The Philly Roller Girls formed their all-girl, skater-owned and operated roller derby league in March. Their premier exhibition brought roller derby back to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years. Roller derby is a team sports entertainment based on formation roller-skating around a track. It is very much a contact sport, as team members crash into walls and get into fights. The girls flaunt their tattoos and bruises, and have names like Darth Hater and Violet Temper.

The Philly Roller Girls formed their all-girl, skater-owned and operated roller derby league in March. Their premier exhibition brought roller derby back to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years. Roller derby is a team sports entertainment based on formation roller-skating around a track. It is very much a contact sport, as team members crash into walls and get into fights. The girls flaunt their tattoos and bruises, and have names like Darth Hater and Violet Temper.

The Philly Roller Girls stretch before practice. The Roller Girls formed their all-girl, skater-owned and operated roller derby league in March. Their premier exhibition brought roller derby back to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years. Roller derby is a team sports entertainment based on formation roller-skating around a track. It is very much a contact sport, as team members crash into walls and get into fights. The girls flaunt their tattoos and bruises, and have names like Darth Hater and Violet Temper.

Practice before the start of the Philly Roller Girls' first season. They formed their all-girl, skater-owned and operated roller derby league in March. Their premier exhibition brought roller derby back to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years. Roller derby is a team sports entertainment based on formation roller-skating around a track. It is very much a contact sport, as team members crash into walls and get into fights. The girls flaunt their tattoos and bruises, and have names like Darth Hater and Violet Temper.

Deidre 'Jersey Diabla' Vaughn shows off a large bruise on her leg to teammates before practice. The Philly Roller Girls formed their all-girl, skater-owned and operated roller derby league in March. Their premier exhibition brought roller derby back to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years. Roller derby is a team sports entertainment based on formation roller-skating around a track. It is very much a contact sport, as team members crash into walls and get into fights. The girls flaunt their tattoos and bruises, and have names like Darth Hater and Violet Temper.

Philly Roller Girls cheer for teammates before an exhibition bout. The Roller Girls formed their all-girl, skater-owned and operated roller derby league in March. Their premier exhibition brought roller derby back to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years. Roller derby is a team sports entertainment based on formation roller-skating around a track. It is very much a contact sport, as team members crash into walls and get into fights. The girls flaunt their tattoos and bruises, and have names like Darth Hater and Violet Temper.

A young skater watches the Philly Roller Girls exhibition bout. The Roller Girls formed their all-girl, skater-owned and operated roller derby league in March. Their premier exhibition brought roller derby back to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years. Roller derby is a team sports entertainment based on formation roller-skating around a track. It is very much a contact sport, as team members crash into walls and get into fights. The girls flaunt their tattoos and bruises, and have names like Darth Hater and Violet Temper.

Jillian 'Honey St Claire' Zito is a founding member of the all-girl Philly Roller Girls League, formed in March. Their premier exhibition brought roller derby back to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years. Roller derby is a team sports entertainment based on formation roller-skating around a track. It is very much a contact sport, as team members crash into walls and get into fights. The girls flaunt their tattoos and bruises, and have names like Darth Hater and Violet Temper.

A skater is comforted by her boyfriend after a hard fall during practice. The Philly Roller Girls formed their all-girl, skater-owned and operated, roller derby league in March. Their premier exhibition brought roller derby back to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years. Roller derby is a team sports entertainment based on formation roller-skating around a track. It is very much a contact sport, as team members crash into walls and get into fights. The girls flaunt their tattoos and bruises, and have names like Darth Hater and Violet Temper.

The Philly Roller Girls formed their all-girl, skater-owned and operated, roller derby league in March. Their premier exhibition brought roller derby back to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years. Roller derby is a team sports entertainment based on formation roller-skating around a track. It is very much a contact sport, as team members crash into walls and get into fights. The girls flaunt their tattoos and bruises, and have names like Darth Hater and Violet Temper.

Honey St Claire battles with Mo Pain in an exhibition bout. The Philly Roller Girls formed their all-girl, skater-owned and operated roller derby league in March. The premier exhibition brought roller derby back to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years. Roller derby is a team sports entertainment based on formation roller-skating around a track. It is very much a contact sport, as team members crash into walls and get into fights. The girls flaunt their tattoos and bruises, and have names like Darth Hater and Violet Temper.

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