Be Part of #Champs3000
The WFTDA is excited to bring you some of the top events in roller derby this season with the 2019 International Playoffs and Championships. The third of our three-part blog series will give you all the information you need to know about where, how, and when to get your tickets for all the action on June 17! For more information on our events, check out WFTDA.com/tournaments.
It’s the event we all save up for, skate for, plan for, sweat, and hold our breath for – IT’S CHAMPIONSHIPS! Joignez-vous à nous dans la belle ville de Montréal!
For the 2019 International WFTDA Championships (#WFTDAChamps), roller derby fans from all around the world will be hosted by the ever fun and fabulous Montréal Roller Derby. If you want to see Montréal Roller Derby in action check out La Classique Georgia W. Tush starting today at 6:30pm EDT! They’re also live streaming on Twitch, which means no reason to miss out on the Montréal fun.
Be Part of the #Champs3000 crew
Tickets to this event will be on sale June 17 at 10:00am EDT. Join our Champs Facebook Event and connect with friends around the world who will be attending. Once you get your tickets, be sure to use the hashtag #Champs3000 on social media to let everyone know you’re part of the crew.
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Ticket Info
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Online
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Door
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| VIP 3 day pass | $150 | $160 |
| 3-day Pass, General Admission | $85 | $95 |
| 3-day Pass, discount (senior, student, ID must be presented at the door, limited amounts available) | $65 | $75 |
| Single Day, General Admission | $37 | $47 |
| Single Day, discount (senior/student, ID must be presented at door, limited amounts available) | $27 | $37 |
If you’re planning your trip to Montréal, here’s just a few things you’ll need in your suitcase:
- Neon–Montréal recommends wearing as much neon as possible at all times.
- Winter boots–yes, it will be winter in Montréal, and you may need boots. Preferably with sparkles or in neon.
- A warm (but of course, neon) jacket – see above. Cold.
- A Toque
- A Toboggan, if you think you need it, but you could probably pick one up in Canada.
- Your passport. If you’re not from Canada, you’re going to need your passport for this one!
- Your tickets! Prices go up at the door, if we have any left!
- Your jersey. Let everyone know who you are.
- Canadian currency. Check out the pretty colours!
- The letter U–Honourable, Colours, Favourite…U get the picture.
- Napkins–for all the Poutine you’ll be having.
There’s more to Montréal than just roller derby (weird, right?):
- Montréal is the biggest francophone city in the Americas! Don’t worry, English is widely spoken as well.
- The world’s first recorded indoor ice hockey game was played in Montréal on March 3rd, 1875.
- Montréal’s Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel gained international recognition when John Lennon and Yoko Ono conducted held their legendary bed-in from May 26 to June 2, 1969, writing the anti-war song “Give Peace a Chance.”
- Montréal hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics, during which Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci scored a perfect “10” and captured the All-Around gold medal.
- Assassin’s Creed, a popular action-adventure video game was created in Montréal.
- Famous people born/from Montréal: Leonard Cohen, Shawn Levy, Celine Dion, Mordecai Richler, Jay Baruchel, Dennis Villeneuve, Emily Haines, A-Trak, Mac DeMarco, Grimes.
- Montréal’s Underground City is a labyrinth of tunnels beneath the city connecting 20 miles of shopping malls, museums, universities, hotels, banks, offices and seven metro stations. Pretty handy in -35 degree weather!
- Hungry? Montréal has the highest number of restaurants per capita in Canada and the second highest in North America after New York City.
- Poutine is the most famous food in Montréal, consisting of French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy, and is so delicious. Get some at La Banquise or Poutineville.
- Still hungry? Montréal Bagels are a must have. Try them from St. Viateur or Fairmount Bagel.
- Montréal is home to the world famous Cirque du Soleil.
Need a Place to Stay?
Try the Delta Montréal or The Springhill Suites Old Montréal and explore the old city, Chinatown, and all Montréal has to offer.
Delta Montréal
475 Avenue Président Kennedy
Montréal, QC, H3A 1J7
Custom WFTDA Reservation Link: 2019 WFTDA Championships
Phone Reservations: 1-844-860-3753 or 514-286-1986; must mention group name WFTDA Championships – Guests
Cost: $165 CDN plus tax (approx. $122 usd)
Parking: Yes; $18 cdn/day
Reservation Deadline: Oct. 30, 2019
Springhill Suites Old Montréal
445 Rue St-Jean-Baptiste
Montréal, QC, H2Y 2Z7
Custom WFTDA Reservation Link: 2019 WFTDA Championships
Phone Reservations: (866) 875-433
Cost: $179 CDN + Taxes [Cover Double Occupancy, Additional persons + $20. Max 5]
Parking: No Self-Parking; Valet $32 CAD daily; In/out privileges included in overnight parking fee / Garage height clearance 2 meters.
Reservation Deadline: Nov. 1st, 2019
Other Important Championships Event Details
- All tickets will be available for purchase at the door for a $10 USD increase IF QUANTITIES ALLOW.
- Box Office will be cashless and only major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX) and debit will be accepted.
- Children 10 years old and under get in free when accompanied by a paying adult. Children’s tickets must be “bought” online for capacity reasons.
There are only 3000 tickets available so be ready to get yours on June 17 at 10:00am EDT. Montréal Roller Derby is waiting for you!
2019 WFTDA Postseason Tournament Schedule
| Date | Event | Location | Host | Ticket Info |
Aug. 9-11 |
WFTDA Continental Cup North America-West |
Orem, Utah, USA |
Happy Valley Derby Darlins |
Tickets on sale now! Click here to purchase. |
Aug. 23-25 |
WFTDA Continental Cup North America-East |
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA |
Dutchland Derby Rollers |
Find out more about these tickets! On sale June 17 |
Sept. 6-8 |
International WFTDA Playoffs |
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA |
Greensboro Roller Derby |
Find out more about these tickets! On sale June 17 |
Sept. 13-15 |
International WFTDA Playoffs |
Seattle, Washington, USA |
Rat City Roller Derby |
Find out more about these tickets! On sale June 17 |
Oct. 5-6 |
WFTDA Continental Cup Europe |
Helsinki, Finland |
Kallio Rolling Rainbow |
Find out more about these tickets! On sale June 17 |
Nov. 15-17 |
International WFTDA Championships |
Montréal, Québec, Canada |
Montréal Roller Derby |
Find out more about these tickets! On sale June 17 |