Did you know the fastest growing women's sport in the world is roller derby?  The Battle of the Islands Pacific Roller Derby Tournament is coming up on O’ahu next month, and the Paradise Roller Girls from Hawai’i Island are hoping to be there.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.

Support Hawai’i island’s Paradise Roller Girls skate-athon fundraiser September 9^th , 9 to noon, at Wainaku Community Gym.  Make a pledge or sponsor laps by your favorite skater.   Check out the skating opportunities on your island below: 

Hawai’I island:  http://www.paradiserollergirls.com/

Maui: http://mauirollergirls.com/

Kauai: http://www.gardenislandrenegaderollerz.com/

O’ahu:  http://www.pacificrollerderby.com/ and  http://www.alohacityrollers.com/

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