Jaims Maims #47, Suicide Shifters

Do you have a favorite derby memory?

I really can't nail down a favorite, I've had so many good times in this sport! Mostly all just memories with unforgettable friends I've made.

What's the most rewarding aspect of playing the game?

The feeling of winning with your team is just incredible.

Join us at the Irving Convention Center for 2017 WFTDA International Playoffs. We're hosting three fiercely competitive days of the world’s best roller derby, and our very own All-stars, the Army of Darkness, are competing! 

Melotraumatic #8, Death Row Rumblers

If you could go back and talk to yourself as a newbie skater, what advice would you give her?

With less than 2 years in, I'm still a newbie myself. But I would say: newbie self, don't give up just because it's hard and don't give up because you're discouraged. Recognize the gains you are making, large and small, and keep going with it. Most importantly: don't compare yourself to others. Focus on your goals at your pace.

Bout 1 of Game 2 featured the High Seas Hotties launching their opening 2017 plunder against the Death Row Rumblers, who fell in Game 1 to the Slaughterers. And in the first rematch since September 24 last season, Bout 2 was an exciting tussle between the 2016 Champions Wrecking Crew and the 2nd place Slaughterers.

How did you come up with your derby name?

I was born and raised in Texas and I LOVE everything about this state… plus I’m fairly hostile… Most True to her name 2016!

The 2017 Dallas Derby Devils home season pushed off at NYTEX Center on Saturday, April 1. The first bout featured 2016 Champs The Wrecking Crew facing off against last year’s 4th place Suicide Shifters. The second bout pitted 2016’s 2nd place Slaughterers against 3rd place Death Row Rumblers. The High Seas Hotties will battle the Rumblers this Saturday, May 20.

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If you could go back and talk to yourself as a newbie skater, what advice would you give her?

I would tell myself to start this amazing and life changing sport earlier. When you join in your 40's, TIME is your worst enemy. I get this question all of the time, "Are you still doing the roller derby thing?" I always answer with a "Yes." I get really sad thinking about the time when I will have to answer, "No." I love this sport and the family that goes with it.

Some of our good samaritan skaters volunteered with the Cowtown Brush Up event organized by Trinity Habitat for Humanity in Fort Worth this past Saturday!

CREAM8ER #1800, HIGH SEAS HOTTIES

If you could go back and talk to yourself as a newbie skater, what advice would you give her?

Don’t obsess over your mistakes. Even the greatest skaters in the world screw up every now and then. Just learn from them and move on

The Dallas Derby Devils are proud to introduce their new logo designed by league member and graphic designer Anna Lee Doughtie (Animal Lee). Wanting to emphasis the city of Dallas and the state of Texas, the logo combines two key elements: a Star and Pegasus Wings.  The star is both a nod to the Lone Star State and representation of the jammer star, a well-known symbol used to indicate the roller derby player who can score points on the track during a jam. Additionally, the wings represent the Pegasus, the unofficial mascot of the city of Dallas.

GINJA TURTLE #757, SUICIDE SHIFTERS, BATTALION OF DOOM

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE DERBY MEMORY?

One of my favorite memories so far and likely always would be when I got my first lead jam at B-team Champs at the end of last season. It was my first game ever with Battalion of Doom, and I remember getting through the pack and hearing the whistle. My jam ref was pointing at me! I was Lead! I heard the Dallas bench erupt in cheers. I could not help but cheer back.

BOURBON BARBIE #16, DEATH ROW RUMBLERS

HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH YOUR DERBY NAME?

When I went to try out for derby I had no idea what my chances of making it were. I didn’t want to make a big investment just for tryouts so I went to Dick’s sporting goods and bought some Barbie skates to try out in. During tryouts everyone called me Barbie because of my skates. Afterwards we went out and everyone discovered my love for Whiskey/ Bourbon and then my name, Bourbon Barbie was born.

MONA BRUIS’R #911, ARMY OF DARKNESS

WHAT POSITION ARE YOU MOST COMFORTABLE PLAYING?

I like playing all of them, but I primarily block.

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ONE SKILL IN ROLLER DERBY TO PERFECT IN AN HOUR, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY?

Apex jumps. Because who doesn’t want to fly through the air and right past an entire pack of your opponents??

DECEMBER 2016: HAVOC IS HERE #21, WRECKING CREW

WHAT POSITION ARE YOU MOST COMFORTABLE PLAYING?

Jammer.

WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO GET INVOLVED IN ROLLER DERBY?

My best friend brought me to my first bout. I was just amazed. I saw them get hit and bounce right back up. It was my first derby game. They happened to be passing out tryout flyers that day. I was hooked ever since.

NOVEMBER 2016: SIN ESPERANZA #21, SLAUGHTERERS

WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO GET INVOLVED IN ROLLER DERBY?

I saw my first bout as a fan, and I instantly knew that I had to play. It wasn’t an easy road though, when I started I could barely stand on my skates.

OCTOBER 2016: MELEE KONFUSION #1111, HIGH SEAS HOTTIES

WHAT POSITION ARE YOU MOST COMFORTABLE PLAYING?

Blocker, but you should never feel comfortable in any position you play.

WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO GET INVOLVED IN ROLLER DERBY?

I enjoyed just recreational skating and while I was at the skating rink I saw a bunch of girls walk in for practice. Talked to them about it and joined a year later.