PrissKillas take the lead ~ 125 PKP / AOD 39

On July 16th, the PrissKilla Prezleys faced off against the Angels of Death, home teams (aka inter league) teams of Memphis Roller Derby. 

The PrissKillas brought it together rotating recent players, recovering from injuries, Lyn-da-licious, with newbies (well kinda a newbie) Dirty Constance (me) and Hitsy Bitsy, and travel team players (who played a game just one hour before this game) inter-changing line-ups to give everyone ample track time and gain experience. 

Experience is exactly the result.  The Angels of Death and the PrissKilla Prezleys played hard.  Several new skaters drafted to the Women of Mass Destruction, picked up the game with the Angels, which added a dynamic to the game.  The Angels of Death named PKP Hitsy Bitsy (aka Emily Evans)

 the MVP for the PrissKillas, and the PrissKillas named Stephanie Kurtz as MVP for the Angels.

The result of this game propels the PrissKilla Prezleys into the September inter-league championship bout.  This is the first time from the creation of Memphis Roller Derby in 2006, that the PrissKilla Prezleys have a chance to take home the championship trophy.  Wish them (us) luck.  The Women of Mass Destruction are a tour DE force, and regardless of the championship outcome...we (all the girls of MRD) will have a great time!

Scabs Knee Pads & Elbow Pad Review

I recently purchased a combination set (elbow & knee pads) of thin profile Scabs pads. 

My reasoning behind the purchase is because after skating for years in either Pro-tech or Triple-8's, which I find very bulky, I decided to try something new.  My main goal was to slim and thin down, because I do not get knocked down as much as being a newbie, which to me is a good thing. 

However, my goal of "trying something new," somewhat back-fired on me.  The Scabs Elbow Pads are very bulky and somewhat uncomfortable.  Although they provide ample protection, they are large and I believe predominately made for extreme high ramp skateboarding.

The knee pads are thin in width, and the padding is amazing...very protective.  However, not if you are wearing nylons or tights of any type.  I understand now why they call them Scabs.  We played a game last weekend, and although I managed to remain upright for a majority of the game, the few time I landed on my knees was somewhat catastrophic in terms of pad protection.  I think this is because I decided to wear nylons that day, a change from my normal routine.  Fatal decision wearing these pads and a scab is exactly what I received.

I'll give three stars to the Scabs knee pads for padding and strong Velcro that does not require duct tape to secure...but they receive a minus two stars for internal slippage while wearing nylons/tights that results in the loss of skin...for no good reason and a knee pads intention is to prevent injury, not cause it.  This injury should be one of outdoor skating, skin meeting concrete, but it is not.

In my experience with Pro-tech's and Triple-8's, this has never been an issue regardless what type of leg tights, nylons, or fishnets I have worn.

I do love my Scabs pads, but not the scab on my knee.  Live and learn. 

Recommendations if you own these pads:  Do not wear nylons that extend over the knee or wrap your knees before you put on nylons.

I am going to sell the elbow pads and have fallen in love with TSG brand, that easily slip on and off and are padded sufficiently.

TSG are reasonably priced and protect, without the bulk.

Magnolia Roller Vixens take the lead in the last jam - Final Score: 103 Magnolia / 99 Prisskillas

Similar to many sports, sometimes the lead change happens in the last minute or so of a game.  The Vixens played hard, on a 4 game winning streak, the game against the Prisskillas, would end that streak if they lost.  They won, and continue on a 5 game winning streak and this is a huge accomplishment for this team.  As stated in a previous post, the Magnolia Roller Vixens have supported Memphis Roller Derby from the beginning, and I am proud to say I learned Saturday night, that as a mentor league, one can only wish the best for the apprentice league, and sometimes although a loss is a loss, I would much rather lose a game in the last minute of the game to such an awesome team as Magnolia, than to lose like that to a stranger.  Congratulations Magnolia Roller Vixens, you earned it!  Here are some pics from the game, courtesy of Rhett Amick, www.rhettamick.com.

You can also find more photos on our PrissKilla Prezley's facebook page and Magnolia Roller Vixens Facebook page.  If you're so inclined, please fan our PrissKilla fan page on Facebook! :) Derby Love.

Dirty C

I was an Angel of Death, and it was fun!

On June 18, I picked up a game with the Angels of Death (AOD) and it was a lot of fun and a great learning experience.  It was the first game skating since skating with the Beach Brawl Sk8tr Dolls (BBSD) in August of 2009.  The bout was called "Schools out for Summer." We lost this one, however, I am certain every team member both borrowed, new, or veteran, skated away learning new strategies.  We skated against the Women of Mass Destruction, which is currently Memphis Roller Derby's (MRD) inter-league season champion.  The AOD held that title the first three or four years of MRD, however, teams change and they are currently short a full roster and borrowed a few PrissKilla Prezley's (PKP) to fill the void. 

This Saturday, in Jackson, Mississippi will be my second game back on the flat-track, and I am very excited about it!  The bout is called R2 BEATU, a play on R2 D2, and because the PrissKillas are fem-bots from outerspace, I think this will be a very fun bout!  The bout is hosted by WFTDA's apprentice league, the Magnolia Roller Vixens, founded by former Captial City Rollergirl, Rowdy Reeta Richochet. 

Magnolia Roller Vixens have supported MRD from the beginning, and it is so exciting to see their progress through the ranks of WFTDA.

Roller derby is a transient sport, and I am thankful for that.  It is refreshing to know that if I need to move to a different city, there will be a roller derby league there.  Rowdy Reeta and I skated as teammates together with BBSD, me as a BBSD and Reeta as a pick-up skater...it was a lot of fun, and I know I won't enjoy skating against her this weekend, but this is the sport of roller derby.  Play tough on the track, then play hard at the after party!

If you are interested in taking a trek to Jackson - you can purchase tickets here:  Magnolia Roller Vixens and on Facebook @ R2 BeatU

On July 16th, 2011, the PrissKillas bout again, this time against the Angels of Death.  This should be an exciting game too!  Support your local roller derby!  Tickets available on-line at: Memphis Roller Derby