The Rollin' Rebellion's BreakHer 1/9 (Ann Rightsell, pictured left) faces a block by Sirens' team captain, Bustem Buxom 636 (Emily Socha). |
Payson Sirens of Steel skater, Trudy
Barrick, AKA BackwardsKate B52, commented later on the growing
interest in roller derby. She noted that the the derby is unique in
that it is an inviting sport to virtually anybody.
“I think that the public is surprised
that they are family friendly and that it is enjoyable for everyone,”
she said. “We've had extremely positive feedback” from those who
have attended the events.
According to Barrick, the Happy Valley
Derby Darlin's league has, in addition to providing an entertaining
sport, taken great strides to incorporate fund-raising for local
causes. Drawings were held throughout Saturday's event to garner
funds for a fourteen-year-old local girl, Aspen Balzly, who requires
scoliosis surgery. A flea market
fundraiser is in the works for April 14 inside the Darlin's facility,
the former Food 4 Less building at 784 East Chappel Drive in Spanish
Fork.
The Darlin's holds competitions
typically twice a month. The local league is made up of a designated
travel team--the A team--which is pitted against teams from other
leagues, along with two home teams. The Molly Morbids maintains the
travel position, while the Sirens of Steel and Rollin' Rebellion are
the Darlin's serve home-game purposes.
On Saturday, April 21, the Molly
Morbids will take on the Moab Derby at the Spanish Fork track.
For more information, see the league's website at www.happyvalleyderbydarlins.com.
BackwardsKate B52 (Trudy Barrick) warms up with fellow Sirens of Steel prior to the March 31 bout against Rollin' Rebellion. |
The ladies of Sirens of Steel wait on the sidelines as paramedics assist fallen teammate, Su Su Sudio 1408 (Sylvia Mikkalsen), who suffered a leg injury during the roller derby bout's second half. |
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