Meet HRD Mondays!

It's Monday! That means it's the time of the week for YOU to meet the many faces of HRD and learn a little about the skaters you want to cheer for in 2012!

This Monday, check out BG Smack and Hot Rod Bettie!

Name BG Smack
Number 90
Team Bayou City Bosses
Position Blocker, but I'd happily do anything.
Years Played Almost two years with the rec league, but this is my first year with a home team.
Height 5'3"
Occupation Healthcare. Specifically what's called Infection Preventionist - yes I try to prevent infections from occurring.
How did you get into derby? I have tried lots of different sports from middle school thru college but nothing ever seemed to keep me interested. I had heard about HRD for over a year before deciding it was finally time to check them out, even if I only lasted one practice!
How did you pick your derby name? I originally wanted to be called Fleetwood Smack, but everyone always called me BG because I signed my email signatures with "BG" for my real life initials. In the video game Doom there is a big gun named BFG 9000 which I loved, but didn't think anyone would get the reference. So out went the Fleetwood and in came BG. And 90 is just simpler number than 9000.
Likes Food, my super comfy pillow and low humidity days.
Dislikes Fuss buckets, running out of milk, audible annoying habits from others and time changes.
Favorite thing about derby All the awesome workout buddies you get!
Fun Facts I've run 2 half-marathons and driven cross country in both directions. I have never been pulled over or received a ticket (unless you count that one in college for parking on the grass) and I like to teach my dogs funny tricks.

Name Hot Rod Bettie
Number 66
Team The Valkyries, The Knockouts
Position Blocker, pivot
Years Played 5 years
Height 5'4"
Occupation Teacher
How did you get into derby? One morning I heard a radio interview on 'The Buzz' on my drive into work. I was so excited I hurried into the office and Googled Houston Roller Derby and like they say.... the rest is history.
How did you pick your derby name? I like to drive fast and if I could be anything in the world I'd be a race car driver. I figured this would be the perfect time to put a Hot Rod on the track!
Likes I love a good hamburger, massages, going on vacation, Christmas and Tacos A Go-Go. OH and anything Pink..... and yes, that includes the singer.
Dislikes I dislike mean people, Houston traffic, bugs (especially spiders.... ewww), and questionnaires.
Favorite thing about derby Personally, I love our training. Our training has pushed me further and harder than I ever thought I could go. If it wasn't for derby I may not have met so many wonderful ladies!
Fun Facts I was born in Texas. I love all types of music, and I began playing piano at 9 and drums at 12. I played softball all the way through college and in 2004 I graduated from Sam Houston State. I've worked as a flight attendant and lived in New York City. Now, I am a teacher and work with students with learning differences.


Tune in next Monday to see our next set of featured skaters for the week!


Thanks to all of our fans who showed their support to our Houston All-Stars this weekend! Our All-Stars finished this weekend with a 2012 6-1 streak after defeating Madison 176-127 Friday, The Chicago Outfit 118-102 Saturday, and losing to the Windy City Rollers 232-93 Sunday morning. Way to go All-Stars!

Come out and see them play their next game Saturday, May 12 when they take on the Texecutioners from Austin, TX. This bout will be at Houston Indoor Sports and capacity will be limited - get your special $12 tickets while you can!
Our next home bout will be Saturday, May 19 at Bayou Music Center. Come see the Psych Ward Sirens take on the Dallas Derby Devils before watching the Brawlers and the Bosses face off!
Get Your Upcoming Bout Tickets Right Now at Our Website!



♥ Houston Roller Derby ♥

Meet HRD Mondays!

It's Monday! That means it's the time of the week for YOU to meet the many faces of HRD and learn a little about the skaters you want to cheer for in 2012!

This Monday, check out Kiki Mojo and Sexy Sniper!

Name Kiki Mojo
Number 5454
Team The Bayou City Bosses, The Knockouts
Position Blocker, Jammer
Years Played 5ish
Height 5'4"
Occupation Stay at home mom, writer.
How did you get into derby? I have been skating forever and read an article about derby. As soon as I moved to Houston, I dove right in.
How did you pick your derby name? My derby name was a college nickname, so I knew I'd answer to it on the track.
Likes Painting, alligators, blogging.
Dislikes Pickles and pickles.
Favorite thing about derby Everything. If I could stay on skates 24/7, I would.
Fun Facts I have been bitten by an alligator and was prom queen. (Unrelated incidents.)

Name Sexy Sniper
Number W308
Team The Brawlers
Position Pivot, Blocker, Jammer
Years Played This is my 3rd season.
Height 5'7"
Occupation Administrative Assistant
How did you get into derby? A friend invited me to play.
How did you pick your derby name? Sniper was my dog's name.
Likes I like shooting things, gardening, contact sports, dancing, volleyball, and swimming.
Dislikes negativity.
Favorite thing about derby Everything! Teamwork, the confidence it gives you, competition, my alter ego, derby community, the athletic side of it.
Fun Facts I helped Houston bring home 3rd place in the after party dance contest at South Central Regional Playoff.



Tune in next Monday to see our next set of featured skaters for the week!


Get ready for our next bout this Saturday, April 21! Tickets are available at our website or from your favorite skater, so get them as soon as you can!
Get Your April 21 Bout Tickets Right Now at Our Website!
Come see the debut of our new home team, The Valkyries as they go up against the Brawlers after the Bayou City Bosses take on Alamo City Rollergirls from San Antonio, TX!

Also, if you're aching for more derby, our Houston All-Stars will be heading off to Chicago, IL to go head to head with teams from Madison, the Chicago Outfit, and Windy City the weekend after our big game at Bayou Music Center!

Congratulations to our Knockouts for bringing home a HUGE victory after playing The Alamo City Rollergirls' B-team this Sunday in San Antonio. Our Knockouts won 388:21 - way to go HRD!

Hope to see you all this Saturday at our second bout of the season!


♥ Houston Roller Derby ♥

Meet HRD Mondays!

It's Monday! That means it's the time of the week for YOU to meet the many faces of HRD and learn a little about the skaters you want to cheer for in 2012!

This Monday, check out AcuPunchHer and Shawshank!

Name AcuPunchHer
Number 17
Team The Brawlers
Position Blocker
Years Played This is my rookie year. I started playing with rec league in August 2010.
Height 5'5"
Occupation Petroleum Engineer
How did you get into derby? I watched Whip It, which got me interested in watching our local league. After going to one bout, I decided to go to rec league.
How did you pick your derby name? I was going to be Pepto Abysmol, but I didn't want to be known as the girl with GI issues. AcuPunchHer just popped in my head one day and seemed fitting since I'm Asian.
Likes poop talk, puppies, traveling, nail clippers, tigers, cheesy music (Celine, Mariah), FOOD.
Dislikes slow drivers in the left lane, work meetings, horror flicks.
Favorite thing about derby The people. And it's a great way to have fun while exercising.
Fun Facts I can say all the presidents in consecutive order and I've climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Name Shawshank
Number 237
Team Bayou City Bosses (Captain), The Houston All-Stars
Position Skater. I jam some, I block some, I pivot some.
Years Played This my third season with HRD.
Height My actual height or what I tell people to make myself feel better? My license says 5'3" but it also says I weigh 10 pounds less.
Occupation City Planner - Ever-Evaluating Eye of Surr-Vey, Lord Of Demarcation, She Who Measures And Assesses.
How did you get into derby? I started in New Orleans on a whim and promptly moved to Texas after making the league there. My dirty secret is that I had never seen a bout before trying out and didn't actually know anything about the sport.
How did you pick your derby name? I didn't pick out my derby name - it was a group effort at a bar.
Likes I enjoy cashews, knitting, and the word monkey.
Dislikeseverything else.
Favorite thing about derby This is a sport that accepts all women. It doesn't matter what you look like or where you come from - what matters is how you play derby. That jam whistle is the great equalizer.
Fun Facts I am terrified of horses and caterpillars. And butterflies. Also I only recently learned that Chips Ahoy was a play on Ships Ahoy. I still don't understand what that has to do with a cookie.


Tune in next Monday to see our next set of featured skaters for the week!
Get ready for our next bout April 21 - tickets are up available at our website, so get them as soon as you can!
Get Your April 21 Bout Tickets Right Now at Our Website!
Come see the debut of our new home team, The Valkyries as they go up against the Brawlers after the Bayou City Bosses take on Alamo City Rollergirls from San Antonio, TX!



♥ Houston Roller Derby ♥

Meet HRD Mondays!

It's Monday! That means it's the time of the week for YOU to meet the many faces of HRD and learn a little about the skaters you want to cheer for in 2012!

This Monday, check out Carmen Geddit and Lipstick Assassin!

Name Carmen Geddit
Number 37
Team The Valkyries, The Houston All-Stars
Position Pivot, Blocker and Jammer
Years Played 7 years
Height 5'4" (on a good day)
Occupation Cyber Security Specialist, CISSP (Digital forensics, Vulnerability Assessments, cyber threat analysis)
How did you get into derby? I went roller skating on a random Sunday with a friend and ended up being at the first roller derby practice in Houston. I had no clue what I was doing :)
How did you pick your derby name? When selecting my derby name I wanted something witty and clever.
Likes Dachshunds, miniature items, wine (not miniature kind), reading, and moose hunting.
Dislikes Never finding a moose. Low Five's and licorice.
Favorite thing about derby Everyone involved works to make this sport successful. The DIY movement has really liberated women who participate in many fashions. We are building, creating, and making this sport happen without experts or suits (management).
Fun Facts Hippo milk is pink. More than ten people a year are killed by vending machines.

Name Lipstick Assassin
Number 56 Shades
Team Bayou City Bosses
Position Blocker 1 and 2
Years Played Rec League + Home Team = 4 years
Height 5'9"
Occupation Front Office Medical/Personal Assistant to doctor
How did you get into derby? My son took me to go see Derby up in Washington state where he lived. I fell in love all over again. I remember it on TV when I was young and wanted to go up to play derby but then it when away.
How did you pick your derby name? I had a contest with all my friends to help me pick a name but didn't ever come up with one until I was watching Monk on TV with hubby and they had a serial killer who took his victims lipstick tubes as trophys. They needed a name to call him so they came up with Lipstick Assassin. My husband and I looked at each other and at the same time said "That's it, that's my name". Called my son asked him what he thought and he loved it too. So the rest is history.
Likes I like to outdoor skate while hubby rides the bike with our two dogs, sew clothes, watch a good movie at night in bed, ballroom dance with hubby in the empty dining room, gorging on a large bag of popcorn and not sharing it.
Dislikes Getting up early on the weekends, Lima Beans, flavored coffee in the morning, playing the same songs on the radio over and over and over again.
Favorite thing about derby My favorite thing about derby is the connection with all these wonderful women. Secondly, I really like the fact that you can get all your aggression out on the track and then go have a beer with everyone. It also keeps me in great shape so that people have a hard time telling how old I am.
Fun Facts I am the oldest HRD skater ever! I am also a mom of a 31 and a 27 year old. I was in the US Navy for 4 years active duty. I have been married to Mr. Stick for 17 years. I had a Great Planes rat snake for a pet for 14 years.


Tune in next Monday to see our next set of featured skaters for the week!
Thanks to everyone who came out to our season opener this past Saturday.
Get ready for our next bout April 21 - tickets are now available at our website, so get them soon!
Get Your April 21 Bout Tickets Right Now at Our Website!
Come see the debut of our new home team, The Valkyries as they go up against the Brawlers after the Bayou City Bosses take on Alamo City Rollergirls from San Antonio, TX!



♥ Houston Roller Derby ♥

Meet HRD Mondays!

It's Monday! That means it's the time of the week for YOU to meet the many faces of HRD and learn a little about the skaters you want to cheer for in 2012!

This Monday, check out Grr Feisty, Jekyll and Heidi and Dutch Destroyer!

Name Grr feisty
Number 60 inches
Team Bayou City Bosses, The Knockouts
Position Blocker, Jammer-in-training
Years Played I’ve been with HRD for a year and a half, and have played on the league for almost 10 months.
Height 5 ft 60 inches!
Occupation Middle school math department head
How did you get into derby? I heard about Houston roller derby the summer of 2010. after attending a bout and doing a little research I decided there was no other option - this is the perfect sport for me.
How did you pick your derby name? My skater name comes from a username I’ve had for over 10 years now (it is a Daria reference) and also the name of my blog, grrfeisty.com. (E before I in this case - trickytricky!)
Likes I LOVE animals [especially dogs, foxes,and owls] and cafe con leche.
Dislikes capital letters.
Favorite thing about derby You can knock a girl down and then high five her 2 seconds later. these women are strong and confident and it's extremely empowering.
Fun Facts Cuban family, I’ve had a pet squirrel, my eyes can vibrate, and I have an addictive relationship with the Internets.

Name Jekyll and Heidi
Number 21
Team Psych Ward Sirens,
Houston All-Stars
Position Anywhere they
let me!
Years Played
This will be
my 6th season
Height 5'6"
Occupation Engagement
Manager
How did you get into 
derby? 
I came to see a friend of
a friend play.
Likes Beer.
Dislikes Olives.
Favorite thing about
derby All of it!

Name Dutch Destroyer
Number 201
Team The Valkyries
Position Pivot, Blocker
Years Played 3
Height  5'8"
Occupation Mechanical Engineer
How did you get into derby? My neighbor and I decided to try Rec League. She absolutely hated it - the rink stunk, the pads stunk, and her knees hurt...she was done before the end of the first practice but I was hooked!
How did you pick your derby name? Dutch was born because my last name is Dutch and the Netherlands is my favorite country I have visited so far. And the Destroyer bit is just for alliterative flair!
Likes Brown sugar pop-tarts without frosting are the king of pop-tarts.
Dislikes drama, self-importance, chaos. Which reminds me, I love organization...oh, and good beer, cheese, and dogs too.
Favorite thing about derby I love that it's an environment that forces women to look at their bodies differently. Those hips aren't something to hate in the mirror and wish they were smaller, they're a force to be reckoned with! Derby teaches you that your body / size / shape / weight has purpose and is to be appreciated in whatever its format.
Fun Facts I'm a Yankee from Wisconsin, I've been offshore on oil rigs several times, and am constantly working on projects around the house.


Tune in next Monday to see our next set of featured skaters for the week!
Thanks to everyone who came out to our season opener this past Saturday.
Get ready for our next bout April 21 - tickets are already up at our website!
Get Your April 21 Bout Tickets Right Now at Our Website!
Come see the debut of our new home team, The Valkyries as they go up against the Brawlers after the Bayou City Bosses take on Alamo City Rollergirls from San Antonio, TX!



♥ Houston Roller Derby ♥

Meet HRD Mondays!

It's Monday! That means it's the time of the week for YOU to meet the many faces of HRD and learn a little about the skaters you want to cheer for in 2012!

This Monday, check out Windigo, Grrrl Friday and Maul McCartney!

Name Windigo
Number 1491
Team The Houston All-Stars
Position Blocker, Jammer, Pivot
Years Played 5 1/2 years
Height 5'8"
Occupation Environmental engineer
How did you get into derby? I landed in Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area over ten years ago. In the summer of 2006, a friend took me to my first bout in this rundown, roller hockey rink, on the outskirts of town near the Oakland Airport. Skaters served me beer from a keg in a souvenir cup (which I still have!) and the place was overrun with drunk punks and hipsters. I fell instantly in love with the B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls and the sport and knew I’d found my calling. Fast forward several years, I've put several WFTDA tournaments including Regional Play-Offs and Championships and a World Cup under my belt and now I skate for the Houston Roller Derby All-Stars.
How did you pick your derby name? "Wendigo" is an ancient cannibalistic demon in the oral history of my First Nation.
Likes I like Korean food, beef ribs, meatballs, moose chili, venison medallions... (oh wait, that's all food)...
Dislikes I dislike square pegs.
Favorite thing about derby The game! This is one of the most interesting, challenging sports I could have imagined ever being invented. The learning curve is infinite and steep and can never get boring. Never.
Fun Facts I am an amazing pastry chef... of kitten pie! Just kidding. No, really, I'm a great baker. It's something I've done my whole life... at least until I was old enough to play with the oven.

Name Grrrl Friday
Number 100wpm
Team Bayou City Bosses, The Knockouts
Position Jammer
Years Played 2
Height 5'3"
Occupation Reporter
How did you get into derby? I remember the first day I heard about roller derby pretty vividly. I was in my women's lit class in college in 2005 and the girl who sat in front of me handed me a flyer for a Texas Rollergirls bout. She was Barbarella of The Hustlers. I went to a TXRG bout later and cheered for her, coveting the way she and other skaters like Rice Rocket and Catastrophe moved with such grace and athletic skill. Then I moved to Galveston and found out that my brother-in-law was doing poster designs for Houston Roller Derby. I saw a few HRD bouts and became hooked. Once I moved to Houston I joined rec league and a few months later made league tryouts.
How did you pick your derby name? My derby name is based off of a 1950s phrase for the woman in the office who takes care of everything - the Girl Friday. Since I'm a reporter, I'm also a big fan of the film "His Girl Friday" which is about a female ace reporter. I play guitar and was in a band for two years, and I have a soft spot in my heart for the Riot Grrrl feminist movement and culture of the early 1990s, so the name Grrrl Friday just seemed like a perfect fit for me - the girl who takes care of business and doesn't let anything hold her back.
Likes 20+ point jams, jammer line dance-offs, rad female musicians, playing dress-up.
Dislikes Rink rash, crappy beer, shin splints, corporate buzzwords.
Favorite thing about derby The fact that it's incredibly challenging and incredibly rewarding all at the same time. It's very cyclical; for all the times that you feel like you've plateaued and that the challenges are too tough, there will be another time when you feel like the baddest-ever chola on steroids.
Fun Facts I'm a huge Doctor Who fan. I used to avoid all forms of exercise and sports and claimed that swing dancing was all I needed to stay in shape. My first-ever job was cleaning lab rat cages for a fertility drug company. I'm a big arts and theatre nerd.

Name Maul McCartney
Number 9
Team Psych Ward Sirens
Position Anywhere they put me
Years Played Rookie
Height  5'1" on a good day
Occupation Post production assistant/ digital artist/ Navy reservist
How did you get into derby? I saw a bout in person and knew I had to give it a try.
How did you pick your derby name? I'll give you three guesses for who my favorite Beatle is.
Likes The Beatles, cephalopods (cute AND delicious!), video games, nature documentaries (narrated by David Attenborough)
Dislikes ripe bananas, balloons, nature documentaries (narrated by Oprah)
Favorite thing about derby The ladies behind it all. Every single person has their own story and reason why they got into derby, but I've found that no matter what, each and every one of them has been willing to help out a derby sister. That goes from anything about skating gear to offering rides to events.
Fun Facts I have operated various types of heavy equipment: Front end loader, backhoes, forklifts, D7 dozer, HMMWV/Humvees, tractor tailors. I have a Bachelors in Media Arts & Animation.


Tune in next Monday to see our next set of featured skaters for the week!
Our season opener bout is THIS SATURDAY, March 17, at Bayou Music Center (aka Verizon Wireless Theater)! Come see our All-Stars take on Dallas, TX’s Assassination City Roller Derby Special Ops before watching the 2011 championship rematch game featuring the Psych Ward Sirens vs. the Bayou City Bosses! Have you bought your tickets yet? Go get them now! (VIP is SOLD OUT)
Get Your March 17 Bout Tickets Right Now at Our Website!
Remember, Girl Scouts in uniform get in FREE with the additional purchase of an adult ticket!
Green beer will be served at the venue to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
The after party will be at Junction Bar & Grill on West Gray!
Doors open at 6pm, and the first game will begin at 7pm.



♥ Houston Roller Derby ♥

Meet HRD Mondays!

It's Monday! That means it's the time of the week for YOU to meet the many faces of HRD and learn a little about the skaters you want to cheer for in 2012!

This Monday, check out Grande Locolicious, Big Bad VooDoo Dollie and Dr. Shocktopus!

Name   Grande Locolicious
Number  2sm
Team  The Brawlers, The Knockouts
Position  Blocker
Years Played  1 season
Height5'1"
Occupation7th Grade Reading Teacher
How did you get into derby? I first read about Houston Roller Derby in the Houston Press back in 2005. I was interested in going to a game and had thoughts about trying out, but I was too afraid. It wasn't until May 2010 that my boyfriend and I attended a game at Kicks. It was great to see these amazing female skaters playing a sport that was so competitive and fun. After that night, I knew I wanted in. I attended Rec. League the following Tuesday and enjoyed it. I tried out shortly after that and made the league. I was drafted into The Brawlers in July of 2010.
How did you pick your derby name? My biggest fan, my boyfriend, actually came up with my name. He teases me about being crazy because I’m a woman, but yet he says he finds me attractive. So he came up with “Locolicious.” I wanted to add a second name that related to my size. We came up with “Grande,” the complete opposite of my size, but I liked it. I go by “Grande” on the track. I’m stuck in a 2sm body but have a Grande heart for the game!
Likes I enjoy traveling, working out, spending time outdoors, and eating every type of food. My favorite is Italian, Sushi and Popcorn and Pickles!
Dislikes I dislike people that hog up all the weights at the gym and people that talk on their phone while working out. I don’t like beer.
Favorite thing about derby I love being part of a fantastic, hard working league and great home-team. These awesome ladies push you in a positive way to reach your potential. Although there is still so much I need to learn and work on, I love the confidence this sport has given me.
Fun Facts I've done over 8 tandem skydives and one solo jump. When I was 4 years old, I fell out of a moving vehicle and only had a few scratches on me. I can do 320 lbs on the Angle Leg Press Machine.

Name Big Bad VooDoo Dollie
Number 9 pins
Team  Bayou City Bosses, The Houston All-Stars
Position  Jammer / Blocker
Years Played 5 years counting ref years, going 3years skating on a team
Height  5'0"
How did you get into derby? I saw a billboard in New Orleans and when I moved here I thought it would be a fun, empowering sport that I could met people from.
How did you pick your derby name? I picked my name from the band the Big Bad VooDoo Daddy's. I like having the little touch of New Orleans in there and I like that big bass swing music.
Likes I love art, Pearl Bailey, the velvet underground, horror pops, etc. Niko Niko's (gyros yum), coffee, etc.
Dislikes Rude people, tomatoes, and orange juice.
Favorite thing about derby Family and feeling like u r a part of something.
Fun Facts I can ride a unicycle!

Name Dr. Shocktopus
Number   8
Team  Psych Ward Sirens
Position  Blocker
Years Played   Rookie
Height  5'6"
Occupation Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biological Oceanography
How did you get into derby? My boyfriend took me to my first bout in 2008. An HRD team was playing an Austin team. Houston was down by 14 points with only one jam left in the game. Death By Chocolate had 3 grand slams to win it for Houston. After that, I was hooked. When I moved here last summer I immediately joined HRD.
Likes Octopuses (octopuses, octopi and octopods are all correct plural forms), craft beer, any food made from pigs, science, math.
Dislikes squid (unless fried), hippies
Favorite thing about derby The camaraderie among strong women.
Fun Facts I'm an oceanographer that gets seasick and doesn't like eating most seafood.  And no, it's not because I feel like I have to save them.


Tune in next Monday to see our next set of featured skaters for the week!
Less than two weeks left before 2012 our season opener bout at Bayou Music Center (aka Verizon Wireless Theater) Saturday, March 17! Come see our All-Stars take on Dallas, TX’s Assassination City Roller Derby Special Ops before watching the 2011 championship rematch game featuring the Psych Ward Sirens vs. the Bayou City Bosses! Have you bought your tickets yet? Go get them now!
Get Your March 17 Bout Tickets Right Now at Our Website!



♥ Houston Roller Derby ♥

Meet HRD Mondays!

It's Monday! That means it's the time of the week for YOU to meet the many faces of HRD and learn a little about the skaters you want to cheer for in 2012!

This Monday, check out Shocker Zulu, Dirty Diana and The Prosecutor!

Name Shocker Zulu
Number 2-1
Team Bayou City Bosses, The Knockouts
Position Blocker
Years Played This will be my second season with HRD
Height In heels 5'7"
How did you get into derby? I used to watch that awesomely cheesy show Rock and Roller Games in the 80's and I wanted to be one of those derby players so bad! So when I saw the commercial for Whip It and saw derby was back (and REAL) I Googled roller derby and up popped HRD!
How did you pick your derby name? I wanted to have a female warrior's name, in particular someone from Africa. I couldn't find any females so I chose Shaka Zulu the most badass African warrior ever.
Likes I like shiny things. I love shoes - especially high heels. Apple pie is my favorite dessert. Love disco and 80's music, WWE wrestling, St. Louis Cardinals, musicals, and cheesy dance movies. Yay, Footloose!
Dislikes I don't like pecans or birds. Pecans taste gross and birds just are gross. Narrow-minded people, ugly "serviceable" shoes, math or the color orange. Love romance novels, but generally despise romantic comedies. Go figure.
Favorite thing about derby Being with my teammates! We have fun when we're at practice or hanging out together. I love that feeling of coming off the track after a jam and knowing that my pack did our job against the other team. And I really enjoy thinking about what goes into playing the sport - makes my mind work!
Fun Facts Including steps and half-siblings, I have 24 brothers and sisters. I lived most of my life in St. Louis, but I've never been up in the Gateway Arch. I'm distantly related to Rock and Roll legend, Chuck Berry.

Name Dirty Diana
Number 213
Team The Valkyries
Position Likely Jammer
Years Played .1 (Rookie)
Height 5'0"
Occupation Until recently, Tour Manager/ Mobile Marketing - Don't know now... had to quit to play Derby. Too much travel.
How did you get into derby? I was a street skater for over a decade in L.A. I just missed out on old style sensational Derby which I might have played if I was a few years older. When I moved to Houston my husband saw the rec league advertised and thought it might be a good match for me since he had heard me talk so much about how much I loved skating on quads, and how I never quite came to terms with the whole rollerblades business. I started with rec in the early days when there were only about 7 of us skating around without a lot of direction.
How did you pick your derby name? I was having a hard time coming up with one in Rec. Our speed coach just took to calling me "Derby Diana." I couldn't abide the Derby part... it seemed awkward to have Derby in my name so I went with Dirty Diana. I had every intention of coming up with something else "officially," but it grew on me. Also, that song is from my era so it fits in that way too.
Likes I really like good beer and IPA's in particular. Also, cake.
Dislikes I know better than to divulge to the Derby community what I don't like. Otherwise, whatever it is, I'll be subjected to it all the time!
Favorite thing about derby Right now, it's the opportunity to push myself hard to improve. The league and team practices are so well coached and I am getting so much out of them. There's really nowhere to go but up since I am brand new and need to learn, well, everything. Hopefully in a few months time this answer will be more interesting.
Fun Facts I used to sell candy to the Hillside Strangler.

Name The Prosecutor
Number 35
Team The Brawlers, The Houston All-Stars
Position Blocker
Years Played 7 years (Since 2005)
Height 5'10"
Occupation Attorney
How did you get into derby? I am one of the founding members of the league
who went to my first practice on January 23, 2005.
Once someone explained that we were full contact on skates, I was hooked.
How did you pick your derby name? My derby name came from my legal side with my job.
Favorite thing about derby It is a great female sport! I love the camaraderie, competition and friendship.
Fun Facts I am not actually a prosecutor.
I am a civil trial attorney in private
practice.




Tune in next Monday to see our next set of featured skaters for the week!
Only three weeks left before 2012 our season opener bout at Bayou Place Live (aka Verizon Wireless Theater) Saturday, March 17! Come see our All-Stars take on Dallas, TX’s Assassination City Roller Derby Special Ops before watching the 2011 championship rematch game featuring the Psych Ward Sirens vs. the Bayou City Bosses! Have you bought your tickets yet? Go get them now!
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Meet HRD Mondays!

Every Monday, we'll be featuring a few of our skaters on our blog!
Meet the many faces of HRD and learn a little about who you want to cheer for in 2012!

This Monday, check out Louisa May Assault, Global Warman, and Becky Booty!

Name Louisa May Assault
Number 27
Team The Brawlers, The Knockouts
Position Jammer / Blocker
Years Played I started with the Rec League in the spring of 2010 and tried out for the league that fall. I found my home with the Brawlers before the season started in 2011. It feels like forever and just last week at the same time!
Height 5'5"
Occupation Graphic Designer
How did you get into derby? I was a crash-zone fan until 2xForce and I decided to try it ourselves, which was the best plan ever.
How did you pick your derby name? Picking a derby name was pretty difficult for me; it took weeks of lists and consulting people. Eventually, I chose a favorite author and twisted it.
Likes I love my adorable mutt who I rescued from Houston SPCA six years ago. She's just the sweetest, most ridiculous dog ever.
Dislikes I hate olives and days without derby.
Favorite thing about derby Skating! It's so much more fun than getting around without wheels strapped to your feet. Of course, getting out all my frustrations on the track is a great bonus.
Fun Facts I'm making an honest man out of Mr. Assault this June!

Name Global Warman
Number 212
Team The Valkyries
Position Jammer / Blocker
Years Played Years Played-.01 / Years on Rec League-2 yrs
Height 5'7"
Occupation Restaurant Supply Sales
How did you get into derby? I got that 20 year High School Reunion invitation and realized I STILL hadn't found and adult hobby.
How did you pick your derby name? My last name is Warman and Warman Fuzzy wasn't very threatening.
Likes Meat and potatoes, sleep, cruddy old sitcoms.
Dislikes Running(even for my life), people who don't use their blinker, unwarranted arrogance.
Favorite thing about derby Getting to know myself in a whole new way, as a whole new person since I used to be a MAJOR couch potato.
Fun Facts I wear a pedometer pretty much every waking minute. I broke my ankle the first day I bought my own speed skates.

Name Becky Booty
Number 866
Team The Bayou City Bosses, The Houston All-Stars
Position Pivot/Blocker (Hoping to be Jamming this season again, I frequently jammed season one)
Years Played 7
Height 5'5"
Occupation Mother, artist, dental assistant
How did you get into derby? I wanted to play since I was 7-years-old and I saw it on TV. I have skated basically all my life. I was a Figure/Freestyle competitive skater when I was 12-14. When I moved to Texas I started skating with the Urban Animals and the In-Line Swine. I skated with them for about 10 years before hearing of this Derby League being formed in Houston, while out on a street skate. I attended the next practice.
How did you pick your derby name? My derby name was created by two boys who worked at the rink who were there when it was closed to the general public. They would frequently watch me practice and they started calling me "Becky Booty," so I figured that would be a fitting name for me. My number was my bicycle courier number when I worked for City Couriers.
Likes I like being blessed by The Holy Spirit! Like skating and the color pink, doing all types of art, working out, yoga, hanging out with my family and good friends, snow skiing, water skiing, my new house in the Heights, carpooling, I could go on and on... I am so very blessed!
Dislikes Dishonesty and manipulating, getting injured and not being able to skate, mean spiteful people, a dirty messy home.
Favorite thing about derby Great friends that I wouldn't have otherwise, helping others, being a positive role model. Having to always aspire to get better, pushing my body harder all the time. I love that it is a Smart Person Game, must be able to multi task and have super awareness under extreme pressure. Must work with teammates, even if you don't necessarily get along off the track, must overcome for the common goal - winning!
Fun Facts I was drafted to one of our first teams, The Burlesque Brawlers, now known as just "The Brawlers." We used to "Fake Fight." That was something we had to learn how to do it safely as to not hurt someone, at the same time trying to make it look "real" getting the crowd all excited! We used to be allowed to launch someone 3 rows into the crowd and it was not a penalty. That was FUN! Seeing that I was originally one of maybe 5 out of at least 60 that could really skate (when the league started in 2005), the five of us began teaching the others; myself, using the techniques that were used in my youth: how to stand without falling, doing crossovers, eventually how to turn around then do a toe stop etc. Some of these girls turned out to be amazing skaters and pivotal members of HRD! They are some you may know today, DBC, Carmen Geddit, and The Prosecutor.



Tune in next Monday to see our next set of featured skaters for the week!
Don't forget to get your tickets to our season opener bout March 17! Come watch the Houston All-Stars take on Assassination City from Dallas, Texas before the Psych Ward Sirens and the Bayou City Bosses go head to head. Join us this St. Patrick's day at Bayou Place Live (formerly Verizon Wireless Theater) in Downtown Houston.
GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE HOUSTON ROLLER DERBY MARCH 17 BOUT NOW!


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Meet HRD Mondays!

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Every Monday, we'll be featuring a few of our skaters on our blog!
Meet the many faces of HRD and learn a little about who you want to cheer for in 2012!

This Monday, check out Hot Assets, Bloody Hell, and Brand-Aid!

Name Hot Assets
Number 751
Team The Valkyries, The Knockouts
Position Jammer, Blocker
Years Played 2 years banked, but this will be my rookie season on flat track
Height 5'2"
Occupation Accountant
How did you get into derby? A friend was trying out for a league, and after attending her first game, I knew I had to join. So I went to boot camps, ended up joining the league, and haven’t looked back.
How did you pick your derby name? I started off my career as a tax accountant with a focus on partnership tax. Section 751(b) of the Internal Revenue Code defines a specific type of asset with a particular tax treatment in the event of a partnership liquidation. Nickname for this group of assets: hot assets. So I might be a little bit of a nerd.
Likes Spreadsheets, data analysis, chocolate, adventure races (Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash, etc.), chocolate.
Dislikes Mud, snakes, boredom, sunburns.
Favorite thing about derby It’s the first sport that I've found that I have actually stuck with long enough to see improvements to keep me interested. And it’s given me a great source of camaraderie and friendship. And bruises. Lots of bruises.

Name Bloody Hell
Number 4311
Team The Bayou City Bosses, The Knockouts
Position Jammer / Blocker
Years Played 2
Height 5'6"
Occupation Safety Coordinator
How did you get into derby? My friend at work asked if I would like to go see a game, loved it and talked to one of the Betties and they told us to come out on Tuesdays to Rec League and so I did and the rest is history...as they say.
How did you pick your derby name? I actually did not come up with my derby name , my office took a vote when they found out I had to pick a name and Bloody Hell received the most votes.
Likes I like football (soccer), surfing, paddle boarding, love dirt biking, Indian food, Beer, My fabulous country and spending time with my derby family.
Dislikes I do not like politics, ignorant people, and celery ...there really is not a whole lot I dislike.
Favorite thing about derby the huge circle of friends that I have made, being part of a fantastic team and the adrenaline rush!
Fun Facts Believe it or not I’m actually 1/4 Jamaican. I'm a huge Arsenal Fan. I was one of the first female Bicycle couriers in central London and at 17. I ran for Belgrave Harriers in London and qualified to run for England in the 800 meters.

Name Brand-Aid
Number 26
Team The Psych Ward Sirens (Captain), The Houston All-Stars
Position Jammer, Blocker, Pivot
Years Played 3
Height 5'8"
Occupation Project Manager
How did you get into derby? I grew up skating and first saw a flier while I was living in Austin for college. I wanted to get involved but was too much of a chicken. When I moved to Houston, I was skating with some friends at a local rink and an HRD skater told me I should try out. That was enough to push me to attend rec league a couple of times before try-outs the following month.
How did you pick your derby name? My skater name was actually given to me by my mom. As a kid I was constantly getting bumps, bruises and scrapes and any time I'd have so much as a tiny bruise I'd beg my mom for a band-aid. Since my name is actually Brandi, she decided I should be called Brand-Aid.
Likes I really enjoy music and movies. I have recently rediscovered my appreciation for running and if I had a boat, I'd be on my wakeboard every weekend.
Dislikes I absolutely HATE mayonnaise and milk.
Favorite thing about derby When I first moved to Houston, I only knew my family here so it is great to have an instant connection with so many people! I've made so many good friends in derby who will be my friends long after I've retired.
Fun Facts I like to stand on my head while in skates and I'm working on being able to do a real hand stand but so far have only attempted it in the grass.




Tune in next Monday to see our next set of featured skaters for the week!
Don't forget to get your tickets to our season opener bout March 17! Come watch the Houston All-Stars take on Assassination City from Dallas, Texas before the Psych Ward Sirens and the Bayou City Bosses go head to head. Join us this St. Patrick's day at Bayou Place Live (formerly Verizon Wireless Theater) in Downtown Houston.
GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE HOUSTON ROLLER DERBY MARCH 17 BOUT NOW!


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2011 Team Profile: Bayou City Bosses

This team has weathered changes in leadership and scores of rookies each season, yet has walked away with three championships in a row.   That's right--your Bayou City Bosses.  Coming back last season from several early losses, the team pulled together to beat the Sirens by the championship game.  Here's a preview of what you might see this season from the team proving black is always in style.

Top row L to R: Bombadee, Lipstick Assasin, BatBrat Von Doom, Kiki Mojo,  Blindside,  Rachael Rayge, Shocker Zulu, Norma Leigh Sane, Bloody Hell, Rebel Ann
Middle row L to R: Cynder HellYeah, Little Hurtmaid, Grrrl Friday, Shawshank, Betty Watchett, Big Bad Voodoo Dolly
Front row L to R: Beverly Kills, Becky Booty, Mary Queen of Skates, Goldie Bloxx

Coming into the 2011 season, how are the Bosses training to take the championship again?
The Bosse$ are known for their defensive game, and that is not about to change. We also have some strong jammers and newer skaters with a lot of potential. We want to play a smart game, so are talking lots of strategy and how to use the rules.

What are your goals? What challenges are you working to overcome?
As always, our goal is to win the championship. But we don't just want to have a trophy; we want to win because we have a team that works together to be the best. The Bosses have a lot of rookies and newer skaters, and our captain Becky Booty is out due to an injury. Those challenges just make us work harder.

The Bosses came a long way from the start of last season to the end. What can we expect to see this season?
We are starting in much the same way as we have started a lot of seasons--with many new faces. Expect to see us grow leaps and bounds this season while keeping that same Boss-ome attitude.

What movie would be better if the whole cast were replaced by Bosses?
The Godfather.

If you could send a message to your fans, what would it be?
We're back in black, baby! We love our fans and want to thank you for all your love and support. come show your support this season for your favorite local mafia.

Season Kicks off March 21!! Got Tickets?

Join Houston Roller Derby as they begin their 2009 Season at their new home - KICKS Indoor Soccer! (http://www.kicksindoor.com)

Cheaper refreshments!!! Parking lot, street & Valet parking available!!

Come watch the Psych Ward Sirens take on the Burlesque Brawlers and the Bayou City Bosses take on the Hurricane Alley Rollergirls from Corpus Christi in this double header.

Official charity: AIDS Foundation Houston

Half time entertainment includes a corn dog eating contest courtesy of Miramax's new filem "Adventureland" and music by Beryl Grady.

***Doors open at 6PM, action starts at 7PM!***

Season Tickets available online now at http://www.houstonrollerderby.com

Individual game tickets can be purchased in advance for $12 at houstonrollerderby.com, cactus music, montrose skate shop or from your favorite rollergirl!

Tickets at the door are $15 (still cheap!!)