Derby Name: punkd pixie

Number: 92

Team(s):  The Rolling Pin Ups/ The Burning River All-Stars

Position(s): Jammer/ Blocker

What was the inspiration behind your name?  I love punk rock music and pixie just seemed to fit me and then the two sounded great together

How did you first hear of the league? I was at the Leroy Thompson motorcycle show on the east side of Cleveland and BRRG was there doing full contact musical chairs!  I watched them go after each other and I knew I had to do this!!  So I went to a bout in N. Olmstead to see what it was really all about and I was in love 

Who is your derby Wife, and how is your relationship with her? I am single(in the derby wife arena)!!  I like playing the field…hahaha

What happened to the Pixie Sticks?? I know i should bring those back.  Everyone loves pixie sticks!!

Your jamming has stepped up vastly, what do you credit this to?  I gained a lot of experience last year.  With so few Pin ups skating in season 3,  Eva and I were jamming almost every other jam last season.  .

Who do you miss most that has left the league?  That’s a tough question…. everyone  

How do you feel about growth of derby since your start? It’s amazing!!!  I am so proud to be part of it all.

Tell us about our time as a part of The Hazmat Crew?  I was part of the original committee to propose a “B” travel team and then was elected Captain.  It was a struggle starting a new team and we went through some growing pains but I loved skating with those girls!  It was challenging but a ton of fun 

What has been your most embarrassing derby moment of all time?   ummm….

How difficult is it for you to juggle derby and everything else?  It’s  very challenging.  I have a full time job, a part time job, a 17 year old daughter, a boyfriend, the pin ups, and the All-stars…..it’s a constant juggling act but I honestly wouldn’t want my life any other way.

You in life are you inspired by?  When things get rough and I feel like giving up I think of my daughter Rachel and  how I want to teach her important life lessons, such as,  you should never quit.  Then I pick myself up and get going again.

What are your Season 4 goals? I want to score some points!!  ha ha ha ha   And I wanted to not only play hard but learn how to play smarter.

Tell us about your journey to All-Star status?  It’s been a long road but very worth it.  I’ve been working really hard not only skating but outside of practice work outs as well.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not skating?  With such a busy life I usually enjoy chillin out at home with a glass of wine, reading or watching movies with my boyfriend David and my cats.  When we do manage a free night we love going to see local bands and are huge fans of rockabilly.

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The trip out to Fort Wayne was not an easy one; cars were off the road in ditches, semi’s jack-knifed, and every weather station telling us not to travel. But, in the harshest of environments, members of the BRRG braved the elements and traveled to Fort Wayne Indiana.

First up the Xanadont’s with secret new weapons known as The Killustrator and Chrissie B. Hynde; came out with a strong effort but finished just shy of a win. Punk’d Pixie, Margarita Mayhem, and Vix Smackey showed an intense preview of what the ’09 season is going to look like (look out everyone, Pin-ups are contenders for the Cup). The Xanadont’s played well, but allowed fundamental mistakes to occur, fouls to hurt them, and fatigue to play a factor. It came to the last jam, but with a large crowd pumping the S.W.A.T. Team, the Xanadont’s were unable to come out on top.

I learned a lot sitting between Magic Lee Malicious and Quarter boy (GRRG) about personal styles and where working as a team is needed. I also learned a lot about inexperienced referees, and bad calls. I thank you both for your knowledge and friendship.

Now onto the All-Star Rematch; Burning River steps onto Fort Wayne turf missing a few key elements. One- The Validator: a major factor who scored many points in our first encounter with the Bomb Squad. Two- Slaughterama Mama: an incredible blocker who seems to gain energy when most others begin to feel fatigue. And three- Pain Austen: who yes did not play but has an expertise in observation when play a dirty team like the bomb squad. And yes I said Dirty! I know accidents happen and mistakes get made, refs do not see everything, but something’s you just cannot turn a blind eye to. I also understand that there will always be biased referees, and dirty skaters; and that will never change.

It was a treat to see you girls playing like a team out there! I did not see what I have seen in previous bouts; huge talent with no communication, every girl out there trying to get hers. A saw a major group effort and every girl knowing her role on the track. We had a rough start, with our first three jams, only scoring two points. But we started playing with good strategy and started nickel and dime jams. Then in a reverse of roles we started putting up major points and shutting down there jammer. By the end of the second half it was a one point game.

Unfortunately, it was becoming extremely apparent the referees from Fort Wayne had total disregard for WFTDA rules, especially when it came to fouls committed by their own players. I could go off on an hour tangent, about dozens of instances where I saw blatant fouls (by the bomb squad) with no call, or no foul or legal move being called as fouls (by BRRG). I believe this hurt the team in a way where we lost focus of the game; having to spend time and energy showing referees the fouls, and paying back the one who fouled, this is where there Jammer was able to break through the pack quick and leave our jammer fighting to get through. But in reality this is a situation we knew we were getting into, before we walked in the arena. Even speaking with members of GRRG I heard of dirty players in the bomb squad. We needed to be able to beat this team despite these hindrances. But when I look back at this bout, the team work that I saw out of the All-Stars, the moments where we every player on the track was just playing the game with such skill, technique and grace; for that I account the victory despite the score. This bout was a heck of a learning experience for me and I am sure many times over for the skaters.

Big ups go out to Slambassador for winning best blocker during the first bout; and Halochic during the All-Star bout. I must say special thank you to both Ivanna Destroya and Professor Booty for being concerned with my well being on my trip back (I made it safe!). Mad props to Gonnolea, just cuz she freakin rules! And last but not least Magic Lee Malicious for all her wonderful company and conversation there and back!

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