Why I Derby! Ramona PlowerWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? A lot of people actually miss the reference when it comes to my name. Ramona Plower is a nod to Ramona Flowers from … Read More
Why I Play Roller Derby – Kat-A-Tonic
Why I Derby! Kat-A-TonicWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? My Derby name, Kat-A-Tonic, comes from my attempt to incorporate a mental health word into a name. “Catatonia can be associated with a mental … Read More
Why I Play Roller Derby – Baby Jane
Why I Derby! Baby Jane!What is the backstory on your Derby Name? Baby Jane has long been referred to as “Whatever happened to Baby Jane?” From the 1962 psychological horror thriller. -We found her… I … Read More
Why I Play Roller Derby – Dread Velvet
Why I Derby! Dread VelvetWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? I have always loved sweets, especially cupcakes. A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with late onset type 1 diabetes. My … Read More
Why I Play Roller Derby – Leggs Beneditct
Why I Derby! Leggs BenedictWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? There isn’t any great story. It came from an online derby name generator. I clicked through until I found one that I liked. … Read More
Why I Play Roller Derby – Dolly B Rotten
Why I Derby! BAMBIWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? My derby name is inspired by the band, The Dollyrots , who did a cover of the song “Brand New Key”. This song was … Read More
Why I Play Roller Derby – Bambi
Why I Derby! BAMBIWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? Just watch me skate. I have always been clumsy. I can barely walk without stumbling sometimes. So imagine putting wheels underneath my feet. My … Read More
Why I Play Roller Derby – Sting Ray
Why I Derby! STING RAYWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? I’m pretty obsessed with the ocean and wanted something that had my name in it. StingRae just stuck. When did you start roller … Read More
Why I Play Roller Derby – Graceful Disaster
Why I Play Roller Derby – Graceful DisasterWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? My derby name is Graceful Disaster. I would love to say it is because I am graceful, can dance, glide … Read More
Why I Derby – Tater
Why I Derby – TaterWhat is the backstory on your Derby Name? I got my derby name from some women making fun of my ideas and leadership skills. They labeled me as a dictator. I’m … Read More
