Pork Chop Slamwhich, Crash Catch'Em, Bag of Cats and Fanny Pack a Punch are just a few of the amazing players with unique names on the Carolina Roller Girls Roller derby team. The Carolina Roller girls like all roller derby teams embrace skate names. These creative pseudonyms provide a window into roller derby culture. The Carolina Roller Girls culture goes beyond their chosen skate names. These athletes have built a strong culture based on camaraderie, friendship, trust, charity and a deep love for the sport.
In their final home game of the season, the Carolina Roller Girl All-Star team discuss strategy for their second half in Raleigh, N.C on Oct. 6, 2018.
Carolina Roller Girls, clobber, Ginger Clobbers applies her lipstick before the start of her teams final game of the season in Midlothian, VA on Oct. 13, 2018.
A supporter of the Richmond County Regulators cheers on his team in Raleigh, N.C on Oct. 6, 2018.
After a commanding win over the Richmond Regulators in Raleigh, N.C on Oct. 6, 2018. Uniscorn rolls through the celebratory winner's tunnel.
After a hard fought final game of the season, Mayhem West sets on the bench and reflects on the lose In Midlothian, VA on Oct. 13, 2018.
In Midlothian, VA on Oct. 13, 2018 Bag of Cats adjusts her skates before the start of the game.
In Durham, N.C. on Sept. 29, 2018, the Carolina Roller Girls march in solidarity in the Durham pride parade.
Member of the Carolin Roller Girls All-Star team share a final laugh as they get ready to leave practice in Apex, N.C. on Sept. 30, 2018.
Pork Chop Slamwich gets her teammates hyped for battle with their customary pregame chant in Raleigh, N.C on Oct. 6, 2018.
Fleur De Tease coaches a group of up and coming team members during a break from their evaluations in Apex, N.C. on Sept. 30, 2018.