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| Metro area | Knoxville, Tennessee |
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| Country | United States |
| Founded | February 2006 |
| Teams | HKRG Allstars (A team) HKRG Brawlers (B team) |
| Track type | Flat |
| Venue | Cooper Athletic Center atMaryville College |
| Affiliations | WFTDA |
| Website | http://www.hardknoxrollergirls.com/ |
Hard Knox Roller Girls (HKRG) is a women's flat-trackroller derby league based inKnoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 2006,[1] HKRG is a member of theWomen's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).[2]
After forming in 2006, Hard Knox played in multiple venues before moving to theKnoxville Civic Coliseum.[1] In 2016, HKRG relocated to the Cooper Athletic Center atMaryville College and celebrated their tenth anniversary season.[3][4] HKRG is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is skater owned and operated, and a portion of all proceeds from each bout is donated to charity.[5] Hard Knox became a member of the WFTDA in early 2009.[6]
The HKRG league comprises two teams: Hard Knox Roller Girls Allstars (WFTDA A team) and Brawlers (B team).[7]
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In 2010, Hard Knox qualified for WFTDA Playoffs for the first time, as the ninth seed at theWFTDA South Central Regional Tournament in Lincoln. Nebraska.[8] Knoxville lost their first two games toNo Coast Derby Girls (Lincoln) andTampa Bay Derby Darlins, but then won their final game againstMemphis Roller Derby 165–124 to claim ninth place.[9]
| Season | Final ranking[10] | Playoffs | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 13SC[11] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2010 | 9SC[12] | 9SC[9] | DNQ |
| 2011 | 12SC[13] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2012 | 22SC[14] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2013 | 109 WFTDA[15] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2014 | 127 WFTDA[16] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2015 | 115 WFTDA[17] | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2016 | 247 WFTDA[18] | DNQ | DNQ |
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