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.

Loco Chanel: OK. So. You're the O.G. Windy City Roller, as you are one of the founders from back in the day ("the day" being 2004). How has your role in the league evolved over the past SIX years? What's your role now?

Juanna Rumbel: Yep! We started in 2004 and I'm so impressed that we just keep going and getting better every year. Over the last six years, I've been in every role that you can on the league. Except for finance because I hate dealing with money except when I bathe in it, which is never.

Currently, I am still the league founder, Executive Board member, the Rioters' Coach, a skater for The Fury, and all around bad ass. That being said, my skating still stinks.

LC: What was your sports background prior to WCR?

JR: I ran a 10 mile race once and did a 110 mile bike ride in one day. I thought that was impressive, but nothing like my career in fencing! That lasted for 2 hours until I took out my teacher's eye. But, he didn't need it, since he was a pirate anyway.

LC: What are you most excited about for the 2010 season?

JR: My retirement. I'm sick of all y'all. But, mostly I'm really excited about the fact that Eva Dead and I will be opening a donut/ice cream shop with treadmills. You can't buy dessert until after your workout. We're also considering a dancing bear for the lobby. But, it may be too radical of a concept for Chicago. We'll ease it in.

LC: One of your big roles in the league now is coach for the league's farm team, the Haymarket Rioters. What would you say to any women who are interested in trying out for the Windy City Rollers?

JR: IF YOU WANT IT! DO IT!! But don't irritate me. I still have my épée.