Cajun Rollergirls or CRG, is a women's flat-track

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league based in Houma,

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. Founded in 2008, Cajun Rollergirls is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). The team represents

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parishes. the primary home game venue is Aggie's Skate Connection in Houma. Previously home games were played at

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History

Cajun Rollergirls started in March 2008 with a call out for skaters from Tracie "Olive Torture" Nelton. In August 2008, Cajun Rollergirls made its public debut with a scrimmage at Wheels R Rollin in Schriever, featuring members of

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from New Orleans and

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from Austin. Big Easy skater Danielle "Lt. Dan" LaFont was an early coach for the league, and by this time Cajun Rollergirls had 16 members. In December 2008 the league held its first Toys for Tots Bar Hop fundraiser, which became an annual occurrence. It was also the first year the CRG was invited to participate in San Fermin Nueva Orleans, a Gulf Coast derby tradition. In November 2009 the CRG held its first large venue bout at the

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and (due to low participation numbers) were only able to play by teaming up with the Pearl River Swamp Dolls. In March 2013, the Cajun Rollergirls became a full member of the WFTDA.WFTDA Welcomes 5 New Members
", WFTDA, 7 March 2013

WFTDA rankings

References

External links

CRG Official Website
Sports clubs and teams in Houma, Louisiana Women's Flat Track Derby Association Division 3 Roller derby leagues in Louisiana Roller derby leagues established in 2008 2008 establishments in Louisiana Women's sports in Louisiana {{Louisiana-sport-team-stub