Jersey Shore Roller Girls Joins Women's Flat Track Derby Association

                                                             

Jersey Shore Roller Girls Joins Women's Flat Track Derby Association

Asbury Park, NJ—September 2, 2011— The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) is proud to announce that Jersey Shore Roller Girls (JSRG) has been accepted as a member of the WFTDA, the national governing body for women's amateur flat track roller derby in the U.S.

As a new member of the WFTDA, Jersey Shore Roller Girls joins the ranks of over 75 all-female, skater owned and operated leagues nationwide that have united to lead the growing sport of women's flat track roller derby.  WFTDA member leagues engage in sanctioned interleague play, including regional and national tournaments.  Jersey Shore Roller Girls will be a Class B member in the East region.

The Jersey Shore Roller Girls are set to host their first home game as a full WFTDA member on Saturday, September 17^th in Asbury Park’s Convention Hall. The Ithaca League of Women Rollers, also newly graduated from the WFTDA apprentice program, will be sending their Bluestockings to take on JSRG’s Beat Down. More information about the Jersey Shore Roller Girls and this event can be found at www.jerseyshorerollergirls.net.

About the WFTDA

Founded in 2004, the WFTDA promotes and fosters the sport of women's flat track derby by facilitating the development of athletic ability, sportswomanship, and goodwill among member leagues. The governing philosophy is "by the skaters, for the skaters." Women skaters are primary owners, managers, and operators of each member league and of the association. WFTDA's operational tasks include setting standards for rules, seasons and safety, and determining guidelines for the national and international athletic competitions of member leagues. All member leagues have a voice in the decision-making process, and agree to comply with the governing body's policies.  For more information, visit www.wftda.com.

About the Jersey Shore Roller Girls
Jersey Shore Roller Girls is an all-women, flat-track roller derby league that was born in 2007 from the dreams of four women with a love for roller derby. JSRG is now more than 70 women with membership stretching from Monmouth and Ocean to Mercer, Atlantic and surrounding counties. The league consists of three intraleague teams (Anchor Assassins, Murder Beach Militia, & Right Coast Rollers) and two travel teams (A team – All Stars, B team – Beat Down) and is completely skater owned and operated. JSRG continues to call the legendary Asbury Park Convention Hall home to its bouts. In addition to hours dedicated weekly for practicing, JSRG members are a part of the Jersey Shore community and always looking for opportunities to give back. Home bouts are always paired with a charity and they donate time and publicity to local organizations. More info can be found at www.jerseyshorerollergirls.net.

Contact:



Alabama Whirley                                    
JSRG Marketing and Public Relations    
908.448.6574                                        
jsrgmarketing@yahoo.com          

Ginger Snap
WFTDA Public Relations Director
917-749-9278          
gingersnap@gothamgirlsrollerderby.com