Naptown Roller Derby
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Metro areaIndianapolis, Indiana
CountryUnited States
Founded2006
TeamsThe Tornado Sirens (A team)
The Warning Belles (B team)
The 3rd Alarm (C team)
Track type(s)Flat
VenueIndiana Farmers Coliseum
Indiana Convention Center[1]
AffiliationsWFTDA
Websitewww.naptownrollerderby.com

Naptown Roller Derby (NRD) is a women's flat-track roller derby league based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 2006, the league started their 10th season in March 2016.[2] Naptown Roller Derby is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).[3] The home bouts of Naptown Roller Derby are held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

League history

Naptown Roller Girls first formed in 2006, with ad hoc practices in public spaces, and first held a competitive bout in 2007.[4] Naptown was announced as a member of the WFTDA in December 2007.[5] By early 2008 NRG was repeatedly selling out events at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, with nearly 4,500 in attendance on February 9 of that year.[6] Naptown's top attendance mark was 4,978 at the Pepsi Coliseum with average attendance of 3,500 as of 2011.[7]

In 2009, Naptown was the host league for the WFTDA North Central Regional Tournament "Monumental Mayhem', held at the Indiana Convention Center.[7][8]

In January 2017, the league announced it had changed its name to Naptown Roller Derby as part of an effort to be an "inclusive and supportive environment for skaters and staff."[9][10]

Teams

The league is composed of three teams at different levels of competitive play: The Tornado Sirens (A-Team), The Warning Belles (B-team) and The Third Alarm (C-team).[11]

WFTDA competition

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Tornado Sirens jammer Maiden America in 2011

Naptown's WFTDA A team, the Tornado Sirens, has consistently qualified for WFTDA Playoffs at various levels since 2010, including appearances at WFTDA Championships in 2011[12] and 2012.[13] Naptown qualified for the WFTDA Division 2 Playoffs and Championship in 2017 as the twelfth seed in Pittsburgh, and finished in third place with a 215-144 victory over Dublin Roller Derby.[14] In 2018 the league declined invitation to the WFTDA Playoffs, citing the cost of travel.[15]

Rankings

Season Final ranking[16] Playoffs Championship
2008 5 NC[17] DNQ DNQ
2009 11 NC[18] DNQ DNQ
2010 6 NC[19] 6 NC[20] DNQ
2011 3 NC[21] 3 NC[22] R1[12]
2012 3 NC[23] 3 NC[24] QF[13]
2013 12 WFTDA[25] 4 D1[26] DNQ
2014 27 WFTDA[27] 6 D1[28] DNQ
2015 46 WFTDA[29] 3 D2[30] DNQ
2016 31 WFTDA[31] 10 D1[32] DNQ
2017 45 WFTDA[33] NA 3 D2[14]
2018 28 WFTDA[34] DNP[15] DNQ

In the community

Local brewery Sun King Brewing produces an American brown ale[35] for Naptown called "Naptown Brown".[36]

References

  1. ^ "Home Bouts :: Naptown Roller Girls :: Indianapolis Flat-Track Roller Derby". Naptown Roller Girls. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
  2. ^ Scheer, Robert (16 June 2016). "Hip-check out 10 years of Naptown Roller Girls action". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Naptown Roller Girls – Women's Flat Track Derby Association". Wftda.com. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
  4. ^ Dean, Devon (17 March 2014). "Becoming a Naptown Roller Girl". NUVO. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  5. ^ "The WFTDA Newsletter - December 2007". WFTDA. December 2007. Archived from the original on 13 May 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  6. ^ Schouten, Cory (14 May 2008). "Roller Girls seek perfect attendance". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  7. ^ a b Woods, David (6 October 2011). "Meet the women of the 21st century roller derby". indystar.com. Indianapolis Star. Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  8. ^ "Monumental Mayhem WFTDA 2011 North Central Region Playoffs - Women's Flat Track Derby Association". wftda.org. WFTDA. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  9. ^ "A Special Announcement!  :: Naptown Roller Girls :: Indianapolis Flat-Track Roller Derby". www.naptownrollergirls.com. 3 January 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  10. ^ Bartner, Amy (4 January 2017). "Why are the Naptown Roller Girls changing their name?". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  11. ^ "Indianapolis Flat-Track Roller Derby". Naptown Roller Girls. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
  12. ^ a b Marshall, Justice Feelgood (12 November 2011). "Championships Opening Round: 2E Philly Bashes 3NC Naptown, 225-68 | Derby News Network". Derby News Network. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  13. ^ a b Marshall, Justice Feelgood (3 November 2012). "Championships Quarterfinal: 1E Gotham Routs 3NC Naptown, 316-111 | Derby News Network". Derby News Network. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  14. ^ a b Fristoe, Chelsea (20 August 2017). "3rd Place: #12 Naptown Knocks Out #16 Dublin, 215-144". Derby Central. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  15. ^ a b "2018 WFTDA Playoff Bracket Releases to a Record Number of Declines". The Apex. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  16. ^ "Current Rankings", WFTDA
  17. ^ "Rankings – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Archived from the original on 2 February 2009. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  18. ^ "Rankings – WFTDA". wftda.com. Archived from the original on 30 April 2010. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  19. ^ "Rankings – WFTDA". wftda.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  20. ^ "Thunda on the Tundra 2010 North Central Region Playoffs", WFTDA
  21. ^ "Current Rankings". WFTDA. Archived from the original on 25 January 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  22. ^ "North Central Third Place: 4NC Naptown Advances to Championships Over 2NC Detroit, 136-125 | Derby News Network". Derby News Network. 10 October 2011. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  23. ^ "Current Rankings". WFTDA. Archived from the original on 20 March 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  24. ^ Marshall, Justice Feelgood (16 September 2012). "NC 3rd Place: 3NC Naptown Slams 5NC Ohio, 222-86 | Derby News Network". Derby News Network. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  25. ^ "Rankings: December 31, 2013". WFTDA. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  26. ^ Marshall, Justice Feelgood (15 September 2013). "D1R 3rd: (1) Angel City Rejects (4) Naptown, 222-130 | Derby News Network". Derby News Network. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  27. ^ "Rankings: December 31, 2014 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  28. ^ "Sept. 26-28 – Salt Lake City, Utah, USA - Women's Flat Track Derby Association". wftda.org. WFTDA. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  29. ^ "Rankings: December 31, 2015 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  30. ^ Deadwards, Lisa (30 August 2015). "D2D 3rd Place: Naptown wears out Chicago Outfit, 190-107". Derby Central. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  31. ^ "Rankings: December 31, 2016 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  32. ^ Sherman, Zach Nomad (18 September 2016). "D1V: #10 Arizona holds down #6 Naptown, 197-142". Derby Central. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  33. ^ "Rankings: December 31, 2017 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  34. ^ "Rankings: December 31, 2018 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  35. ^ "Naptown Brown". www.sunkingbrewing.com. Sun King Brewing. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  36. ^ Schoettle, Anthony (27 October 2015). "Pacers, Sun King partner to launch Tip-Off Ale". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved 9 December 2016.

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