Body By Derby: Derby City Roller Girls

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 Derby City Roller Girls. More pictures can be found at Cory's website. Get future updates on Facebook by following The Rollergirl Project.

Back Row From Left: SlingHer Kyle, Zora Hurts'em, Reck It Roxie, Shellnita Crutch, AKA Rogue, Kimmy Crippler, Ellie Slay, Zooey Dash N' Kill, Jack B. Hasty, and Nancy

Front Row From Left: Winters Wrath, Contract Killer, Chick Hits, Little Bunny Slew You, Wyld Kat, Holy Moses, Johnnie Knocks'em, Spooky Lil Ghoul, and Lil Rage of Sunshine

 

	Name	SlingHer Kyle
	Age	25
	Children	Furry Kids. Currently: 14 total. 6 Sugar Gliders, 2 Bunnies, 2 Dogs, Cat, Ferret, Rat, and Prairie Dog.
	Height	5' 11"
	Weight	Post Injury: 225 lbs
	Weight before derby	206 lbs
	Started	5/26/2013
	Key Position	Offensive & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	4 to 8 hours
	Other Workout	Due to an injury, I just recently began working out again at home. I have an elliptical and spend my free time and commercial time doing squats, situps, pushups, and other non machine exercises.
	Diet	I try to cut out as much gluten and dairy as I can due to my intolerance to both. I also do not drink sodas, alcohol, or smoke.
	Laps in 5 minutes	27 laps in 4:51
	Previous Athletic Experience	I was involved in Color Guard and Winter Guard in high school.

 

	Name	Zora Hurts'em
	Age	30
	Children	1 child, age 7
	Height	5' 7”
	Weight	190 lbs
	Weight before derby	185 lbs
	Started	July 2014
	Key Position	Offensive & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	6 hours
	Other Workout	Running during warm weather, burpees sometimes, a little arm strengthening, squats, squats, squats
	Diet	Lots of eggs, spinach, and tuna.
	Laps in 5 minutes
	Previous Athletic Experience	Does marching band court? I carried the big drums and banged hard.

 

	Name	Reck It Roxie
	Age	21
	Children	None yet
	Height	5' 8"
	Weight	156 lbs
	Weight before derby	140 lbs
	Started	January 2014
	Key Position	Jammer
	Practice time per week	4 to 6 hours
	Other Workout	Sporadic cardio
	Diet	Hot dogs are my favorite food, so I eat a lot of those. Usually with macaroni and cheese. I also eat what some would consider an unholy amount of ice cream. And bourbon; lots of bourbon. But other than that, I try and eat as clean as I can.
	Laps in 5 minutes	30 laps in 5 min I think? Its been a while.
	Previous Athletic Experience	Volleyball, Softball, Motocross, Swimming I've been heavily involved in sports my entire life. I think I was handed a ball as soon as I could hold one, and just never really put it down. Eventually I narrowed it down to volleyball, softball, dirt bikes, and swimming. But then I found roller derby.

 

	Name	Shellnita Crutch
	Age	41, the day after the shoot!
	Children	Three – Ages 20, 18, 15
	Height	5' 7”
	Weight	136 to 140 lbs
	Weight before derby	140 lbs
	Started	2009
	Key Position	Jammer
	Practice time per week	4 hours
	Other Workout	4-5 hrs (which includes 2 hr roller derby practice) on Mondays and Thursdays, 2-3 hrs on Tuesdays - Crossfit, PowerX weightlifting, Zumba, Butts & Guts, Barre, Kickboxing, 4-7 miles on treadmill. Weekends - depends on the weather, Winter = way too lazy. Spring, Summer, Fall = runs in the park, outdoor trail running, outdoor skating.
	Diet	That's one of my downfalls. I spent most of my childhood/young adult life dieting, so now I workout to enjoy eating pretty much whatever I want. I know as I age, I'm going to need to change this and can hopefully jump on the healthy eating bandwagon with the rest of my team!
	Laps in 5 minutes	27 in a little over 4 I believe. Actually, I'd like to assess that again soon!
	Previous Athletic Experience	Attempted to be a cheerleader and gymnast in elementary school, not very successfully. Swim team, middle school basketball, Army PT daily 4 mile runs.

 

	Name	AKA Rogue
	Age	28
	Children	3 kiddos, ages 8,5, and 4
	Height	5' 8”
	Weight	160 lbs
	Weight before derby	175 lbs
	Started	August 2012
	Key Position	Jammer, Offensive & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	6 to 8 hours
	Other Workout	I lift weights and some at home cardio.
	Diet	I try and eat healthy but chips and salsa are always screaming my name! I eat a lot of green veggies and increase my protein intake when I'm lifting or any type of exercise.
	Laps in 5 minutes	32 laps in 5 min
	Previous Athletic Experience	I played basketball, softball, and volleyball through high school.

 

	Name	Kimmy Crippler
	Age	32
	Children	None
	Height	5' 8”
	Weight	150 lbs
	Weight before derby	165 lbs
	Started	2006
	Key Position	Jammer, Offensive & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	4 to 6 hours
	Other Workout	I see a personal trainer (who has helped me immensely with my fitness and conditioning!), lift weights/kettlebells, body weight resistance and agility training, and I bike to and from work when the weather isn't too crazy (I admire the hardcore bike commuters). I try to do some form of physical activity 5-6 days a week.
	Diet	I exercise a lot, so I want to get the most out of what I'm putting into my body. Lots of lean protein (chicken and fish), vegetables, whole grain carbs, I stay away from processed foods, and I'm strict about portioning. All of that being said, I really enjoy pizza, donuts, cheeseburgers and beer, so I do consume those things at times.
	Laps in 5 minutes	32 laps in 5 min
	Previous Athletic Experience	I tried a handful of sports and activities when I was a kid, but was most committed to competitive cheer and dance. Joining roller derby was the first time I had participated in a sport in 10 years.

 

	Name	Ellie Slay
	Age	42
	Children	Only the furry kind
	Height	5' 8"
	Weight	170 lbs
	Weight before derby	195 lbs
	Started	2006
	Key Position	Jammer & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	6 to 8 hours
	Other Workout	I don't have a regular regimen, when I work out I usually do free weights and plyometrics.
	Diet	Everything in moderation...except donuts and ice cream.
	Laps in 5 minutes	27 laps in 4:13
	Previous Athletic Experience	Gymnastics, cheerleading, horseback riding, track and field.

 

	Name	Zooey Dash N' Kill
	Age	22
	Children	Yes, a cat.
	Height	5' 5”
	Weight	160 lbs
	Weight before derby	150 lbs
	Started	June 2014
	Key Position	Jammer, Offensive & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	8 hours
	Other Workout	At home work outs. Planks, squats, etc.
	Diet	Pizza.
	Laps in 5 minutes	27 laps in 4:41
	Previous Athletic Experience	Softball, volleyball and basketball in grade school.

 

	Name	Jack B. Hasty
	Age	24
	Children	None
	Height	5' 8"
	Weight	~133 lbs
	Weight before derby	120 lbs
	Started	January 2014
	Key Position	Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	4 hours
	Other Workout	It's Pretty Sporadic During School. I Lift, And Love Intervals With plyometrics
	Diet	None
	Laps in 5 minutes
	Previous Athletic Experience	Not Really. I "Pretended" To Dance Once.

 

Name	Nancy
Age	28
Children	Basil the long-haired-miniature dachshund (7 years old)
Height	5' 6"
Weight	125 lbs
Weight before derby	130 lbs
Started	November 2012
Key Position	Jammer & Defensive Blocker
Practice time per week	11 hours
Other Workout	I go to the skate park once a week and do Cross Fit once or twice a week.
Diet	I eat ALL the food! I <3 food!
Laps in 5 minutes
Previous Athletic Experience	Gymnastics, dance team, cheerleading, tennis, track, field hockey, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee

 

	Name	Winters Wrath
	Age	35
	Children	Two boys Ages 13 and 9
	Height	5’ 4”
	Weight	107 lbs
	Weight before derby	110 lbs
	Started	January 2014
	Key Position	Jammer
	Practice time per week	8 hours
	Other Workout
	Diet	No special diet. Confession is I love junk food.
	Laps in 5 minutes	27 laps in 5 minutes
	Previous Athletic Experience

 

	Name	Contract Killer
	Age	38
	Children	None
	Height	5' 4"
	Weight	129 lbs
	Weight before derby	137 lbs
	Started	September 2011
	Key Position	Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	6 hours
	Other Workout	soccer, golf, barefit workouts
	Diet	I'm a calorie counter
	Laps in 5 minutes	27 laps in 4:25
	Previous Athletic Experience	equestrian, soccer, swimming

 

	Name	Chick Hits
	Age	40
	Children	Twin boys that are 7 and a 3yr old boy.
	Height	5’ 2”
	Weight	113-115 lbs
	Weight before derby	125 lbs
	Started	November 2012
	Key Position	Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	4 to 8 hours
	Other Workout	Not really, I just run after my very active boys. When it's nice out I will skate outside and push my jogging stroller. May do more we my three year old starts school.
	Diet	I don't drink soda or alcoholic beverages and I don't eat fast food.
	Laps in 5 minutes	27 laps in 4:20
	Previous Athletic Experience	I skated a lot as a kid. I was a gymnast in high school.

 

	Name	Little Bunny Slew You
	Age	31
	Children	None
	Height	5' 2”
	Weight	129 lbs
	Weight before derby	138 lbs
	Started	Late 2012
	Key Position	Offensive & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	6 hours
	Other Workout	Not as regularly as I should, but I try to do a little extra cardio and Pilates-type workouts.
	Diet	I try to avoid processed foods as much as possible, but I don't have a specific diet plan.
	Laps in 5 minutes	27 laps in 4:38
	Previous Athletic Experience	I played softball as a kid, but that's about it.

 

	Name	Wyld Kat
	Age	22
	Children	None
	Height	5' 1"
	Weight	120 lbs
	Weight before derby	150 lbs
	Started	January 2014
	Key Position	Jammer & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	6+ hours
	Other Workout	Running, Park and Outdoor Skating. General at home fitness.
	Diet	I just watch what I eat and control my portions. Also lots and lots of water!
	Laps in 5 minutes	29 laps in 5 min
	Previous Athletic Experience	I actually never willingly played sports until derby.

 

	Name	Holy Moses
	Age	39
	Children	2 boys. ages 6 and 9.
	Height	5' 1"
	Weight	125 lbs
	Weight before derby	135 lbs
	Started	January 2014
	Key Position	Jammer
	Practice time per week	6 hours
	Other Workout
	Diet
	Laps in 5 minutes	27 laps in 4:59
	Previous Athletic Experience	fast pitch softball through high school.

 

	Name	Johnnie Knocks'em
	Age	25
	Children	None
	Height	5' 1"
	Weight	121 lbs
	Weight before derby	125 lbs
	Started	Dec 2010
	Key Position	Jammer
	Practice time per week	12 hours
	Other Workout	Crossfit (both independent and with team), boxing, weight lifting
	Diet	I'm a pescetarian because I never really liked meat, so I mostly eat fruit, vegetables, and grains. I'm also lactose and soy intolerant so I tend to cut most of those out of my diet. I also try not to over do it with starchy food.
	Laps in 5 minutes	34 laps in 5 mins
	Previous Athletic Experience	Not much. I danced ballet for 10 years before derby and did burlesque for a short time.

 

	Name	Spooky Lil Ghoul
	Age	21
	Children	None
	Height	~5’ 0”
	Weight	100 lbs - Muscle!
	Weight before derby	97 lbs
	Started	July 2014
	Key Position	Jammer
	Practice time per week	6+ hours
	Other Workout	Some basic exercises at home. When the weather is nice outdoor skating.
	Diet	I pretty much eat what I want. I try to make sure I don't eat just garbage though. Salads, lean meats, whole wheats, etc.
	Laps in 5 minutes	27 laps in 4:39
	Previous Athletic Experience	None.

 

	Name	Lil Rage of Sunshine
	Age	29
	Children	None
	Height	4' 11"
	Weight	135 lbs
	Weight before derby	125 lbs
	Started	March 2009
	Key Position	Jammer
	Practice time per week	10+ Hours
	Other Workout	Outdoor skating, CrossFit, snowboarding
	Diet	Organic, clean living
	Laps in 5 minutes	27 laps in 3:21 37 laps in 5 min
	Previous Athletic Experience	Soccer, softball, track