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Carolina born and
bred, Upstate Rollergirls Evolution in
Greenville South Carolina was formed in 2007 as
the only sports league of its kind. Five years
later, the sport of flat-track roller-derby has
grown tremdously and is now played by more than
1,000 leagues worldwide. However, this is not
your Grandma's Roller Derby that used to be
viewed on late night TV back in the 70's. In its
current incarnation, roller derby is a genuine
athletic competition complete with standardized
rules, divisions, annual tournaments and an
international governing body: the Women’s Flat
Track Derby Association (WFTDA) — Its new
version was founded in 2003 by the Texas
Rollergirls.
The Upstate Roller
Girl Evolution (URGE) is a 501(c)3 non-profit
organization that is 100% managed by female
skaters. The league’s primary mission is to
foster and promote the sport of women’s flat
track roller derby through organized competition
and community involvement. Toward this goal, the
The Upstate Roller Girl Evolution also boast
thriving recreational and junior leagues, which
encourage leadership, athleticism and
sportsmanship in women of all ages. In addition
to regular season bouts, The Upstate Roller Girl
Evolution also skate in exhibition games,
interstate competitions and are available for
public appearances.
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