Punk Sue Tawney #0202

Now predicting: six more weeks of PAIN!

Join date?: December 2008
First bout?: July 11, 2009, Blitz vs. Steel City B-Unit
Best position?: Offense: Jammer and #2
What brought you to DDR?: I had never heard of Roller Derby but saw a flyer and came to a bout with a friend, on a girl’s night out. Within the first five minutes, I knew that I had to do this!
What keeps your wheels turning?: I love to skate!
What is your most embarrassing derby moment?: Several come to mind, but I would have to say, every time I force myself to watch myself in bout footage, it feels like my most embarrassing moment.
What is your proudest derby moment?: (cue flashback montage)
DDR awards/ Fan Favorite awards?: Blitz Workhorse
Got any injury stories?: A PCL tear and torn Miniscus, a broken Rib, lots of rink rash, and loads of major bruises: the most impressive one was bigger than my hand and included sharp zig-zags of darker bruising from the pattern on my tights.
Impress us with your skating skillz…: I don't know about skillz, but I never give up!
Derby props?: Skates: Riedell
Wheels: Omegas
Protective Gear: Scabs pads and a Triple-8 Brainsaver helmet
Send out some heartfelt derby love to your peeps…: Thanks to 'A Boy Named Punk Sue', my family and friends for the constant encourangement, Drayer Physical Therapy, and a huge thanks to my Dutchies — you all are amazing, especially the most adorable derby wife ever: Skid Ho!