Team USA (roller derby)
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| Founded | 2011 |
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| Colors |
Red, white and blue |
| Head coach | Drew Flowers aka 'OMG WTF' and 'Tim Burns aka 'Dirt Monkey' |
| Manager | Katie Mae Peters aka Vivien LeighEmOut |
| Championships |
2 2011 Roller Derby World Cup 2014 Roller Derby World Cup |
| Broadcasters | Derby News Network |
Red, white and blue
USA Roller Derby represents the United States in international roller derby, in events such as the Roller Derby World Cup. The team's first international competition was the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup, where it finished in first place after defeating Team Canada in the final. During the time period referenced here, it was known as "Team USA". A trademark challenge from the United States Olympic Committee led to the change to the name "USA Roller Derby" after the team's last international appearance.
On October 5, 2016, the roster for the 2017 team was announced as follows: (skaters home league at time of announcement):
On October 15, 2013, the roster for the 2014 World Cup team was announced by Derby News Network as follows (skater's home league at time of announcement listed):
After a series of tryout camps held throughout 2011 by tournament founder and sponsor Blood and Thunder Magazine, the U.S. team's roster was announced August 4 of that year as follows (home leagues of skaters at time of 2011 World Cup shown; * denotes alternate):
The team's first practice was held in Denver, Colorado at the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls' War House on November 14, 2011, the Monday following the WFTDA National Championships. A limited number of VIP and general admission tickets were sold, however no press were admitted.
The team then known as "Team USA"'s first international action took place December 1 through 4, 2011, at the premiere Roller Derby World Cup, held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The U.S., one of 13 nations competing, began group play at the tournament in Group C, along with teams representing New Zealand and Scotland. The U.S. won both of its group bouts, defeating New Zealand 377 to 8 on the first day of the tournament, and Scotland on the second day, 435 to 1. On the night of the tournament's first day, the USA staged an exhibition bout, dividing its large roster into two teams nicknamed the Stars and the Stripes.
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