The A’Salt Creek Roller Girls Face Norfolk This Saturday

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: Ginger Snaps Necks 627

Height: 5'6

Date Joined: May 2011

Position: Blocker

Favorite Target Zone: hips

Likes: family,friends,roller derby, skating, camping, helping out Jason's friends whenever I get a chance!

Injuries: none so far

Why Roller Derby? I like being active and my team is amazing! I love skating and I'm not scared of getting hurt.

Words of Wisdom: The mot important things in life aren't the things that you can buy. The most important things are the people around you, who you are to those that you love, that love you. There is no try, only do and do not. - master yoda (yes I'm a StarWars nerd)

Skate Name and Number: Hannibal Hinds

Height: 5'4"

Date Joined: May 2010

Position: Blocker

Favorite Target Zone: The shoulder or most vulnerable.

Likes: Cheese, dogs, and hitting people

Dislikes: lima beans, wet towels on my floor, and Sissy La La's.

Injuries: Sprained ankle and a jammed finger

Why Roller Derby?: For women impowerment and I get to hit people legally.

Words of Wisdom: It only matters if you mind.

Skate Name and Number: Hir Majestie #27

Height: 5'6"

Date Joined: April 2011

Position: Jammer, Blocker

Favorite Target Zone: Hips

Likes: The beach, dancing, running, playing with my kids.

Dislikes: Tomatoes, two-faced people, when you walk into a fresh fart in an elevator...YUCK!

Injuries: None as of yet!

Why Roller Derby? I like to skate and I like to hit, so this is all in one!

Words of Wisdom: Everything happens for a reason!

Skate Name: Ms Wright 54

Height: 5’6”

Date Joined: August 2010

Position: Jammer, Blocker

Favorite Target Zone: Hard hit, total knockout

Likes: Dragons, Snowboarding, Roller Skating, Motorcycles, Playing Pool and Darts, the colors blue and green, and frolicking in the park with fairies.

Dislikes: Mean people, the color red, farts, asparagus and Brussels sprouts

Injuries: I don’t have any injuries…I am made of metal.

Why Roller Derby? I guess it was what I was made to do.I have skated my whole life.I LOVE it!

Words of Wisdom: Live, Laugh, Love.