Soul City Sirens (SCS) is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Augusta, Georgia. Founded in 2008, the league consists of a single team, which competes against teams from other leagues. Soul City is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).
History The league was founded in January 2008 by Jessica Thompson, a local librarian, and played its first bout in January 2009.Bonnie Heater, "Soul City Sirens Roller Derby team recruiting new members", Fort Gordon Signal, October 31, 2008 By 2013, it was averaging 350 fans at each bout, and had developed a particular rivalry with the Richland County Regulators.Travis Highfield, "5 for 5: Soul City Sirens set for fifth season", Augusta Chronicle, February 20, 2013
Soul City was accepted into the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program in July 2011,"WFTDA Adds Crop of 15 Apprentice Leagues", WFTDA, 13 July 2011 and in March 2013, it became a full member of the WFTDA."WFTDA Welcomes 5 New Members", WFTDA, 7 March 2013
Since 2013, Soul City has hosted the annual Low Down Throw Down WFTDA-recognized tournament, drawing teams from across the southeastern United States.
WFTDA rankings SeasonFinal ranking"Current Rankings", WFTDAPlayoffsChampionship2013174 WFTDADNQDNQ2014209 WFTDADNQDNQ2015241 WFTDADNQDNQ2016310 WFTDADNQDNQ
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