In a mad rush to skate
 / FOX21/Chad Skinner
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- Many believe that their participation boosts self-confidence along with a chance to claim a sport as their own.
So you might be surprised to find out that you may know a local lady or two who loves to roller derby, and is hard-core about it.
The Pikes Peak Derby Dames come from all walks of life -- from business professionals to students and mothers -- rock-n-rollers to honky-tonk, and everything in between.
With alias' like "Snow White Trash" to the "Swiss Missile" to Count Smacula" -- and on teams like the "Slamazons" and "Danger Dolls"-- their are names as colorful as their personalities.
In his newest "Job Swap" challenge, FOX21's Craig Coffey finds out what it takes to make an impression in the National Women's Flat Track Derby Association.
Click pikespeakderbydames.com for more information on this action-packed league.
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