Montreal Roller derby blog
Jul 16 2010
The People Of MTLRD: Jess Bandit
She’s the President of the league and the captain of both Les Filles du Roi and the New Skids on the Block. Jess Bandit is the sweetest thing that can knock you off your skates with a sideways glance. She’s smart, she’s tough and she looks good in neon – she’s got it all.
Q: What brought you to Montreal Roller Derby?
Georgia W Tush asked me to come out when she first started the league in summer of 2006. I refused cause I didn’t understand the game, and what I was suppose to do and if it was right for me….since I didn’t ready skate. She asked me again in the fall of 2006. I accepted to come out; gut instinct. After 1 practice I was hooked.
Q: What is your favorite aspect of roller derby?
Its a sport that I’m actually good at. I love the community feeling that players have from all over the world…
Jul 10 2010
The People Of MTLRD: Johnny Capote
When it comes to tough jobs - well, someone’s gotta do it. Johnny Capote is often just the man for the job. The coach of the rowdy Racaille, and the brains behind the MTLRD boutcast system - Dr. Capote helps out the league in many ways. We pay him by way of incredibly cheap beer, and he seems to be alright with that.
Q: What brought you to Montreal Roller Derby?
I play in a band with one of the originals El Kaboom. I caught on right from the get go as a fan and sorta got kicked into coaching along the way.
Q: What is your favorite aspect of roller derby?
The offence and defence don’t face each other, it’s a whole new way of thinking….
Jul 06 2010
The People Of MTLRD: Romeo
Romeo is a veteran of love, war and Montreal Roller derby. She’s a member of both The New Skids on the Block and Les Filles du Roi, and despite what you might imagine – running into Romeo feels less like romance and more like a brick wall.
Q: How long have you been involved with the sport?
It would now be my third year as of now, and still going!
Q: What is your favorite aspect of roller derby?
The physical brutality of it, and the real competitiveness between teams and between players. As the years go by, it makes me want to become better and better as a skater and as a person in this screwed up planet. What makes everything stick together most of all, is the significant friendships I’ve developed along the way (as well as my undying love for Smack Daddy).