Mississippi Rollergirls is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Gautier, Mississippi. Founded in 2006, the league consists of a single team, which competes against teams from other leagues. Mississippi Rollergirls is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).
History The league was founded in 2006, and describes itself as having been the first flat track women's roller derby league in Mississippi."About ", Mississippi Rollergirls It was bouting before the end of the following year."MISSISSIPPI ROLLERGIRLS, ROLLER DERBY MAKES A COMEBACK TONIGHT IN O.S.", Sun Herald, December 8, 2007
In October 2011, the league was accepted as an apprentice member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association,"WFTDA Accepts 13 Leagues into Apprentice Program ", WFTDA, 27 October 2011 and it graduated to full membership in December 2012."WFTDA Welcomes 14 New Members ", 3 December 2012 It was reported in April 2017 that the league was struggling with attrition due to injuries and life changes among its members.
WFTDA rankings SeasonFinal ranking"Current Rankings", WFTDAPlayoffsChampionship2013136 WFTDADNQDNQ2014206 WFTDADNQDNQ2015196 WFTDADNQDNQ2016272 WFTDADNQDNQ
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