Vette City Roller Derby (VCRD) is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Founded in 2009, the league consists of two teams, which compete against teams from other leagues. Vette City is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).
History The league was founded, as the Vette City Vixens, by Jenni Johnson, after she saw the Nashville Roller Girls play.Daniel Pike, "Vixens try to bring roller derby to Vette City", Bowling Green Daily News, July 19, 2009 It has attracted publicity for hosting children's skating events."Vette City Vixens hold "Skating with Santa" Event", WBKO, April 15, 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
In early 2015, the league was forced to cancel some scheduled home events when their former venue, the Skate Box, was sold. During this time the league lost some members due to inactivity. , Vette City's venue is the Bowling Green Skate Center.
WFTDA rankings
SeasonFinal ranking"Current Rankings", WFTDAPlayoffsChampionship2013145 WFTDADNQDNQ2014113 WFTDADNQDNQ2015273 WFTDADNQDNQ2016304 WFTDADNQDNQ2017292 WFTDADNQDNQ2018290 WFTDADNQDNQ
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