Body By Derby is a figure study of active derby athletes to show the different body types of active skaters and the physical effects derby has on the players. This entry features skaters from Hard Knox Roller Girls. More pictures can be found at Cory's website. Get future updates on Facebook by following The Rollergirl Project.
From Left: Wrecking Ball, Evergreen Jean, Snow Fright, Skidd Rock, Stormageddon, E3PO, Big Ugly Bang, Bellona Bash’em, Unsweet T, Space Riot, Wicked Wench, EviLucia, and Sunday School Slammer
| Name | Wrecking Ball |
Age | 30 |
Children | 2 children 2 year old and 10 year old step son |
Height | 5’ 9” |
Weight | 170 lbs |
Weight before derby | 174 lbs then 260 lbs during pregnancy |
Started | 2010 |
Key Position | Jammer, Offensive & Defensive Blocker |
Practice time per week | 7-8 hours |
Other Workout | I've ran 2 full marathons over the past year. i weight train 2-3 times a week and run 3-5 times a week. |
Diet | I try to focus more on healthy portion size than any specific diet (those don't seem to work for me). And LOTS of water daily. |
Laps in 5 minutes | 27 in 4:15 |
Previous Athletic Experience | Ballet, gymnastics, diving, softball and color guard and run marathons |
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Name | Evergreen Jean |
Age | 22 |
Children | None |
Height | 5' 6” |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Weight before derby | 130 lbs |
Started | July 2012 |
Key Position | Jammer |
Practice time per week | 6 hours |
Other Workout | Running, swimming, mountain biking, weight training. |
Diet | Vegetarian |
Laps in 5 minutes | 31.5 laps in 5 mins |
Previous Athletic Experience | Soccer, track, swimming, snowboarding |
| Name | Snow Fright |
Age | 31 |
Children | None |
Height | 5' 3" |
Weight | 135 lbs |
Weight before derby | 125 lbs |
Started | 2013 |
Key Position | Jammer |
Practice time per week | 8 hours |
Other Workout | Cardio, weights |
Diet | None |
Laps in 5 minutes | 27 laps in 4:34 |
Previous Athletic Experience | I pretty much played all sports growing up, with a focus on basketball. |
| Name | Skidd Rock |
Age | 45 |
Children | None |
Height | 5' 2" |
Weight | 126 |
Weight before derby | 123 |
Started | September 2011 |
Key Position | Jammer, Offensive & Defensive Blocker |
Practice time per week | 5 hours |
Other Workout | Yoga |
Diet | None |
Laps in 5 minutes | 27 laps in 4:35 |
Previous Athletic Experience | Basketball and volleyball |
| Name | Stormageddon |
Age | 29 |
Children | Leighla is 2 and I am 37 weeks pregnant with #2 |
Height | 4' 11" |
Weight | 37-weeks pregnant: 182 |
Weight before derby | Pre-derby: 180 Pre-Pregnancy: 140 |
Started | March 2011 |
Key Position | Jammer, Offensive & Defensive Blocker |
Practice time per week | 5 to 6 hours on skates, 6 to 7 hours off |
Other Workout | When I'm not pregnant, I love running and weight lifting |
Diet | Nothing too special. Mostly low-fat and high fiber |
Laps in 5 minutes | 25 laps in 4:06 |
Previous Athletic Experience | None before roller derby |
| Name | E 3PO |
Age | 31 |
Children | 1 - 13 years old |
Height | 5' 2" |
Weight | 126 lbs |
Weight before derby | 135 lbs |
Started | 2011 |
Key Position | Offensive & Defensive Blocker |
Practice time per week | 5 to 7 hours |
Other Workout | Cardio, weights |
Diet | Mostly Paleo |
Laps in 5 minutes | 27 laps in 4:38 |
Previous Athletic Experience | Cheer, gymnastics and track |
| Name | Big Ugly Bang |
Age | 25 |
Children | None |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 145 lbs |
Weight before derby | 145 lbs |
Started | Late 2011 |
Key Position | Jammer & Defensive Blocker |
Practice time per week | 5 hours |
Other Workout | Cardio - running mostly, some strength training |
Diet | Vegetarian diet - I try to be conscious to eat plenty of protein |
Laps in 5 minutes | 33.5 laps in 5 minutes |
Previous Athletic Experience | None outside of picking flower in the outfield during 1st grade softball |
| Name | Bellona Bash'em / Box'em Bella |
Age | 39 |
Children | 4 boys ages-21,18,14,13 |
Height | 5' 3" |
Weight | 168 lbs |
Weight before derby | 150 lbs |
Started | Sept 13, 2010 |
Key Position | Offensive & Defensive Blocker |
Practice time per week | 20 hours |
Other Workout | Weights, walking, yoga, and general gym |
Diet | Gluten free, organic foods, no fast food, and no eating it out more than twice a month |
Laps in 5 minutes | 27 laps in 4:13 32 laps in 5 minutes |
Previous Athletic Experience | Played teeball, volleyball, swimming and was a Soccer Mom for 18 years, Played tuba in Marching band, US Army for 4 years, Rock Climbing, Rescue and Master Scuba diver, white water rafting, cycling, figure roller skating and ice skating |
| Name | Unsweet T |
Age | 47 |
Children | 2 step daughters |
Height | 5' 4" |
Weight | 124 lbs of muscle! |
Weight before derby | 115 lbs |
Started | 2008 |
Key Position | Jammer, Offensive & Defensive Blocker |
Practice time per week | 5 hours |
Other Workout | I work out 6 days a week. I lift weights and jump rope at the gym 4 days a week and practice with the team on Wednesdays and Sundays. When we have Saturday home games, then I work out 7 days a week! |
Diet | I'm a pescatarian so my diet includes fish but no other meat. For the most part, I try to eat pretty healthy but I can't deny that I love chocolate chip cookies and brownies. Naughty! |
Laps in 5 minutes | unsure. I skated 27 laps this year but it wasn't my best time. I'll need to skate them again to improve. |
Previous Athletic Experience | I did run track back in the day and was a cheerleader for a bit. I have always enjoyed playing outside, hiking, biking, etc. but derby is what turned me into a very proud and strong athlete! |
| Name | Space Riot |
Age | 32 |
Children | None |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 155 lbs |
Weight before derby | 150 lbs |
Started | 2010 |
Key Position | Jammer & Defensive Blocker |
Practice time per week | 4.5 to 6 hrs |
Other Workout | Running, yoga, hiking, biking, swimming |
Diet | I try to eat as healthy as possible: lots of fruits and veggies, whole grains, lean protein, and I try to limit sweets and fried foods. |
Laps in 5 minutes | 31 laps in 5 min |
Previous Athletic Experience | Gymnastics, softball, basketball, volleyball, skateboarding |
| Name | Wicked Wench |
Age | 37 |
Children | 2 boys, 13 and 11 |
Height | 5' 3" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Weight before derby | 146 lbs |
Started | January 2014 |
Key Position | Jammer, Offensive & Defensive Blocker |
Practice time per week | 10 to 12 hours |
Other Workout | I don't have an official routine, but I love yoga and Zumba! We try to skate outside once a week as well. |
Diet | No, but I am a Type 1.5 Diabetic. I try to keep the sugar to a minimum, but don't drive myself crazy about it. |
Laps in 5 minutes | 25 laps in 4:48 |
Previous Athletic Experience | I was a ballerina for twenty years. |
| Name | Evilucia |
Age | 35 |
Children | None - 2 fur babies |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 150 lbs |
Weight before derby | 172 lbs |
Started | June 2010 |
Key Position | Jammer, Offensive & Defensive Blocker |
Practice time per week | 5 to 8 hrs |
Other Workout | Running distance & sprints, biking, outdoor skating, skate parks, weight training, plyo & balance workouts |
Diet | I try to avoid processed foods |
Laps in 5 minutes | 34 laps in 5 mins |
Previous Athletic Experience | Basketball, track & field, cheerleading. I also grew up as a rink rat. |
| Name | Sunday School Slammer |
Age | 38 |
Children | None |
Height | 5' 5" |
Weight | 128 lbs |
Weight before derby | 118 lbs |
Started | Fall 2012 |
Key Position | Defensive Blocker |
Practice time per week | 6.5 hours |
Other Workout | Gym 2 x week, cardio and weights Yoga 1 x month Hiking 1 x month T25 DVD workouts 5 x week |
Diet | Mostly vegetarian |
Laps in 5 minutes | Don't remember :-( |
Previous Athletic Experience | Swimming (high school and college) Long distance cycling |