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BE A REFEREE

Always liked the way you looked in vertical stripes? Have a desire to blow
whistles and shout? Maybe you love to skate in circles? Then we've got the job
for you.

Become a Roller Derby Referee!

There's a need for you at home and in the greater roller derby world. Become
knowledgeable in the rules of the game and you can travel the nation and be
received with open arms!

Contact us to find out more!


2024 SPONSORS




FEATURED SKATER: PIPPI STRONGWHOMPING

Photo by Jim Dier

Name: Pippi StrongWhomping

Number: 10

Team/League History: I have been with KRD for the entirety of my derby career!

Year you became involved in roller derby: 2017

How did you get involved with roller derby? I was invited to watch my first ever
bout (shout out to Skatin) KRD vs Kingsford Krush and the very next day was a
fresh meat recruitment day. I showed back up the following day, put on some
skates, and have been skating ever since!

Where are you from originally? Born in Escanaba, but was raised in troll
country. Moved back to the UP for good in 2006.

Name a fun little known fact about you: I have my degree in Interior Design, but
haven’t practiced design in about 15 years and I used to fly gliders.

How did you pick your name? I have always been a fan of Pippi Longstocking books
and since I’m a ginger, I had to have a derby name that went along with that. I
always wear my hair in braids with tall colorful socks with extra freckles for
bout days!

What is your pre-derby sports/skating background? I had a pair of quad skates
that you buckled over your sneakers when I was like 4 and then, of course, I
rollerbladed through the 90’s!

Please tell us about your rookie year and how you learned to play or officiate
roller derby? Oh my rookie year was so fun! I tried on skates at a fresh meat
recruitment and then took KRD’s fresh meat course in the fall of 2017. I started
skating with the vets the following February and then was lucky enough to pass
my minimum skills test and bout in my first bout with the team in either April
or May of the 2018 season. I was pretty much terrified the entire time, it was
fantastic!

Do you have a pre-game ritual? Drink tons of water and pee a lot, lol! Does that
count?

Do you have a favorite motivational quote?  Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy!
(kidding, I’m just a big Karate Kid fan)

What is your position of choice? Blocker, but I will fill in wherever needed.
I’ll pivot, I’ll jam, I’ll cheer from the bench, just tell me where I am most
useful!

What is your favorite drill at practice and why? Oh I have a love/hate
relationship with footwork/lateral movement drills. I love them because I always
need to work on them and I hate them because I ALWAYS need to work on them. I
have the most fun with any type of scrimmage work though!

How would you describe your derby playing style? Solid/stable. I like to be
difficult to move and I like to hit hard when I can!

Have you held any leadership positions in leagues? How have those positively
impacted your personal roller derby career?  I am currently KRD’s skater rep and
have been for a couple of seasons now. I am also on the training committee which
allows me to stay involved and engaged in practices and help our team to
improve, evolve, and grow.

What is your job outside of roller derby? And how, if at all, has it contributed
to your experience of roller derby?  My husband/partner and I own a chiropractic
office. He’s the chiropractor and I do everything else. Owning a business has
contributed to my roller derby experience because it enables us to sponsor the
team and also it indirectly led me to roller derby (we have a lot of roller
derby patients, lol!)

What advice do you have for people who want to get involved in roller
derby? Just give it a try! If you find that skating isn’t for you, just remember
that roller derby wouldn’t be possible without all of our on and off skate
volunteers and officials. There is always a place for you! 

Keeping with our 2024 season theme (A Decade of Derby), what is your personal
favorite decade or era? Why?  I’m a 90’s girl at heart! Give me some 90’s
alternative music, a concert tee, torn jeans, and a flannel shirt and I am a
happy girl.

And lastly, favorite places in the Keweenaw?  There are too many to pick, pretty
much anywhere I can camp with my family and get away from life for a few days!

FeaturedPosted on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024Author KRD AdminCategories Blog Posts


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Keweenaw Roller Derby League is a non-profit organization dedicated to
promoting sportsmanship and inclusivity! We invite you to be a part of our
league this summer through volunteering!

HISTORIC CALUMET COLOSSEUM

DATES:
• MAY 25th, 4:30 PM
• JUNE 22nd, 4:30 PM
• JULY 13th, 4:30 PM
• AUGUST 31st, 4:30 PM

BENEFITS:
• Free Admission to Bout
• Free Meal and Drink Token
• EPIC Saturday Night

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:
• Security
• Ticket Sales
• Merch and Drink Sales
• Skater Check-in

Earn 3-4 Service Hours per Bout!

Posted on May 1, 2024Author KRD AdminCategories Blog Posts


FEATURED SKATER: SCRAMBLED LEGS

Photo by Brockit, Inc.

Name: Scrambled Legs or just Legs if we’re friends!

Number: 77

Team/League History: I’ve only had the pleasure of skating with KRD. 

How did you get involved with roller derby? I’ve wanted to be in roller derby
since high school but never really lived near a great team. When I moved to the
area and heard about KRD I practically died of happiness and joined the next
open new skater program!

Where are you from originally? Born and raised Yooper. 

Name a fun little known fact about you: I love getting caught in the rain! The
worse the storm, the better. 

How did you pick your name? I have long legs, which are often in a state of
being scrambled even off skates. Plus puns bring joy to all who hear them. 

What is your pre-derby sports/skating background? I have frequently lied about
playing basketball in high school because I’m tall… some people have fallen for
it. 

Please tell us about your rookie year and how you learned to play or officiate
roller derby? I was by a pretty good measure the worst of the new recruits. I
could barely skate more than a few strides without falling. And it was totally
fine! KRD is so supportive of skaters at all levels and I’ve come so far since
then. 

Do you have a pre-game ritual? I love donning my war paint and bout outfit with
a playlist that definitely includes Katie Perry and Shania Twain. It makes me
feel so empowered. 

Do you have a favorite motivational quote?  It’s basic, and Nike probably owns
the trademark, but “Just do it,” has always got me. 

What is your position of choice? I’m a blocker, I hope to play all positions and
jam someday though! 

What is your favorite drill at practice and why? When we set up obstacle
courses. So fun! 

How would you describe your derby playing style? Scrambled haha. Maybe wiggly. 

What advice do you have for people who want to get involved in roller derby?
It’s not just something we say, no matter your skating ability or athleticism
you belong. And if being a skating player doesn’t suit you, there are a bunch of
other ways to stay involved and maintain the awesome camaraderie, namely
officiating and reffing. 

Keeping with our 2024 season theme (A Decade of Derby), what is your personal
favorite decade or era? Why? I’m a vintage fashion aficionado. The 1930’s-40’s
will always have my heart. Vintage vibes, not vintage values! 

And lastly, favorite places in the Keweenaw?  Misery Bay is the place to be! 

Posted on April 9, 2024April 9, 2024Author KRD AdminCategories Blog Posts


ENHANCE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO ROLLER DERBY WITH OPEN GEAR LIBRARY

KRD Giving Bean Coffee & Tea Fundraiser

Purpose: Increase access to roller derby by decreasing financial barriers
Funding: KRD Gear Library and Skater Financial Assistance
Goal: $2,000
Dates: 3/24/2024 – 5/4/2024

Buy coffee and support a skater! Keweenaw Roller Derby (KRD), a 501(c)(3)
flat-track roller derby league in the Copper Country, is excited to share our
upcoming Giving Bean Coffee & Tea Fundraiser. For every purchase made via this
fundraiser, KRD receives up to 40% of the profit. These funds will be allocated
to establish a KRD Gear Library and a Skater Financial Assistance fund. These
programs aim to alleviate these financial deterrents and make roller derby in
the Copper Country accessible to everyone.

To participate safely in roller derby, skaters must be equipped with appropriate
gear. A full set of basic, new equipment (skates, pads, helmet, and mouthguard)
costs a minimum of $350. This upfront cost to starting roller derby can deter
individuals who would benefit physically and mentally from participation in an
inclusive, supportive, and driven athletic community. Similarly, there are
ongoing dues and insurance costs each skater must pay to maintain membership;
the Skater Financial Assistance fund is designed to support skaters who may be
facing financial hardship.

Keweenaw Roller Derby is excited to work with you to bring roller derby to more
people across the Copper Country! To place an order for the Giving Bean Coffee &
Tea Fundraiser, click or scan the following images:

For more information on KRD’s Giving Bean Coffee & Tea Fundraiser and how to
support the KRD Gear Library, please visit keweenawrollerderby.com or contact
Kara Paavilainen at communityrelations@keweenawrollerderby.com.

Format LinkPosted on March 25, 2024May 1, 2024Author Keweenaw Roller
DerbyCategories Blog PostsTags coffee, fundraiser, supoortderby


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