A’Salt Creek Roller Girls Back In Action This Saturday

The A'Salt Creek Roller Girls only have two more bouts remaining in the 2011 season, with the first one happening this Saturday, September 10th at the fairgrounds industrial building against the Norfolk Bruising Betties. Tickets are available at sonic Rainbow, our studios (150 N. Nichols) and online here. (You can also register to win VIP Seating here) If you're in the military, Show your military ID at the door, and save $5 off of an adult ticket. This week, in honor of "A September to Dismember", we'll take a look at the starters for Saturday's bout...

Skate Name and Number: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out #11-12

Height: 5’3”

Date Joined: October 2010

Position: Jammer, Power Blocker

Favorite Target Zone: The Bullseye

Likes: Gorging on Cadbury Eggs, Chugging Sugar Free Redbull (or if our sponsor is reading this, Sugar Free Rockstar), and Daydreaming about a Web Redemption with Daniel Tosh

Disikes: People with First World Problems

Injuries: Nothing that concealer and spit couldn’t fix

Why Roller Derby?: I was too “intimidating” for the pansies at the community theatre

Words of Wisdom: “If you want anything in this life, stick to it and don’t waiver. Bust your ass for five years (give or take a few) and you’ll either be where you want to be, or if you’re not, tell everyone it was a hobby and move on with your life.” -David Choe

Skate Name and Number: Maiden Payne #09

Height: 5’6”

Date Joined: February 2010

Position: Jammer and Blocker

Favorite Target Zone: Straight to the side baby! If elbows were legal I would totally use them all the time.

Likes: Hard hittin, tough, independent women, helping out around the community, and working to help kids (including my own. )

Dislikes: Whining! Toughen up buttercup!

Injuries: I injured my knee my first season and I am always covered in bumps and bruises, but I love it.

Why Roller Derby?: I never fit in with any other sport and I totally love having a group of girls who cover my back both on and off the track. I have the best group of fiends now and I love being a part of a sport that empowers women and girls to think outside the box.

Words of Wisdom: Keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.

Skate Name and Number: Haul Pass #2L8

Height: 5'10" off skates, 6'1" on 'em!

Date Joined: November 4, 2009...Day 1 baby!

Position: Pivot, Blocker

Favorite Target Zone: Shoulder to mid thigh on the left side of my opponent, while huggin' the inside line.

Likes: Leprechauns, mine in particular! Old cars, the color purple, sarcasm with a sense of humor.

Dislikes: Blankets on the floor, people who think they deserve a free ride, speed limits, most country music.

Injuries: Broken tailbone, menicus tear.

Why Roller Derby?: I was inspired by my little sister who effin rocks, Gangsta Bitch Barbie of the Jacksonville Rollergirls, Jacksonville, FL. Not to mention the freedom to feel great im my own skin finally.

Words of Wisdom: Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt - Abraham Lincoln