http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/ en-us 2009-08-17T16:37:41-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/041193.html Sometimes I see a skater who is far smarter than I am pull off some badass move and I am simultaneously stunned, humbled, and wicked envious. I want to know how on earth they thought of that, and how I... Training Killer Quick 2009-08-17T16:37:41-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/041173.html You've heard the saying if you set something free and it comes back to you, you know it was meant to be. I'm not sure i'm convinced of the truth of that in every context, but this summer i set... Derby News Killer Quick 2009-08-10T14:01:10-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/040950.html Ah, defeat. You are not a delicious treat, but you are nutritious. Bouting Killer Quick 2009-05-18T11:39:07-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/040309.html Port Authorities and the Calamity Janes are ready to kick it up a notch and take on more challenging teams than ever before. We really mean that - we're still relative newcomers to the roller derby community, and the only way our teams will grow and develop is by challenging ourselves and learning from our games no matter what the scoreboard reads at the final buzzer. Keep reading for the scoop on the top-notch and highly-ranked teams meeting us in the Expo this spring.]]> Killer Quick 2009-03-13T15:50:30-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/040083.html It's finally that time again. That's right, bout season approaches. The time of year when my life is more than just mostly dominated by roller derby, it's entirely subsumed by eat, sleep, work, practice, cross-train, promote, blog, Twitter, press release, invite, plan, flier, design…and on, not necessarily in that order. Bouting Killer Quick 2009-02-25T15:06:17-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/033983.html This Saturday, those who find a seat at the Portland Expo are going to see arguably the most exciting roller derby bout since our spring season. Yes, I know, of course I'M going to say that, but let me tell you why it's true. Killer Quick 2008-10-08T10:55:44-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/033286.html This coming Saturday, I'm thrilled to get to be a spectator, of sorts, for my favorite team # Maine's "B" team the Calamity Janes. These are my leaguemates and my friends whom I spend every epic three-hour practice with, and much of my non-practice time as well. I'm so excited for their third bout where they'll take on the brand new team from New Hampshire Roller Derby (NHRD). Killer Quick 2008-09-22T15:44:15-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/032632.html Maine's all-star team, the Port Authorities, have a bout on Saturday of this weekend. I play for the Authorities, so this is game week for me. Bouts are the sweet whipped-cream-and-cherry on top of the giant roller derby sundaes that are filled with training and league-work and meetings and events and suffering through minor injuries and more training. Finally, we get to get out there and play a game in front of a crowd! It's so gratifying…and nerve-wracking. Bouting Killer Quick 2008-09-08T16:29:17-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/032357.html I've got some surprising news for you. Roller derby is NOT an outlet for my pent-up aggressions. It's not an excuse to "hit girls." I don't have a hard day at work and then go to practice to get all grrrr-face and go ballistic on skates. And if I wanted to get in fights I'd go back to junior high and take all those girls up on their offers to kick my ass. Roller Derby Myths Killer Quick 2008-09-02T16:24:51-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/032073.html Most of those reading this have probably been to a roller derby bout by this point - and if not, what are you waiting for? If you've been to a bout, you have some idea of how the game works. You also know what gets the crowd excited. Namely big hits, bodies hitting the floor, and jammer successes. That's the sweet, creamy filling of the game. Who doesn't love that stuff? And yet roller derby is a complex sport that goes way beyond the awesome brute force of contact... Killer Quick 2008-08-26T15:49:24-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/031501.html You may notice that I am not the infamous and witty Punchy O'Guts, your fearless Whip It Good blogger up to this point. The Punchinator, while still taking out skaters with her ferocious hits and pointing and laughing all the way home, has passed this blog onto the likes of me. While I cannot guarantee I can fill her skates in every way, I can assure you that we're keeping it all in the four-eyed derby family here (observe photo above). That's right folks # we make the glasses the geeky kid wore in gym class sexy. Enough of introductions. It's time for an update on the happenings in Maine Roller Derby. Derby News Killer Quick 2008-08-13T13:49:57-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/029842.html Also known as dirt derby. This is what happens when you are camping and want to play derby. There was also a kickball incident involving full contact plays. Somehow, after you've played roller derby for awhile everything becomes a contact... Derby Drama Punchy O'Guts 2008-07-07T08:03:45-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/029703.html The East Coast Extravaganza is an annual tournament held last month – one MRD did not attend but will next year.... Punchy O'Guts 2008-07-01T21:35:11-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/029241.html I've never subscribed to the alter ego. I'm me and nothing will change that. Most press coverage about roller derby is the teacher-by-day-hellion-by-night type crap. And the alter ego is played up heavily with interviews about how a woman creates... Derby Drama Punchy O'Guts 2008-06-20T12:34:10-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/028844.html And I cannot lie. Truth is my butt is pretty big and that works in my favor in roller derby. And I'm not the only one who feels that way. Cindy Lop-her of Charm City Roller Girls, devotes a site... Special Events Punchy O'Guts 2008-06-13T11:25:47-05:00