Skater Spotlight

Why I Derby! BAMBIWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? My derby name is inspired by the band, The Dollyrots , who did a cover of the song “Brand New Key”. This song was … Read More

Why I Derby! BAMBIWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? Just watch me skate. I have always been clumsy. I can barely walk without stumbling sometimes. So imagine putting wheels underneath my feet. My … Read More

Why I Derby! STING RAYWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? I’m pretty obsessed with the ocean and wanted something that had my name in it. StingRae just stuck. When did you start roller … Read More

Why I Play Roller Derby – Graceful DisasterWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? My derby name is Graceful Disaster. I would love to say it is because I am graceful, can dance, glide … Read More

Why I Derby – TaterWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? I got my derby name from a group of women who playfully teased me about my leadership style, dubbing me a dictator. I … Read More

Why I Derby! MojoWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? It’s a play on my real name.  I wanted something that I would still answer to and Tater (my partner in this SSRD madness) … Read More

Why I Derby! VIOLENT VIKINGWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? I have dual citizenship between USA and Norway. I wanted to honor my Norwegian heritage. When did you start roller derby? I started … Read More

Why I Play Roller Derby – TemperMENTALWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? My derby name was super difficult to pick out I went back-and-forth for 9 months on a name, one day skatecharmer … Read More

Why I Derby! November Pain What is the backstory on your Derby Name? I was born in November and I really love the Guns & Roses song “November Rain”. When did you start roller derby? … Read More