Maulin Munster
How did you come up with your name and number?
I chose my name because i loved The Munsters as a kid. So maulin munster seemed like a good choice (and no one had it yet). My number 1313 was their address on the show. 1313 Mockingbird lane.
What is your favorite position and why?
I like pivot the most because you get to do some blocking and some jamming, it's different every jam.
What made you start playing roller derby?
I was at a 70's roller disco party and it reminded me how fun roller skating was. So I thought I'd check out roller derby so I'd have an excuse to roller skater regularly as an adult.
What is your pre-game routine?
The only thing I regularly do before a game is clean my wheels and bearings. Otherwise it's mostly just rushing around because I'm late for everything.
What are you currently reading?
The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
What was your favorite childhood movie?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas probably. (the original cartoon)
Where did you grow up?
Levittown, PA
What is the most rewarding part of being a member of Penn Jersey Roller Derby?
My favorite part about being a PJRD member is all the new friends.
As a member of a bitracksual league, tell us how you feel about the banked track verses the flat track?
I enjoy skating on both, but the banked track is a little more dynamic. So both skating on it and watching games on it is more interesting. There are just more things that can happen on the banked track.
What inspires you most when training?
Whenever I try to push myself on the track or at the gym I Ialways just imagine I'm trying to catch a jammer and score points. It really helps to visulize the exact reason I need to work on endurance.
Past skaters of the month
Angry Topaz
How did you come up with your name and number?
My sister called me Angry Topaz growing up… I think you can figure out why. The number 24 my birthday sorry it has no secret hidden magical surprise meaning.
What is your favorite position and why?
All of them, I just like to skate and hit people and heck even get hit by people!
What made you start playing roller derby?
Sadly that cheese ball Whip It movie… though I will say I didn’t think it would be anything like the movie (which it’s not in a good way). I just thought “hey I love skating and beating people up!”
What is your pre-game routine?
Nervous stomach and feeling like I’m going to expel everything from everywhere… is that a routine or a condition?
What are you currently reading?
Any Star Wars book I can get my hands on.
What was your favorite childhood movie?
Hercules (the Disney cartoon version)
Where did you grow up?
On the tough streets of Telford PA (LOL).
What is the most rewarding part of being a member of Penn Jersey Roller Derby?
Knowing our game is fun, entertaining, and badass.
As a member of a bitracksual league, tell us how you feel about the banked track verses the flat track?
The banked track is what people remember, so it’s the most relatable when trying to bring new fans in. But honestly, I like skating any game so banked or flat I’ll be there./p>
What inspires you most when training?
Seeing the improvements in myself and feeling like I played a good game.
Nurse Ratchet
How did you come up with your name and number?
By profession, I am a registered nurse working in the emergency department in St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, and by hobby, I am a handyman/home renovator with a fondness for tools. Put those together and you've got the Nurse and the Ratchet.
What is your favorite position and why?
I love playing as a jammer. If I'm not going fast, I'm not having fun.
What made you start playing roller derby?
I had my interest sparked in roller derby after seeing a women's flat track game out in Denver. Thought it was super cool, but thought, "Eh, women's sport. I'll never get to play." Two years later I hear that there is a CO-ED league in Philly, and I think to myself, "Well, what luck!" Think its just a sport for girls? Come see the men play. We'll change your mind.
What is your pre-game routine?
I work myself into a pre-game rage by thinking about how much I hate Wags and by imagining ways to destroy him and everything he loves.
What are you currently reading?
Other than these question? I'M A MAN, NOT A MACHINE!
What was your favorite childhood movie?
Sandlot. Duh!
Where did you grow up?
I was born and bred in the great state of New Jersey! South Jersey to be specific.
What is the most rewarding part of being a member of Penn Jersey Roller Derby?
The derby chicks, of course!
As a member of a bitracksual league, tell us how you feel about the banked track verses the flat track?
Both flat and banked games offer excitement, speed, and athleticism. The banked track just elevates it and puts it on a slant... and makes it go faster... and more dangerous and EXCITING!
What inspires you most when training?
My fellow skaters and the wonderful ex-pro coaches that we get the honor to receive said training from.
Clobberella
How did you come up with your name and number?
My friend came up with the name and it fit so perfectly at the time. I was the youngest skater when I first joined PJRD, so I thought, a spin off of Cinderella was a good route to go. The number 9 is my lucky number.
What is your favorite position and why?
Blocker... Lets just say, I live up to my name.
What made you start playing roller derby?
I saw it on TV and it was love at first sight. I said, "I can do that." and so I did!
What is your pre-game routine?
I usually try to take it easy the day of the game to mentally prepare. I eat carbs, and listen to hard rock/metal music to get pumped.
What was your favorite childhood movie?
Labyrinth.
Where did you grow up?
Jackson, NJ... where Six Flags is. I came to Philly for school and never left.
What is the most rewarding part of being a member of Penn Jersey Roller Derby?
I love skating with the men. They add another level of challenge to practices because they are very skilled skaters and block harder than the girls. I like that I am able to hit them as hard as I can without hurting them. Our men's team has grown in numbers and in skill, and they are such an important part of our league. Being able to skate with (and sometimes against) my boyfriend of 4 years has been a very rewarding experience as well. I'm glad I can go to practice with my boyfriend and that roller derby is something we both can share.
As a member of a bitracksual league, tell us how you feel about the banked track verses the flat track?
Anyone can skate on a flat track, but not everyone can skate on a banked track. Its an entirely different animal... and WAY more fun!
What inspires you most when training?
My fellow skaters inspire me... If I see someone trying something different, I might get an idea for a new move or a new drill we need to try, or if I see someone doing something new, then I NEED to learn it NOW. Everyone is always open to giving constructive critisisms, which only makes the league stronger, because we are always progressing.
Beatrix R. Forkids
What's the significance of your derby name and number?
Beatrix R. Forkids is derived from a play on words from Uma Thurman's character in Kill Bill and the popular saying, 'tricks are for kids'. My number 5678 is actually the name of the band that plays in Kill Bill preceding an awesome fight scene.
How did you get started playing roller derby?
I was too young in high school when a friend discovered it, and I rediscovered it after college when I saw "Whip It". I did a quick google search and decided that derby would be great to get in shape and meet new friends.
What is your favorite thing about skating with PJRD?
I love the sense of family. We really are a big family, dysfunction and all.
What was the last thing you ate?
A reese's cup in the shape of a christmas tree and ibuprofen.
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
Running and yoga.
