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Featured Skater – September 2013

October 25th, 2013 (No Comments)

PhDiabla #310 How did you first become involved in roller derby? Evolution, really. As a kid, I loved roller skating and went to the local skating rink (Moonlight Rollerway) on a regular basis. I was always waiting for my jam, Madonna’s “Vogue,” to come on so I could skate around thinking I was the […]

Featured Skater – May 2013

May 3rd, 2013 (No Comments)

Scream Printer #0828   Q: How did you first become involved in roller derby? A: I’m a screen printer, and my company, Replica Chicago (a.k.a. REP CHI), started making shirts, hoodies, and merch for The Outfit in 2009. I attended a bout in 2010, and thought it looked like a blast, so I bought some skates […]

Featured Skater – April 2013

April 1st, 2013 (No Comments)

Sam EH Shocker #21 Q: How did you first become involved in roller derby? A: My friend Martha Walls sent me a random text message, one day, asking if I could roller skate. She usually challenges me with fun fitness ideas so I said, ‘No, but I can give it a try.’ I guess I owe […]

Meet Dr. Sarah Ghorbanian, D.C. (“Miss Alignment”)

March 16th, 2013 (No Comments)

Every Wednesday at practice I look forward to seeing Dr. Sarah Ghorbanian (“Miss Alignment”), and not just because she adjusts me. She has an amazing bedside manner, sharing life insights with me even if only for a brief moment. Dr. Ghorbanian exemplifies doctor as teacher and having medical volunteers like her on the team is […]

Featured Skater – March 2013

March 4th, 2013 (2 Comments)

Robot Unicorn Attack (Bot) #9 Q: How did you first become involved in roller derby? A: I started playing with Arch Rival Roller Girls back in early 2009. Polka Dot Yr Eyeout (Arch Rival Roller Girls) threatened to beat me up if I didn’t get on skates, pads, a helmet, and a mouthguard and get my […]