The West Coast Derby Knockouts (WCDK) is a women's flat track roller derby league based in Ventura, California. Founded in 2008, the league consists of two teams, which compete against teams from other leagues. West Coast is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).
History The league grew from only 12 skaters in 2009, and by 2013 it was raising money for a local children's charity, in addition to teaching local children to skate.Anne Kallas, "Ventura roller derby team skates with children", Ventura County Star, March 10, 2013 The founders of the local Sugartown Rollergirls banked track league originally skated with West Coast.
The league was accepted as a member of the WFTDA Apprentice Program in January 2012,"13 Women's Roller Derby Leagues Join WFTDA Apprentice Program ", WFTDA, 31 January 2012 and became a full member of the WFTDA in June 2013."WFTDA Welcomes First Full Member Leagues in Asia and South America ", 6 June 2013
The West Coast Junior Knockouts are the league's junior roller derby program. This is made up of three teams: the TKOs, The Uppercuts and the Contenders as well as the Sluggers development squad.
WFTDA rankings
SeasonFinal ranking"Current Rankings", WFTDAPlayoffsChampionship2014178 WFTDADNQDNQ2015224 WFTDADNQDNQ2016192 WFTDADNQDNQ
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