Hard Knox Roller Girls

Hard Knox Roller Girls (HKRG) is a women's flat-track roller derby league based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 2006,[1] HKRG is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).[2]

Hard Knox Roller Girls
Metro areaKnoxville, Tennessee
CountryUnited States
FoundedFebruary 2006
TeamsHKRG Allstars (A team)
HKRG Brawlers (B team)
Track type(s)Flat
VenueCooper Athletic Center at Maryville College
AffiliationsWFTDA
Websitehttp://www.hardknoxrollergirls.com/

History and structure

After forming in 2006, Hard Knox played in multiple venues before moving to the Knoxville Civic Coliseum.[1] In 2016, HKRG relocated to the Cooper Athletic Center at Maryville College and celebrated their tenth anniversary season.[3][4] HKRG is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is skater owned and operated, and a portion of all proceeds from each bout is donated to charity.[5] Hard Knox became a member of the WFTDA in early 2009.[6]

The HKRG league comprises two teams: Hard Knox Roller Girls Allstars (WFTDA A team) and Brawlers (B team).[7]

WFTDA competition

In 2010, Hard Knox qualified for WFTDA Playoffs for the first time, as the ninth seed at the WFTDA South Central Regional Tournament in Lincoln. Nebraska.[8] Knoxville lost their first two games to No Coast Derby Girls (Lincoln) and Tampa Bay Derby Darlins, but then won their final game against Memphis Roller Derby 165-124 to claim ninth place.[9]

Rankings
Season Final ranking[10] Playoffs Championship
2009 13 SC[11] DNQ DNQ
2010 9 SC[12] 9 SC[9] DNQ
2011 12 SC[13] DNQ DNQ
2012 22 SC[14] DNQ DNQ
2013 109 WFTDA[15] DNQ DNQ
2014 127 WFTDA[16] DNQ DNQ
2015 115 WFTDA[17] DNQ DNQ
2016 247 WFTDA[18] DNQ DNQ

References
  1. Wildsmith, Steve (27 March 2015). "Hard Knox Roller Girls set to open the season on Saturday night". The Daily Times. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  2. "Hard Knox Roller Girls – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  3. "Hard Knox Roller Girls relocate to Maryville for roller derby matches". The Daily Times. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  4. Proud, Emily (26 June 2016). "Knoxville Roller Derby celebrates 10th anniversary". WATE 6 On Your Side. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  5. "About". Hard Knox Rollergirls. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  6. "#19 Cincinnati Knocks Back Hard Knox, 177-38 | Derby News Network". Derby News Network. 25 March 2009. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  7. "Schedule". Hard Knox Rollergirls. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  8. "Amber Waves of Pain2010 South Central Region Playoffs - Women's Flat Track Derby Association". wftda.org. WFTDA. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  9. Marshall, Justice Feelgood (8 October 2010). "2010 South Central Region Playoffs Recaps | Derby News Network". Derby News Network. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  10. "Current Rankings", WFTDA
  11. "Current Rankings". WFTDA. Archived from the original on 30 April 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  12. "Current Rankings". WFTDA. Archived from the original on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  13. "Current Rankings". WFTDA. Archived from the original on 25 January 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  14. "Current Rankings". WFTDA. Archived from the original on 20 March 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  15. "Rankings: December 31, 2013 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  16. "Rankings: December 31, 2014 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  17. "Rankings: December 31, 2015 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  18. "Rankings: December 31, 2016 – WFTDA". wftda.com. WFTDA. Retrieved 7 January 2017.


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