WFTDA Apprentice Program

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Women's flat track roller derby leagues interested in joining WFTDA must apply for our Apprentice Program in order to become a member league of WFTDA.

Designed to act as a “WFTDA 101” tutorial, the Apprentice Program matches new leagues with a mentor from an established WFTDA member league, who will guide her apprentice through the processes and requirements necessary to becoming a full member. The mentor will also offer advice and encouragement regarding league-specific issues, including everything from league formation to how to become ranked and qualify for WFTDA sponsored tournaments.

Upon completion of the program, apprentice leagues will have the knowledge and league recommendations needed to apply for full WFTDA membership.

Application Deadlines and Fees

Leagues are accepted into the Apprentice Program on a quarterly basis on Jan 1, April 1, July 1, and Oct 1.

Application Deadlines
Applications are due one month prior to the start of the quarter:
March 1
June 1
Sept 1
Dec 1

Applications sent in after the deadline will be held for the following quarter.

Application Fee
$300 (Non-refundable)

Full WFTDA Membership Requirements

  • League competitors are female only.
  • League competitors skate on “quad” style skates only.
  • 67% of League management are skaters (active, injured, or retired).
  • 51% of League owners (excluding NPO leagues) must be skaters (active, injured, or retired).
  • All skaters who enter into a WFTDA sanctioned bout must meet WFTDA minimum skill requirements.
  • A minimum of 4 games have been played during the season.

WFTDA Apprentice Program Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for enrollment, an applicant league must submit the following:

  • League name and roster of at least five skaters who are skating at least two hours a week
  • League membership policy and/or attendance policy
  • League Mission Statement
  • Brief description of league history (date established), current status, and statement of league objectives for the next 12 months. Please include what your league hopes to gain as a member of the Apprentice Program, as well as a statement of intent to meet WFTDA’s membership requirements.
  • A detailed essay on the following: Why do you want to participate in the WFTDA Apprentice Program and, ultimately, become a WFTDA member league?
  • One letter of eligibility from an active WFTDA league that has been a full member for at least one year (Member Leagues).
  • Completed WFTDA Apprentice Application (link below), including all application materials listed within the application.

Download the WFTDA Apprentice Application (PDF)
Please compile all application materials listed above into one PDF file upon submission.

For more information please contact apprentice@wftda.com

Questions?  Please visit the Apprentice Program FAQ.

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