Junior roller derby
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| Sport | Roller Derby |
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| Founded | 2006 |
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 Australia Argentina Belgium Canada Chile Finland France Germany Ireland Japan Mexico Netherlands New Zealand United Kingdom United States
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| Official website | http://www.juniorrollerderby.org/home |
Junior roller derby is the sport of roller derby, modified for children and adolescents.
The first junior league, The Tucson Derby Brats, was established in Tucson, Arizona in 2006 by 3 young fans of the Tucson Roller Derby adult league: Tristan Hasman, Arlee Garcia-Thwing and Zoe Reeves.
At the 2007 Women's Flat Track Derby Association Texas Shootout Nationals Tournament in Austin, Texas, the two existing junior leagues, the Tucson Derby Brats and the Seattle Derby Brats, held a demonstration bout between rounds in the tournament. Following this national exposure, leagues began forming in other towns across the United States. In order to support the growth of new leagues and standardize rule sets, the Junior Flat Track Derby Association (JFTDA) was formed. This informal association developed into the Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) in 2009.
In of February 2010, there were over 40 junior roller derby programs across four countries at various stages in development. In 2013 Junior Roller Derby grew its international presence including 38 international leagues located in Canada, Belgium, Japan and Australia. A global map of all Junior Leagues worldwide is maintained by the Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA).
On October 1, 2009 The Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) was formally established. Continuing to grow and thrive, JRDA implemented a formal Membership program providing junior leagues with resources such as:
In the last three months of 2009 the Board of Directors with assistance from dedicated committee volunteers drafted policies and mission statements needed to begin local grass roots junior roller derby programs.
In 2010 the JRDA began the process of incorporating in Austin, Texas as a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation for promoting the advancement of national and international amateur athletics through roller derby.
The mission of JRDA is to nurture bold self-confidence in youth by developing teamwork and athletic ability while treasuring individuality within a culture of integration, encouragement, and service to others. JRDA partners with competitive & recreational junior leagues, communities & schools, mentors & families; to empower youth through the international sport of roller derby.
In 2014 the JRDA hosted the first Junior Roller Derby Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida in 2014. Dayton Beach received an outstanding JRDA take-over as 17 National JRDA Member Leagues rolled in for a 2-day Tournament played on 4 tracks.
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