FORT WORTH -
The action is fast and furious. It's a sport filled with hard hits and cheap shots and the athletes wear fish net stockings.
Roller derby dates back to 1922, but today the sport is still very much alive. In fact, it's growing in popularity. A few years ago, there were only a couple of leagues, but now there are more than 250.
"We're shooting for the stars and we're wanting it to grow and I think the sport deserves that recognition," said "Rink Panther," a member of the Dallas Derby Devils.
Here's how the game is played: two teams hit the floor. The girls in front are the blockers. The two girls behind them - with stars on their helmets - are called jammers. Jammers try to get through the blockers to score points.
The ladies may wear pink, but don't be fooled, there's nothing prissy about them.
"It's very physical and I'm a very physical person," "Rink Panther" said.
It's a full contact sport and many of the players have the broken bones and knee problems to prove it.
"The injuries it's just part of it. You just kind of expect it," "Rink Panther" said.
Even those hoping to make the team know there's a price to pay.
"I'll get a bruise or two here and there, but they go away. I may get hurt, but you know what? It's all about the playing and all about having fun and scoring points and being good for your team," said Danielle Towery, a Dallas Derby Devils hopeful
It's not about the money. Players don't get payed, but if they're lucky they get sponsored.
This sport sure isn't cheap. Beginner skates costs about $300 and advanced skates can run up to $900.
"Everything is not for free, we do work hard and practice five days a week," said "Miley Virus," another Dallas Derby Devil.
The ladies say they do it for sisterhood and for love of the game. Plus the outfits, they're not bad either.
Results: Atlanta and Dallas played in the final round of the Clover Cup. Atlanta won, Dallas finished second out of eight teams.
Roller derby dates back to 1922, but today the sport is still very much alive. In fact, it's growing in popularity. A few years ago, there were only a couple of leagues, but now there are more than 250.
"We're shooting for the stars and we're wanting it to grow and I think the sport deserves that recognition," said "Rink Panther," a member of the Dallas Derby Devils.
Here's how the game is played: two teams hit the floor. The girls in front are the blockers. The two girls behind them - with stars on their helmets - are called jammers. Jammers try to get through the blockers to score points.
The ladies may wear pink, but don't be fooled, there's nothing prissy about them.
"It's very physical and I'm a very physical person," "Rink Panther" said.
It's a full contact sport and many of the players have the broken bones and knee problems to prove it.
"The injuries it's just part of it. You just kind of expect it," "Rink Panther" said.
Even those hoping to make the team know there's a price to pay.
"I'll get a bruise or two here and there, but they go away. I may get hurt, but you know what? It's all about the playing and all about having fun and scoring points and being good for your team," said Danielle Towery, a Dallas Derby Devils hopeful
It's not about the money. Players don't get payed, but if they're lucky they get sponsored.
This sport sure isn't cheap. Beginner skates costs about $300 and advanced skates can run up to $900.
"Everything is not for free, we do work hard and practice five days a week," said "Miley Virus," another Dallas Derby Devil.
The ladies say they do it for sisterhood and for love of the game. Plus the outfits, they're not bad either.
Results: Atlanta and Dallas played in the final round of the Clover Cup. Atlanta won, Dallas finished second out of eight teams.
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