Fiera Reaper – “The Reaper is Coming” So, my first introduction to the idea of roller derby came from a friend of a friend who played with a local league. We were in a zombie 5k together in November of 2013 and she mentioned she plays roller derby. I didn’t Read More …
Skater Stories – Duchess
Duchess of PAINbridge At age 25 I found myself lost. I had recently gotten out of a relationship that I had started when I was in high school. After that relationship had ended, I didn’t know who I was as a person or even what I liked to do for Read More …
Skater Stories – Sufferjette
Sufferjette Typically, my friends would describe me as the person who would dive into anything feet first. However, it took three fated moments with a fellow derby skater (looking at you, Sassy) to finally get me to come to one practice: a friend’s party in August of 2015, a concert Read More …
Skater Stories – Malice in Wonderland
Malice in Wonderland I found out about derby when sassy started, but I was just a supporter for around 2 years. I started during winter conditioning in 2017. I was so nervous my first night, even though I knew a few of the girls already, but everyone was incredibly welcoming Read More …
Skater Stories – Serious Whack
Serious Whack I first discovered roller derby in middle school while watching the 2009 dramedy Whip It, and I was enamored. I immediately began researching local teams, and was disappointed by the 18 year old age requirement. Joining a derby team became a daydream, I neither watched the sport nor Read More …