Roller derby name and number: Block Buster #33

Roller derby position – on the track (and why): Block, so I can bust up the other Blockers.

Roller derby position – off the track (and why): Treasurer, just trying to do my part to help out.

How long have you been playing roller derby for GRR? I attended my first practice on 11/9/2010

How did you come up with your name and number? #13 is my favorite number but already taken so I figured the next best was #33. I owe my name to my fiance’s clever play on words.

Do you have any pre- or post-bout rituals? pre- bout: I try and take it easy and eat a big meal in the late afternoon. post- bout: party with my GRRs

What is your favorite thing about playing roller derby for GRR? skating

What is your most memorable GRR roller derby experience? The first time I won MVP at an away game in Tallahasse

If you had a theme song, what would it be? Sublime- Doin’ time/Summertime

Aside from roller derby, what are you passionate about? scuba diving, helping people, my dogs and my home life

What would GRR fans be surprised to know about you? I am a research technician for a UF laboratory.

What makes you a Rebel? Keep pushing myself until it hurts, and then push some more.

Likes: any sport that involves the ocean, gardening (fairly new to this one)

Dislikes: mean people

Guilty pleasures: dark chocolate

Learn more about Block Buster on her profile!

It was a slow start to Sunday evening’s women’s flat track derby bout between the Gainesville Roller Rebels and the Thunder City Derby Sirens, hailing from Central Florida. After GRR’s Millhopper Devils lost by less than 20 points to Thunder City just over a month ago, the Gainesville Roller Rebels were hungry for redemption. GRR had endurance and strategy on their side as they upset Thunder City.
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It’s our 2nd to last bout of the 2011 Season! Come watch the Gainesville Roller Rebels take on the Thunder City Derby Sirens from Deland, FL. Last time our leagues met, Thunder City played and won the Millhopper Devils in a hard fought match. They’ll be playing the Rebels now and the Rebels want revenge!!

Don’t miss out on the action!! Come out to Skate Station Funworks  on Sunday, October 23. Doors open at 6:15pm and the bout starts at 7pm. Get yout tickets from Sweet Dreams Ice Cream, Skate Station Funworks, and BrownPaper Tickets.com

A raffle with some great prizes from some of our sponsors such as BobbyK, Gainesville Detailing, Adam’s Rib Co, and Anthem Tattoos, to name a few,  will be held to help GRR’s Injured Skater Fund. This go round the proceeds will help the Jamburglar get back on her feet after a serious injury at our home bout vs. Ft. Myers Derby Girls.

See you there!!

Roller derby name and number: RuBrawl

Roller derby position – on the track (and why): Right now, I’m mostly stomping around in the middle of the track as a penalty wrangler, but I’m also training to be a ref. Being a skater just wasn’t in the cards for me, but I like the deep understanding of this awesome game that comes with being an official.

Roller derby position – off the track (and why): I’m the head official, which means I round up non-skating officials and refs for every game. I’m also the fresh meat representative, because – thanks to injury – I was in Fresh Meat training foreverrrrr and know how it works really well. Too well.

How long have you been with GRR? Since August of 2010.

How did you come up with your name and number? I love drag, honey, and RuPaul is the most sick’ning queen out there. When I got to re-name myself through roller derby, I couldn’t imagine a better namesake than someone as gender-bendy and courageous as her!

Do you have any pre- or post-bout rituals? Pre-bout: Frantically running around to keep all the paperwork organized and make sure everyone knows how to do their jobs. Post-bout: Collapse in a heap. Does that count as a ritual?

What is your favorite thing about GRR? Everyone has charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent!

What is your most memorable GRR roller derby experience? There are too many to count, but the ones that have meant the most to me are the times that more experienced skaters have gone out of their way to help me with a skill I was struggling to learn.

If you had a theme song, what would it be? “Get Your Rebel On” by RuPaul

Aside from roller derby, what are you passionate about? Social justice, gluten-free cupcakes, teaching, community

What would GRR fans be surprised to know about you? Someone, somewhere, decided that I should be responsible for teaching history to undergrads. That person should probably submit to psychological evaluation.

What makes you a Rebel? I’m going to use the Oxford comma until my dying day, and I don’t care if it goes out of style.

Likes: Food of the non-meat variety, skinny ties, eyeliner, rainbows

Dislikes: Jerks, carrots, wasabi, parking at UF

Guilty pleasures: I don’t believe in guilty pleasures. I just like stuff, some of which other people might think is dumb. That’s their problem.

Learn more about RuBrawl on her profile.

 Want to join the Gainesville Roller Rebels? We are looking for skaters, refs, and volunteers!  Come to our open practice on September 27, 2011 to get more information!  If you want to watch our practice and meet GRR, come out to the Alachua County Fairgrounds at 7:30pm. Email join@gainesvillerollerrebels.com for more information!