Name/TitleVest: Roller Derby World Cup
About this objectWhite cotton tank top bearing the words 'Roller Derby World Cup ~ Manchester 2018 ~ hosted by Rainy City Roller Derby' on the front and listing the participating nations on the back. Gifted by Hunter and Schazbot, former London Rockin' Rollers skaters.
MakerRainy City Roller Derby
MakerCanvas
Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made2018
Period2010s
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, cotton
MeasurementsL: 660 mm
Subject and Association Keywordssport - roller derby
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_Derby_World_Cup:
The Roller Derby World Cup is an international women's roller derby tournament formerly organized by Blood & Thunder magazine, and currently organized by the Roller Derby World Cup Committee. Teams of amateur skaters from around the world compete for their respective nations.
The inaugural 2011 Roller Derby World Cup was hosted by Toronto Roller Derby, and was held December 1 through 4, 2011, at The Bunker at Downsview Park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was won by Team USA, who beat Team Canada by a score of 336 points to 33 in the final.
The 2014 Roller Derby World Cup took place December 4 through 7, 2014, in Dallas, Texas. Team USA repeated their victory, this time defeating Team England in the final 219–105.
The 2018 Roller Derby World Cup was held in early February 2018, hosted by Rainy City Roller Derby, in Greater Manchester, England. On this occasion, USA Roller Derby defeated Team Australia (roller derby) in the final.
https://rainycityrollerderby.com:
Founded in Greater Manchester UK in 2008, we’re the North West’s first and finest women’s roller derby league, entirely run and owned by the skaters, for the skaters. Rainy City is made up of three skating teams and our wonderful crew of skating and non-skating officials.
Our All Stars team represents the very best Rainy City has to offer. They’re in the top 20 WFTDA leagues and compete against some of the greatest roller derby teams in the world. Rainy Reckoning is Rainy City’s second team and one of the top in Europe. It’s a place for rising stars to shine; playing competitive games with a focus on growth and improvement. Rebels are Rainy City’s third team and an amazing place for skaters to hone their skills and play competitively.
Named CollectionNMRD @ Glasgow Women's Library
Object TypeVest
Object numberGWL-2020-45-1
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved