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!

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' 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!
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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: How did you get involved in derby? How long have you been a member of the Liberty Belles?
Nina Knockout: In 2005, when I moved from California back to Philadelphia, I wanted to get involved with some type of activity here. My ...

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!
xo,Loco

Violet Temper of the Philly Roller Girls' Liberty Belles
Loco Chanel: How did you get involved in derby? How long have you been a member of the Liberty Belles?
Violet Temper: When the league formed in March 2005, Philly's free-alt weekly did a cover story profiling the ...