Roller derby name and number: Marty “Dix” Maraschino, # 507
Roller derby position – on the track (and why): Blocker…because I like to see how many people I can move at one time.
Roller derby position – off the track (and why): advertising…Cause I’m addicted to my computer and Facebook. I’m good at getting the word out.
How long have you been playing roller derby for GRR? a year and a half
How did you come up with your name and number? Marty Maraschino is a Pink lady from grease. “Dix” is short for Dixie (I’m a little country) 507 is Alachua County cop code for public nuisance
Do you have any pre- or post-bout rituals? Pre-bout to eat whatever I”m not suppose to.. Post-bout eat some more!
What is your favorite thing about playing roller derby for GRR? GRR itself. I’m so proud to be on such an amazing team of women. They are some of the best people I have ever met.It’s all for the love of derby.
What is your most memorable GRR roller derby experience? every game, every trip, every cool thing on the track…is most memorable.
If you had a theme song, what would it be? Baby’s got Sauce – G. Love & Special Sauce
Aside from roller derby, what are you passionate about? making Cupcakes and animals
What would GRR fans be surprised to know about you? That I do hip hop dances….the wobble, the Ricky Bobby, the wop just to name a few.
What makes you a Rebel? I do what I want!
Likes: quarters, candy, shoes, sarcasm and being loud.
Dislikes: spiders, mean people, temperatures lower then 75
Guilty pleasures: Toddlers and Tiaras
Congratulations on being named Rebel of the Month!!! We at the Town & Country Guide want to thank you as well as the rest of the GRR for all of your time, generosity and excitement regarding our upcoming issue featuring your team in the debut of our new section “The Edge”. We are extremely excited about it and I personally am thrilled to be the one that gets to write about you; the Gainesville Roller Rebels. Congratulations again. You, all of you were awesome to watch on the 2nd (this was our first experience with roller derby). The adrenaline rush was awesome. Thank You Sincerely,
Melissa Hardee and the Town & Country Guide magazine
GREAT so proud