What’s your derby name and number? What’s the significance and how did you select it? Cracked Pepper, #613. I really wanted an original name that was unique, and it came to me one day and it just stuck. The number … Continue reading
Roller derby didn’t save my soul, but it may have saved my life. I was an athlete. For a long time, I described myself as an athlete. Athletics, for me, was never about the exercise. It was never about brute … Continue reading
What’s your derby name and number? What’s the significance and how did you select it? My derby name is Hot Bröd. Sometimes it’s tough to find the right name. My husband suggested Hot Bröd and it just seemed right! I … Continue reading
“Fishnets and booty shorts!” These are the first words that come to the minds of many when they think about roller derby. And roller derby does include women wearing less clothing doing more hitting. (But we know it to be … Continue reading
What’s your derby name and number? What’s the significance and how did you select it? Marilyn Monrobot or M-bot for short. I am girly but with an edge, plus I love robots! I think Marilyn represents my girly side and … Continue reading
My Derby name is Gimli. I’ve been asked to write a blog about my dual experiences as a newbie… first, trying to be a referee, and later, trying to be a skater. Both experiences have been incredibly rewarding, and also … Continue reading
Roller derby players are a diverse group of women from all backgrounds, professions and walks of life. Every week, we’ll choose a random league member to profile. Meet Vile Lynn What’s your derby name and number? Hey there- I’m Vile … Continue reading
I remember when Ronald Reagan was the president, when round nylon purses with unicorns and rainbows were all the rage, and I had a crush on Magnum P.I. Junior high school was a challenging slog through popularity contests I could … Continue reading
Roller derby players are a diverse group of women from all backgrounds, professions and walks of life. Every week, we’ll choose a random league member to profile. Meet Flex Machine What’s your derby name and number? What’s the significance and … Continue reading
Post by: Miss Anthrope Though fanatically protective of certain specific people, Miss Anthrope (Miss A) finds people in general irritating and loathsome. Lawyer by day, Bruiser by night, you’ll only find her in the smallest groups, but you’re more likely … Continue reading
