNQDNQ2014169 WFTDADNQDNQ2015148 WFTDADNQDNQ201671 WFTDADNQDNQ201741 WFTDAN/A2 D2201835 WFTDACRDNQ CR = consolation round
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