October League Member Of The Month

The L.A. Derby Dolls would like to congratulate one of our Official Photographers, Stalkerazzi for being named League Member of the Month for October 2014. Stalkerazzi is the eye behind the lens that captured many of your favorite roller derby action shots. He was with LADD from 2006-2010 and has returned this season. He has occasionally travelled with home teams and the Ri-ettes to photograph away games.

Learn more about Stalkerazzi and his contributions to the L.A. Derby Dolls and the sport of modern roller derby:

LADD: How did you find derby? Or did it find you?

S: Ex-LADD ref Cagey Bea took me to an LADD bout at the North Hollywood YMCA and I was hooked. I was working for a newspaper at that time and found a local connection, so I did a 6-month photo story on the Inland Empire Derby Dames, which was incredible. I moved on to LADD after that.

LADD: In what ways has your life outside of roller derby influence the extra tasks you take on with the league?

S: I get to explore, workout and sharpen my photo skills at derby in ways I don't always have the freedom to at work.

LADD: What was your personal favorite derby moment?

S: It was a different league (sorry!), but I was photographing nervous skaters backstage at the very first IEDD bout in San Bernardino when the whole league surprised me with my own IEDD league derby shirt, complete with hand-painted name "Stalkerazzi" on the back.

LADD: A genie gives you 3 wishes, what do you wish for?

S: Infinite photographic memory, mutant healing factor, power of flight. So selfish!

LADD: What is your goal for the 2014 season?

S: To be better—to know (or at least meet) everyone in the league, to know and understand derby better, and also to use remotes.

Some of Stalkerazzi’s most well recognized work is displayed at the Doll Factory. As fans wait in line to receive their wristbands, they crowd up against a mural of skaters. The center mural was painted from a photo taken by Stalkerazzi, featuring retired Sirens, Mila Minute raising a fist to the sky in a victory pose with skater Roxy Cotton. The mural was painted by Dave Morris with assistance by Vince Wheel and Cagey Bea.

September Move Update

Hello Derby Dolls Fans,

Since our last move update in July, we have been working on securing a new location in Los Angeles (at the 5 fwy and Colorado Blvd across from Griffith Park). Unfortunately, we discovered recently that Metro has plans to build an overpass on the site, and in addition, the parking restrictions have been virtually impossible to lift. Due to these factors, that space is no longer a viable option. So, our search continues. If you are aware of any available commercial, non-retail, warehouse space 30,000 - 40,000 sqft or greater with parking and a long-term lease, please let us know at questions@derbydolls.com.

For now, we will continue bouting at our current location at 1910 West Temple Street as the building plans there have been stalled - for now. Please visit our website to sign up for our mailing list on to be notified of future move updates, as well as to pick up some tickets to see Sirens vs Varsity Brawlers this Saturday!

Thank you for your patience and support!
Amber Alert!

September League Member Of The Month

The L.A. Derby Dolls would like to congratulate Fight Crew team captain, Belle Scorcho # 85, for being named League Member of the Month for September, 2014! Belle Scorcho wears many hats within the L.A. Derby Dolls—she was a member of the 2013 L.A. Ri-ettes All Star Team, co-head of the partnerships committee assisting with obtaining promotion partners like Golden Road Brewing, Stila Cosmetics, and Sailor Jerry, and she is an advisor to fresh meat skaters as a Fresh Meat Mama taking new skaters under her wing and providing advice on skill and game play. At this rate, she is practically a superhero, because she is also part of the taskforce charged with the search for finding us a new home. In her life outside of roller derby (yes, she even made time for that), Belle is a project architect. She has imparted vast amounts of wisdom and talent to help us in the on-going search the right facility to meet our needs. To learn more about Belle Scorcho, check out her interview below:

LADD: How did you find derby? Or did it find you?

BS: I found derby after a night of casual skating at Moonlight Rollerway.  I was with friends just skating around in circles and off hand mentioned "this is fun, but I just want to skate really fast."  My friend suggested I give derby a shot with the added bonus of getting to skate fast AND also to hit people.  After a couple minutes of google searching, I was signed up for Derby Por Vida.  And after one class of DPV, I decided that I was going to be a Derby Doll, no matter what.

LADD: Derby or non derby related, who is your hero and why?

BS: Tina Fey as a stand in for all ladies who take charge with big opinions and aren't afraid to be heard.  I was brought up to stand up for myself and my opinions, and I appreciate a woman who successfully does that within a male dominated profession… plus, she is hilarious.

LADD: What's was your personal favorite derby moment?

BS: My first time actually skating a jam after weeks of learning how to fall in DPV and hoping that I wouldn't.  I was jamming against Whip N’ Ash (also her first jam ever) and we both stumbled our way through the pack.  I don't remember if any points were scored, but it was thrilling all the same.

LADD: A genie gives you 3 wishes, what do you wish for?

BS: A combination washer/dryer, unlimited frequent flier miles to use, and some rain.

LADD: What is your goal for the 2014 season?

BS: My goal is to make Fight Crew the strongest we can be!

Come check out Belle Scorcho and Fight Crew as they take on the Varsity Brawlers on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Doll Factory!

6th Annual Health Fair October 4th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

L.A. DERBY DOLLS PARTNERS WITH THE MEXICAN CONSULATE AND ST. VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTHCARE RESOURCES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS 

July 24, 2014 – Los Angeles – On Saturday, October 4th, from 10am – 2pm, the L.A. Derby Dolls, along with the Mexican Consulate and St. Vincent Medical Center will host their 6th Annual Health Fair at 1910 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 for Angelenos in the Central East Los Angeles Area.

This free community event will feature health services such as ear and eye exams, cholesterol testing, dental exams, and many other healthcare resources. Featured healthcare service providers will include Eisner Pediatric & Family Medical Clinic, Lions Club of Pasadena, Southern California Health Institute, Asian Pacific Health Corps, and many more. Additional services offered include self-esteem classes along with yoga and self-defense workshops.  Representatives from Planned Parenthood and the Department of Public Social Services will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Activity for children and refreshments will be provided. Blood donor services will be provided by City of Hope. 

The Health & Job Fair reinforces the L.A. Derby Dolls’ commitment to provide comprehensive services tailored to the needs of its community. More than 500 residents are expected to attend. The event is free and open to all ages and is located at The Doll Factory, 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). Free parking is available at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union) one block east of the Doll Factory. For more information about the Health & Job Fair and the L.A. Derby Dolls please visit www.derbydolls.com/la.

Health Fair Contact: communityservice@derbydolls.com

Media Contact: pr@derbydolls.com

August League Member of the Month

The L.A. Derby Dolls would like to congratulate Sub Pool skater Rosy Machete, #1095, for being named League Member of the Month for August, 2014! If you haven’t seen Rosy Machete putting up great defense on the track as a tough-as-nails blocker during Baby Doll Brawls and Sub Pool scrimmages, you would probably recognize her from the Community Service events she helps organize at the Doll Factory. Rosy Machete has been skating with the L.A. Derby Dolls since August 2011, and serves as the Head of the Community Service Committee; working with organizations to promote causes supported by the L.A. Derby Dolls and providing services to help the community around the Doll Factory and its members. Rosy Machete has worked closely with Peace Over Violence, Homeboy Industries, Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles, Big Sunday, Children of the Night, and is currently collaborating with the Mexican Consulate and St. Vincent’s Medical Center for the sixth annual Health Fair at the Doll Factory. She hopes to provide the community with health care services and resources that may otherwise be difficult to obtain. The Health Fair is one of the largest Community Service events hosted in conjunction with the L.A. Derby Dolls. The Health Fair is tentatively planned for Saturday, October 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Check out our short interview with Rosy Machete:

LADD: How did you find derby? Or did it find you?

RM: I had heard about this roller derby thing, so one day I decided to show up for LADD try-outs.  I borrowed gear and skates, and hadn’t been on skates since I was like 7 years old. I did horribly! I was the slowest person on the banked track, I didn’t know how to stop, and fell quite a bit. Needless to say, I did not make it to fresh meat but it didn’t matter, I had already fallen in love.  

LADD: Derby or non derby related, who is your hero and why?

RM: My hero is my mama. She is tougher than I will ever be and I play a full contact sport on wheels for fun.

LADD: A genie gives you 3 wishes, what do you wish for?

RM: A bigger and better Doll Factory! With lots of parking and lots of restrooms!  It will have a huge locker room with showers, a steam room and a sauna.  There will also be a fitness room for all the off skates training, a large kitchen with a fridge full of Golden Road beer, the Doll Repair team will have a state of the art clinic, the Referteria will have state of the art kitchen appliances that community service can borrow (thank you Enforcers for letting us borrow your toaster), a huge workshop for the Track Monkeys, and all new RAD equipment that will not crash or freeze in the middle of a game. I would like an IPad with infinity GB for school. I wish for world peace.

LADD: What is your goal for the 2014 season?

RM: To skate!