Fort Myers Roller Derby (FMRD ) is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Fort Myers, Florida. Founded in 2007, the league consists of two teams, which compete against teams from other leagues. Fort Myers is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).[1]
Metro area | Fort Myers, FL |
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Country | United States |
Founded | 2007 |
Teams | Palm City Punishers (A team) Fort Myers Misdemeanors (B team) |
Track type(s) | Flat |
Venue | Fort Myers Skatium |
Affiliations | WFTDA |
Website | www |
By 2009, the league had more than thirty skaters, and was competing on a monthly basis.[2] In 2013, the league was attracting 300 to 400 fans to each bout, and its B team was particularly successful, winning more than ten bouts in a row.[3]
Jamsterella, a skater from the league, was selected as an alternate for Team USA at the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup.[4]
The league was accepted as a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program in July 2012,[5] and became a full member of the WFTDA in June 2013.[6]
Season | Final ranking[7] | Playoffs | Championship |
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2013 | 42 WFTDA[8] | DNQ | DNQ |
2014 | 80 WFTDA[9] | DNQ | DNQ |
2015 | 81 WFTDA[10] | DNQ | DNQ |
2016 | 118 WFTDA[11] | DNQ | DNQ |
2017 | 193 WFTDA[12] | DNQ | DNQ |
2018 | 191 WFTDA[13] | DNQ | DNQ |