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, in events such as the

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. The team was first formed to compete at the

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, and finished the tournament in seventh place. Head coach Amelia Scareheart stated that the team's aim was to gain experience to strengthen itself for future contests.Corentin Rocher,
La France participe à la première Coupe du monde de roller derby
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'', 2 December 2011 The team brought around a dozen supporters to the World Cup in

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. France won their first round bout against Team Brazil, by 212 points to 138, but lost to Team England by 383 to 14 in the quarter final. In the placement round, they beat

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180 to 129, to finish in seventh place.Justice Feelgood Marshall,
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'', 6 December 2011.

Team roster

2011 team roster

The initial roster was selected from about forty applicants by the coaching staff of the team: Amelia Scareheart, Bravehurt, Dixie Pixie and Slash Gordon. (''league affiliations listed as of at the time of the announcement'')

References

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Roller derby in France 2011 establishments in France Sports clubs established in 2011