Windsor Roller Derby is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Windsor, Ontario. Founded as Border City Brawlers in 2010, the league is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).
History and organization Founded in July 2010, the league consists of The Border City Brawlers All Stars, who compete in WFTDA sanctioned games, the Canadian Clubbers, a B level travel team and the Windsor ASalts, a C level travel team.
By the start of 2012, the league had about fifty skaters, and was practicing at the Windsor Armories. However, the building was closed for renovation, forcing the training sessions to relocate."Border City Brawlers homeless", The Canadian Press, January 18, 2012
In July 2012, the league was accepted into the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Programme."WFTDA Accepts 35 Apprentice Leagues ", WFTDA, July 16, 2012 In addition, its newer skaters took fourth place in a tournament hosted by Greater Toronto Area Rollergirls in Toronto. On December 23, 2013, Border City was made a full member in the WFTDA.
The league has also received media coverage for raising money for local charities at its bouts.Joel Boyce, "Border City Brawlers heat up for a good cause ", Windsor This Week, July 22, 2012 In 2012, the league announced a new inclusive gender policy, affirming that transgender skaters are eligible to join, attracting media attention.
In 2015, Border City introduced a junior roller derby program for girls aged 12 to 17.
In 2019, the league announced a rebrand as Windsor Roller Derby, to better reflect the organization's core values.
WFTDA rankings
SeasonFinal ranking"Current Rankings", WFTDAPlayoffsChampionship2014179 WFTDADNQDNQ2015176 WFTDADNQDNQ2016245 WFTDADNQDNQ2017291 WFTDADNQDNQ2018NRDNQDNQ NR = no rank assigned in this release
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