Fort Myers Roller Derby (FMRD ) is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Fort Myers, Florida. Founded in 2007, the league consists of two teams, which compete against teams from other leagues. Fort Myers is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).
History By 2009, the league had more than thirty skaters, and was competing on a monthly basis.Annabelle Tomatich, "This skating's not for faint-of-heart ", The News-Press, July 11, 2009 In 2013, the league was attracting 300 to 400 fans to each bout, and its B team was particularly successful, winning more than ten bouts in a row."Fort Myers Roller Derby League picking up speed ", WINK News, June 23, 2013
Jamsterella, a skater from the league, was selected as an alternate for Team USA at the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup.Barbara Boxleitner, "Fort Myers Roller Girl chosen as U.S. team alternate", Naples Daily News, September 28, 2011
The league was accepted as a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program in July 2012,"WFTDA Accepts 35 Apprentice Leagues ", WFTDA, 16 July 2012 and became a full member of the WFTDA in June 2013."WFTDA Welcomes First Full Member Leagues in Asia and South America ", 6 June 2013
WFTDA rankings
SeasonFinal ranking"Current Rankings ", WFTDAPlayoffsChampionship201342 WFTDADNQDNQ201480 WFTDADNQDNQ201581 WFTDADNQDNQ2016118 WFTDADNQDNQ2017193 WFTDADNQDNQ2018191 WFTDADNQDNQ
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