Dec 1, 2015
Episode 224 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast ventures outside
of wrestling to identify how a small, grassroots organization has
blossomed to over 400 member leagues in 18 countries. That
organization is the Women's Flat Track Derby Association.
Yes, it's roller derby.
Why on earth would anyone try to compare the non-P.C. world of
women's roller derby to college an international wrestling? It's
simple -- they get fans. Earlier this month, I went down to St.
Paul and checked out the WFTDA International Championships at the
Roy Wilkins Auditorium. This place is no stranger to wrestling,
having previously hosted World Team Trials in Greco-Roman.
Roller derby, even with its rough-around-the-edges skaters, has
been a steady draw around the country. In 2009, I attended a bout
between the Minnesota Roller Girls and a team from North Carolina.
Four thousand people attended. A day later, the University of
Minnesota hosted a home dual. Roller derby outdrew the Gophers. If
you go to cities where college wrestling has a presence, I don't
doubt you'll find derby leagues close that do better in attendance
than college wrestling programs, and all without the benefit of
athletic department backing.
Mia Culprit and Mary Lou Wretched (no, not their real names) offer
some insight from a governing body perspective and a league
perspective. Mia Culprit works for the WFTDA, while Mary Lou
Wretched works on the marketing arm in Kansas City.
What can we learn from roller derby? Let's find out.
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