I am a little behind finding out about this news, so many of you may already know, but roller derby is being considered for the 2020 Olympics! For more information click here.
What are your thoughts on this?
The Rebel Yell - Official blog of The Long Island Roller Rebels
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day!
Roller girls, we all know who your true love is. Skate your hearts out!
And speaking of true love, congratulations to Cyanide Kisses & Dave, #2 & Pete and Butterscotch Cripple & Jesse on their recent engagements!
And speaking of true love, congratulations to Cyanide Kisses & Dave, #2 & Pete and Butterscotch Cripple & Jesse on their recent engagements!
Monday, February 13, 2012
25 Random Facts
It's time for our fans to start to get to know our new roller girls. No better way to do that then by reading 25 random facts about them. So today (on her birthday) I am happy to introduce one of our newest league members. Read on as this enthusiastic native New Yorker takes you through her life starting with the early years. Then get ready to see her on the track this season with determination and maybe some apple sauce on the side. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give to you Spork Chop!!
1. I totally rocked Barbie roller skates when I was 6.
2. When I was a little kid, I wanted to be a fashion designer. While I didn't fulfill that career aspiration, I do own a sewing machine and hope to someday (soon) sew myself a pair of awesome derby booty shorts.
3. My second passion after roller derby is horseback riding. I was a competitive show jumper for over 15 years, taught riding lessons, and even owned a horse named Go-Go.
4. I am a total New Yorker at heart - born in NYC, grew up on LI, went to college in the Hudson Valley, and now have come full-circle, living back in NYC.
5. I'm a huge NY Jets & Yankees fan
6. I've always loved performing - acting, singing, dancing, you name it. In high school, I was in numerous theater productions and sang in an all-girls barbershop a cappella group.
7. I really enjoy crafting and am obsessed with ETSY.
8. I broke my jaw getting my wisdom teeth out and was on a liquid diet for 6 weeks.
9. I majored in Political Science and minored in economics in college.
10. After college, I chopped off all my hair and donated it to charity.
11. In my professional life, I work at an advertising agency. It's like Mad Men, but without all the smoking and drinking and gender inequalities.
12. Speaking of Mad Men, I was once in a bar with a number of the show's cast members... including Jon Hamm! I would say it was my best celebrity sighting. That, or the time I was in a yoga class with an Olsen twin (not sure which one).
13. I played several years of co-ed softball with my company team. I even went to the Advertising Softball World Championship!
14. I'm a compulsive list-maker and carry a Moleskin notebook with me wherever I go.
15. I don't care what people think - I love bad reality television, my Ugg boots, and Facebook.
16. My friends call me the "cruise director" because I'm always the one coordinating and organizing our plans together.
17. While I enjoy getting dressed-up, if it was socially acceptable, I would probably wear pajamas all the time.
18. I hate tuna fish
19. I love photobooths
20. Last year I went to Disney World - and it was just as awesome as when I went as a child (plus, now there is also the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!)
21. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Past costumes have included a Girl Scout, Barbie, a Unicorn, and Justin Bieber.
23. My favorite part of roller derby is hitting people!
24. I think the most difficult part of the fresh blood process wass choosing just the right derby name.
25. Sporks are the greatest utensils in the world!
1. I totally rocked Barbie roller skates when I was 6.
2. When I was a little kid, I wanted to be a fashion designer. While I didn't fulfill that career aspiration, I do own a sewing machine and hope to someday (soon) sew myself a pair of awesome derby booty shorts.
3. My second passion after roller derby is horseback riding. I was a competitive show jumper for over 15 years, taught riding lessons, and even owned a horse named Go-Go.
4. I am a total New Yorker at heart - born in NYC, grew up on LI, went to college in the Hudson Valley, and now have come full-circle, living back in NYC.
5. I'm a huge NY Jets & Yankees fan
6. I've always loved performing - acting, singing, dancing, you name it. In high school, I was in numerous theater productions and sang in an all-girls barbershop a cappella group.
7. I really enjoy crafting and am obsessed with ETSY.
8. I broke my jaw getting my wisdom teeth out and was on a liquid diet for 6 weeks.
9. I majored in Political Science and minored in economics in college.
10. After college, I chopped off all my hair and donated it to charity.
11. In my professional life, I work at an advertising agency. It's like Mad Men, but without all the smoking and drinking and gender inequalities.
12. Speaking of Mad Men, I was once in a bar with a number of the show's cast members... including Jon Hamm! I would say it was my best celebrity sighting. That, or the time I was in a yoga class with an Olsen twin (not sure which one).
13. I played several years of co-ed softball with my company team. I even went to the Advertising Softball World Championship!
14. I'm a compulsive list-maker and carry a Moleskin notebook with me wherever I go.
15. I don't care what people think - I love bad reality television, my Ugg boots, and Facebook.
16. My friends call me the "cruise director" because I'm always the one coordinating and organizing our plans together.
17. While I enjoy getting dressed-up, if it was socially acceptable, I would probably wear pajamas all the time.
18. I hate tuna fish
19. I love photobooths
20. Last year I went to Disney World - and it was just as awesome as when I went as a child (plus, now there is also the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!)
21. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Past costumes have included a Girl Scout, Barbie, a Unicorn, and Justin Bieber.
22. I drive an hour, each-way, to and from derby practice. The drive (and the LIE traffic) would be unbearable if it wasn't for the carload of derby girls that carpool with me and keep me company!
24. I think the most difficult part of the fresh blood process wass choosing just the right derby name.
25. Sporks are the greatest utensils in the world!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Keep A Breast
Breast Cancer has unfortunately touched one too many people and The Roller Rebels are so happy to do their part by contributing to The Keep A Breast Foundation. This coming Saturday, February 4th, The Roller Rebels along with Long Ireland Brewery will be hosting a Keep A Breast Fundraiser. No cover charge and $1 of each growler sold goes towards the foundation. In addition, you will be able to check out the breast casts that some of your favorite roller girls made. The casts will be auctioned off at our February 11th bout. So come and take a look and pick out your favorite!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Congratulations!
To all of our Fresh Bloods who passed their skills test:
Ashlee C.
Danielle S.
Eileen
Erica P.
Farrah
Hannah
Hayley
Jenn
Justine
Katie F.
Lil e Von Schtupp
Natalie
Roxy
Spicy
Congratulations!
To all of the girls who didn't make it this time, keep practicing and stay strong and focused. You'll be ready next time around!
Friday, January 20, 2012
The Legendary Etta James
Today we lost a legend and my idol, the lovely Etta James. The soulful, six-time Grammy winner passed away due to complications from a long time battle with Leukemia and dementia.
On a personal note, I've listened to Etta James' music for as long as I can remember. When choosing my derby name, I picked Etta Jams for a few reasons. The first being that I love her music and I knew I wanted something that represented an older time era. I also loved the fact that although she was able to pour out her heart through her music, she possessed a tough side. Often outspoken and a fighter through life struggles including drug addiction and health problems, the singer persevered and continued to wow audiences with her powerful voice.
I am saddened by her passing, but know that her music will live on forever! Here is one of my favorites from the singer. Jamesetta Hawkins aka Miss Peaches aka Etta James you will be missed!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Challenge Me!
I'm an athletic person. I love to run and obviously skate. I do my best to eat right and take care of myself, but the truth is, I could do a lot better in the nutrition department. Nutrition and diet play an important part in derby performance. Over the years, I've seen a lot of girls loose weight and get fit from skating alone and others from a combination of skating and dieting. I've seen their bodies change and become more fit and strong. While I'm not necessarily trying to shed any pounds (though a few would be fine), I do want to eat healthier. Though some would say that my diet is not all that bad, I'm looking to develop better eating habits and change some of the things that I'm putting into my body. I have trouble with this concept because when it comes to food I love the idea of quick and convenient and I really don't like to cook. However, I'm willing to put in a little bit of work to change that and here's where you all come in!
I will be challenging myself to one week of healthy eating (I figure once I'm on a roll I will be likely to continue on this healthy path) and would like food suggestions from all of you! Email me (ettajams@yahoo.com) healthy food ideas (please no meat - fish is ok) or recipes or better yet a weekly plan, and I will follow it for one week. I'll post my status along the way and for those of you who would like to do it along with me, we can compare our results. I will post my status along the way and let you know how it's going. I'm really looking forward to seeing what you all have to say and how this change will make me feel.
I hope this motivates other derby players to improve their food intake and in turn become better skaters.
-Etta
I will be challenging myself to one week of healthy eating (I figure once I'm on a roll I will be likely to continue on this healthy path) and would like food suggestions from all of you! Email me (ettajams@yahoo.com) healthy food ideas (please no meat - fish is ok) or recipes or better yet a weekly plan, and I will follow it for one week. I'll post my status along the way and for those of you who would like to do it along with me, we can compare our results. I will post my status along the way and let you know how it's going. I'm really looking forward to seeing what you all have to say and how this change will make me feel.
I hope this motivates other derby players to improve their food intake and in turn become better skaters.
-Etta
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