Hydra Trophy

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Hydra Trophy
Awarded for winner of the WFTDA Championship tournament
Presented by WFTDA
First awarded 2008
Currently held by Gotham Girls Roller Derby (New York City)
Official website WFTDA.com

The Hydra Trophy is a trophy awarded to the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) team that wins the WFTDA Championship Tournament at the conclusion of every WFTDA season.[1]

Named in honor of Hydra, founding member of WFTDA and first President of the association, the Hydra Trophy was first presented to the 2008 champions at the Northwest Knockdown in Portland, Oregon.[2]


Promotion

The project of Hydra Trophy is to generate more recognition and an iconic status for the roller derby, like Stanley Cup (NHL), or the Larry O'Brien Trophy (NBA).

Winners

The winning team of the WFTDA Championship Tournament receives the Hydra Trophy. The Gotham Girls Roller Derby were the first winner of the trophy.

Year League Metro area
2008 Gotham Girls Roller Derby New York City
2009 Oly Rollers Olympia, WA
2010 Rocky Mountain Rollergirls Denver, CO
2011 Gotham Girls Roller Derby New York City
2012 Gotham Girls Roller Derby New York City
2013 Gotham Girls Roller Derby New York City


Before the Hydra Trophy:

Year League Metro area
2006 Texas Rollergirls Austin, TX
2007 Kansas City Roller Warriors Kansas City, MO

References



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