May 17 2012

All-Stars Take the Win on Home Turf

Charlotte Roller Girls All-Star’s jammer Do U Juana was the first to take the line against Little City Roller Girls skater Lil’ Capone. Both teams worked on defense forming walls of 4 skaters against the opposing jammer. Do U Juana was able to win her battle first stepping through on the inside line to earn [...]

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May 17 2012

B Dazzlers Hang Tough in Close Defeat

The Star City Roller Girls got out to a quick start in the May 5th bout against the Charlotte B Dazzlers. Though the initial lead grew and shrank throughout the bout, Star City held on for the win with a score of 137-108, surviving a strong comeback attempt by the B Dazzlers. This was the [...]

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May 15 2012

June 9 Home Bout Team & Time Change

Although we take care to plan our season well in advance so our fans know exactly who we are playing when, sometimes plans change. On Saturday June 9th, the next double header home bout, the B Dazzlers will not be playing The New River Valley Roller Girls B Team as originally scheduled, but instead will [...]

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May 15 2012

You’ve got to be at the “Got to Be NC” Derby Expo

The Charlotte Roller Girls All-Stars are heading just up the road this weekend to Raleigh, NC for the Got to be NC Roller Derby Expo hosted by the Carolina Rollergirls. The top teams from North Carolina will be competing in a day-long tournament for bragging rights. Teams participating are the Carolina Rollergirls, the Cape Fear [...]

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May 13 2012

On Being A Roller Derby Mother

It’s no secret that Charlotte Roller Girls are tough. Grueling practices multiple times a week, constantly dealing with scrapes and bruises, going head to head with other fierce teams throughout the region . . . Don’t get us wrong, we love derby! But it requires a ton of dedication and hard work! And all on [...]

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May 10 2012

Gifts for Mom

With Mother’s Day this Sunday, time is running out to get your mom something special to show her your appreciation. The Charlotte Observer posted some gift ideas from various Charlotte folks, including our very own Conine the Barbarian. As a roller girl who takes some hard hits (and gives them back just as hard), it [...]

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May 09 2012

Another Successful Sleepy Poet Blood Drive and Yard Sale

In addition to volunteering with the Girls On The Run 5k this Saturday, May 12th the Charlotte Roller Girls have also been offering their time and serving their community in other ways recently. On Saturday April 14th the Charlotte Roller Girls participated in the annual Sleepy Poet yard sale and blood drive. The roller girls [...]

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May 08 2012

Rocktown Roller Win

On April 14th the Charlotte Roller Girls went up against the Rocktown Rollers in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Faced with a losing streak and a recent loss of rostered players, the Charlotte Roller Girls knew that this game could be pivotal in boosting moral, or diminishing it. Do U Juana #S0ME started first on the jammer line. [...]

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Girls on the Run
May 08 2012

The Charlotte Roller Girls support their community partner, Girls on the Run

The Charlotte Roller Girls will show up to support their community partner, Girls on the Run at their annual 5k on May 12th. The 5k is the culminating event of the 12-week program that strives to teach young women self-esteem through exercise. The ladies will be helping with day of activities including preparation and cheering [...]

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May 03 2012

Saturday, May 5 Rosters

This Saturday, May 5 2012, Charlotte’s All-Stars will take on the Little City Roller Girls of Johnson City, TN. These two teams have never met on the track. The Charlotte Roller Girls B-Dazzlers take the track first against the Star City Roller Girls of Roanoke, VA. The B-Dazzlers have faced off against Star City thrice [...]

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