Aug 4, 2016 | Bout News

#9 ranked All-Stars gearing up for D1 Playoffs in Madison September 23-25

Tournament season is soon to be upon us! In the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the post-season is the culmination of months of blood, sweat, and a whole lot of passion on skates.

The same holds true for your very own Minnesota RollerGirls All-Stars. After a hard fought season that began with a huge win against the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls all the way back in April, your All-Stars have risen all the way to #9 in the WFTDA international rankings. This is a huge accomplishment that’s set them off on a great path as they enter playoffs in just a few short weeks.

There are four WFTDA D1 International Playoff tournaments. The top 3 teams from each playoff advance to The WFTDA D1 International Championships, taking place in Portland, Oregon this season. There, the top 12 teams in the world battle for the coveted top prize, The Hydra.

Your Minnesota RollerGirls All-Stars are heading into playoffs as a third seed. They’ve been placed at the D1 playoffs in Madison, WI the weekend of September 23-25. You know what that means! Such a close location means we hope you make the drive to Wisconsin to cheer us on! All tournament information including schedules, ticket information, hotels, and more can be found by following wftda.com/madison.

Get ready for an intense weekend of derby, and be sure to cheer on your Minnesota RollerGirls All-Stars as they leave it all on the track in the hopes of punching their ticket to champs!