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: Enigma, Unskinny Wop & Sin
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? Dirt Track Racing & Scrap Booking
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?!
The Denialator
Name: The Denialator
Nickname: D
Origin of name: I’m a loan officer…I do approve people but sometimes I have to deny them as well.
Number: 850, it’s the highest credit score
Team: NWARD All Stars
Position: blocker and pivot
How long have I been skating: I got my start in elementary and then took a break for 18 years or so. Started back up January 2011.
When did I join derby: January 2011, the first Sunday the team was back from Christmas break.
How did I get involved: A few years ago I was skating at the Springdale rink and some derby girls came up after and asked me if I had ever thought about it. I had no clue what roller derby was but I did think it sounded like fun. So I went home and looked at some pictures and immediately thought “this isn’t for me”. Then in November 2010 things changed in my life and I decided I wanted to do something for me….after thinking to myself “what is something that I want to do but have never done”, the idea of roller derby came back to me. It’s been the best thing I could have done for myself.
What role do I play: Driver of JoAnn of Arc and co-committe head of Events.
Motivational quote: Can’t never did do anything.
Derby Heroes: Hall Balls and Bella Fire.
What makes me have instant respect for another skater: The will to push through it and to never give up. And to learn.
What do I do outside of derby: Volunteer at the Walton Arts Center, just got a second job at the Walton Arts Center, work at Arvest Bank, treasurer for my sorority’s house corporation, read, watch movies, write a food blog and I love to travel.
Favorite derby moments so far: The regional trip to KC. Smacking Jett in the butt with the tire tube. The new friends I’ve made.
Favorite derby teams: KC Warriors and Texecutioners. Just started watching derby so I haven’t seen a lot of other teams play yet.
If I could remove one penalty: Out of play. I always get called on it.
What advice would I give to new players: Keep at it. I love every minute that I’m on and off the track with my girls.
Where am I from: Born in Kentucky, raised in Springfield Missouri, lived in Florida for a few years during High School, moved to Arkansas for University and have been here ever since.
How long have I lived here: 11 years
What keeps me here: My job and my friends.
Animals: Just the animals I dog-sit for!
Family: Sin:) My dad and step mom live in Eureka and my mom and step dad live in Florida.
Rusty Guillotine
Nickname: Rusty
What’s the origin of your name? Well my profession is cutting hair and I wanted to incorporate that with my name. A Guillotine is an execution device used for decapitation. So I went with that and made it rusty so it would hurt more.
Number: 45
What does your number mean? A Guillotine blade is at a 45 degree angle
Team: Formally Backwoods Betties, formally Pistol Whips, and currently NWA All-Stars
What position do you play? Blocker/ Lead Blocker
How long have you been skating? Just skating… since I was a kid.
When did you join derby? I started Fresh-meat in February 2010, joined the league in May 2010.
How did you get involved in derby? 99, her husband, my husband and I all went to Starlight Skatium one night to see if we could skate as good as we proclaim to be able to (and the husbands are not as good as they thought). While we were there we saw a poster with NWARD on it and it saying something about fresh-meat and 99 said we should try it. Well it wasn’t much time after that night that 99 called me up on a Sunday evening telling me all about what I was missing out on. So after a few Sundays of this I decided to go, I went and I loved it.
Signature move: “Bulldozing” AKA: taking a blocker/jammer out that needs to be taken out.
What role do you play behind the scenes? I am part of the Grievance and Referee committees
Pre-bout ritual: Eat a good breakfast; hydrate; shower; hydrate; light lunch; hydrate; get dressed; hydrate; Go Skate!
Motivational quote: I’m not a quote kind of girl, I’m too generic.
What makes you have instant respect for a derby skater? Skate good, hit hard and be a nice person off the track.
What do you do outside of derby? I am a cosmetologist, I do a little painting on the side, and I am a wife to Mr. Rusty Guillotine.
Favorite derby moment so far? I think it was the time I was allowed to jam in an All-Star game and I was doing great. I was scoring points for the team but I was dying. The only thing that kept my legs moving was the encouraging noise of the crowd. I did a great job jamming that one time and now I know why I block, I would only be good for one or two jams otherwise.
Favorite derby teams? NWARD, KCRW, Magic City, No Coast
If you could remove one penalty from the game what would it be? I don’t know if I would remove rules, I suppose all of them have a good reason for being in the book. I would really have to do some thinking on that.
What advice would you like to give up and coming derby players? Keep on keeping on. If your muscles kill you, just get your skates on and skate anyways. If you can’t get that skill down, just keep working on it till you quit falling. Don’t be afraid to ask your fellow skaters for advice.
Derby awards? I won the MVP award with the Pistol Whips against the Gatlin Girls, and I got the “Bulldozer” award with the All-Stars in 2011
Where are you from? Springdale, born and raised
How long have you lived here? All of my 25 years of life
What keeps you here? It’s home.
Animals? Oh yea, I got some of those…Two dogs, Blue healer mix named Possum & a Sharpe/Basset mix named Suzie; A cat, brown tabby we adopted from Fayetteville animal shelter named Marilyn; Two turtles and a fish.
Family? My husband and I don’t have our own family but we do have our parents, our siblings, our aunts & uncles, our nephews, and his grandmothers. Then of course I have my derby family.
Fergie
Name: Fergie
Nickname: Fergie
What’s the origin of your name? My last name is Ferguson, I have always been called Fergie.
Number: 5150
What does your number mean? It’s a code for Crazy, and I believe we are all just a little crazy.
Team: NWARD B-Team
What position do you play? Not Sure Yet
How long have you been skating? On and off since I was 6
When did you join derby? Nov 2011
How did you get involved in derby? STOMP’N ASH Ash had been trying to get me to try after she joined, and it wasn’t until I came to watch as a sponsor for Macadoodles that I had to try it.
Signature move: Don’t have one yet
Pre-bout ritual: Have not got a chance to play yet.
Motivational quote: If you fall get back up and do it again.
Derby heroes: JoAnn, Jett and all the girls that are on the team.
What makes you have instant respect for a derby skater? Their drive and motivation and strength
What do you do outside of derby? I am a single mother of 3 amazing children and I have worked at Macadoodles for 7 1/2 years, I work in the office and am referred to as the ‘cash girl’.
Favorite derby moment so far? Passing my MST
Favorite derby teams? I would have to say NWARD
If you could remove one penalty from the game what would it be? Not really sure yet
What advice would you like to give up and coming derby players? Believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to ask if you have questions.
Where are you from? I was born and raised in Rogers, AR and moved to Pea Ridge, AR in High School and currently live in Missouri
How long have you lived here? forever
What keeps you here? I just don’t have any reason to go anywhere else.
Animals? I do not have any but my daughter has a dog and a cat.
Family? 3 kids, Michelle 11, Chyanne 9, and my little man Jacob 5. My Mom Linda, who encourages me to do what makes me happy and has been with me through everything good and bad in my life.
