February Skater of the Month

Congrats to the lovely and amazing Feline Distemper, who has earned “Skater of the Month” status for February!  Feline was nominated by her fellow skaters for being a “virtual wrecking ball,” crashing her way through her opponents, when (like most skaters) she couldn’t roll from point A to point B on day one.  Now she is rock solid, with excellent track awareness and strategy.  Her teammates are amazed at her endurance, and say she pushes herself like no other!

Through her dedication and hard work, Feline has earned a spot on the travel team for the upcoming Sacramento bout.  A self-proclaimed “derby nerd,” she puts her smarts to use on multiple HRD task forces and – most thankfully - as the team captain for the Widow Makers.  In short, Feline is a woman that makes things happen – both on and off the track!

When she’s not kicking ass for HRD, Feline works her ass off at her day job.  After getting her Master’s Degree at 22 (she doesn’t mess around!), she now works for the County as a Mental Health Case Manager.  Keep an eye out for her in the community or out on the HRD track!

2011 Season Kick-Off Party!

Yep, it’s almost that time again.  HRD’s season starts on February 19th (in Sacramento), with our first home bout on March 5th.  You’re invited to our first event of the season:  ”Cool Cats & Rink Rats!”  It’ll be held at the fabulous new Eureka Alibi (535 5th Street) on Saturday, February 12th!

Come dance, meet your favorite Humboldt Roller Derby skaters, and enjoy some fun auctions and giveaways at this rockin’ season kick-off party. The Monster Women will perform, along with the Derby Darlings dance crew, and DJs ’til 2am!

Doors open at 8:00pm, event begins at 9:00. Come decked out in your favorite ’50s costume if you have one – it’s a retro V-Day (and yet also Anti V-Day) kind of party. 21 and up only (sorry kiddos, we’ll see you at the next bout!).

Tickets are $10 in advance (at The Works in Eureka) or $12 at the door. (Please note that The Works will be relocating to the old Accident Gallery’s location on C Street in Old Town on February 1st.)  We hope to see you there!