For the second consecutive year, the Charlotte Roller Girls will show its support for the Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN) by participating in AIDS Walk Charlotte. On Saturday, May 2, members of the team, many on roller skates, will lead a group of more than 3,000 caring individuals on the two-mile walk. This event raises funds for RAIN’s programs and services which are available to Charlotte community.

“Our organization strives to make a positive impact on the community and we are proud to support RAIN,” said Jaclyn Green a.k.a ‘Jack the Maniac’ of the Charlotte Roller Girls. “It’s an honor for us to lead the way and hope our participation will encourage others to join us in supporting this important cause.”

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In front of a full house at the Grady Cole Center, the Charlotte Roller Girls, the Queen City’s only all-female, flat track roller derby league, fell short of a win in a physical match against the River City Rollergirls. Charlotte was in control for much of the bout, but the Richmond-based team rallied in the closing seconds to pull off a come from behind 85-84 victory.

Rosie Cheeks led off as jammer for Charlotte. She outscored her opponent 4-0 and grabbed the early lead. In the fourth jam, River City moved ahead, but it was short lived. Charlotte pulled ahead in the seventh jam and never looked back. They maintained the lead for the remainder of the first period and headed into the locker room at the half with the score 45-37.

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On the heels of a decisive victory in front of a sold out crowd, the Charlotte Roller Girls are gearing up for its second home bout of the 2009 season. On April 18 at the Grady Cole Center, Charlotte’s only all-female flat track roller derby league will take on the River City Rollergirls of Richmond, VA. It marks the first time the two leagues have faced off against each other.

The Charlotte Roller Girls, known in roller derby as a league, has two teams – All-Stars and B Dazzlers. The roster for each team changes throughout the season with players transferring from team to team based upon individual performance. The All-Stars, made up of the league’s veteran skaters, will compete in the next two home bouts.

“This is the first time we’ve faced River City so we aren’t 100 percent certain what to expect,” said Charlotte’s team captain Court’her Pound’her. “We know they are a strong team but we are prepared. The All-Stars have been skating together for a while and we are starting to gel. We anticipate each other’s moves. It’s almost instinctual.”

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