1. COWBOY CAPITAL
ROLLERGIRLS
STEPHENVILLE’S 1ST
AMATEUR
WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER
DERBY LEAGUE

2. This isn’t your grandma’s roller derby!

3. Modern Day Derby
 2001: Roller derby forms in
Austin, Texas
 2003: Austin league divides
into a flat track league (Texas
Rollergirls) & a banked track
league (TXRD Lonestar
Rollergirls)
 2005: WFTDA is formed to
be the sports organizing
body that supports, refines,
enables & promotes the
sports aspects of the game
 2006: 1st flat track
tournament called the “Dust
Devil” was held in Arizona
w/ standardized WFTDA
rules
WFTDA: Women’s Flat
Track Derby Association

4. WFTDA
 As of Sept 7, 2012 WFTDA has 160 Full Member
Leagues & 87 Apprentice Leagues
 Full membership allows the league to vote on WFTDA
policies & rules, and be eligible for ranking & tournaments
 Apprentice leagues are leagues “in training” to become full
members
 Texas currently has:
 7 full members: San Antonio, Dallas (2), Houston,
Beaumont, Austin & Lubbock
 5 apprentice members: Temple, El Paso, Amarillo, Denton,
Stephenville
 CCR was accepted into WFTDA Apprentice Program
January 2013!
Visit http://wftda.com/leagues for more information

5. Who Are We
 Formed in October
2011 with 2 goals:
 Help our community
 Play roller derby
 Live & work in the
communities where we
have our events
 Members are of all
shaped, sizes, goals,
skills & abilities
 DIY – Skater Owned &
Skater Operated
Ribbon Cutting May 2012
CTBPW Donation May 2013

6. Our Mission
Our mission is to bring roller derby to the Stephenville community by
allowing women athletes the opportunity to learn and play roller
derby. We foster athleticism, empowerment and sportsmanship
among women, girls, and supporters, while benefiting local non-
profit organizations though our charitable donations and service. We
seek to promote women’s athletics, provide an exciting game, and a
fun family atmosphere for our fans.

7. Current Goals
 Provide strong,
positive, female role
models to youth
 Give back to our
community
 Promote the sport of
roller derby & our
league thru local,
regional, national &
international
competition
Photo courtesy of: Brandon Finley

8. Future Goals
 Graduate from the
WFTDA apprentice
program
 Form a junior derby
team within our league
for ages 7-17 in 2013
 Become a formidable
contender in WFTDA
regional tournament
play in 2014
Photo courtesy of: Jessica Finley

9. What Do We Do
 We run our own business!
 And no one is paid to do it. Completely volunteer
organization.
 Fundraisers & Recruiting!
 Practice!
 Currently we practice 3 days/week
 Many of our skaters take additional time every week to
work on strength, endurance, fitness & skating skills thru
their local gym facilities or at City facilities
 We eat, sleep, breath, play roller derby!

10. Where Do We Play
 Practice spaces alternate
between the Stephenville
Roller Rink, Granbury
Skating Rink, Brownwood
Armory & Stephenville City
Parks
 As of Sept. 22, 2012 our
new Stephenville bout
venue is Lone Star Arena
on a SportCourt
 As of April 14, 2013 our new
Brownwood bout venue is
the City of Brownwood
Coliseum

11. We Coordinate With Other Leagues

12. How Do We Play
Photo courtesy of: WFTDA

13. What Roller Derby Can Do for the Community
 Local, regional & national competition
 Our 2013 season will see the CCR travel to & host teams from
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Nevada and more!
 Our skaters also travel around the region assisting other leagues
with their events
 Return money & support to the local community
 We follow the traditional derby model of spotlighting a charitable
organization at our bouts which we’ll partner with for exposure &
to bring them needed funds thru ticket sales
 Over $3,000 donated back to local charities during the 2012 season
 $2100 donated back to local charities so far for our 2013 season
 Making our visibility & celebrity available to organizations which
would benefit from affiliating with us
 Ultimately we support the causes that keep our communities
healthy & vibrant
 Create an athletic environment for women
 Allow athletes to be involved in the business of their sport

14. 2013 Season Schedule Away Schedule:
2/16 @ River Valley Roller Girls, Fort
Smith, AR
5/19 @ Dallas Derby Devils
Dallas, Texas
7/13 @ Acadiana Rollergirls,
Lafayette, LA
8/17 @ San Angelo Soul Sisters
Tournament, San Angelo, TX
9/22 @ West Texas Roller Dollz,
Lubbock, TX
Home Schedule:
3/16 v. Bat City Rebellion
5/4 Oklahoma City Roller Derby
6/15 South Texas Rolleristas
7/13 Rockin’ City Rollergirls
8/10 Team Free Radicals
9/7 Wichita Falls Derby Dames
10/12 Assassination City Roller Derby’s
Ruby’s Revenge
11/9 North Texas Derby Revolution

15. Thank you for the opportunity to share
our passion with you today.