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WFTDA Championship

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description WFTDA Championship Overview

The WFTDA Championship is an international postseason tournament organized by the Women's Flat Track Derby Association for women's flat-track roller derby. It brings together qualifying member leagues to compete in team bouts under WFTDA rules, with games played on a flat track and decided through repeated scoring passes called jams. The event is intended for established league-level competition and is distinct from individual-skater awards or regional recreational tournaments.

help WFTDA Championship FAQ

What does the winner of the WFTDA Championship receive?

The champion receives the Hydra trophy, the signature prize of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association. The event is the top championship competition in WFTDA women's flat track roller derby.

How do roller derby teams qualify for the WFTDA Championship?

Teams generally earn qualification through the WFTDA postseason system, including Playoffs and ranking-based seeding. The exact tournament structure can change, but qualification is governed by WFTDA competition policies.

What actually happens during a WFTDA roller derby jam?

Two teams skate on a flat oval track, and each team fields a jammer who scores by passing opposing blockers. Jams are the basic scoring units of a bout under the WFTDA rules.

Is the WFTDA Championship a national-team tournament?

No, it is a league and club championship rather than a national-team event. International leagues such as Gotham Roller Derby and Rose City Rollers have been prominent names in the WFTDA competition.

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