USA Roller Derby
USA Roller Derby represents the United States in international roller derby, in events such as the Roller Derby World Cup. The team's first international competition was the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup, where it finished in first place after defeating Team Canada in the final.[1] During the time period referenced here, it was known as "Team USA". A trademark challenge from the United States Olympic Committee led to the change to the name "USA Roller Derby" after the team's last international appearance.
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| Founded | 2011 |
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| Colors | Red, white and blue |
| Head coach | Drew Flowers aka 'OMG WTF' and 'Tim Burns aka 'Dirt Monkey' |
| Manager | Katie Mae Peters aka Vivien LeighEmOut |
| Championships | 3 2011 Roller Derby World Cup 2014 Roller Derby World Cup 2018 Roller Derby World Cup |
| Broadcasters | Derby News Network |
USA Roller Derby is the most successful international roller derby team, having won all three Roller Derby World Cups.
Team roster
2017 team roster
On October 5, 2016, the roster for the 2017 team was announced as follows: (skaters home league at time of announcement):[2]
| Name | League |
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| Jennifer Adkins “Trauma” | Texas Rollergirls |
| Tracy Akers | Denver Roller Derby |
| Cassie Beck | Rat City Rollergirls |
| Rachel Bockheim “Jackie Daniels” | Texas Rollergirls |
| Hillary Buscovick “Scald Eagle” | Rose City Rollers |
| Jessica Chestnut | Rose City Rollers |
| Lauren Corry “Caf Fiend” | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Roxy Dallas | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Raquel Davila “Satan’s Little Helper” | Angel City Derby Girls |
| Aja Gair “Barbara Ambush” | Texas Rollergirls |
| Jennifer Gaskins “Snot Rocket Science” | Jacksonville RollerGirls |
| Tess Harrison “Baller Shot Caller” | Atlanta Rollergirls |
| Erin Jackson | Jacksonville RollerGirls |
| Nadia Kean “Smarty Pants” | Texas Rollergirls |
| Laci Knight | Angel City Derby Girls |
| Lynn Klas “Juke Boxx” | London Rollergirls |
| Sarah McKemie “Sexy Slaydie” | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Loren Mutch | Rose City Rollers |
| Lacey Ramon “Carmen Getsome” | Rat City Rollergirls |
| Jes Rivas | Rose City Rollers |
| Jessica Rodriguez Peiffer “Licker N Split” | Rose City Rollers |
| Shaina Serelson | Victorian Roller Derby League |
| Vanessa Sites “V-Diva” | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Jacqueline Thermitus “Blacque Jac” | Atlanta Rollergirls |
| Nicole Williams “Bonnie Thunders” | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
2014 team roster
On October 15, 2013, the roster for the 2014 World Cup team was announced by Derby News Network as follows (skater's home league at time of announcement listed):[3]
| Name | League |
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| Julie Adams "Angela Death" | Denver Roller Dolls |
| Tracy Akers | Denver Roller Dolls |
| Laura Mann "Amanda Jamitinya" | B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls |
| Atomatrix | Arizona Roller Derby |
| Baller Shot Caller | Gold Coast Derby Girls |
| Bonnie Thunders | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Carmen Getsome | Rat City Rollergirls |
| Donna Matrix | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Fifi Nomenon | Texas Rollergirls |
| Fisti Cuffs | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Jackie Daniels | Windy City Rollers |
| Juke Boxx | Minnesota RollerGirls |
| Mercy | Rose City Rollers |
| Mick Swagger | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| OMG WTF | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Onda Sligh | Oly Rollers |
| Melanie Pfister | Wasatch Roller Derby |
| Polly Gone | Texas Rollergirls |
| Jes Rivas | Denver Roller Dolls |
| Scald Eagle | Rose City Rollers |
| Second Hand Smoke | Minnesota RollerGirls |
| Shaina Serelson | Denver Roller Dolls |
| Sexy Slaydie | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Shenita Stretcher | Philly Roller Derby |
| Smarty Pants | Texas Rollergirls |
| Snot Rocket Science | Steel City Roller Derby |
| Suzy Hotrod | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Teflon Donna | Philly Roller Derby |
| Trauma | Kansas City Roller Warriors |
| Urrk'n Jerk'n (as Booty Block Ya) | Denver Roller Dolls |
| VanEssa "V-Diva" Sites | Philly Roller Derby |
| Wild Cherri | Atlanta Rollergirls |
2011 team roster
After a series of tryout camps[4] held throughout 2011 by tournament founder and sponsor Blood and Thunder Magazine, the U.S. team's roster was announced August 4 of that year[5] as follows (home leagues of skaters at time of 2011 World Cup shown; * denotes alternate):
| Name | League |
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| Addy Rawl* | Queen City Roller Girls |
| Laura Mann "Amanda Jamitinya" | Rocky Mountain Rollergirls |
| Atomatrix | Oly Rollers |
| Bonnie Thunders | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Claire D. Way | Boston Derby Dames |
| DeRanged | Rocky Mountain Rollergirls |
| Donna Matrix | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Fisti Cuffs | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Frida Beater | Rocky Mountain Rollergirls |
| Jamsterella* | Fort Myers Derby Girls |
| Joy Collision | Charm City Rollergirls |
| Juke Boxx | Minnesota RollerGirls |
| Heather Juska | Denver Roller Dolls |
| Little A | Tampa Bay Derby Darlins |
| Medusa | Minnesota RollerGirls |
| Psycho Babble | Rocky Mountain Rollergirls |
| Racer McChaseHer* | Detroit Derby Girls |
| Sassy | Oly Rollers |
| Sexy Slaydie | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Shenita Stretcher | Philly Rollergirls |
| Smarty Pants | Texas Rollergirls |
| Snot Rocket Science | Steel City Derby Demons |
| Soulfearic Acid | Rose City Rollers |
| Suzy Hotrod | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
| Tannibal Lector | Oly Rollers |
| Teflon Donna | Philly Rollergirls |
| Tracy Akers | Denver Roller Dolls |
| Urrk'n Jerk'n | Rocky Mountain Rollergirls |
| V-Diva | Dutchland Rollers |
| Varla Vendetta | Windy City Rollers |
| White Flight | Rose City Rollers |
| Wildberry Punch* | Mad Rollin' Dolls |
2011 staff
- Head Coach: Buster Cheatin'
- Assistant Coach: Bonnie D.Stroir
- Team Manager: Rhino
- Team Manager: Endless Justin
- Fundraiser and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out
The team's first practice was held in Denver, Colorado at the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls' War House on November 14, 2011, the Monday following the WFTDA National Championships. A limited number of VIP and general admission tickets were sold, however no press were admitted.
2012 staff
- Head Coach: Buster Cheatin'
- Assistant Coach: Endless Justin
- Team Manager: Rhino
- Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out
2014 staff
- Head Coach: Buster Cheatin'
- Assistant Coach: Endless Justin
- Assistant Coach: Joshua Pfenning
- Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out
2016 staff
- Head Coach: Drew Flowers
- Assistant Coach: Tim Burns
- Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out
2011 Roller Derby World Cup
The team then known as "Team USA"'s first international action took place December 1 through 4, 2011, at the premiere Roller Derby World Cup, held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The U.S., one of 13 nations competing, began group play at the tournament in Group C, along with teams representing New Zealand and Scotland.[6] The U.S. won both of its group bouts, defeating New Zealand 377 to 8 on the first day of the tournament,[7] and Scotland on the second day, 435 to 1.[8] On the night of the tournament's first day, the USA staged an exhibition bout, dividing its large roster into two teams nicknamed the Stars and the Stripes.[9]
By virtue of the large point spread for the U.S. in their group bouts, the team was seeded first overall for the remainder of the tournament,[8] and earned a bye past the first elimination round. In the quarter finals, the U.S. faced New Zealand for the second time, winning this time by a score of 437 to 8.[10] In the semi final, the U.S. defeated Team Australia 532 to 4, in what was both the highest score and largest margin of victory for the entire tournament.[11] In the final of the tournament, the U.S. defeated Team Canada 336 to 33.[1] Joy Collision was voted MVP for the U.S. at the World Cup.[12]
References
- "U.S. pummels Canada to win roller derby title". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 4 December 2011. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- Deadwards, Lisa (5 October 2016). "USA Roller Derby 2017 Charter & Updates". Derby Central. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- Tallionis, Lex (15 October 2013). "2013-14 Team USA Roster Revealed". Derby News Network. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- MercyLess. "DNN: World Cup Tryouts Continue". Derby News Network. Derby News Network. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- Justice Feelgood Marshall. "Team USA Announces 28-Skater Roster". Derby News Network. Derby News Network. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- Reynolds, Hurt (19 November 2011). "Roller Derby World Cup Groups Set". Derby News Network. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- Marshall, Justice Feelgood (1 December 2011). "World Cup: USA Hammers New Zealand, 377-8". Derby News Network. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- Talionis, Lex (2 December 2011). "World Cup: USA Buries Scotland, 435-1". Derby News Network. Archived from the original on 29 April 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- Derby Nerd (9 December 2011). "Going Global: First Roller Derby World Cup Thrills". The Derby Nerd. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- Marshall, Justice Feelgood (3 December 2011). "World Cup: (1) USA Flattens (9) New Zealand, 470-8". Derby News Network. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- Marshall, Justice Feelgood (4 December 2011). "World Cup Semifinal: (1) USA Dominates (4) Australia, 532-4". Derby News Network. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- titmouse (6 December 2011). "USA win first ever Roller Derby World Cup!". Toronto Roller Derby. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
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