Tank Goodness

Name:
Tank Goodness

Number:
311

Which position do you play?
Blammer… I’m a blocker and a jammer.

What is your most memorable roller derby moment?
The July 17, 2010 bout against BERG. It was my first season, and my first home bout with the All-Stars (Diables Rouges.)  We painted our faces like Unholy Horror, one of our best blockers at the time, who had just injured her ankle and was unable to play. The odds were stacked against us, but everyone pulled together as a team and that night we beat Big Easy. It was epic!

Who is your favorite roller derby player?
Lulu Demon of the Terminal City Rollergirls. Besides being one of the coolest people on the planet, she’s living the derby dream. She’s an amazing jammer/blocker who gets paid to travel the world to play and coach derby, as well as the genius entrepreneur behind the Pivotstar brand. I had the privilege of training under her at the 2011 Blood and Thunder Training Camp in Corpus Christi and I’ll never forget it.   (more…)

Sour Patch Kid

Name: Sour Patch Kid
Number: 141grams
What are the reasons behind your derby name?
I’m a big kid so I wanted something to reflect that. The tag line “Sour. Sweet. Gone” is a perfect description of me. My number is 141grams because it’s the size of my favorite bag of Sour Patch Kids.
Which position do you play?
Generally a pivot. I can jam when needed but love to block in the front of the pack. I have been known to be a panty chaser.
What is your favorite thing about roller derby?
Sharing the knowledge I have obtained with my team. I was able to lead the fresh meat program in 2011 and I enjoyed every minute of it. I think I like coaching even more than playing.
What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned playing roller derby?
Derby girls all learn and play differently. I was shocked to learn that quite a few ladies have never played a team sport before roller derby. Training and working with 14 different personalities is the biggest challenge yet also the greatest reward when we all work together to improve.
Who is your favorite roller derby player?
Smarty Pants #4.0. She is my derby crush because she is known not only for her skill on the track, but her simple way of explaining things and coaching. (more…)

Moxie Balboa

Name: Moxie Balboa
Number: TKO
Derby position: Jammer/Blocker
What are the reasons behind your derby name and number?
Love the movie “Rocky” – wanted something strong, but catchy, that would have a good “nickname” to go with it, so Moxie worked perfectly. Plus, “moxie” means confidence and courage, so I thought that was the perfect derby name.
What is your favorite thing about derby?
Winning!
What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned playing derby?
That I can actually do this. I’d never been on a team before and never realized how much you learn about yourself and how much you improve on a personal level by playing team sports.
What is your most memorable derby moment?
During my very first bout, since we were winning and could afford to let me screw up, I was finally put out to jam during the last couple of jams, and I got a grand slam. Heidi Volatile ran out to meet me on the track after the final whistle blew and slammed me on top of the helmet with her wrist guard and congratulated me. I was so proud I lived!; Other memorable moment – when we beat Houston. I’ve never seen our team so surprised and overwhelmed with pride in ourselves. (more…)

After many months as an apprentice league, it has finally been announced that RSRD is now the newest full member of the Womans Flat Track Derby Association! We would like to thank the efforts for all the people that have dedicated their time and love to help the Red Stick team earn its place with WFTDA.

For those who haven’t heard, the Red Stick Diables Rouges took home 4th place in yesterday’s Southern Belle Ringer tournament! Show these awesome ladies some love!