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One thing no girl plans for when they start playing derby is what happens when that other life that you kind of have forces you to move. Of course you can’t give up, and tryouts are only a few times a year, but as derby has become more popular many teams have developed policies on […]

A new season is upon us and as always a new season brings fresh faces and new home team colors all around! Did your favorite skater remain on her home team or will you need to shop for a new boutfit? Check out these power-packed teams! Debutante Brawlers Back row (l-r): Coach Heavy D, Mallory

Next Home Double Header Debutante Brawlers vs. Trauma Queens Carolina All-Stars vs. Ohio Rollergirls    The Carolina Rollergirls continue in their 2012 season at Dorton Arena at the NC State Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 11th at 3 p.m. with a double header with a North Central rival, Ohio. The CRG home teams, the Trauma Queens and the Debutante Brawlers, will open up the action at 3 p.m. So far this

On Saturday February 25th while most stayed snug and warm in their beds, the Carolina Rollergirls hit the pavement for the Special Olympics, first running a 5k. Afterward they braved the frigid water of Lake Raleigh, in a bone chilling Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics. Thank you to Joshua Billingsley for the pictures and

Have you noticed something different about CRG this year? Maybe that we’re looking a little leaner, a lot stronger, and more confident? In order to stay competitive as a league these days you have to do more than just practice on eight wheels. Lately, many leagues have begun to focus on cross-training and CRG is

On February 10th Carolina Rollergirls participated in the Alliance of AIDS Services- Carolina’s  Drag Bingo event, held in the Cotton Room at Golden Belt in downtown Durham.  Originally known as Gay Bingo, with event origins in Seattle and Philadelphia, Drag Bingo came to the Triangle in 2002 and has been held regularly in Durham since

It is probably going to happen to every derby player at some point in their career. Injury! Whether it’s a pulled muscle, a sprained ankle, or a fractured collarbone, you are going to be off skates for a while.  “What am I going to do with myself?”, you might ask.  I asked myself this question

This week we decided to catch up with one of our brand new fresh meat skaters  -Amy!  Here’s what she had to say. JK:  What is your skating background? A:  None, really.  I skated as a kid and then hadn’t for a long time up until the last two months. JK:  What about sports?  Did

In need of a last minute gift idea for Valentine’s Day? Have no fear, these tokens of your affection are good for every day, not just the made up commercial holidays. With five practices a week plus cross training, your lady has tip top endurance. However, even the fastest skater in speed line likes that