Sport Roller derby | Founded 2009 | |
No. of teams 66 (As of 26 November 2016) Country Argentina
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United States Official website wftda.com/apprentice-program | ||
The Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice is the program affiliate of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association.
History
In July 2009, the WFTDA announced its new apprentice program for aspiring member leagues that replaced its traditional membership application process. The program is designed to act as a "WFTDA 101" tutorial, and will match new leagues with an established WFTDA mentor, who will guide the apprentice through the processes and requirements necessary to becoming a full member. Upon completion of the program, apprentice leagues will have the knowledge (and the recommendations) needed to apply for full WFTDA membership.
In November 2009 the WFTDA opened for worldwide membership and the London Rollergirls became the first league outside North America to join as apprentice members.
In June 2010, the WFTDA announced the first round of Apprentice league graduates, and formed two new regions outside of the United States.