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Excited to see Angel City take on Gotham tonight!
Except, uhh... did I miss a few rule changes over the pandemic?
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It was always for the best that JFTDA never got off the ground. Unifying by dividing was bad idea from the start. Glad WFTDA came around.
What this rules news isn't changing: Elite Jrs can't play w/adults til 18yo. JRDA will continue to work w/USARS,RDCL to offer opportunities.
… WFTDA/MRDA eds will become "adult" rules. Updated timeline for rules docs releases/updates. Junior/JRDA rules out on June 15. Whew.
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Lots happening in this rules partnership announcement: JRDA will have official input into rules. JFTDA is nixed. Still mods for Jr play. …
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The 2017 Roller Derby All-Star Game at RollerCon needs your help! Tell 'em which skaters you want on the ballot. bit.ly/2k0fi6T
It's not surprising that WFTDA-loyal nat'l feds in EU won't support FIRS. It will be curious to see who FIRS can manage to corral for China.
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The national federation for roller derby in France says that it will not send teams to FIRS Roller Games in China. rdn.link/2l0hGKE
Two D1 tourneys in foreign lands?!? WFTDA has gone crazy!! teapaw.org/WFTDA/status/826868020…
On Sept 22-24, 2017 we will bring the 2017 International D1 Playoffs to Dallas, Texas! Hosted by @DDDevils. MORE: wftda.com/tournaments
A new board of directors for @MRDAnews has been voted in for 2017. Do a good job!! rdn.link/2jXZdRo
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.@USA_MensDerby will hold its one and only tryout for Barcelona 2018 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, from August 25-27. rdn.link/2kS9rRL
Hey Americans! There's an ocean in the way but that shldn't stop you from roadtripping to Sweden for the playoffs! #whatcouldpossiblygowrong
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An update on the status of the officiating certification overhaul, courtesy of the fine folks at @RDRotD. rdn.link/2jRWc57
Reality: 30 of the current top 36 WFTDA teams (and 48/56) are not based in Europe. It's likely 10 of 12 D1s will need to book a long flight.
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"We can't afford to livestream/produce all these tournaments."
"We can still afford to send teams across the Atlantic several times!"
#wtf teapaw.org/WFTDA/status/826505345…
Our first 2017 International WFTDA D1 Playoffs will be in Malmö, Sweden Sept 8-10, hosted by @Crimecityroller! MORE: wftda.com/tournaments
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For the D2 playoffs, if WFTDA is only going to have 1 track for the 16-team tourney & all get 2 gms, that's 19 gms in 3 days. Staff that?
On the 12-team D1 Champs format. Gotta have 4 byes to make it work, but only 3 playoff winners. Highest-ranked 2nd place gets 4th bye maybe?