Soul City Sirens
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| Metro area | Augusta, GA |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Teams | All-Stars |
| Track type(s) | Flat |
| Venue | Red Wing Rollerway |
| Affiliations | WFTDA |
| Website | soulcitysirens |
Soul City Sirens(SCS) is a women's flat trackroller derbyleague based inAugusta, Georgia.Founded in 2008, the league consists of a single team, which competes against teams from other leagues. Soul City is a member of theWomen's Flat Track Derby Association(WFTDA).[1]
History[edit]
The league was founded in January 2008 by Jessica Thompson, a local librarian, and played its first bout in January 2009.[2]By 2013, it was averaging 350 fans at each bout, and had developed a particular rivalry with the Richland County Regulators.[3]
Soul City was accepted into theWomen's Flat Track Derby Association ApprenticeProgram in July 2011,[4]and in March 2013, it became a full member of the WFTDA.[5]
Since 2013, Soul City has hosted the annual Low Down Throw Down WFTDA-recognized tournament,[6]drawing teams from across the southeastern United States.[7]
WFTDA rankings[edit]
| Season | Final ranking[8] | Playoffs | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 174 WFTDA[9] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2014 | 209 WFTDA[10] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2015 | 241 WFTDA[11] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2016 | 310 WFTDA[12] | DNQ | DNQ |
References[edit]
- ^"Soul City Sirens – WFTDA".wftda.com.WFTDA.Retrieved28 December2017.
- ^Bonnie Heater, "Soul City Sirens Roller Derby team recruiting new members",Fort Gordon Signal,October 31, 2008
- ^Travis Highfield, "5 for 5: Soul City Sirens set for fifth season",Augusta Chronicle,February 20, 2013
- ^"WFTDA Adds Crop of 15 Apprentice Leagues",WFTDA, 13 July 2011
- ^"WFTDA Welcomes 5 New Members",WFTDA, 7 March 2013
- ^"Featured League: Soul City Sirens – WFTDA".wftda.com.WFTDA. 18 April 2016.Retrieved28 December2017.
- ^Menning, Rick (26 April 2017)."Gold Coast Derby Grrls gearing up for major roller derby tournament in Georgia".Sun-Sentinel.com.Retrieved28 December2017.
- ^"Current Rankings",WFTDA
- ^"Rankings: December 31, 2013".WFTDA.Retrieved28 December2017.
- ^"Rankings: December 31, 2014 – WFTDA".wftda.com.WFTDA.Retrieved28 December2017.
- ^"Rankings: December 31, 2015 – WFTDA".wftda.com.WFTDA.Retrieved28 December2017.
- ^"Rankings: December 31, 2016 – WFTDA".wftda.com.WFTDA.Retrieved28 December2017.
