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Comment on Noam Bomsky #12 by Gainesville Roller Rebels » Blog Archive » Rebel of the Month: Noam Bombsky #12

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:21:44 +0000

[...] Roller derby name and number: Noam Bombsky, #12 Roller derby position – on the track (and why): Blocker, because let’s face it, putting your butt on people all day is fun. Roller derby position – off the track (and why): Alternate captain #2, mostly because I love helping our league and skaters improve. How long have you been playing roller derby for GRR? I joined in August 2010, but it took the better part of a year for me to really get the hang of it. How did you come up with your name and number? My name is a play on Noam Chomsky, whose wikipedia is pretty interesting to read if you have a free hour or five. My number is actually just my best friend’s favorite number, so I figured it must be lucky, right? RIGHT?! Do you have any pre- or post-bout rituals? Pre-bout: trying really hard to look calm despite internally freaking out. So far, not much luck with that. Post-bout: having a celebratory/consolation (preferably celebratory!) beer. What is your favorite thing about playing roller derby for GRR? Seriously, everything! But that answer is sort of a cop-out, so I’ll go with seeing the amazing progress our league has and continues to make. I’d never really come across a group of people so passionate and dedicated prior to joining GRR, and seeing the results of that effort in all our wins (and even our hard-fought losses!) is pretty exhilarating. What is your most memorable GRR roller derby experience? That’s probably a tie between my first time getting MVP Blocker in a bout and getting the You Got Awesome/Noam Bombsky Award from my team at the end of last season. I’m definitely not used to being even remotely decent at anything sports-related, so both of those were pretty special to me. If you had a theme song, what would it be? She Don’t Use Jelly- The Flaming Lips Aside from roller derby, what are you passionate about? Sandwiches What would GRR fans be surprised to know about you? I really really didn’t want a yellow helmet; it was just the only one in my size that the shop had. I have grown to love it though! What makes you a Rebel? My refusal to do laundry until I’m fully out of clean clothes has resulted in my socks matching about 0% of the time, so I suppose there’s that. Likes: Food trucks, clean bearings, and when there is an actual good movie available on Netflix streaming Dislikes: Forgetting my mouthguard, when my dog rolls in mud, soda Guilty pleasures: Every competition show on Food Network Read more about Noam Bomsky on her profile! [...]

Comment on The Bitter Mermaid by Gainesville Roller Rebels » Blog Archive » Rebel of the Month: Matlocke & The Bitter Mermaid

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:02:53 +0000

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Comment on Matlocke by Gainesville Roller Rebels » Blog Archive » Rebel of the Month: Matlocke & The Bitter Mermaid

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:17:52 +0000

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Comment on Coming Up: Thunder City Derby Sirens, Sun, Oct. 23 by Courtney Gooch

Courtney Gooch — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:33:09 +0000

Interesting description. I love to make out the print Marcy Lu

Comment on RuBrawl by Gainesville Roller Rebels » Blog Archive » Rebel of the Month: RuBrawl

Gainesville Roller Rebels » Blog Archive » Rebel of the Month: RuBrawl — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 02:09:35 +0000

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Comment on Rebel of the Month: The Jamburglar #15 by Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:30:35 +0000

Pretty sure this skater was my TA for a gender studies class…this interview definitely makes me want to date her.

Comment on 9/24: Derby + Karaoke = FREE STUFF! by Branden Barrineau

Branden Barrineau — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:11:20 +0000

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Comment on LeBrawn Maimes #23 by Gainesville Roller Rebels » Blog Archive » Rebel of the Month: LeBrawn Maimes #23

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:25:40 +0000

[...] Roller derby name and number: LeBrawn Maimes #23 Roller derby position – on the track (and why): Jammer – because nothing gets my adrenaline going like juking and ducking girls 3 times my size who are trying to smash me. Roller derby position – off the track (and why): Captain – because our team is seriously on the rise and I wanted to help us train as hard and effectively as possible to ensure continued success. Also, not only do I have a passion for strength and conditioning, but I really enjoy telling people what to do so the captain position is a good fit. How long have you been playing roller derby for GRR? Right around 10 months. How did you come up with your name and number? Due to the uncanny resemblance I share with the “other” LeBron it was an obvious choice. Jussst kidding. I wanted to go with a play on a famous athlete’s name and LeBron is just such a baller. I also kind of love his swagger. It’s light-hearted and in my opinion, a perfect alter ego for a jammer. Do you have any pre- or post-bout rituals? Outside of roller derby I’m a sport psychologist so part of my pre-bout routine is to use imagery to get psyched up and focused. Post-bout you can find me with a 32 ounce beer in one hand and a grilled cheese in the other. What is your favorite thing about playing roller derby for GRR? Playing roller derby has been such a unique experience that it’s hard for me to pick one favorite thing. Being a part of GRR has meant that at the end of a long hard day at work I get to slip on a pair of roller skates and play an extremely challenging sport with a truly amazing group of women. At every practice we knock each other down, laugh together, compare bruises, and work our assess off to make one another better. Honestly, I love every minute of it. What is your most memorable GRR roller derby experience? It’s a close tie between after-party beach pyramids in Fort Walton after my first bout and getting MVP jammer against Bradentucky at the same time Atomic Mel-Down got MVP blocker. We graduated from fresh meat together so it was kind of a special moment. If you had a theme song, what would it be? “Hate It or Love It” by The Game Aside from roller derby, what are you passionate about? Promoting healthy lifestyles. When I’m not playing the derby I work with older adults to prevent and reduce disability through exercise. I love being a part of research that empowers older adults and actually changes lives. I’m all about being physically active and I’m constantly trying to find new ways to challenge myself physically. What would GRR fans be surprised to know about you? I’m totally a crier at weddings. I just can’t help it. I see the bride and on come the water works. I’m super tough at all other times though. What makes you a Rebel? I will fight passionately for what I believe in and the people I care about. I will not be intimidated. Likes: Cheeseburgers, puppies, wolfpacks, plaid, 40s, Lil Wayne, and jumping through holes you didn’t even know were there Dislikes: Snakes, cartwheels, pickles, sleeves, poorly aimed can openers, posterior cruciate ligaments, and shape-ups Guilty pleasures: Celine Dion and Five Guys cheeseburgers…preferably at the same time. Click here to learn more about LeBrawn Maimes on her profile. [...]

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