Only Two Bouts Left in The A’Salt Creek Roller Girls Season

Join the A'Salt Creek Roller Girls this Saturday at the fairgrounds industrial building as they take on the Norfolk Bruisin' Betties in "A September To Dismember". Doors open at 6, bout starts at 7, and Poplar Wine And Spirits will have a full bar with munchies...after party at Galloway's. Get your tickets at Sonic Rainbow, our studios (150 N Nichols), from your favorite roller girl, or online here. If you're in the military, bring your ID and receive $5 off of an adult ticket. Wanna go for free? Register here for free tickets! And now, let's get to know some of the roller girls...

Skate Name: PunisHER Page

Height: 5'9''

Date Joined: January 2010

Position: Blocker

Likes: hiking, martial arts, playing the piano and violin.

Dislikes: chocolate and germs

Injuries: tailbone, Right PCL, Everything in the left knee, left shoulder AC joint

Why Roller Derby? I have anger issues, and it helps

Words of Wisdom: All days are good, just some are better

Name & Number -RuinHer Rosi #747

Height-5’10”

Date Joined-February 2010

Position-Blocker mostly, secret weapon!

Favorite target zone-I really like getting in front and stopping, its fun to leave the pile of RUINS on the track.

Likes- Long walks on the beach, Candle lit dinners, actually lets get real, I like to go shooting, and eat things cooked over a campfire, and I really like weekends that involve no electronics.

Dislikes-Liars, it’s a one way ticket out the door for me. Injuries-I haven’t had any serious ones (knock on wood) just my fair share of bumps, bruises, and road rash, I have bounced my head off the floor, good thing we wear helmets.

Why Roller Derby?-I did Marching Band, Theatre, ran Cross Country, and spent 8 years in the Marine Corps, including 1 tour in Iraq. My career is in Engineering, and I am the only woman in my office, and I have never really had girlfriends, now I have at least 30 that I can call for anything. My anger management counselor told me I needed something physical to release my pent up energy, can you think of anything better for that? How many times in the day do you just want to slap someone? Well I just put that feeling in my pocket and bring it out at practice. Feels great. Oh I don’t have to go to anger management anymore!

Skate Name and Number: Scatter-Yer-Bones-Jones #357

Height: 5' 5

Date Joined: January 2011

Position: Pivot/Blocker

Favorite Target Zone: Whatever is within reach.

Likes: My Family, good friends, drinks, good food, music, and good times (0= I love to sing, bake, make jewelry, sew, give pedicures and of course play Roller Derby!

Dislikes: Arrogance, Dishonesty and bad intentions.

Injuries: A broken rib and a twisted knee.

Why Roller Derby? I am a proudly domesticated wife and mommy, who gladly spends every waking hour taking care of, and meeting the needs of others. I need something that's just for me. That something is Derby!

Words of Wisdom: "One thing that all great people have in common is modesty. Arrogance is a sign of a lack of true ability."

"Because everything we say and do is

the length and shadow of our own souls,

our influence is determined by the quality of our being."

Dale E. Turner

Name: Tsunami Bomber- “Everyone’s Favorite Natural Disaster!”

Number: B-52!

Height: 5’4

Started Derby: 01\10

Position: Power Blocker/Pivot

Target Zone: I don’t have a specific target zone, but I do have a goal each Jam and that’s to see some skates in the air.

Likes: Skates, Blood and Rock ‘n’ Roll

Dislikes: Going to the Penalty Box, Fox News, onions and lawn flamingoes

Injuries: Fractured tail bone in 2 places, torn Left PCL, Torn Left Meniscus, sprained left ankle

Why Derby: Why not?! It is one of the most non-discriminative sports for women. As long as you don’t have a pre-existing heart or bone condition and you’re a little fearless, pretty much anyone can play. It’s a great work out and an extremely healthy way to vent daily frustrations. The amazing sense of camaraderie that is present throughout the sport as a whole is reason enough to play. Lastly, but not least, playing derby has unspeakably awesome effects on the self esteem; it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.

Words of Wisdom: “A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” -Eleanor Roosevelt