Back in 2004, Juanna Rumbel had a dollar and dream to reintroduce roller derby to Chicago. Six seasons later, she's one of the few original Rollers who are still playing. Learn more about her experience and plans for 2010 and beyond!

Ada Hatelace is a 4 season veteran of the Windy City Rollers. Learn more about the history of the Manictard and how she and some of her teammates cross-train!

Hermione Danger is in her second season with the Windy City Rollers and is one of the captains of the 2010 Hell's Belles. Learn more about her motivation and plans for the team this year!

Di Richmond is currently in her third season as a Windy City Roller. A key player in the Manic Attackers' 2009 Championship win, Di is also responsible for the customized helmets worn by many WCR skaters. Learn more about her accomplishments on the track as well as in derby art!

Slammah Montana's been around with the WCR since nearly the beginning. She used to write all the recaps for the league as "Kim 'Full' Nelson," and is currently the head of Media Relations. Learn her secrets of success!

As we prepare for the 2010 Windy City Rollers local season, our four home teams are hard at work gearing up for the season opener on January 30. Going into the Rollers' sixth season, the league can boast some pretty good parity. All four teams have at least one Ivy King Championship; The Fury being the team with two. The 2010 season will see the most new faces of transfers and rookies on the four home teams since 2006, due to retirements and a new league rule that allows some veterans of the Windy City Roller All-Stars to declare travel team-only status.

Throughout the course of our 2010 Season (our SIXTH! Do you believe it!) I'll be interviewing our league skaters for the blog. Be sure to check out our HOME OPENER on January 30 at UIC Pavilion. Tickets and more information are available at http://www.windycityrollers.com!

The Windy City Rollers' 2009 awards ceremony took place last night at Reggie's Rock Club, commemorating the season with our annual Black & Blue Ball. Skaters and staff left the skates at home for a night and dressed up in their black and blue finery to celebrate another successful season and to show their appreciation for those special members who have made the Windy City Rollers so special.

Hey folks! The 2009 WFTDA National Tournament is THIS WEEKEND! Check out the WCR preview on Derby News Network now, as well as the other team previews, and if you can't get to Philly, check in there all weekend to follow the tournament action on the liveblogs and videocasts. We'll have a tournament preview later this week, but meanwhile, enjoy this interview with O.G. Windy City Roller and vet All-Star Athena DeCrime

Hey folks! The 2009 WFTDA National Tournament is THIS WEEKEND! Check out the WCR preview on Derby News Network now, and if you can't get to Philly, check in there all weekend to follow the tournament action on the liveblogs and videocasts. We'll have a tournament preview later this weekend, but meanwhile, enjoy this interview with 3-seoveteran All-Star skater, Donna Party!

Loco Chanel: Unlike previous years, it seems like WCR is widely regarded as a top contender at this year's Nationals, contrasted to previous years when the team was more under ...