People

Name Fisti Cuffs

League Affiliation Gotham Girls Roller Derby

Years Skating Since December 2003...don't make me do math

Sometimes when the physical challenges and responsibilities of being a skater get overwhelming, it’s easy to forget the adrenaline and the joyful energy that we feel when we first discover derby. The Gotham Girls were delighted when we heard the energetic song “Here We Go,” a roller derby anthem written and recorded by Still Saffire.

DerbyLife caught up with Team Ireland's Head Coach Violent Bob.

Name Tracy "Disco" Akers

League Affiliation Denver Roller Dolls

Years Skating 6 years

DL: What was your previous athletic background, if any? TA: I played basketball for 4 years as a young'un but that's really it as far as team sports. I skateboarded, snowboarded, and did BMX, but pretty much sucked at all of those. After derby, I started cross training with road biking and dabbled in hockey.

Head Coach Viper reports on Team Scotland's progress. Support their Team Scotland Bout here. Read the full Team Scotland roster on DNN.

Name: Little A

League Affiliation: Tampa Bay Derby Darlins

Years Skating: I started derby in 2008, but I practically had skates on my feet when I was born.

DL: Why did you want to be on Team USA? FB: I wanted play with the best skaters in the country and represent all of the roller derby skaters in the US. What an incredible honor.

Name Varla Vendetta

League Affiliation Windy City Rollers (Chicago, IL)

Years Skating Derby: 7; I skated as a kid at our local roller rink and rollerbladed when it was cool in the early 90s

DL: What was your previous athletic background, if any?