# Latest **URL:** https://community.wftda.org/latest.md [Latest](https://community.wftda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.wftda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.wftda.org/tags.md) --- ## [\*CACTUS CUP 2027 - TOURNAMENT LEADERSHIP APPLICTION\* AZRD is accepting applications for THNSO, THR and GTO. Deadline is November 15th, 11:59PM MST!](https://community.wftda.org/t/cactus-cup-2027-tournament-leadership-appliction-azrd-is-accepting-applications-for-thnso-thr-and-gto-deadline-is-november-15th-11-59pm-mst/1949)
**Author:** [@ImaBlowBya](https://community.wftda.org/u/ImaBlowBya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/cactus-cup-2027-tournament-leadership-appliction-azrd-is-accepting-applications-for-thnso-thr-and-gto-deadline-is-november-15th-11-59pm-mst/1949 "2026-09-23T13:10:53Z")
--- ## [Altitude Adjuster 2027 May 21-23 Denver, CO - Officiating Leadership and GTO](https://community.wftda.org/t/altitude-adjuster-2027-may-21-23-denver-co-officiating-leadership-and-gto/1945)
**Author:** [@Gay](https://community.wftda.org/u/Gay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/altitude-adjuster-2027-may-21-23-denver-co-officiating-leadership-and-gto/1945 "2026-09-18T20:21:19Z")
Three day multi-level event featuring games with Denver Roller Derby A-D WFTDA travel teams at the Rollerdome in Denver, Colorado, USA. Accepting applications for GTO, THNSO, THR, and prospective competitive teams. Tou… --- ## [2027 Skate Around Tournament - 13&14 Feb - Namur, BELGIUM](https://community.wftda.org/t/2027-skate-around-tournament-13-14-feb-namur-belgium/1944)
**Author:** [@Micro](https://community.wftda.org/u/Micro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 8:34am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/2027-skate-around-tournament-13-14-feb-namur-belgium/1944 "2026-09-15T08:34:12Z")
Namur Roller Derby, Belgium, is planning their yearly international tournament in February 13&14, 2027. What to expect : 6 WFTDA sanctioned games + 2 exhibition games. The event will take place in the center of Namur … --- ## [2027 Y'Allstars Southern Skate Showdown is Re-Krewing](https://community.wftda.org/t/2027-yallstars-southern-skate-showdown-is-re-krewing/1943)
**Author:** [@jamesbondagederbyref](https://community.wftda.org/u/jamesbondagederbyref)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/2027-yallstars-southern-skate-showdown-is-re-krewing/1943 "2026-09-14T15:51:12Z")
2027 Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown is officially re-krewe-ting! If you’re ready to don your stripes or rock a clipboard this February in Thibodaux, we want to hear from you! Applications for referees and NSOs will … --- ## [Officials wanted for Boutifarrada, 7-8 Nov in Barcelona Spain](https://community.wftda.org/t/officials-wanted-for-boutifarrada-7-8-nov-in-barcelona-spain/1942)
**Author:** [@jukeboxx](https://community.wftda.org/u/jukeboxx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/officials-wanted-for-boutifarrada-7-8-nov-in-barcelona-spain/1942 "2026-09-11T11:03:03Z")
Come and enjoy Barcelona and do some officiating with our wonderful Zebringos! Boutifarrada - November 7-8 Barcelona, Spain 5 Team WFTDA Sanctioned Tournament (7 games) Form here! --- ## [Big Sky Brawl 2027 - Come Visit Us in Montana!](https://community.wftda.org/t/big-sky-brawl-2027-come-visit-us-in-montana/1936)
**Author:** [@hammer.605](https://community.wftda.org/u/hammer.605)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/big-sky-brawl-2027-come-visit-us-in-montana/1936 "2026-09-06T22:25:08Z")
On behalf of Flathead Valley Roller Derby, I’m excited to announce that we are hosting the second annual Big Sky Brawl April 24-25, 2027 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell, Montana. We are currently seeking… --- ## [WFTDA Certification (Applicants and Newly Certified)](https://community.wftda.org/t/wftda-certification-applicants-and-newly-certified/653)
**Author:** [@Brace](https://community.wftda.org/u/Brace)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/wftda-certification-applicants-and-newly-certified/653 "2026-09-06T18:13:44Z")
WFTDA Certification is proud to announce these newly certified officials: Joss (He/Him; Minnesota Roller Derby) Non-Skating Official Level 2 Honey Badger (He/Him; Northern Rivers Roller Derby) Skating Official Level 2 Q… --- ## [Rat City BIPOC Ultimate Team Tournament Seattle Officiating Application](https://community.wftda.org/t/rat-city-bipoc-ultimate-team-tournament-seattle-officiating-application/1899)
**Author:** [@ump](https://community.wftda.org/u/ump)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/rat-city-bipoc-ultimate-team-tournament-seattle-officiating-application/1899 "2026-08-13T03:09:28Z")
Rat City’s BIPOC Ultimate Team Tournament Seattle is now accepting applications for Tournament Head Officials. This is a 3 day event with an expected total of 12 games played by 8 teams, hosted by Rat City Roller Derby.… --- ## [WFTDA THO Mentor Program](https://community.wftda.org/t/wftda-tho-mentor-program/1888)
**Author:** [@OffEd](https://community.wftda.org/u/OffEd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 6:57am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/wftda-tho-mentor-program/1888 "2026-08-01T06:57:45Z")
WFTDA Officiating Education is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Tournament Head Official Mentor Program. This program provides support to all levels of THOs, whether new to the position, transitioning to a diffe… --- ## [Cooling scarves/gear](https://community.wftda.org/t/cooling-scarves-gear/1926)
**Author:** [@ScarieAntoinette](https://community.wftda.org/u/ScarieAntoinette)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/cooling-scarves-gear/1926 "2026-07-27T20:23:35Z")
I’ve noticed an increase in people wearing cooling gear in summer games (understandably). For the most part, it’s something like a bandana that is tied around the neck. Occassionally, though, it is a long, loose scarf. T… --- ## [Certification update and more routes for feedback](https://community.wftda.org/t/certification-update-and-more-routes-for-feedback/1917)
**Author:** [@sticksandstoner](https://community.wftda.org/u/sticksandstoner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/certification-update-and-more-routes-for-feedback/1917 "2026-07-26T18:19:57Z")
Hi Officials, You’ve probably noticed Certification being a bit quiet recently. We put out a survey for officials a couple years ago, and heard back, and then we put out another survey for skaters, and we heard back. Ou… --- ## [Skater Survey on Officiating Certification](https://community.wftda.org/t/skater-survey-on-officiating-certification/1923)
**Author:** [@TaraByte](https://community.wftda.org/u/TaraByte)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/skater-survey-on-officiating-certification/1923 "2026-07-19T18:06:22Z")
Over the past year, we conducted a follow-up survey on Certification and what it means to skaters. This survey was intentionally designed to build on the previous Certification survey, which received significant particip… --- ## [November in Lisbon: Come Officiate in Portugal!](https://community.wftda.org/t/november-in-lisbon-come-officiate-in-portugal/1922)
**Author:** [@atomicant](https://community.wftda.org/u/atomicant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/november-in-lisbon-come-officiate-in-portugal/1922 "2026-07-17T18:21:25Z")
Hello everyone! Lisbon Grrrls Roller Derby is looking for SKATING OFFICIALS willing to join us in our 2026/2027 season first games. November 7th - REGULATION TH Schedule: 12:55 - 19:00 Where: Lisbon, Portugal Who: L… --- ## [Camp Carnage: Officials Wanted, 29-30 August, Currimundi, Queensland, Australia](https://community.wftda.org/t/camp-carnage-officials-wanted-29-30-august-currimundi-queensland-australia/1911)
**Author:** [@DrSickmindFreud](https://community.wftda.org/u/DrSickmindFreud)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 11:37am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/camp-carnage-officials-wanted-29-30-august-currimundi-queensland-australia/1911 "2026-06-22T11:37:16Z")
Camp Carnage is looking for officials! Coastal Assassins Roller Derby and Sun State Roller Derby are hosting a tournament on 29-30 August 2026, at Currimundi, Queensland. The tournament is aimed at open-gender division 2… --- ## [Officials and Announcers wanted for Besterns! Oct 23-25, 2026 in Denver, CO](https://community.wftda.org/t/officials-and-announcers-wanted-for-besterns-oct-23-25-2026-in-denver-co/1889)
**Author:** [@TchaiKILLsky](https://community.wftda.org/u/TchaiKILLsky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/officials-and-announcers-wanted-for-besterns-oct-23-25-2026-in-denver-co/1889 "2026-06-19T21:26:39Z")
Officials app for Besterns! Somehow May is almost gone, so you know what that means: BESTERNS IS UPON US! Rocky Mountain Roller Derby is hosting the Besterns tournament from October 23rd, 24th and 25th at the Rollerd… --- ## [APPLY for THO and other positions for Ann Arbor's Round Robin Ruckus (Sept. 18-20)](https://community.wftda.org/t/apply-for-tho-and-other-positions-for-ann-arbors-round-robin-ruckus-sept-18-20/1910)
**Author:** [@Slamlet](https://community.wftda.org/u/Slamlet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/apply-for-tho-and-other-positions-for-ann-arbors-round-robin-ruckus-sept-18-20/1910 "2026-06-18T20:10:25Z")
Ann Arbor Roller Derby is now accepting applications for GTO, THNSO, THR, and \*\*all other ref and NSO positions\*\* for our inaugural Round Robin Ruckus A- and B-level tournament, taking place September 18-20 at the beauti… --- ## [2026 Spring Elections: Regional Coordinators Call for Nominations](https://community.wftda.org/t/2026-spring-elections-regional-coordinators-call-for-nominations/1853)
**Author:** [@parker.poison](https://community.wftda.org/u/parker.poison)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/2026-spring-elections-regional-coordinators-call-for-nominations/1853 "2026-06-15T22:54:43Z")
Election Timeline March 26th - Call for Nominations posted to WFTDA Message Board May 4th - Call for Nominations closed. Nominations must be seconded and accepted. May 11th - All Nomination Paperwork Due to elections@… --- ## [Classique Georgia W. Tush - One week left to apply to officiate!](https://community.wftda.org/t/classique-georgia-w-tush-one-week-left-to-apply-to-officiate/1897)
**Author:** [@dangermuffin](https://community.wftda.org/u/dangermuffin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/classique-georgia-w-tush-one-week-left-to-apply-to-officiate/1897 "2026-06-04T17:38:22Z")
Bumping this out of the THO thread, but, applications close in one week on 2026-06-12! Apply now. GTO: No Bias Tobias THNSOs: Matante and Oryx N Break THRs: Epic Phil and Danger Muffin Application: \*\* Classique Georg… --- ## [Nested Replies Enabled](https://community.wftda.org/t/nested-replies-enabled/1893)
**Author:** [@ump](https://community.wftda.org/u/ump)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/nested-replies-enabled/1893 "2026-06-02T16:22:02Z")
Discourse \[finally\] rolled out functionality to allow nested replies; where a reply is sorted under its parent in a tree view rather than just flattened to the bottom. I enabled it immediately. There are a couple of op… --- ## [What NSO Penalties are Relevant to What Roles?](https://community.wftda.org/t/what-nso-penalties-are-relevant-to-what-roles/1886)
**Author:** [@AdamSmasher](https://community.wftda.org/u/AdamSmasher)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/what-nso-penalties-are-relevant-to-what-roles/1886 "2026-05-12T20:33:09Z")
One of the biggest regional variations I’ve observed in officiating in the last year or two is the interpretation of this line from 5.4: “Non-Skating Officials may assess penalties that are relevant to their role as an o… --- ## [Classique Georgia W. Tush - THOs Application](https://community.wftda.org/t/classique-georgia-w-tush-thos-application/1837)
**Author:** [@Matante](https://community.wftda.org/u/Matante)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/classique-georgia-w-tush-thos-application/1837 "2026-05-06T17:09:39Z")
Classique Georgia W. Tush is back in 2026 and is looking for Tournament Head Officials! Montreal, QC August 28-30, 2026 Application for THR, THNSO and GTO: Classique Georgia W. Tush 2026 - THOs Application / Enregistr… --- ## [2026 Spring Elections: WFTDA Board of Directors Call for Nominations](https://community.wftda.org/t/2026-spring-elections-wftda-board-of-directors-call-for-nominations/1850)
**Author:** [@parker.poison](https://community.wftda.org/u/parker.poison)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/2026-spring-elections-wftda-board-of-directors-call-for-nominations/1850 "2026-05-05T21:02:41Z")
Election Timeline March 26th - Call for Nominations posted to WFTDA Message Board May 4th - Call for Nominations closed. Nominations must be seconded and accepted. May 11th - All Nomination Paperwork Due to elections@… --- ## [2026 Spring Elections: Certification Oversight Panel Call for Nominations](https://community.wftda.org/t/2026-spring-elections-certification-oversight-panel-call-for-nominations/1851)
**Author:** [@parker.poison](https://community.wftda.org/u/parker.poison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/2026-spring-elections-certification-oversight-panel-call-for-nominations/1851 "2026-05-05T21:01:43Z")
Election Timeline March 26th - Call for Nominations posted to WFTDA Message Board May 4th - Call for Nominations closed. Nominations must be seconded and accepted. May 11th - All Nomination Paperwork Due to elections@… --- ## [2026 Spring Elections: Rules Theory Call for Nominations](https://community.wftda.org/t/2026-spring-elections-rules-theory-call-for-nominations/1849)
**Author:** [@parker.poison](https://community.wftda.org/u/parker.poison)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/2026-spring-elections-rules-theory-call-for-nominations/1849 "2026-05-05T21:00:32Z")
Election Timeline March 26th - Call for Nominations posted to WFTDA Message Board May 4th - Call for Nominations closed. Nominations must be seconded and accepted. May 11th - All Nomination Paperwork Due to elections@… --- ## [Contenders Cup 2026 - Officials Applications Live](https://community.wftda.org/t/contenders-cup-2026-officials-applications-live/1874)
**Author:** [@IceQueen](https://community.wftda.org/u/IceQueen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/contenders-cup-2026-officials-applications-live/1874 "2026-04-23T23:29:08Z")
Contenders Cup 2026 and want YOU on the roster: :roller\_skate: Skating Officials :clipboard: Non-Skating Officials :backhand\_index\_pointing\_right:Sign-up: https://forms.gle/uPTCqyJJKZ9eoEZK9 :spiral\_calendar: Deadlin… --- ## [CONTENDERS CUP – Tournament Heads Application Now Live!](https://community.wftda.org/t/contenders-cup-tournament-heads-application-now-live/1858)
**Author:** [@IceQueen](https://community.wftda.org/u/IceQueen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/contenders-cup-tournament-heads-application-now-live/1858 "2026-04-20T19:24:50Z")
:police\_car\_light: WHISTLES UP. CHAOS INCOMING. The Dallas Derby Devils are unleashing the INAUGURAL CONTENDERS CUP… —and we’re looking for officials who can control the chaos and command the track. This is not a chil… --- ## [Question about support officials](https://community.wftda.org/t/question-about-support-officials/1863)
**Author:** [@wishbonebreaker](https://community.wftda.org/u/wishbonebreaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/question-about-support-officials/1863 "2026-04-14T19:46:41Z")
Asking for the experience of others. Thanks for reading! As T/C/HO, I do regularly staff someone in a non-leadership spot to be extra support to someone in leadership who is new or otherwise is still in a “learning” sit… --- ## [Save the Date for Ann Arbor's Round Robin Ruckus! Sept. 18-20](https://community.wftda.org/t/save-the-date-for-ann-arbors-round-robin-ruckus-sept-18-20/1860)
**Author:** [@Slamlet](https://community.wftda.org/u/Slamlet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/save-the-date-for-ann-arbors-round-robin-ruckus-sept-18-20/1860 "2026-04-06T19:31:10Z")
Mark your calendars! Ann Arbor Roller Derby is hosting the inaugural ROUND ROBIN RUCKUS, a small invitational taking place September 18-20, 2026 at the beautiful Buhr Park in Ann Arbor, Michigan! This event will feature… --- ## [Officials Needed for Udder Chaos (Madison Roller Derby 6/27 & 6/28) \<3](https://community.wftda.org/t/officials-needed-for-udder-chaos-madison-roller-derby-6-27-6-28-3/1852)
**Author:** [@Nat](https://community.wftda.org/u/Nat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/officials-needed-for-udder-chaos-madison-roller-derby-6-27-6-28-3/1852 "2026-03-26T16:06:26Z")
Madison Roller Derby is taking applications for Udder Chaos 2026: Bigger & Butter Saturday and Sunday June 27th and 28th, 2026 at 9 am daily 12 Sanctioned Games The legendary food room will be back, stocked with ch… --- ## [Summer Crush Officials Application is open!](https://community.wftda.org/t/summer-crush-officials-application-is-open/1845)
**Author:** [@leggsbenedict](https://community.wftda.org/u/leggsbenedict)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/summer-crush-officials-application-is-open/1845 "2026-03-21T17:04:42Z")
South Shore Roller Derby is now accepting applications for officials for Summer Crush 2026: Legends of the Final Jam, a weekend-long learnament in Crown Point, Indiana. Dates: July 25–26, 2026 (With an optional Welcome … [Next page](https://community.wftda.org/latest.md?page=1)