The Rebel Yell - Official blog of The Long Island Roller Rebels
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Upcoming Events
The Long Island Roller Rebels have had a great season so far and for those of you who have been cheering us on we thank you! Though the next few bouts are being played away from our home turf, we still have a some fun things coming up before our huge event; The Empire Skate Showdown - Return Of The Jammer
Please come and visit us:
Saturday, July 21st - Van's Warped Tour
Friday, July 27- Sunday, July 29 - United Ink Tattoo Convention
Sunday, August 26th - Annual Car Wash Fundraiser at Mr. Beery's 11:00AM - 4PM
Thanks to all of our fans for your continued support! We wouldn't be here without you guys!!
Please come and visit us:
Saturday, July 21st - Van's Warped Tour
Friday, July 27- Sunday, July 29 - United Ink Tattoo Convention
Sunday, August 26th - Annual Car Wash Fundraiser at Mr. Beery's 11:00AM - 4PM
Thanks to all of our fans for your continued support! We wouldn't be here without you guys!!
Monday, July 9, 2012
25 Random Facts
Spectators come to roller derby bouts to see teams battle against each other to determine who is faster, stronger and can score the most points. It is a fact though, that without the help of our referees, there would be no bouts! Refs play an important role by enforcing the rules that make the game official. Reffing is not an easy job, but this guy is definitely 'kut' out for the it! Former ref turned LIRR co-announcer, furniture maker, fisherman and all around great guy, ladies and gentlemen, I give to you Nixon Kutz!
1 - Born in NJ and raised on a farm.
2 - Drove a motorized vehicle for the first time at age 10. It was a Cub Cadet lawn mower and he has been operating any vehicle he can get his hands on since.
3 - Has lived in Pennsylvania, California, Idaho, Oregon, Florida, New York (upstate and Long Island)
1 - Born in NJ and raised on a farm.
2 - Drove a motorized vehicle for the first time at age 10. It was a Cub Cadet lawn mower and he has been operating any vehicle he can get his hands on since.
3 - Has lived in Pennsylvania, California, Idaho, Oregon, Florida, New York (upstate and Long Island)
4 - When in
Oregon he volunteered with a dive rescue group for Lincoln County and
became a dive rescue specialist.
5 - In Idaho
he worked for three and a half years in a large Country & Western bar
called Shorty’s.
6 - Also in
Idaho he was training to ride a bull in a rodeo. That is, until he watched
a friend/co-worker get badly trampled and changed his mind.
7 - Was
accepted to the Peace Corps, but declined the appointment due to a better
job offer.
8 - Was in 4H in
his teen years, president of the Seeing Eye dog club and raised 4 Seeing
Eye dogs.
9 - Has worked
as a professional Sailor (non-military) on the West Coast.
10 - Is an
excellent cook
11 - Got
married on October 31st, yes Samhain (aka Halowwen) to Luna
Obscura and was married by Eve L. Taco
12 - Despises
lamb, liver and brussel sprouts
13 - Is a third
generation skater. His grandparents were members of a Newark, NJ club
called the Swing Skaters.
14 - Was the
first head referee for the Morristown Madams and trained by referees from
LIRR
15 - Lost his
eye at age 16 to a bad badminton accident and complications with surgery.
16 - Has ridden
in a balloon with Malcolm Forbes
17 - Likes to
make rustic furniture when he has the time and facility to do so
18 - Has skated
with midgets
19 - Loves to
fish, surf, sail and scuba
20 - Is not a
fan of red squirrels, they are rude, gray squirrels are fine
21 - Met John
“John-John” Kennedy Jr. when he fell off his horse and was injured
22 - Has worked
as a truck, heavy equipment and marine mechanic and is very handy with
tools
23 - Helped
deliver two boats down the coast of California; one to Ensenada Mexico and
the other to San Diego. He also navigated solo from San Diego to San Pedro
(Los Angles) with nothing but a small old school GPS
24 - Has
refereed not only for roller derby, but has two jello wrestling matches to
his credit
25 - Has seven
cats, three of which he hand raised
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Derby Baby
Many of us who play or who have played roller derby, are changed from it. Changed in the best way possible. The sport somehow enters your soul and stays there for good. It opens up this new world and you become a person you didn't know you could ever be! You feel a connection unlike anything else. Some try the sport, and they don't stay around, but others, find themselves completely consumed by it. And if you're one of the many skaters who are consumed, you're going to be deeply moved when you watch this trailer!
Though the film is complete, the producers still need funding to help bring it to venues. If you're interested in helping to fund Derby Baby, please visit this link and find out how you can donate. They have a few different donation packages and you can even donate just one dollar if that's all your budget allows.
I hope to see the film make it's way to big screens around our way!
Though the film is complete, the producers still need funding to help bring it to venues. If you're interested in helping to fund Derby Baby, please visit this link and find out how you can donate. They have a few different donation packages and you can even donate just one dollar if that's all your budget allows.
I hope to see the film make it's way to big screens around our way!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Derby Dolls
I just came across this and had to share!
These incredible magnets created by Rose City Roller Girl Victoria Jamieson, just gave a whole new meaning to dressing up for derby!
These incredible magnets created by Rose City Roller Girl Victoria Jamieson, just gave a whole new meaning to dressing up for derby!
For more information on Victoria Jamieson and to purchase, click here .
Monday, April 23, 2012
25 Random Facts
Erotic desserts, motorcycles and hot air balloons. Those are just a few things you will read about when you learn the facts about this next skater. This derby girl possesses a true passion for speed, adventure and letting her (singing) voice be heard. Ladies and gentlemen, I give to you, Off 'em Annie!
1 - I lived in Boston MA for 5 years of my life.
2 - St. Zombie's Fire is my cousin, but we're close like sisters.
3 - My worst derby injury has been my broken Tib and Fib in my right leg. I want to be called The Bionic Broad when I start skating again.
4 - When I was between the ages of 14 and 16, I used to rock a kick-butt trihawk (it's like having 3 mohawks).
5 - My nickname is The Broad
6 - I have two motorcycles; A 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster 883cc and a 1997 GSXR Suzuki Shrad 750cc.
7 - I am a self-employed pastry chef at Adult Sweet Treats copyright 2009. It's an erotic pastry company.
8 - I was born in Queens Village, New York and grew up in Bethpage, Long Island.
9 - I have 8 tattoos (so far).
10 - I became an Avon Sales Representative back in 2011 when I broke my leg. Feel free to talk to me if you would like to buy or sell Avon. Http://www.youravon.com/beautycare
11 - I am currently writing my first cookbook.
12 - My derby name is a take on the Broadway play, "Annie Get Your Gun".
13 - I used to sing in an all girl punk band called, "Vaginal Discharge".
14 - My two favorite things to eat are Indian food and sushi.
15 - I thought the Dos Equis guy in the commercial was real and not an actor.
16 - I attended Tufts University and The School of The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA.
17 - I'm a bit of a beer enthusiast and my father and I are brewing our own beer and hope to some day own our own brewing company. It's kind of in my blood. My grandfather was a brew master for Rheingold Beer.
18 - I dream of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro one day.
19 - I have a foot long stained glass window that I made in college under my bed.
20 - I used to sing in an 80s new wave band.
21 - I traveled the world at 21 in a hot air balloon.
22 - I had to perform the Hymllic Manuver on my boyfriend.
23 - I went swimming with sharks once. It was nuts!
24 - At age 17 I almost became a pro BMXer, but I got a flat tire and it ended my career.
25 - Facts 21, 22, 23 and 24 are not real facts.
1 - I lived in Boston MA for 5 years of my life.
2 - St. Zombie's Fire is my cousin, but we're close like sisters.
3 - My worst derby injury has been my broken Tib and Fib in my right leg. I want to be called The Bionic Broad when I start skating again.
4 - When I was between the ages of 14 and 16, I used to rock a kick-butt trihawk (it's like having 3 mohawks).
5 - My nickname is The Broad
6 - I have two motorcycles; A 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster 883cc and a 1997 GSXR Suzuki Shrad 750cc.
7 - I am a self-employed pastry chef at Adult Sweet Treats copyright 2009. It's an erotic pastry company.
8 - I was born in Queens Village, New York and grew up in Bethpage, Long Island.
9 - I have 8 tattoos (so far).
10 - I became an Avon Sales Representative back in 2011 when I broke my leg. Feel free to talk to me if you would like to buy or sell Avon. Http://www.youravon.com/beautycare
11 - I am currently writing my first cookbook.
12 - My derby name is a take on the Broadway play, "Annie Get Your Gun".
13 - I used to sing in an all girl punk band called, "Vaginal Discharge".
14 - My two favorite things to eat are Indian food and sushi.
15 - I thought the Dos Equis guy in the commercial was real and not an actor.
16 - I attended Tufts University and The School of The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA.
17 - I'm a bit of a beer enthusiast and my father and I are brewing our own beer and hope to some day own our own brewing company. It's kind of in my blood. My grandfather was a brew master for Rheingold Beer.
18 - I dream of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro one day.
19 - I have a foot long stained glass window that I made in college under my bed.
20 - I used to sing in an 80s new wave band.
21 - I traveled the world at 21 in a hot air balloon.
22 - I had to perform the Hymllic Manuver on my boyfriend.
23 - I went swimming with sharks once. It was nuts!
24 - At age 17 I almost became a pro BMXer, but I got a flat tire and it ended my career.
25 - Facts 21, 22, 23 and 24 are not real facts.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
For Your Island
The Roller Rebels are featured on the first 2012 spring episode of For Your Island. There are some really great interviews with Shadow BoxHer, Captain Morgan and Breakneck Brie. Be sure to check it out here!
Monday, April 16, 2012
New Terrain
Hello Dear Readers!
It's been a while, I know. I've been away from the derby world for a bit, but trust me, it's always on my mind and of course in my heart. Due to my absence, I thought I would check in with all of you and let you know what's been going on.
While the Roller Rebels have been working hard and skating their butts off, I've been up to some things myself. Work, which includes opening a new online vintage shop and exercise have kept me quite busy lately. A recent move has put me at a close distance to Eisenhower Park and I'm taking full advantage of that. I've moved my running routine from the local streets, to the paths at the park which are surrounded by lush green grass and trees. It's a nice change to get away from the chaos of the roads where I hear the sounds of honking horns and running engines. But enough about running, this is after all a roller derby blog.
While I've been benefiting from my runs there, I've also been enjoying skating there as well.
Once a week, Roller Papi and I skate in the park together. I highly recommend this for those of you who have never skated in the park before. Skating outside and up and down hills is a great challenge for your muscles. You will be putting in some extra effort, but enjoying the outdoor views and fresh air makes it all worth it! The park features both a fit trail and a (makeshift) outdoor rink. Both can be accessed through field 3. The fit trail is mapped out with white arrows which are painted on the pavement. The trail is approximately 1.5 -2 miles long (good to know if you're trying to fit in a certain amount of millage). The rink is close to the end of the parking lot (The Roller Rebels used to hold summer practices there - they were some of my favorites!). It's a good stop after you have made your lap(s) around the trail to cool down or work on crossovers. One downfall, the ground at the park is not the smoothest terrain, so just be sure to gear up!
I'm hoping to make it back to practice soon, but in the meantime, I'll be at the park!
Oh and be sure to stay tuned - I have a long overdue 25 Random Facts post that will be up on the blog in the near future.
- Etta
It's been a while, I know. I've been away from the derby world for a bit, but trust me, it's always on my mind and of course in my heart. Due to my absence, I thought I would check in with all of you and let you know what's been going on.
While the Roller Rebels have been working hard and skating their butts off, I've been up to some things myself. Work, which includes opening a new online vintage shop and exercise have kept me quite busy lately. A recent move has put me at a close distance to Eisenhower Park and I'm taking full advantage of that. I've moved my running routine from the local streets, to the paths at the park which are surrounded by lush green grass and trees. It's a nice change to get away from the chaos of the roads where I hear the sounds of honking horns and running engines. But enough about running, this is after all a roller derby blog.
While I've been benefiting from my runs there, I've also been enjoying skating there as well.
Once a week, Roller Papi and I skate in the park together. I highly recommend this for those of you who have never skated in the park before. Skating outside and up and down hills is a great challenge for your muscles. You will be putting in some extra effort, but enjoying the outdoor views and fresh air makes it all worth it! The park features both a fit trail and a (makeshift) outdoor rink. Both can be accessed through field 3. The fit trail is mapped out with white arrows which are painted on the pavement. The trail is approximately 1.5 -2 miles long (good to know if you're trying to fit in a certain amount of millage). The rink is close to the end of the parking lot (The Roller Rebels used to hold summer practices there - they were some of my favorites!). It's a good stop after you have made your lap(s) around the trail to cool down or work on crossovers. One downfall, the ground at the park is not the smoothest terrain, so just be sure to gear up!
I'm hoping to make it back to practice soon, but in the meantime, I'll be at the park!
Oh and be sure to stay tuned - I have a long overdue 25 Random Facts post that will be up on the blog in the near future.
- Etta
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