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Monday, January 28, 2008
The Scene Oh, to be a derby girl
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 3:36 PM
I want to be a Charlotte Roller Girl.
While watching their inaugural bout against the Columbia Quad Squad last night at Cricket Arena, I could barely contain my excitement. I want to skate stealthily around a tight track like I know what I’m doing. I want a great sarcastic nickname. I want to be aggressive and push my opponents down, all in the name of roller derby.
I want to don purple stockings with holes in them. I want to wear a super short skirt, exposing underwear that reads “It Ain’t Gonna Lick Itself” on my ass and be called sexy.
Wait. You want to hear about the bout, don’t you.
I’m not sure if anyone expected it, but roller derby fever contaminated Charlotte last night. With seating only on one side of the arena, the stands were filled all the way to the top, with more people watching from the sidelines (attendance was approximately 2,100 people).
Although CRG lost with a score of 87-78, they put up a good fight.
Number 6 Rosie Cheeks and Number 777 Ducky Long Stockings (yes, these are real people) were probably the two best jammers for us, but they were no match for Holly Hunter, number 9 from Columbia, who simply could not be touched by our blockers.
(Holly Hunter in the red helmet)
Their trophy (a roller derby Barbie) was not so easily won though; one girl popped her shoulder out of joint (and jumped right back into the game after she popped it back into place).
Some other interesting things you missed from last night?
- RenElvis performed during the halftime show
- Someone got the bright idea during a break to let the kids run around the track like a herd of animals (and one kid doing so with his shirt pulled over his head)
- And the old guy with the heelys. (You know, the shoes with the wheels that normally kids wear? Come on, dude. You’re a little old for heelys, aren’t you?)
I’m not making this stuff up, I promise. Visit www.charlotterollergirls.com to learn more about the CRG, roller derby or maybe even to inquire about joining the team. I bruise easily, but I’m considering it.
(photos by Jeff Hahne)
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Great Derby article! Sounds like it was a great first bout, and I love the feature of DayGlo! rockin the mohawk!
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Kimberly, we love you! Come on out to our next Meet n Greet (and the rest of derby-infected Charlotte should come too): Thursday February 7th, 8pm Kate's Skating Rink Hudson Blvd. Location 1151 Skating Rink Drive Gastonia, NC Hurry! In February, no try-outs ... And about your tendency to bruise easily ... you can always get bruised and not back down, right? If you don't mind getting bruised, we don't mind your bruises either (in fact we'd love them). :)
As a fellow roller girl myself, I have to say that I loved this article. I was tickled pink just reading it. Anything to promote the sport is a major plus. Kudos!! ** Pretty girls turn heads, Roller Girls break necks!**
Heard about the great turnout up there in Charlotte! Wish I could have made it! Great job promoting roller derby and getting out there what flat track is all about!
We enjoyed every hard won second of it. Charlotte has the best, bloodthirsty fans ever! This has to be the best first bout in derby history, and we were thrilled to be a part of it! Auntie Psychotic
Thanks for the great article and photo's! We had a blast and were so happy to see a huge crowd. Thanks Charlotte!
Thank you for the article and the great photos! It was my first derby bout. Hopefully, the first of MANY to come!! I loved every minute of it.
Hey! I knew those panties would be a hit! I was going to get the one's that said "I'm more than just a great a$$" but they wouldn't fit my bodacious booty!
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