Forest City Derby Girls
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| Metro area | London, Ontario |
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| Country | Canada |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Teams | Thames Fatales Lunch Ladies Timber Rollers |
| Track type(s) | Flat |
| Venue | Various |
| Affiliations | WFTDA |
| Org. type | Skater Owned |
| Website | Forest City Derby Girls |
Forest City Derby Girls (FCDG) is a women's flat-track roller derby league based in London, Ontario. Founded in April 2006, Forest City Derby Girls are the first and only full contact league in London as well as being one of the original flat-track roller derby leagues in Canada. FCDG is a not for profit organization owned and operated by the skaters.
The Forest City Derby Girls have two home teams, the Thames Fatales and Luscious Lunch Ladies, who play against one another as well as home teams and travel teams from around Ontario, Canada and the United States. A travel team called the Timber Rollers was formed in late 2012 that plays travel teams from other leagues. The Forest City Derby Girls have participated in several tournaments, mainly The Beast of the East tournament in Montreal, QC. League skater Killson played for Team Canada at the inaugural 2011 Roller Derby World Cup. Forest City is also notable for originating the 'double-fist pump' to signify a power-jam.
In October 2012, Forest City was accepted as a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program, and graduated to full membership in September 2013.
Founded in 2007, Thames Fatales are identified by their green and black uniforms, as well as their "Sexy Swamp Lady" logo.
Founded in 2010, the Luscious Lunch Ladies are identified by their yellow and blue uniforms. The Lunch Ladies began as a rookie team but are now a regular home team.
Founded in 2012, the Timber Rollers are Forest City's competitive travel team. They are identified by their black and red uniforms, the original colours of the Forest City Derby Girls.
Founded in 2006 as the first home team of FCDG. Disbanded in late 2008 to consolidate league members onto one team. The London Thrashers were identified by their bright orange and black uniforms. They played one full season against the Thames Fatales and participated in the first Beast of the East in Montreal.
The Forest City Derby Girls formed in mid-2006 as one of the original women's flat-track roller derby leagues in Canada. At the time the only other leagues in Canada were Vancouver, Edmonton, Hamilton, Toronto and Montreal. The league name and colours red and black were chosen as well as the formation of their first team, the London Thrashers whose colours were bright orange and black. They did not play any games this year.
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