Our April Featured Skater is all smiles on the track – even when she is giving someone a powerful block, and for that we love her! Madame Muerta is a Dirty Jersey Blocker as well as a board trustee. What made you start derby? I wanted to play roller derby since I was a little kid, but I didn’t know of any local derby teams until a couple of years…

Strong. Athletic. Female. Leader. In other words…C The Fury! Not one to shy away from a challenge on or off the track, Fury sets her sights on her goals and succeeds with a vengeance. They have no chance when Fury makes up her mind to prevail!!   What made you start derby? Growing up I was pretty fearless. I wanted to get some of that back. Escape. Distraction. What was the hardest…

 We are ushering in Autumn with a teammate who is multi-talented. Bones is a sneaky powerhouse with the speed of the road runner. When she’s not on the track, she’s busy making beautiful cakes or crafting up something awesome!   What made you start derby?   I was in a very transitional period of my life when I received a random Facebook invite to try a Roller Derby Boot Camp,…

September’s skater of the month is as determined as they come! Molotov Cupcake is currently training to pass her skills test again after returning to derby like a champ! Off the track, she’s an amazing helper, and we appreciate everything she does. Oh, and the cupcakes. The cupcakes are killer! What made you start derby? I was looking for something to replace the women’s fitness boot camp I had recently…

August skater of the month is Lucinda Block! You might want to get out of her way because those blocks are nothing but solid. “Lucy” is a busy woman, but we love when she’s around! What made you start derby? Saw some skaters after a game and I loved them so much I wanted to be one. What was the hardest part of passing your min skills test? I took my test 3 times….

Not only is July skater of the month our team VP, but she is also a team VIP. As both a jammer and blocker, Lady Speedstick is quite the sneak on the track. What made you start derby? I went to a Gotham bout (drops the mic) What was the hardest part of passing your min skills test? 25 in 5 ( so glad it was only 25 when I started) What was your…

And by the world, I mean your world. That’s really what it’s all about, right? We can change the world one outlook at a time. Let me tell you how. Anyone in the derby community knows that most people find roller derby when they crave something in their life whether it be a distraction, an affirmation, a challenge or a support group. How can derby be those things? Roller derby…

Okay, so we skipped May. We have a good reason! June’s featured skater is a brand new newlywed and we were waiting for her nuptials. Babe Brutality is a force to be reckoned with especially if you find her on a jog. She just keeps running and running and running. What made you start derby? I just moved to New Jersey and had no friends 🙁 What was the hardest part of passing your…

We might call ourselves Dirty Jersey, but we don’t play dirty and we don’t stay dirty. This month’s blog is about keeping your gear clean. It used to be almost a badge of honor to have the smelliest gear on the team. It meant you played hard and intended to play harder. It was pretty funny to watch other skaters shrink away from you as you approached them on the…

    It is no secret that roller derby is a unique sport and with that comes unique training. In addition to hours of practice per week, special clinics and training camps, the work does not stop there.     Off skates training and proper nutrition are vital to stepping up your derby game. There are several benefits to stepping out of those skates and lacing up some sneakers. A…