Press
CRG IN PRINT
The following are links to news items from area print media outlets regarding the Cajun Rollergirls. We want to thank these media members for helping to spread the word about CRG and supporting local roller derby.
News from 2017
- Cajun Rollergirls season heating up – Houma Courier, April 18, 2017
- Cajun Rollergirls win home finale – Houma Courier, Aug. 5, 2017
- Cajun Rollergirls skate from winless to winners – Houma Courier, Aug. 6, 2017
News from 2016
- Cajun Rollergirls welcome new team members, new season – Houma Courier, March 6, 2016
- Rollin’ with Alpha Bitch of the Cajun Rollergirls – Everyday Superhumans podcast, premiered March 14, 2016
- Local roller derby girls step up for Team Louisiana – Houma Courier, June 11, 2016
- Cajun Rollergirls ready to run with the bulls – Houma Courier, July 6, 2016
- Cajun Rollergirls home game set for Aug. 27 – Houma Courier, August 15, 2016
- Cajun Rollergirls prepare for 2016’s final match – Houma Courier, September 20, 2016
- Cajun Rollergirls vs. Tragic City Rollers (photo gallery) – Houma Courier , September 24, 2016
News from 2015
- Team accepting donations for The Haven – Houma Courier – Jan. 30, 2015
- Fitness instructor looks to expand (story on our friend Lori Bolden. Rageous is quoted) – Houma Courier – Feb. 2, 2015
- Photo gallery from Krewe of Hyacinthians & Krewe of Titans parade – Houma Courier – Feb. 8, 2015
- Front-page photo from the Houma Courier (Krewe of Titans parade) – Feb. 9, 2015
- Cajun Rollergirls kick off season against all-male team – Houma Courier – Feb. 22, 2015
- Derby donation (photo/cutline from donation handoff to The Haven) – Daily Comet/Houma Courier – March 5, 2015
- Irish-Italian Parade rolls in Houma – Daily Comet/Houma Courier (photo gallery) – March 15, 2015
- Cajun Rollergirls to compete in home game April 11 – Houma Courier – March 27, 2015
- Ladies of Steel – Rollergirl Power! – Southern Steel Magazine – May 2015 issue – Page 4
- Skate and Bike Park Opens (Photo gallery) – Houma Courier – May 29, 2015
- Finally open, Houma skate park challenges locals to catch air – The Houma Times – June 2, 2015
- Thousands to take a whack at tradition during weekend’s Running of the Bulls – The New Orleans Advocate “Beaucoup” section – July 9, 2015 (Psycho Beast photo from 2014 was cover photo for the issue)
- Roller skating has its diehard fans – Houma Courier (written by former CRG referee Sarge, Psycho Beast quoted) – August 3, 2015
- Roller derby team takes to the track Aug. 22 in Thibodaux – Houma Courier – Aug. 10, 2015 (image)
- Cajun Rollergirls win big – Houma Courier (photo gallery) – Aug. 22, 2015
- Front page of the Houma Courier – Aug. 23, 2015 (from Chris Heller’s photo gallery)
- Front page of The Thibodaux Daily Comet – Aug. 24, 2015 (from Chris Heller’s photo gallery)
- Cajun Rollergirls losing coach, 5 of 13 players after season – Houma Courier – Sept. 13, 2015
- Cajun Roller Derby Girls and Combat Vets Give Back – Thunder Roads Louisiana Magazine – October 2015 issue, Page 12
News from 2014
- Cajun Rollergirls to compete – Houma Courier – June 21, 2014
- Cajun Roller Girls 6-28-14 – Bayou Night Out (gallery) – June 28, 2014
- Running of the Bulls Returns to New Orleans – WDSU.com – July 11, 2014 (J*Rocka in video)
- Photo feature on Running of the Bulls – NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune – July 12 ,2014 (Psycho Beast, Delirium Trigger featured. Psycho Beast also featured on the front of the Metro section of the paper edition.)
- New Orleans offers Running of Bulls with twist – WDSU.com – July 12, 2014 (Alpha interviewed on camera)
- Photos: Running of the Bulls – The New Orleans Advocate – July 13, 2014 (Psycho Beast, Star-Ree Eyed Surprize, Cat O’Lust, Bust-Her Ballz, Delirium Trigger featured. Psycho Beast also featured on front page of the paper edition.)
- Cajun Rollergirls bullish on skating in annual run – Houma Courier – July 15, 2014
- Cajun Rollergirls achieve ‘validation’ – Gumbo Entertainment Guide – August 2014
- Cerebral Palsy Telethon – Houma Courier (online photo gallery) – August 2, 2014
- Cajun Rollergirls’ final home match is Saturday – Houma Courier (also appears on sister paper The Daily Comet’s website HERE) – August 18, 2014
- Photo Gallery: Cajun Rollergirls win big – Houma Courier (photo gallery) – August 24, 2014
News from 2013
- Roller derby team seeking new members – Houma Courier – January 7, 2013
- CRG and Droogs appear on CMT’s “Swamp Pawn” – February 9, 2013 – Bonus clips
- Cajun Rollergirls show how they roll (vs. Magnolia Roller Vixens) (photo gallery) – Houma Courier – March 10, 2013
- Cajun Rollergirls vs. Houston (photo gallery) – Thibodaux Daily Comet – April 8, 2013
- No Bull About It – FitLife Magazine (cover story) – June 28, 2013
- Cajun Rollergirls return to the local track – Tri-Parish Times – August 30, 2012
- Tickets on sale for roller derby – Houma Courier – September 7, 2013
- Crescent vs. Cajun (photos) – NOLADefender.com – September 21, 2013
- CRG members on Travel Channel’s “Fandemonium” program “Lotsa Bull in NOLA” – September 22, 2013 – Video
- Dance of the Dead (photo gallery) – Houma Courier – October 7, 2013
- Cajun Rollergirls plan derby clinics – Houma Courier – Nov. 12, 2013
- Cajun Roller Derby Girls donate funds to non-profits – Nicholls Worth – November 14, 2013
- Team hands out awards – The Daily Comet – December 20, 2013
News from 2012
- Catch some roller derby action – Houma Courier – August 10, 2012
- Meet the Cajun Rollergirls – Houma Courier – August 19, 2011
News from 2011
- The Cajun Rollergirls – FitLife Magazine – September 19, 2011
- Local roller derby team gains momentum – Houma Courier – November 14, 2011
News from 2010
- Students compete in derby bout – The Nicholls Worth – September 9, 2010
- Roller derby team wants your old toys – The Houma Courier – Nov. 11, 2010
News from 2009
- Derby demonstration at Houma Junior High – Houma Courier – March 13, 2009
- Cajun Rollergirls Not Swayed by Setbacks – Tri-Parish Times – June 26, 2009
- Third annual “Running of the Bulls” rampages through French Quarter – NOLA.com – July 11, 2009
- Cajun Rollergirls invite all to rockin’ zombie-themed bash – Houma Courier – October 9, 2009
- Let’s give ’em something to brawl about – Tri-Parish Times – November 9, 2009
News from 2008
- Local women eager to get Houma derby rolling – Houma Courier – April 27, 2008
- Let the good times roller derby – POV Magazine – July 2008
- Live After 5 event draws a crowd – Houma Courier – July 26, 2008
- OK, Houma-Thibodaux — get ready for roller derby – Houma Courier, August 14, 2008
- Cajun Rollergirls to roll out with New Orleans, Austin – Houma Courier – August 15, 2008
- Cajun Rollergirls host first exhibition bout – NOLA.com (Flat Track Fever) – August 19, 2008
- Video of the first scrimmage of the Cajun Rollergirls – Houma Courier – August 18, 2008
- Roller derby event hopes to have toy donations wheeling in – Houma Courier – December 19, 2008
News from 2007
- Houma native keeps rolling with New Orleans derby – Houma Courier – May 16, 2007
Any media outlet wishing to cover the Cajun Rollergirls or speak with Cajun Rollergirls members is asked to contact Aaron Looney, aka PRMageddon, public relations chair, at publicrelations@cajunrollergirls.com to make arrangements.
CRG ON TV
The Cajun Rollergirls have also appeared on worldwide cable television programming, including:
- CMT’s “Swamp Pawn” – Cast member “Shorty” attends a Cajun Rollergirls game with The Droogs Bowler Derby Booster Club.
- Episode originally aired Feb. 10, 2013:
- LINK
- Travel Channel’s “Adam Richman’s Fandemonium” – CRG members taking part in the 2013 San Fermin en Nueva Orleans “Running of the Bulls” event.
- Episode originally aired Sept. 22, 2013
- LINK
- AXS TV’s “Art Mann Presents”, Season 1, Ep. 14 “The Running of the Bulls USA” – CRG members taking part in the 2014 San Fermin en Nueva Orleans “Running of the Bulls” event.
- Episode originally aired July 29, 2014
- LINK