Jett #G6: NWA Roller Derby’s Skater Of The Month for February 2012
NWA Roller Derby would like to recognize February’s skater of the month, Jett!
Its a bird, no its a plane no it’s JETT!!!…. To say this skater is fast may be a understatement.
Before Jett turned 18 you would hear many derby girls asking how much longer we had to wait until Jett could join derby. Only 3 days after her birthday she was an official member of NWARD and has been moving up every since, becoming one of our top skaters.
Jett has only been playing derby for a short time but her background in speed skating and personal fitness has made her a asset to our league’s growth and physical development. We all see great things in this young ladie’s derby future.
Skater Tid-Bits:
- What does your number mean? It’s a song lyric: “I’m so fly like a G6”
- What role do you play behind the scenes? I am on the coaching committee.
- Motivational quote: “Believe in yourself and all that you are, know that there is something inside of you that is greater than any obstacle.”
- What do you do outside of derby? I’m a finance major at the U of A, and I work at Starlight Skatium
Read more about Jett here on her Skater Profile Page
Thank You!
As many of you know, the amazing and dashing ladies and gents of Northwest Arkansas Roller Derby held a fundraising event to help fund their All-Star team’s upcoming tournament event, Governor’s Cup, hosted by Assassination City in Dallas, TX on January 27th.
A large crowd attended this event which consisted of the roller girls and various members of the league as well as friends, family, sponsors, and fans. At this fundraising event, much thanks to YOU great fans, NWARD was able to raise $500 to fund their travels next weekend!
We couldn’t have done this without all of you. We hope that you had a great time skating with us and will be able to come again soon.
You can also help the league by purchasing a season pass or ticket to our upcoming bout on January 22nd on our website.
Thanks to a generous donation and the purchase of a few dates with roller girls from our fantastic sponsors at Macadoodles, there is no doubt that we will make it to Dallas and back all in one piece.
We love our sponsors!
Scarlet Knuckles
Name: Scarlet Knuckles
Nickname: Scarlet, and I’ve heard that I have also been called Spider Monkey which has to do with my having long-ish legs.
What’s the origin of your name?
I have always liked the name Scarlet, and I used to live near Charleston, SC between the ages of 10-18. So, I guess Scarlet pays homage to Scarlet O’Hara. And, Knuckles comes from a ‘tough guy’ comment my husband made one night…in jest, he swung his fists around as if to box the air saying, “I’ve got five for a dollar – I got plenty and I got ‘em cheap”. This gave me the idea to be Scarlet Knuckles – 5/$1.
Number: 72 (formerly 5/$1)
What does your number mean? The WFTDA changed a rule concerning jersey numbers not too long after I started playing, so I had to change my number. I changed it to 72, which is my birth year.
Team: NWARD B-Tea
What position do you play? Blocker and Jammer
How long have you been skating? I casually skated as a kid, but when I decided to attend my first ever derby practice, I had not been on roller skates since I was 10-12-ish.
When did you join derby? September 2008
How did you get involved in derby? I approached the NWARD booth at Springfest in 2008 and a girl stepped up and said, “Hey, I recognize you from pre-school”. Our boys had been going to the same school and we had passed each other coming and going all year long. She gave me a season schedule and suggested I attend the bout they were having that same night, so I did. I had no idea what was going on in the game, but it still looked like SO much fun that I KNEW I had to do it! Oh, and that girl was the beautiful, Ms. Apache Rose Peacock.
Signature move: Not really a signature move, but I’ve been told I’m slippery. Oh, and my hip bones have a reputation for being unusually ‘sharp’ and leaving marks.
What role do you play behind the scenes? I just like helping out whenever I can! I like setting up the track before bouts. I like to NSO bouts when I’m not playing in them. I’ve worked on our Sponsorship committee for a few years, and I like participating in our fundraising events. And, I’ve even made a set of emergency helmet panties the night before The Arkansas Killbillies had to leave for a tournament in Georgia.
Pre-bout ritual: Stretch, eat right, drink lots of water
What do you do outside of derby? I am a mother of two – a ten year old girl and a seven year old boy. Besides raising them, I am also a hair stylist.
What advice would you like to give up and coming derby players? The second you feel like you are going to fall, get lower. Lowering your center of gravity will likely keep you from falling.
Derby awards? Skater of the Month – February 2010, 3 MVP awards
Where are you from? I was born in Little Rock, AR, but I moved to Fayetteville from Los Angeles in 2005 after living there since 1996.
How long have you lived here? Almost 7 years
What keeps you here? Fayetteville is awesome!
Animals?Piper – a Welsh Corgi, A White’s Tree Frog with no name, Skittles and Midnight – Jaxon and Sophia’s Beta Fish
Smashmatician
Name: Smashmatician
Nickname: Smash
What’s the origin of your name? I have a BA in mathematics, and I like to smash for fun so voilá, Smashmatician was born.
Number: 5
What does your number mean? 5 is my favorite number, it has many lovely qualities and properties.
Team: All Stars
What position do you play? Any, but I am always a little hesitant to jam.
How long have you been skating? I loved skating as a little girl but took a long break from it until June 2010.
When did you join derby? About one year ago.
How did you get involved with derby? I watched “Whip It” one night with my college roommate and it was love at first hit.
Signature move? None.
Pre-bout ritual? Crank up any song with a driving beat while I drive there then get pumped with my teammates in the locker room.
Motivational Quote: “Have no fear.”
Derby Heroes: Bella Fire, Evolution, Annie Maul, and Kelly Young.
What makes you have instant respect for a derby skater? Real, tangible love for the sport.
What do you do outside of derby? I’m a TA and graduate student in the math department at U of A.
Favorite derby moment so far? Being told by my derby idol, Bella Fire, next year (2012) she thinks I’ll be a “rock star.”
Favorite derby teams? KCRW
If you could remove one penalty from the game, what would it be? Clockwise blocking. I have a nasty habit of doing it, I just wish I wouldn’t get penalized for it.
What advice would you like to give up and coming derby players? Don’t be afraid. Derby is not the kind of sport you will get better at by being afraid of the other players. Also, work at every practice as if it could be your last; if you give anything less than everything, it very well may be your last practice.
Derby awards? None.
Where are you from? Kansas City, MO, but my parents live in Springfield, MO
How long have you lived here? Since August 2011
What keeps you here? School
Animals? One black furry feline named Bobo
Family? 2 brothers, Dad and you may spot my mom at bouts sporting a Victory Vixens t-shirt with “Smashmama” on the back.
Stomp N’ Ash
Name: Stomp’n Ash
Nickname: Stomp or Ash
What’s the origin of your name? I wanted my real name incorporated somewhere in my derby name.
Number: 630
What does your number mean? My sons birthday, June 30th
Team: NWA All-Stars
What position do you play? Blocker
How long have you been skating? 25 years!
When did you join derby? February 2010
How did you get involved in derby? I was at adult night and Rockin’ Robin recruited me.
Pre-bout ritual: 5 hour energy shots!
Motivational quote: “In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity”
Derby heroes: Annie Maul
What makes you have instant respect for a derby skater? When they get up and push themselves harder.
What do you do outside of derby? I like to scrapbook, a lot
Favorite derby moment so far? Beating ICT
Favorite derby teams? Dairyland Dolls
If you could remove one penalty from the game what would it be? I deserve em all
What advice would you like to give up and coming derby players? Leave the drama with your mama.
Where are you from? Rogers, Arkansas
How long have you lived here? My whole life
What keeps you here? Family and derby
Animals? Negative
Family? I have an 8 year old son, 2 sisters and a brother.
NWA Roller Derby Presents: Snowflakes vs. Hot Chocolates!
It’s winter time, it’s cold, you need something to do indoors. Lucky for you, Northwest Arkansas Roller Derby is gearing up for it’s 7th annual season beginning January 22, 2012!
To start the new year off right, NWA Roller Derby will be facing each other in a Winter Wonderland full of excitement when the Snowflakes take on the Hot Chocolates in a wintery mix of speed, hard hits, and family entertainment.
We hope that you are able to join us to start our season off right.
If you think you want to be a part of the action all season, ask one of our skaters about 2012 Season Passes.
We look forward to seeing you at Starlight Skatium: 612 N. College in Fayetteville.
Doors open at 5pm, bout starts at 6pm.
Online tickets: $10 General Admission $15, Children 6-12 $5, Children 5 and under free.
Get Your Tickets Today!
Skate With NWA Roller Derby! Fundraiser
Jan 16, 2012
6:30 – 8:30 pm
$7 admission
Skate with NWA Roller Derby and help send them to Governor’s Cup tournament in Dallas, TX!
Buy raffle tickets to win a date with a roller girl!
Dutch Mess
Name: Chelsae Scarlett Rose Brouwer
Nickname: Chelly, Smokie, Dutch, Dutchie
What’s the origin of your name? I am part Dutch, so I figured I’d pick something Dutch related. Dutch Mess is actually a really good traditional salad…go figure.
Number: 916
What does your number mean? It’s the area code for the greatest place ever, ahem…Sacramento area, California
Team: All-Star’s and B-Team
What position do you play? Jammer
How long have you been skating? 11 months
When did you join derby? On April 3rd, 2011
How did you get involved in derby? I just happen to come to the rink one day when I moved back, and saw fliers for derby.
Signature move: Not quite sure I have one…yet!
What role do you play behind the scenes? I help with bout production, and try to attend as many functions as my schedule allows!
Pre-bout ritual: I pretty much don’t have one, I sleep and stretch it out in the morning and before the game then I’m good to go go go.
Motivational quote: “Do Work!!!”
Derby heroes: Suzy Hotrod, Mean Burrito, Lulu Lockjaw
What makes you have instant respect for a derby skater? If they show dedication, and work hard.
What do you do outside of derby? I work 2 going on 3 jobs and go to school full-time.
Favorite derby moment so far? Probably when I scrimmaged with The Magic City Misfits, I was pretty stoked for sure about that. Also when I made the All-Star Team.
Favorite derby teams? Sacred City, Oly Rollers, Gotham
If you could remove one penalty from the game what would it be? I actually like it how it is, now if I could remove a penalty that only I could do…then we’re talkin’
What advice would you like to give up and coming derby players? Work hard, show dedication, practice hard, play harder…do work, get respect. Never ever, give up..no one likes a quitter…especially me.
Derby awards? I got a future jammer award!
Where are you from? California most recently I consider it my home. Also I’m from Indiana, Iowa, Arizona, Alabama, 3 different parts of Arkansas.
How long have you lived here? Well this time, it’s been a little over a year since being back from California.
What keeps you here? Derby, and school mainly.
Animals? I have two cats, two dogs and a horse.
Family? I have family, and they live here in Arkansas.
Harlow Graves
Name: Harlow Graves
Nickname: Harlow
What’s the origin of your name? Harlow comes from the old Hollywood bombshell actress Jean Harlow, and i just thought Graves sounded cool.
Number: 30
What does your number mean? May 30th is my wedding anniversary
Team: Heartbreak Rollers, NWA B-Team
What position do you play? The Pivot position has a very special place in my heart, but I can play any blocker position.
How long have you been skating? I started skating June of 2010
When did you join derby? October 2010
How did you get involved in derby? I have wanted to join the derby movement since the moment it started resurfacing in Texas, but I didn’t get enough confidence to play until I saw the Killbillies play that I knew that I had to join this amazing sport.
Signature move: I’m not sure this counts as signature move, but I’m notorious for chasing the jammer through the pack and being able to hold a skater with my booty.
What role do you play behind the scenes? PR Committee
Pre-bout ritual: Sleep in, check all my gear, pick-out a super cute outfit, and then I spend a ridiculous amount of time on my hair, which is ridiculous, because I’m just going to put a helmet on and mess it all up!
Motivational quote: You got this!!!
Derby heroes: Slammerella, Suzy Hotrod, Frida Beater, Eclipse, Evolution, Retting to Rumble
What makes you have instant respect for a derby skater? Attitude, respect, and ability to teach others.
What do you do outside of derby? If I’m not skating, spending time with my family, working as a creative director/designer, binging in a local punk band (Glory Bones), I like to read and watch movies.
Favorite derby moment so far? Winning the 2011 Home Championship with my fellow Heartbreakers, and then winning the MVP for the championship game.
Favorite derby teams? Kansas City Roller Warriors, The Texecutioners, Gotham City All-Stars, Oly Rollers
If you could remove one penalty from the game what would it be? There are a lot of them that I have a hard time not doing during a bout, but I would say most of them are needed for the game to be played fair and safe.
What advice would you like to give up and coming derby players? Don’t give up!!! It takes a long time to learn the sport so hang in there and give it 100%.
Derby awards? MVP of the 2011 (Home teams) Championship game
Where are you from? Modesto, California. My family moved to Arkansas when I was 11.
How long have you lived here? 17 years (except for the 3rd year when I attended The Art Institute of Dallas in Dallas, TX)
What keeps you here? Family, friends, and my career.
Animals? I have a very lovable, 1 year old, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, named Panic on the Streets of Brooklyn, aka Brooklyn.
Family? I have a 4 year old daughter, Lillian Clementine, a very supportive husband Jake. And my mother, father, brother and in-laws also live in the NWA area.
Doom Buggy
Name: Doom Buggy
Nickname: Bug, Doom, Ricky, whatever
Origin of name: I’m an entomologist, so I was trying to find a name with “bug” in it, but also one that wasn’t too obscure.
Number: No number yet. Refs have unique numbers, so I’m trying to find one that is available and has some meaning
Team: Team Zeeb!
Position: Inside Pack Ref and Outside Pack Ref
How long have you been skating: Skated as a kid at Super Skate near Dallas. When I started fresh meat, I had not been on skates in over 25 years!!…was not like riding a bike… My tailbone hurt A LOT!
When did I join derby: April 2011
How did I get involved: Met Blackzilla and she invited me to a bout. I went to the after party and met Stone Sober. He encouraged me to come to fresh meat and mentioned adult night at the rink. I immediately put adult night on the calendar and was hooked in the first lap!
What role do I play: Ref committee and comic relief in the form of self-deprecating humor
Motivational quote: “You can’t polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter.” and, ”Why date an amateur, when you can date a professional.”
Derby Heroes: Amazed and awestruck by all of them! Derby folks are good people.
What makes me have instant respect for another skater: If they are helpful and don’t get offended/annoyed by what may seem like a simple or naive question. We all have to start somewhere.
What do I do outside of derby: I work for the Entomology Department at the University of Arkansas. Too many hobbies to list; love learning any new skill.
Favorite derby moments so far: Reffing my first bout. It was a league fun bout and it was amazing! Finally deciding on a derby name and hearing it announced that first time. It just sounded right.
Favorite derby teams: No favoritism here
If I could remove one penalty: I don’t have enough experience yet to make a suggestion. Jammer line starts stink, not just for the audience, but it makes it difficult to see what’s going on. Would I change it? Meh, I’ll leave that to someone else for now.
What advice would I give to new players: Stick with it. Go to as many open skate and speed skate sessions as possible. Ask several people about their technique for a certain skill. Everyone has their own way of doing something, and one way may really work better for you.
Where am I from: Born in Dallas, TX; graduated high school in Ozark, AR; several years in Russellville, AR at Arkansas Tech University; moved to Fayetteville, AR in 2001 for grad school and fell in love with the place and the people.
How long have I lived here: 10 years
What keeps me here: Fear of change…hey, you asked!
Animals: two parakeets, a two year old box turtle, marine aquarium (clownfish, etc.), five tarantulas, and an orange-spotted roach colony…yes, a roach colony. Did I mention I like bugs?…and what else am I supposed to feed the turtle and spiders?!
