Old Capitol City Roller Derby is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Iowa City, Iowa. Founded in 2008, the league currently consists of two teams which compete against teams from other leagues. Old Capitol City is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).
History The league began practicing in late 2008.Ryan Suchomel, "Rollin' out again", Iowa City Press-Citizen, November 28, 2008Meredith Hines-Dochterman, "Get out of their way", The Gazette, January 14, 2009 In April 2010, it defeated the Des Moines Derby Dames travel team, for that league's first ever loss.Aaron W. Jaco, "These dames get rough", Des Moines Register, April 14, 2010
Old Capitol City was accepted into the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program in October 2010,"WFTDA Apprentice Program Welcomes 10 New Leagues ", WFTDA, 5 October 2010 and became a full member of the WFTDA in January 2012."WFTDA Adds Three New Members ", WFTDA, 10 January 2012
Old Capitol City changed their name in 2015 to Old Capitol City Roller Derby in order to project more gender inclusiveness, and at the same time changed the league organization to a non-profit.
WFTDA rankings SeasonFinal ranking"Current Rankings", WFTDAPlayoffsChampionship201220 NCDNQDNQ201387 WFTDADNQDNQ201456 WFTDADNQDNQ201587 WFTDADNQDNQ2016162 WFTDADNQDNQ
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