The WFTDA Selects 2017 International WFTDA Playoffs and Championships Tournament Head Announcers and Opens Announcer Talent Pool for Applications

The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association is pleased to confirm the selection of Tournament Head Announcers for the 2017 International WFTDA Playoffs and Championships. The Tournament Head Announcers will work directly with the WFTDA Talent Management Committee to select the 2017 announcing crews.

Division 2 Playoffs and Championship: Pittsburgh, Pa., U.S.

August 18-20

Lightning Slim and Vince Hannity

Division 1 Playoffs: Seattle, Wash., U.S.

September 1-3

Amy Jo Moore (Southshire Roller Derby)

Division 1 Playoffs: Malmö, Sweden

September 8-10

Val Kyria

Division 1 Playoffs: Dallas, Texas, U.S.

September 22-24

Shady Hawkins (Dallas Derby Devils)

Division 1 Championship: Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.

November 3-5

Mr Whistler (Toronto Roller Derby)

Additionally, the WFTDA has opened applications for the Announcer Talent Pool for the 2017 International WFTDA Playoffs and Championships. There will be a two-stage application process for the pool, which will consist of broadcast and public address announcers, sideline reporters, emcees, and alternates. The first stage will be an application for consideration for the tournaments. Announcers selected for the pool will then receive an application for the 2017 International WFTDA Playoffs and Championships locations after tournament seeding is announced on July 14.

To apply for the Announcer Talent Pool, please fill out this application no later than 11:59 p.m. (Eastern) on June 22.

Any questions about the Announcer Talent Pool application process may be sent to the WFTDA Talent Management Committee by emailing announcers@wftda.com.