BidiBidi-BamBam #00 My derby name came from....I'm a huge Selena Quintanilla fan. I'm from...Medellin, Colombia-yes I was born there. I've been involved with BCRD since....April 2017. I've been playing Derby since...April 2017. Other ways I'm involved in derby are...I'm on the merch committee. What I love about derby is....anyone can play roller derby. The most amazing women all come together to skate. My day job is...HR Coordinator in the oil and gas industry. "Anything for Selenas" |
Slaya SkyBrawler #007 My derby name came from....one of my favorite sagas Star Wars Princess Leia is one of my favorites! I'm from...Big Bear Lake. I've been involved with BCRD since...June 2017. I've been playing Derby since...June 2017. Other ways I'm involved in derby are...I help wherever I can and do what I can for the league. Skating has taken over my life and I love it! What I love about derby is....The connections I have made with some awesome women! My day job is....A waitress working on becoming a teacher! |
McMenace #3 My derby name came from....a play on my last name. I'm from...the East Coast. I've been involved with BCRD since...February 2015. I've been playing Derby since...August 2009. Other ways I'm involved in derby are..I help keep track of everyone's dues. What I love about derby is....the competition and camaraderie.. My day job is....in the Compliance sector. |
Hellyn A. Handbasket #V8 My derby name came from....my Grandma. She always said the world was going to hell in a handbasket. I'm from...the state capital and city of trees, Sacramento, CA. I'm from...Colorado originally...but I've been in So Cal since 1986. I've been involved with BCRD since...January 2018. I've been playing Derby since...2012. Just came back after 2 1/2 years Other ways I'm involved in derby are..my daughter skates with the Juniors. What I love about derby is....the stress relief! And the skating. My day job is....office manager for my boyfriend's construction company. Also: I love street skating and have put in thousands of miles. I'm hoping to skate from Long Beach to San Diego next year. Who's in? |
Sugar RaeNis #9 My derby name came from....my first name is Rachel. Sugar Ray Leonard is a famous boxer that I've always respected. The "nis" was added by my fellow league mates. Sugar RaeNis is a ply on "Sugar Anus", the sweetest asshole you'll ever meet. I'm from...the state capital and city of trees, Sacramento, CA. I've been involved with BCRD since...August 2014. I've been playing Derby since...August 2015. Other ways I'm involved in derby are...I'm the Head of the recruitment committee. For BCRD, I play for the Sea Vixens and Long Beach Banshees. I also jump in and play renegade once in a while. What I love about derby is....the camaraderie. I have met some truly amazing people in this community. It's really like a second family for me. When I'm on the track, I'm not a mother, a wife, or an employee. I'm a badass roller derby girl. It's a healthy and constructive way to take out aggression. My day job is....I'm a Corporate Recruiter for a Staffing Firm in Orange County. "You don't inspire you teammates by showing them how amazing you are. You inspire them by showing them how amazing they are" |
Rebel Rouser #12 My derby name came from....The phrase "rabble rouser" is defined as an individual who is an inflammatory orator, someone who makes powerful speeches that incite intense emotion from crowds of people. Recruiting them to violence or to annihilate the opposing team. Also I'm a total rebel, and puns! I'm from...Orange County I've been involved with BCRD since...May 2017. I joined derby having absolutely zero experience- my first day at practice was the first day I had ever stood up on roller skates. I was terrified, but the girls were so accepting and had my back, and the coaches help you every step of the way. There is no reason to hesitate! Joining roller derby was the best decision I've made in a long time. I've been playing Derby since...May 2017. Other ways I'm involved in derby are...I work with our social media accounts and often bartend bouts and help with bout makeup. What I love about derby is...it is a place that people who so different can come together and have a mutual bond. There is no size, age, or personality requirement for derby- you just join and work your ass off and you find your place. Also, I've met some of the most badass women I've ever encountered through derby. I love it so much. My day job is...teaching! |
Juggernaut Joey #13 My derby name came from....X-Men Comics, I dig comics and the movies. I'm from...Torrance. I've been involved with BCRD since...June 2013 I've been playing Derby since...I officially started skating in 2014 and gained another injury. 2015 I started playing contact derby with strategic drills and it was so exciting. A couple months after that I became a prospect for the Long Beach Banshees then made the team. This year I made the Sea Vixens, our travel team. Its (wheel love) lol Other ways I'm involved in derby are... I'm a part of Shore Patrol and help NSO home bouts and some Junior bouts. I'm also apart of the Community First Committee. Community First tries to enrich our local community by giving back in either raising funds or by giving back. What I love about derby is....I cant find no other sport that gives me the same high Roller Derby does. The game is way more than just rolling around and mindlessly hitting. It's strategy, its speed with agility. It's the rush of a fast wall and a proper legal hit. It's the beauty of getting knocked down and getting up faster every time. Finally it's the successful win you and your team mates acquire together. The win, the rush, the beer with friends. My day job is...Early Childhood Specialist Educator. "When the Derby bug gets yah I promise you, you wont forget it. Have fun, buy some good gear and skate everyday and roll on all fours." |
Siren #17 My derby name came from... I have been a professional poker player for more than 15 year despite the fact it's typically considered a "man's game." When I started playing online, I chose the name "Siren" from Homer's Odyssey. Similar to the sirens of the sea who lured sailors to their death with their beautiful song, I lured men to their financial death with a smile (or cleavage 😉). The name stuck with me after that so I just kept it when I joined derby. I'm from...Torrance. I've been involved with BCRD since....January 2014. I've been playing Derby since...January 2014, but I've but I've been skating my whole life. Other ways I'm involved in derby are...I work with the committee heads to make sure things run smoothly for them and help new members find the committee that is best suited for them. I am also a sub coach for Fresh Meat 1. What I love about derby is....derby empowers me and makes me feel strong. I also love that everyone/every body type can find a place for them in derby. My day job is...web entrepreneur, professional poker player, all-star cheerleading gym owner. "I'm a breast cancer survivor and despite it being a difficult experience, it taught me a lot about myself. I appreciate the small things and try to live life to the fullest." |
R2-KO #20 My derby name came from....a galaxy far, far away. I'm from...Torrance, CA, I've been involved with BCRD since....September 2014. I've been playing Derby since...June 2016. Other ways I'm involved in derby are...I'm the Bout Production committee head and Spirit committee member. What I love about derby is....the camaraderie. My day job is....high school theater director and freelance stage manager. |
