The WCR All-Stars will be participating in the 2009 North Central Regional Tournament, The Brawl of America, hosted by the Minnesota Rollergirls next weekend, September 18-20.
Loco Chanel: You've been on the WCR All-Stars since the first team was formed to play at the first WFTDA-organized national tournament, the 2006 Dust Devil. What do you credit most to the team's development to becoming one of the top in the country?
Ying O'Fire: First of all, being exposed to derby on a national level was the impetus. We went to ...

The WCR All-Stars will be participating in the 2009 North Central Regional Tournament, The Brawl of America, hosted by the Minnesota Rollergirls next weekend, September 18-20.

Loco Chanel: This is your second year as an All-Star and you've become a regular fixture on the track this season. What do you credit to your development?

Tori Adore: I feel very lucky to be a part of this team. This is an amazing group of women that I am constantly learning from. We all train so hard and I want to play ...

The WCR All-Stars will be participating in the 2009 North Central Regional Tournament, The Brawl of America, hosted by the Minnesota Rollergirls next weekend, September 18-20.

Loco Chanel: This is your second year both on the Windy City Rollers and as an All-Star... last year you were a breakout rookie to the team and this year you've become one of the most effective offensive players in the league. What do you most credit to your development?

Shocka Conduit: Hard work! I've had to step up my fitness and skill level many ...

The WCR All-Stars will be participating in the 2009 North Central Regional Tournament, The Brawl of America, hosted by the Minnesota Rollergirls next weekend, September 18-20. I talked with some of the All-Stars to see what they're thinking about the big tournament.Loco Chanel: You've been on the WCR All-Stars since the first home bout in 2007 and have been one of the most versatile and feared players on the track. What do you credit to your success as a player?
Hoosier Mama: I've been able to grow and play many different ...

The Windy City Rollers' August 29 bout will be an exciting one! In addition to our fearsome WCR All-Stars' bout against the Charm City All-Stars. I talked with skaters from both teams, and this time featured some of the 2009 WCR All-Star rookies. Avoid lines at the door and get your tickets in advance at http://windycityrollers.com/tickets/default.aspx. Come early to see the Chicago debut of our junior travel team, the Second Wind!
Loco Chanel: This is your first year on the WCR All-Stars-- and you've all gotten a good amount of ...

Our August 29 bout will be an exciting one! In addition to our fearsome WCR All-Stars' bout against the Charm City All-Stars, our league's junior travel team, the Second Wind, will be making its Chicago debut with an early-bird bout (whistle time 5:40pm!) against Cleveland's Burning River All-Stars. I talked with Red Zeppelin & Norma Lee Wright, captains of the Second Wind to get their thoughts about this big game. Get your tickets at http://windycityrollers.com/tickets/default.aspx and make sure to come early!
Loco Chanel: The Second Wind is the junior ...

The Windy City Rollers' August 29 bout will be an exciting one! In addition to our fearsome WCR All-Stars' bout against the Charm City All-Stars, our league's junior travel team, the Second Wind, will be making its Chicago debut with an early-bird bout (whistle time 5:40pm!) against Cleveland's Burning River All-Stars. I talked with Ivanna Destroya & Eva Lucien, Burning River captains to learn more about their team and see what they're thinking about the game. Get your tickets at http://windycityrollers.com/tickets/default.aspx and make sure to come early for the action!
Loco ...

As a preview for the WCR All-Stars' second home bout on August 29 (vs Baltimore’s Charm City All-Stars), I talked to some of the skaters on both teams about their thoughts on the big game. Get your tickets at http://windycityrollers.com/tickets/default.aspx.
Loco Chanel: This is your first year on the WCR All-Stars. How has the experience compared with your expectations?
Ruth Enasia: I expected it to be a challenge, physically and mentally, and it is! I go to each practice reminding myself that I'm working with some of the best skaters in the ...

As a preview for the WCR All-Stars' second home bout on August 29 (vs Baltimore’s Charm City All-Stars), I talked to some of the skaters on both teams about their thoughts on the big game. Get your tickets at http://windycityrollers.com/tickets/default.aspx and come early to see the Chicago debut of Windy City’s Second Wind (whistle at 5:40pm)
Loco Chanel: How did you get involved in derby?Flo Shizzle: I heard about derby in my biostats class back in 2005. We were talking about skating and head injuries and someone mentioned that his wife ...

In anticipation of the WCR All-Stars' home opener on July 25 (vs Philly Rollergirls' Liberty Belles), I talked to some of the skaters on both teams about their thoughts on the big game. Get your tickets at http://windycityrollers.com/tickets/default.aspx -- You won't want to miss this one! -Loco Chanel
Loco Chanel: The July 25 bout is the WCR All-Stars home opener at the UIC Pavilion, but it's not the All-Stars' first bout this year. The team has a 4-0 record in 2009, with wins over Detroit (119-59), St. Louis (186-45), Cincinnnati (127-54), ...