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Charlotte's All Female Flat- Track Roller Derby!

Roller derby was introduced to the Queen City in 2006 shortly after a few local women were made aware of the sport. After researching online and learning of its resurgence, they posted fliers in their neighborhoods to gauge interest. The response was immediate and the Charlotte Roller Girls (CLTRG) all-female flat track roller derby league was formed.  Within a few months, enough women had joined to allow them to compete. On September 2, 2007, CLTRG faced the Palmetto State Rollergirls in its first bout. Despite suffering a loss, the league’s spirit and determination was not dampened. A total of five bouts were held in 2007 and CLTRG closed out its first season with a 2-3 record.

                                                     

In 2008, CLTRG experienced incredible growth. League membership tripled and home bouts enjoyed an average attendance of 1,400 fans, well above the national average. The league has one of the largest fan followings in the nation. With so many skaters, CLTRG achieved a benchmark of any start-up roller derby league - the formation of more than one team. In August, the Block’em Sock’em Rollers and the Cockpit Candies were born. The two new teams were formed to allow for intraleague competition. The group skated under the CLTRG name for interleague competition. CLTRG ended the season with an interleague record of 6-3.



The 2009 season brings continued growth to the league. For interleague competition, CLTRG has two teams - Charlotte Roller Girls All-Stars and Charlotte Roller Girls B Dazzlers. Its intra-league teams are the  Block’em Sock’em Rollers, Cockpit Candies and Fraid Knots.