USA Roller Derby represents the

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in international

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, in events such as the

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. The team's first international competition was the

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, where it finished in first place after defeating Team Canada in the final. During the time period referenced here, it was known as "Team USA". A trademark challenge from the United States Olympic Committee led to the change to the name "USA Roller Derby" after the team's last international appearance. USA Roller Derby is the most successful international roller derby team, having won all three

Team roster

2017 team roster

On October 5, 2016, the roster for the 2017 team was announced as follows: (''skaters home league at time of announcement''):

2014 team roster

On October 15, 2013, the roster for the 2014 World Cup team was announced by

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as follows (''skater's home league at time of announcement listed''):

2011 team roster

After a series of tryout camps held throughout 2011 by tournament founder and sponsor ''Blood and Thunder'' Magazine, the U.S. team's roster was announced August 4 of that year as follows (''home leagues of skaters at time of 2011 World Cup shown; * denotes alternate''):

2011 staff

* Head coach: Buster Cheatin' * Assistant coach: Bonnie D.Stroir * Team Manager: Rhino * Team Manager: Endless Justin * Fundraiser and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out The team's first practice was held in

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at the

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' War House on November 14, 2011, the Monday following the WFTDA National Championships. A limited number of

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and

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tickets were sold, however no press were admitted.

2012 staff

* Head coach: Buster Cheatin' * Assistant coach: Endless Justin * Team Manager: Rhino * Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out

2014 staff

* Head coach: Buster Cheatin' * Assistant coach: Endless Justin *Assistant coach: Joshua Pfenning * Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out

2016 staff

* Head coach: Drew Flowers * Assistant coach: Tim Burns * Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out

2011 Roller Derby World Cup

The team then known as "Team USA"'s first international action took place December 1 through 4, 2011, at the premiere Roller Derby World Cup, held in

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, Ontario, Canada. The U.S., one of 13 nations competing, began group play at the tournament in Group C, along with teams representing

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and

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. The U.S. won both of its group bouts, defeating

377 to 8 on the first day of the tournament, and

on the second day, 435 to 1. On the night of the tournament's first day, the USA staged an

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bout, dividing its large roster into two teams nicknamed the Stars and the Stripes. By virtue of the large point spread for the U.S. in their group bouts, the team was seeded first overall for the remainder of the tournament, and earned a bye past the first elimination round. In the quarter finals, the U.S. faced New Zealand for the second time, winning this time by a score of 437 to 8. In the semi final, the U.S. defeated

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532 to 4, in what was both the highest score and largest margin of victory for the entire tournament. In the final of the tournament, the U.S. defeated Team Canada 336 to 33. Joy Collision was voted

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for the U.S. at the World Cup.

References

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