Sponsorship Opportunities

Roller derby’s unique amateur sports model has fostered an explosion in the sport’s global popularity; currently there are close to 800 leagues worldwide. WFTDA boasts 147 member leagues and 67 leagues in the Apprentice Program working toward full membership. With a rapidly growing international membership, WFTDA is available to leverage the fans and athletes in this explosive movement.

By partnering with the WFTDA your brand will receive premium event sponsorship of the Big 5 Tournaments and general brand alignment with WFTDA. We invite you to be creative and work with us to develop a roller derby campaign that is as hard-hitting and cutting edge as the WFTDA. Flat track roller derby has captured the hearts and minds of highly sought-after demographics. With an intense dedication to the excitement of flat track roller derby, and the “work hard, play hard” ethic of extreme sports, roller derby fans and athletes alike are the audience you’ve been seeking.

2011 Sponsorship Opportunities

2011 Big 5 Tournament Sponsorship Levels

Eastern Playoffs Sept. 16–18, 2011 Baltimore, MD	Western Playoffs Sept. 23–25, 2011 Portland, OR	South Central Playoffs Sept. 30–Oct 2, 2011 Kansas City, MO	North Central Playoffs Oct. 7–9, 2011 Indianapolis, IN
WFTDA Championship Tournament Nov. 11–13, 2011 Denver, CO

All packages below include participation at all five of WFTD’s 2011 tournaments.

Knockdown: $25,000

• Presentation of tournament trophy
• Most frequent rotation of logo display on video scoreboard
• Most prominent placement for 4 banners
• Promotional availability of winning tournament teams
• 10' × 10' hospitality area at all five tournaments to present your product
• Large on-track logo decal at all five tournaments
• Includes Big Take Out level entitlements listed below

Big Take Out: $17,000

• Most prominent placement for 2 banners
• Full-page program ad for each tournament
• 15 VIP tickets for use at any tournament
• 1 vendor booth at each tournament
• Announcements during tournaments
• Logo inclusion in all tournament programs
• Logo on official tournament t-shirts
• Inclusion in press release
• Insert into skater gift bags
• Ongoing logo link on wftda.com
• Ongoing logo link on all participating league websites
• One item from the Promotional Placement List

Strategic Block: $10,000

• 1 banner at each tournament
• Half-page program ad for each tournament
• 8 VIP tickets to use at any tournament
• Announcements during tournaments
• 1 booth at each tournament
• Inclusion in press release
• Insert into skater gift bags
• Ongoing logo link on wftda.com

Promotional Placement List

• Official sponsor of the Penalty Box for 1 tournament*
• Official sponsor of the Score Board for 1 tournament *
• Official sponsor of the Announcer Table for 1 tournament *
• Official sponsor of the Starting Line for 1 tournament *
• Official Half Time sponsor for 1 tournament *

*Additional $1,000 for championship bout

2011 Big 5 Online Streaming Sponsorship

Now you have the opportunity to sponsor the online stream of our Big 5 tournaments!

• 2011 Big 5 Online Streaming Sponsorship Packages (PDF)

Individual Promotional Benefits Available a la Carte

• Ongoing logo link on wftda.com ($350)

Demographics

With 147 member leagues and 67 apprentice leagues around the world, the WFTDA offers exposure opportunities for your company in many valuable niche markets. Partner with WFTDA to reach locally by reaching out internationally.

Who Attends a Roller Derby Bout

According to WFTDA's 2012 Demographic Survey:
(2,262 fans surveyed from around the globe)

• Average fan age: 37.0 years old
• Male: 39%, Female: 61%
• Annual household income greater than $50,000: 55%
• Annual household income greater than $75,000: 33%
• Education: 84% with some college education
• Straight: 82%, GLBT: 18%

See the Results of WFTDA's 2012 Demographic Survey

Average Number of wftda.com Visits Per Month

• 21,000+ absolute unique visitors

Number of WFTDA Facebook Likes

• 46,701 (April 2012)

Number of WFTDA Twitter Followers

• 8,279 (April 2012)

International Roller Derby Explosion

Leagues around the world receive guidance from the WFTDA and continue to be part of the flat track roller derby revolution. In addition to the member and apprentice leagues in the United States, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, and Australia, there are over 200 international leagues, from countries as far away as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and many more!

Contact Us

For more information and other sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at sponsorship@wftda.com.