Rollergirl of the Month
Each month, the Rat City Rollergirls vote one of their own to be Rollergirl of the Month. This honor is for a rollergirl who has made an outstanding contribution to the league on or off the track. In addition to receiving the admiration of her peers, the Rollergirl of the Month receives a one-hour angel facial and reflexology appointment from our amazing sponsor Helle Seattle, a Skin Sanctuary and Boutique.Meet our Rollergirls of the Month!
June 2011 – Kitty Kamikaze
May 2011 – Method of Madness
Method of Madness #34
Method of Madness #34
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[MM] I look like i don’t know what i’m doing but it’s only a ploy! there’s a method to my madness. also, i was always number 32 in sports growing up but it was taken when i got to rat city so i took 34.
How did you get started playing roller derby?
[MM] Very commercially, i saw whip it and told my family my greatest ambition in life was to learn how to play derby. they researched tryouts for me in slc and i went after only skating a couple days in preparation. it was an ugly tryout but i made it!
What is your favorite thing about skating with Rat City?
What was the last thing you ate?
[MM] Milk Duds and diet coke (i know, it’s not the weekend….)
What is your favorite off skates workout?
[MM] Olympic lifting and plyometrics, maybe some interval training with resistance, duh.
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[MM] If it’s a weekend then i’m drinking diet coke. if not, probably coffee or a Manny’s. so good.
May 2011 – Mona Agony
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[MA] Mine’s just a name. :) I thought for sure I’d be a blocker when I started playing so wanted something that sounded a little tough, but not too un-namelike.
How did you get started playing roller derby?
[MA] I began playing when I was at a real low point, personally. I needed a community, I needed an outlet, I needed a challenge. I began skating (with Jet City) in the fall of 2007; I didn’t have any equipment so wore rental skates and mis-matched gear from the lost and found. My very first night, the head coach told me to skate across the floor and stop in front. I skated toward him but didn’t know how to stop. I got close and then threw my arms around him. He simply looked at me and shook his head, laughing. I don’t think he thought I’d make it in derby.
What is your favorite thing about skating with Rat City?
What was the last thing you ate?
[MA] Greek yogurt with honey and mango.
What is your favorite off skates workout?
[MA] Biking in the summer, snowshoeing in the winter, yoga when it rains.
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[MA] Orangina. It’s my favorite drink when travelling.
April 2011 – Muffstache
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[M] I’m pretty sure beer, the Maui roller Girls and Wokstar had something to do with the name. The number is 100 minus my birth year like they do for part of your WA driver liscense number.
How did you get started playing roller derby?
[M] It’s a sensitive subject.
What is your favorite thing about skating with Rat City?
[M] I am constantly challenged and it comes with neat outfits.
What was the last thing you ate?
[M] Tots and dinosaur nuggets.
What is your favorite off skates workout?
[M] Watching videos on the internet.
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[M] Crown rocks?
March 2011 – Selma Soul
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[SS] Elle Incarnate came up with the name and I love that I could sell my soul to play derby.
How did you get started playing roller derby?
[SS] With PFM
What is your favorite thing about Rat City?
[SS] The fans – I think Rat City fans are some of the coolest people around.
What was the last thing you ate?
[SS] Coffee!!!
What new thing consumed your life since skating for Rat City?
[SS] Since stopping skating in 2009, it is coaching for the Seattle Derby Brats – if people haven’t seen these girls skate, they should. The future of derby is pretty amazing!
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[SS] Earl grey tea – it reminds me of Rollin’ Bayou and Mona Lethal (also both Grave Danger alumni)
February 2011 – Leeloo
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[L] It’s lost significance over time and just become my name. After generating about 40 possible “clever” names I decided to be simple about it. Leeloo in the 5th Element was rather a bad ass (and also hot) so I thought the name would give me something to aspire to…
How did you get started playing roller derby?
What is your favorite thing about Rat City?
What was the last thing you ate?
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[L] Either a bottle of Reisling (no, there’s no such thing as a glass of Reisling) or a Tequila Sunrise.
January 2011 – Fighty Almighty
What’s the significance of your derby name and number? (Fighty Almighty #KO)
[FA] – I was the original Ruby Bruiseday but my love of Greek mythology out won my love of the Stones. I settled on Fighty Aphrodite but an original Texas Roller Derby skater already laid claim to Mighty Aphrodite. Since we don’t duplicate names in the community, the Almighty was suggested and it suites my general tongue-in-cheek arrogance to a T.
How did you get started playing roller derby?
[FA] – When I gave up stage acting back in 2005 I needed another physically grueling hobby that would suck up all of my time and energy and offer zero pay. Enter, stage left: Modern-Day Roller Derby. My vagabond ways have seen me skate for the San Diego Derby Dolls, the B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls, the LA Derby Dolls and the Angel City Derby Girls. But I’m in Seattle for good now.
What is your favorite thing about Rat City?
[FA] – The commitment, energy and drive of each and every single member’s involvement. Roller derby isn’t just a hobby; it’s a lifestyle and Rat City Rollergirls is the living, breathing embodiment of true dedication, true athleticism and true grit. I am humbled and grateful on the daily to be part of this league.
What was the last thing you ate?
[FA] – A dry sourdough English muffin and about a gallon of Monday morning jet-fuel – French roast.
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
[FA] – My trainer, Nevrize Aydogan of Nev Fitness is five feet of Turkish delight…and torture. She has tailored my workouts with her for optimal performance on the track. And she’s easy on the eyes.
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[FA] – If I were on the Portland-bound train, I’d be enjoying a pint of Manny’s Pale Ale, of course! If returning to Seattle, I’m sure it’d be something from Full Sail. Yum! (Don’t tell Nev about my love of the hops, though. She’d kill me…)
December 2010 – Shorty Ounce
What’s the significance of your derby name and number? (Shorty Ounce, #14)
[SO] – Pretty plain and simple. I’m short…I like beer, so I decided to combine it with Forty Ounce to Shorty Ounce:)
How did you get started playing roller derby?
[SO] – My husband and a good friend of mine who was involved with derby decided I needed a hobby. They convinced me into try out for this thing called Roller Derby two days before tryouts. I really had no idea what I was getting into besides I knew I loved to skate. Luckily I was picked up as fresh meat and drafted to GD since then have fallen deeply in love with this sport.
What is your favorite thing about Rat City?
[SO] – My favorite thing about Rat City is the support you not only get from your home team but the support of the enitre leauge. Everyone is so deeply devoted into supporting you and helping you along your skating carrier. I would have never made it as far as I have with out every single on of these ladies constantly pushing me to be the best I can be.
What was the last thing you ate?
[SO] – BBQ Pizza
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
[SO] – I really enjoyed the End Zone training. It was super hard and pushed you to your limit. I have not been that sore for quite some time!
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[SO] – I would be drinking a nice big glass of red wine!
November 2010 – Jo Jo Stiletto (SW Alumni)
What’s the significance of your derby name and number? (Jo Jo Stiletto, #26)
[JS] – Jo Jo Stiletto was the name I made up to use as a burlesque performer but then derby swept me off my feet. And my number was my age when I started both derby and burlesque. Now I go by Old Lady Stiletto.
How did you get started playing roller derby?
[JS] – There was only about 48 hours between notification of try outs, the decision to try out and actual try outs. It was sorta a “oh, what the heck” decision. At the time all I knew of derby was that I was scared of it.
What is your favorite thing about Rat City?
[JS] – These days, now that I’m simply a RCRG founder and not an active skater, my favorite thing is spending time with my derby friends, especially the fine folk who perform in Black-Eyed Burlesque. I am awestruck by the creativity and kindness that is shared in the process of making our show.
What was the last thing you ate?
[JS] – I think I inhaled about a pound of glitter backstage at the burlesque show.
What new thing has consumed your life since you stopped skating?
[JS] – It seems I spend all my time producing parties and events. Soon I’ll be starting up a party planning and coordination business (it will be easy to remember: Jo Jo Stiletto Events). I also will be joining the board of an amazing organization, and co-producers of Black-Eyed Burlesque, the Theatre Off Jackson (theatreoffjackson.org)
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[JS] – A high-heel full of champagne, sweetie darling.
October 2010 – IRockit
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[IR] – IRockit, cuz I do. And X-15 is the fastest land rocket.
Do you have any bout-day rituals, habits, or superstitions? If so, what are they?
[IR] – I like to be punched hard in the gut to get me mad.
What was the last thing you ate?
[IR] – Edamame & beets w/ poppyseed dressing. But I love a good burger.
What is your favorite thing about Roller Derby?
[IR] – Every single thing.
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
[IR] – Kickboxing & Krav Maga.
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[IR] – Why, a refreshing margarita of course!
September 2010 – Shovey Chase
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[SC] – My name is a non-subtle spoof of the actor Chevy Chase; I celebrate the man’s entire catalog. However, my name was specifically inspired by three things: his Weekend Updates on Saturday Night Live with the sign-off, “I’m Chevy Chase and you’re not,” and two of my family’s favorite movies, Fletch and Fletch Lives. When I started playing roller derby I was a newspaper reporter, and chose the number -30- because in the old days of journalism when stories were sent by telegraph, writers would include a -30- at the end of a news report so dispatchers didn’t accidentally cut off the end of their prose. So -30- essentially means “the end.”
Do you have any bout-day rituals, habits, or superstitions? If so, what are they?
[SC] – I used to be way more ritualistic on bout day, but after five seasons I just enjoy the adrenaline ride of preparing to play at Key Arena. I try to sleep in and drink a ton of water. I have a solid brunch with my roommates Mona Agony, Sara Problem, and Raven Mad (my favorite is a feta omelet and bacon) during which we listen to Air Supply. One of my favorite moments, after the mad rush of packing and preparing, is emerging from the tunnel into the completely empty arena and thinking, “You’re one damn lucky person to be here, Shovey Chase.”
What was the last thing you ate?
[SC] – Sparkling water (a former Diet Cokehead, it is my methadone) and a Honeycrisp Apple! Might as well cancel Christmas — my holiday season is when the Honeycrisp Apples arrive.
What is your favorite thing about Roller Derby?
[SC] – At this point, what isn’t my favorite thing about roller derby? I consider myself a pretty regular person, yet I am fortunate enough to be starting my sixth season with Rat City in January. That’s five solid years of spending almost every day with the most incredible, hilarious, hard-working leaguemates in the solar system, and also getting to skate that whole time with the ridiculously talented, silly, and close-knit Sockit Wenches. I’ve traveled the country with a helmet. I’ve landed hits that made the crowd roar. I’ve met people who have utterly redefined my sense of loyalty, friends, and family.
When I’m an old woman, I am pretty sure I will look back at my derby years as the tallest, steepest, fastest drop on the roller coaster of my life. Sure, there will be other gleeful loop-de-loops, other thrilling hills and twists and turns that inspire adrenaline and cause a sharp intake of breath, but this right here? This has to be the hands-up, hair-flying crescendo.
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
[SC] – I love sports — I play on a summer softball team (hi Scissors!), and I wish I could get back into basketball and volleyball as well. Otherwise, if I’m not skating I’m probably biking, hiking, swimming, or making up interpretive dance routines to explain league policy to people who don’t like to read long passages of text.
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[SC] – I’m not driving — I’ll take a Hendricks and soda, please. Extra lime.
August 2010 – Clobberin’ Mame
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[CM] – My name is the wrestling nickname The Professor Jake Stratton gave me when we started dating over 8 years ago. It was easily adoptable to the derby world. My number is my favorite Dodge engine, the 440 Big Block, from my dream car, the ’68 Dodge Dart. I know it’s such a long shot. A girls gotta have dreams.
Do you have any bout-day rituals, habits, or superstitions? If so, what are they?
[CM] – After 6 seasons it seems it doesn’t really matter much but I do like to get a big breakfast in the morning after sleeping in and having coffee in my pjs with The Professor.
What was the last thing you ate?
[CM] – Well the last thing I consumed was a tall cup of Cedar’s chai tea…yummm!
What is your favorite thing about Roller Derby?
[CM] – Everything! The hard work, the community, the pain, the laughter, the business, the family and the game! The whole thing pretty much rules.
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
[CM] – Riding my bike.
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[CM] – Rangpur Gin and tonic with many many limes.
July 2010 – Belle Tolls
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[BT] – It’s based on the title of a Hemingway novel about the inescapability of death and the strengths (and weaknesses) of the human spirit in the face of tremendous negative odds.
Do you have any bout-day rituals, habits, or superstitions? If so, what are they?
[BT] – I like to get up late, eat a cheeseburger and fries, take a bath, and then sip an herbal iced tea with my teammates while we do an off-skates warmup. i also like to win.
What was the last thing you ate?
[BT] – A bowl of chicken pho and a banh mi sandwich on Alki beach. with an avocado smoothie. (don’t judge me!)
What is your favorite thing about Roller Derby?
[BT] – The intense, focused chaos. it makes me feel right at home.
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
[BT] – Hiking to waterfalls with my teammates. Rock climbing. Yoga.
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[BT] – Absinthe and rye. With a twist of existentialist, hyperbolic melodrama.
June 2010 – Betty Ford Galaxy
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[BFG] – BETTY FORD – like the clinic – I have been sober since 11-25-02
FORD GALAXIE – love that car but spelled like GALAXY because of my teams theme.
Do you have any bout-day rituals, habits, or superstitions? If so, what are they?
[BFG] – I paint my face each bout. That puts me in GAME MOOD. I eat only beef jerky and Gatoraid. And only thin original Oh boy Oberta jerky and the regular Gatoraid flavor. Occasionally I will have a rockstar.
What was the last thing you ate?
[BFG] – A turkey on wheat sandwich. At my work they have a sandwich bar with donations going to the group here doing the 3Day walk for breast cancer.
What is your favorite thing about Roller Derby?
[BFG] – For Rat City – I would say my favorite thing is a full game or scrimmage where I do not go to the penalty box. You start to think about your penalties a little different when you know there are 20 pairs of little eyes on you that are going to bring them up at next weeks practice when you commit fouls. AND since I coach junior roller derby and my favorite thing about that is when you see the kid have a light bulb moment about strategy or a certain derby skill, and they just get something they have been working on for a while. It is a beautiful thing.
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
[BFG] – I have a weighted hula hoop, 3 pounds. I also enjoy (when I have time) Carmen’s work out video, the Angel City Derby girls work out video and P90X plyos. I can’t do a pull up to save my life but I can PLYO the heck out of P90X. I also love my Wii Fit.
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[BFG] – This is like a trick question. I would probably have Iced Tea if it were day time and Earl Grey hot tea if it was night time. If it were a party train. I would have a ROCKSTAR.
May 2010 – Primp Daddy
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[PD] – When I first started skating, I was concerned about having too tough of a name since I couldn’t stand up straight. I wanted something that would be cute and funny…yet could be tough later–”Who’s yer daddy??”. As for my number…73 is the year I was born and the year old-school derby died.
Do you have any bout-day rituals, habits, or superstitions? If so, what are they?
[PD] – When I braid my hair it’s business time. Also, I put cedar oil on my skates.
What was the last thing you ate?
[PD] – A veggie burger on a pita with cheese and hummus with chips on the side!
What is your favorite thing about Roller Derby?
[PD] – I like thinking about the strategy more than anything. Derby is like really fast chess and football combined!
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
[PD] - Drinking cocktails for an arm workout! Ok for real exercise? I like to run outside and these days I don’t get to do that as much because we have so much derby practice!
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[PD] – This question is scary I just had a very bad flashback to college physics! My answer? I’d go with the 7 hour train and have them serve Patron margaritas–rocks, no salt.
April 2010 – Katarina Whip
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[KW] – I was a competitive ice figure skater as a child in the era of Katarina Witt and Debbie Thomas. I was a big fan of Katarina Witt and this is my ode to my 10 years of ice skating and to Katarina Witt.
Do you have any bout-day rituals, habits, or superstitions? If so, what are they?
[KW] – Wash my stank gear and eat a peanut butter and banana sandwich.
What was the last thing you ate?
[KW] – Cadbury Egg. Yum!!
What is your favorite thing about Roller Derby?
[KW] – My team Grave Danger and the camaraderie of our league! Skating + Hitting girls = Super Fun!
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
[KW] – When I have time…bike and run.
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[KW] – I can’t think about drinking…I’m too concerned with solving this damn math problem.. Thanks!
March 2010 – Know Mercy
“She has done so much work getting all the designs done for the league. And she does it all with a smile! Plus she looks hot in her uniform!”
“She is rocking on getting all the collateral materials done for marketing this year, and does it all with a smile, even when she’s asked at the last minute.”
“She has done so much great graphic design work for our league, and for DLF. She is motivated, willing, and talented – a great asset to the league.”
“She has the best attitude and is always willing to help!”
“art work shizzle”
February 2010 – Juliet Bravo
“Bravo has worked day and night for bout production, taking on several tasks without knowing the full breadth of what she was getting in to. She made sure that our photos would be correct for Vermin Vision, worked closely with Jon Horton to ensure he’s work with us again and be fairly compensated. Her behind the scenes work is pertinent to our production. Without her efforts – sometimes working for us in the middle of her paid work day – B1 and the rest would look nothing like they did last year. Thanks, Bravo!”
“All her hard work on bout production. She is working really hard along with Kat to make sure the league has a great year at the Key.”
“Bravo’s done tons of behind-the-scenes work to make Bout 1 at the Key a success. She wrangled everyone for photos – a grand feat in itself.”
“Her work on bout production is priceless, we are so lucky to have her.”
January 2010 – Sheeza Brickhouse
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[SB] – Sheeza Brickhouse 36-24-36, pretty self explanatory. The Commadores had a beautiful view of women, and I wanted to glorify that and the funk era itself.
Do you have any bout-day rituals, habits, or superstitions? If so, what are they?
[SB] – My bout day habits include sleeping in, dancing to funk or hip hop, and drinking Pedialyte. In that order.
What was the last thing you ate?
[SB] – A piece of peppermint gum? Before that fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce.
What is your favorite thing about Roller Derby?
[SB] – My favorite thing about derby is the basic fact that I get to knock girls down and then get a high five or beer from that very girl! What other sport makes that happen?!
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
[SB] – Dancing. All day, every day.
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[SB] – If I was on the 4 hour train it would be gin & tonic, extra lime. If I was on the 7 hour train, however, it would be Tequila & Grapefruit, followed by a Nicaraguans, and finally rounded out with a few PBR’s.
Sheeza Brickhouse is an amazing woman and here are some things said about her to prove it:
“She jumps in anytime things need to get done and does it with a smile. I know that if I need help last minute, she will be there!”
“Her dedication to GD even during an injury.”
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December 2009 – Carmen Getsome
Do you have any bout-day rituals, habits, or superstitions? If so, what are they?
[CG] – I have a pattern that I follow:
-I wake up
-eat Rice Crispies
-feed my dogs
-take a nap
-wake up
-go to taco del mar
-eat a chicken burrito (rice, chicken, cheese and hot sauce…and thats it!!!)
-go to the venue
-visualize the game
-play
-WIN!!!!!
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
[CG] – Punk Rope! An amazing jump rope class that feels like recess!!
What was the last thing you ate?
[CG] – Cajun Food from aligator soul….yummy!!!!
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[CG] – Chocolate Milk!
Check out the the awesome things people said about Carmen Getsome:
“Her passion and enthusiasm for the sport of roller derby is an inspiration to us all.”
“She’s the bomb. I think this league relies on her a lot.”
“I vote for Carmen Getsome, because she not only is a leader and positive force on the track, but works her butt off getting the league training program up and running. She’s always ready and willing to do what it takes to get everyone motivated. She’s an outstanding member of our league!”
“Carmen does a lot for our league on the track. Sure, she’s a hot head, but that’s just passion.”
“Captaining two teams, wrangling training, AND helping to put on a fundraiser. Not to mention being an amazing skater and helping all of us with injury questions.”
November 2009 – VALTRON 3000
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[VT] – VALTRON 3000, it’s spacey and combines my real name into a derby name, reminiscent of Hal from 2001. The name allows me to do the robot on the start line, and the announcers have a lot of fun with it. I prefer to go by Dr. Tron.
Do you have any bout-day rituals, habits, or superstitions? If so, what are they?
[VT] – Since this is my sixth season with RCRG, I don’t get too nervous anymore. I try to sleep in, have a good breakfast, and take my dog to the dog park since she will be stuck at home alone for so long during the bout and afterparty. I like to get on the track early and get a good warm up in to make sure all my equipment is working, then we usually sit around and wait for the doors to open. Once the fans start pouring in, my energy pumps up and I’m ready to hit the floor rolling.
What was the last thing you ate?
[VT] – Goat cheese on Triscuits.
What is your favorite thing about Roller Derby?
[VT]This is the first sport I’ve ever really excelled at and it allows me to be a rockstar in front of 5,000 fans. I have met some of the most amazing people through roller derby, and I am amazed by how this sport has grown over the past six years. Plus, I like being able to knock girls down and not apologize for it.
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
[VT] – Plyometrics with Krush Limbaugh! Any group excercise where someone is pushing me to work harder, I’m always more motivated with people around me.
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[VT] – Whiskey ginger.
Super sweet things said about VALTRON 3000:
“For all the great MMP work she’s done, and is STILL doing!”
“I heart her and her dedication to the league.”
“MMP is a beast, and she is a veteran who has already worked super hard in her years with the league, yet she stepped up anyway and is doing a stellar job of getting lots of people involved and making it MMP’s best year yet.”
“Kicked ass for green vs. white bout, and working overtime for MMP committee.”
“She is super at marketing and super helpful to the new people on that committee and puts in a tons of hours and is a Doctor.”
“She is one of the best skaters on Rat City, a true All-Star, she always keep calm, she’s funny, and the only person that can sport a Snugatron and Crocatrons and still look incredible. (not to talk about the black fannypack). She’s also doing a fantastic job with being the Marketing Manager and she was the one making the Green and White bout happening…”
October 2009 – Sugar N’Creamher
“She gives so much on the track and behind the scenes. She is so beautiful and sacrifices soooo much!”
“Because she is a badass, working mom, who puts in a gajillion hours into this league- hours that are the life-blood of the league, no less!”
“Sugar dove right in to dues when she started on the league, and has been going strong ever since. She’s a huge contributor to her team and tirelessly gives her time, passion, and help to the league. She’s got a great attitude, goes to lots of practices (often times with kids in tow just so she doesn’t miss out on skating) and keeps us all in check on our moolah. I heart her.”
“She is amazing and we really appreciate all her hard work!
“um she rawks, anyone who can make such well mannered and sweet kids has to be awesome!”
“She’s always so sweet and in good spirits about the ton of derby work she does.”
September 2009 – Lorna Boom, Riot Act, Moe Ya Down
“Thank you so much for the extensive hours of thoughtful consideration you have put toward this effort! Having a HOME was one thing we dreamed of from the very beginning and having that dream realized is mind boggling. Thanks you guys! I mega heart you.”
“Thank you for making dreams come true.”
“Those ladies worked hard and long to realize the dream of RCRG.”
August 2009 – Ima Handful
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[IH] – Just meet me, you’ll get it.
Do you have any bout-day rituals, habits, or superstitions? If so, what are they?
[IH] - Kill Bill Vol I and Bravo Pacinos.
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
[IH] - Watching David Cronenberg movies, does that count?
What was the last thing you ate?
[IH] – A nice cold glass of seltzer water and lime.
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[IH] – A nice cold glass of seltzer water and lime.
Ima Handful is our August Rollergirl of the Month! Never without a smile and a helping hand, Ima is always there for her fellow rollergirls. Some lovely things said about Miss Handful:
“She’s Pretty”
“She’s so positive, smart and funny! She works hard on and off the rink and gives a sh*t about everyone. She was super helpful in Denver to the Travel team and her family was just as awesome as her!”
“I heart IMA!!!” Congrats, Ima!
July 2009 – Sara Problem?
What’s the significance of your derby name and number?
[SP] - My name is from a line in the movie Short Bus by the great John Cameron Mitchell. My number is the age that the league coach thought I was at the time I was drafted. He was pretty far off the mark.
Do you have any bout-day rituals, habits, or superstitions? If so, what are they?
[SP] – Breakfast with my derby wives. I always have to find my parents int he crowd so that I know everything will be okay.
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
[SP] – Spinning.
What was the last thing you ate?
[SP] – General Tsao’s Chicken and Honey Walnut Prawns, which is pretty unusual for me.
At noon, a train leaves Seattle for Portland while another train leaves Portland for Seattle. It takes one train 4 hours and the other 7 hours to make the trip. Both maintain constant speeds and travel along parallel tracks. If you were on one of those trains, what kind of refreshing beverage would you be drinking in the dining car?
[SP] – The one you buy for me.
June 2009 – Sister Piston
“There are those of us who work out in the open where everybody knows what we do and there are those who work tirelessly behind the scenes making sure that the systems we use everyday are operating so we can do are jobs no matter what they are. … Aside from being a key player in the website remodel and launch, Piston was also a part of the forum migration which happened earlier this year. I was astounded that the switch of forums went virtually without any noticeable hiccups. If you have ever migrated data or launched new software you can certainly appreciate this event. If you haven’t then think of it this way, it was like putting on a new pair of skates and not having to break them in. … Piston is constantly monitoring our forum and has already logged over 308 hours between January and May of this year alone, scary what her June hours will be! And let’s not forget she is doing this and keeping up her attendance requirements for the AllStar team – WOW!”
“Works her ass off and never expects a Thank You. Such a passionate woman about her work for RCRG.”
“Thank you for all the work you have done to make our web presence better and updated. You super rock!”
“This girl has rawked the website in an undercover way and deserves major props.”
January 2009 – Skate Trooper
Skate Trooper was nominated for Rollergirl of the month for her countless hours of work helping put together our first ever Black and Blue Tie Auction.
From Skate Trooper: ” I got into derby several years ago, keeping score of the first season at Southgate. I didn’t think I would have the opportunity at “my age” to learn something new…. Was I ever wrong! Playing derby has been interesting , frustrating, rewarding and fun! I have learned a lot about myself and every bout, even though I broke my ankle at my first practice! I love all the opportunities that being a part of RCRG had given me.”
