Interview with Sirens' Killo Kitty - Tix on sale now for Sirens vs. VB Jan. 23!

Photo by Charlie ShutterThug Chu

Officer Killo Kitty has been patrolling the track with her girls in blue for 3 years, terrorizing those who break the rules and enforcing with an iron hip check. As the new captain of the crowd favorite team the Sirens, Killo Kitty and her new co-captain P.I.T.A. are ready to brutalize and serve in 2010. We talked to Killo about her strategy for the new season, who she wants to make cry, and why she's such a bully on the track.

You can see Killo and her Sirens take on the Varsity Brawlers on January 23- tickets are on sale NOW here and we WILL sell out!

Q: After a disappointing 2009 season, how are you feeling as the new captain for the 2010 season?

KK: Becoming captain of this great bunch of ladies is an extreme honor! I want to give the team my all and I know that each and every one of the Sirens feels the same way. 2009 was not disappointing at all! It was a learning experience and now we are moving on to bigger and better things... like CHAMPS!

Q: Given the numerous changes on the Sirens roster, and the loss of four all-star skaters (Puncherello, Paris Killton, Kung Pow Tina, and Mila Minute), how is the team adjusting and how are you filling the void?

KK: We have filled the void with new and upcoming all-stars! Watch out for these girls! They may look sweet but they have a vicious side!

Q: Last spring, the Varsity Brawlers stunned the audience when they nearly beat the Sirens in just their second game as a team; given that bout, how are you viewing this rematch and what will you do differently?

KK: The Sirens are a totally different team than the one that played VB last year. We have trained differently and have a different mindset.

Q: What will it take for the Sirens to win the 2010 Championship and add another trophy to the mantle (the Sirens were previously 2007 Champions)?

KK: Positive attitudes and aggressiveness! It's up to the SIRENS to want it... and we want it BAD!

Q: How many skaters have you launched off the track?

KK: Just 1... almost 2... but I have made girls cry, and I like doing that! I am hoping to make Tae Kwon Ho cry!

Q: Why are you such a bully on the track?

KK: It all goes back to when I was in first grade. I got in a fight with the school bully. I did the Karate Kid kick and kicked sand in his face... he feared me after that and I got addicted to the power. MWAHAHAHA!

Q: Describe the 2010 Sirens in 5 words or less.

KK: 2010: Year of the Siren!

Interview with Varsity Brawlers' Eire Vengeance - Tix on sale now for Sirens vs. VB Jan. 23!

Photo by Charlie Shutterthug Chu

Longtime veteran blocker Eire Vengeance got her skates wet with the Tough Cookies and has risen to become the new co-captain of no-longer-rookie team, the Varsity Brawlers. Debuting in 2009, VB surprised everyone by skating with tenacity and strong team chemistry that belied their lack of experience, winning a stellar game over the Fight Crew and narrowly losing to the Sirens. The Brawlers were leading the Sirens all the way until the very last jam, when superstar jammer Mila Minute ripped out 10 points to win the game.

No doubt, the Brawlers are seeking revenge against the Sirens. We spoke to Eire about what the new season has in store for this team with heart, and what the game plan is against the cops. You can see Eire and her Brawlers take on the Sirens on JAN. 23 - Tickets are on sale NOW at here and we WILL sell out!

Q: This will be your first game as co-captain of the Varsity Brawlers. As you begin your regime, is there anything you’d like the Sirens, and the world, to know about your team?

EV: In as few words as possible?  Prepare yourselves for a pride obliterating bitch slap!

Q: This is only the Varsity Brawler’s second season. What were the biggest mistakes the Varsity Brawlers made last season, and how have you grown as a team?

EV: I don't feel that we made any mistakes last season. Something that I think gets overlooked about us is that over HALF of our team had absolutely no game experience before they were picked to form this team. That is HUGE. And to have our near victory in the beginning of '09...  then on to our ACTUAL victory at the end of '09. All i have to say is that VB is a supernova of talent, with no end to our improvement in sight!

Q: The Varsity Brawlers stunned the audience last spring when they nearly beat the Sirens in just their second game as a team; given that bout, are you planning to follow the same strategy or do you have any new tricks up your sleeve?

EV: Our biggest advantage is that we tailor make our strategy to each team we play.  So any game we have played in the past is not going to be the same as what the Sirens are going to get.  Plus the Sirens had gone through so many changes last season that it would be foolish to come at them the same way. We don;t have to worry about losing to a jammer scoring over 50 points this time.  

Q: What are the biggest challenges that the Varsity Brawlers will face in 2010?

EV: Every person in this league is growing and improving constantly. The margin for error is so small now with the rules and with your game play. Constant diligence is going to be key, and we DEFINITELY need to want it more than the next girl.

Q: Who do you admire most on the Sirens?  Who are you looking forward to hitting the hardest?

EV: I respect and admire all of them. Everyone is so dedicated and hard working. However, I will get an unbelievable joy out of blocking the HELL out of my fellow Bully Blockers: V. Lee, Killo Kitty, P.I.T.A and Ryder Hard. I mean BEAT DOWN. I do have a history of making girls claw for the oxygen tank!

Q: If roller derby were a beauty pageant, which Derby Dolls team would win and why?

EV: HA!! VB, duh. We got the looks, we got the talent, and if at first you don't agree, you'll get beat till you do!

Q: Describe the 2010 Varsity Brawlers in 5 words or less.

EV: We're gonna hurt you...

Fight Crew Topple the Sirens, 101-88

Photo by Stalkerazzi.It was a fight to the finish last Saturday night when 2007 champions, the Sirens, faced off against 2006 champs, Fight Crew. For both teams, it was the final bout of the 2009 season. Fight Crew took the lead early in the game and held onto it, but the Sirens remained within striking distance throughout. The Crew never relinquished control, however, and emerged victorious with a final score of 101-88. It was a much-needed triumph for the beleaguered Fight Crew, who hadn’t won a regular season game since 2007.

Blocker-jammer powerhouse, P.I.T.A, was the point leader for the Sirens with 22, while rookie Raven Seaward trailed close behind with 21. Fight Crew co-captain and former Siren, Haught Wheels, led the charge with 38 points for the night though teammate Tough Soles was right on her tail with 36.

Saturday's bout was the last for long-time Siren and all-star skater, Paris Killton, who is retiring. She will be missed!

Fight Crew Plot Their Assault on the Sirens: Tix on Sale for 10/24 event

LOS ANGELES – The L.A. Derby Dolls (www.derbydolls.com/la), Southern California’s premiere all-female, banked track roller derby league, are still spinning from the release of Drew Barrymore’s love letter to roller derby, WHIP IT. Two of the league’s most experienced teams – the bulletproof Sirens vs. a fearless Fight Crew – promise a tremendous bout on Sat., Oct. 24 at the Doll Factory (1910 Temple Street, Los Angeles CA 90026). These veteran skaters will demonstrate why roller derby has become the fastest growing women’s sport in the country.

It’s been a rough season for the Fight Crew, who go into their final game of 2009 with an 0-3 record. The Crew is determined to skate away with a win, taking some cops along for the ride. The red and black attack is led by Captain Janis Choplin and Co-Captain Haught Wheels. Expect stalwarts Tara Armov, Trixie Biscuit and Broadzilla to take their opponents to the rail and make ‘em squeal.

The Sirens are 1-2 for the season and no doubt want to remind long-time rivals, the Fight Crew, which team calls the shots inside the Doll Factory. Captain Amber Alert! and Co-Captain Roxy Cotton will lead the raid alongside fan favorites P.I.T.A., Killo Kitty and Paris Killton.

If you’ve seen FOX Searchlight’s WHIP IT and are ready for real roller derby action, this is your chance. The Doll Factory is the only place to witness this fantastic sport on a banked track in California – and the venue where Drew Barrymore watched her first-ever derby bout.

Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, including live music from the Failures and a Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and Hot Dog on a Stick, and beer from Tecate, who also sponsor a special Happy Hour beginning at 6 p.m.

 The L.A. Derby Dolls are one of only five leagues in the U.S. playing roller derby on a banked track. Like most modern female roller derby leagues, the Derby Dolls are volunteer-run and give back to the community that has embraced them. Honored as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association, the Derby Dolls also operate a Junior Derby League for girls ages 8-17. Currently the L.A. Derby Dolls are raising money for the 25^th Annual AIDSWalk Los Angeles (http://www.aidswalk.net/losangeles) on Sunday, October 18^th. 

Tickets are now available to purchase at http://www.derbydolls.com/la. General admission tickets are $17 online and $20.00 at the door; VIP tickets are $40.00. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at half time. General parking is available for $8 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. Please have your ID, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

To receive your press pass, please contact pr@derbydolls.com; photography is restricted at events and must be cleared prior to arrival. No cameras or recording devices will be allowed without approval.

About the L.A. Derby Dolls:

Founded in 2003, the L.A. Derby Dolls (www.derbydolls.com/la) are Southern California’s premiere all-female, banked-track, quad-skating, roller derby league. Within the league, five fierce teams battle for dominance: The Fight Crew, The Sirens, The Tough Cookies, The Varsity Brawlers and The Swarm. While their uniforms may be stylish and their names playful, do not be fooled by appearances – the L.A. Derby Dolls are athletes who skate a sport that is unscripted and real. Honored as a Treasure of L.A. by the Central City Association, the L.A. Derby Dolls embody the do-it-yourself, “for the skaters, by the skaters” ethos of modern women’s roller derby.