Get to know some of the new skaters of the Fort Wayne Derby Girls.

Real Name: Stephanie Flynn
Proposed Derby Name: Maja Flynnch
Loves: Family. They mean the world to me.
Hates: Anxiety.
What made you decide to join derby? A few years ago I watched the Dominion Derby Girls of Norfolk, VA. It was my first bout ever and my first introduction into derby. It has never left my mind since.
What do you hope to get out of being a Fort Wayne Derby Girl? Confidence in myself.
What position do you want to play? All of them! My first choice would be Jammer but I really just want to play.
List your strange quirks: This usually grosses most people out. I like to dip my peanut butter sandwich into chili. What? It's good!
Hobbies? Who has time for a hobby when you play derby? When I am not at derby my life consists of family time.
What is your Day Job? Helpdesk coordinator. Which means I tell people what to do and where to go and when to do it.
Are you in School? No, but I do have my Associates degree in IT Networking & Security Management.
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Real Name: Sara Tavassol
Proposed Derby Name: Alpaca Punch
Loves: ALPACAS! puppies, Family, dill pickles, sno caps
Hates: anything with 8 legs or more, spiders, crabs, centipedes
What made you decide to join derby? Looked like fun and I wanted to be a part of the fun and charity.
What do you hope to get out of being a Fort Wayne Derby Girl? The opportunity to help people in the community and have fun while doing it.
What position do you want to play? Blocker
List your strange quirks: My right pinky toe often pops out of place and I have to put it back in place at least once a week.
Hobbies? amateur photography, playing with dogs
What is your Day Job? Student/ 1 hr photo specialist
Are you in School? Yes
Anything else you would like to add: Chupacabras do exist.
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Real Name: Jaela Nichelson
Proposed Derby Name: I.C. Fanny
Loves: Love hanging out with friends, my 3 kids, and family, funny movies
Hates: Hate annoying people
What made you decide to join derby? Friends who play Derby got me into it
What do you hope to get out of being a Fort Wayne Derby Girl? Hope to be a part of a great team, meet new people and have fun
What position do you want to play? pivot?? unsure at this point
List your strange quirks: My main quirk would be that I'm anal about pretty much everything
Hobbies? I love watersports and going to the lake, very busy, not a whole lot of time for hobbies outside of derby!
What is your Day Job? I am an Operations Manager at ResCare.
Are you in School? I graduated from IPFW with a batchelors degree in Dec 2011
Anything else you would like to add: I haven't skated since I was a kid, don't know a lot about derby, but can't wait to actually start playing!!
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Name: Michele Aldrich.
Derby name: Psycho Chele.
Loves: my family, friends and all my pets.
Hates: stupid people!
What made you decide to join derby? I joined because I have always wanted to play roller derby since i first saw it on tv when I was a kid.
What do you hope to get out of being a Fort Wayne Derby Girl? What I hope to get out of derby is to learn the rules and play well. I love how much the FWDG give back to the community. Ive been wanting to do more for my community for awhile now and being apart of the FWDG not only can I finally help outnin my community but I can have fun with a great bunch of girls doing it...what more can you ask for?!
Position: Jammer.
Strange squirks: I DO NOT HAVE OCD Im just a clean freak.
Hobbies: skating, fishing, pool, bowling, reading.
Day jobs: copier service tech. Also a hairdresser and a Scentsy Indepedant Consultant.
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Kathleen Christian
Proposed Derby Name: Sister Christian
Loves: Fresh air, sunlight, men in spandex
Hates: Everyone else on the road
What made you decide to join derby? An audition notice
What do you hope to get out of being a Fort Wayne Derby Girl? A ton of muscle, great dance moves on skates, and a community of close friends who are strong, supportive and always push each other to be the best
What position do you want to play? Blocker, jammer
List your strange quirks: -
Hobbies: Knitting, trolling graveyards, writing (novels, poetry, angry letters to the editor, love letter to celebrities)
What is your Day Job? I work at Majic 95.1 and Fun 101.7 and I write for Whatzup
Are you in School? Nope
Anything else you would like to add: I would like to add 6+7 and 121+2
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Real Name: Andrea Light
Proposed Derby Name: Zsa Zsa Stabor #24K
Loves: kittens, mascara, onyx, Abstract Expressionism, Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind, strawberry cupcakes, Charlie Day, Chihuahuas in clothing, 28 Days Later, contrast, reality t.v., chartreuse, sparkles, cults, wigs
Hates: Walt, naps, melon, Saturn, Water, heights,
What made you decide to join derby? I wanted to do something where I could meet new people with similar ideals, volunteer for local causes, and get some exercise. Roller Derby was a perfect fit!
What do you hope to get out of being a Fort Wayne Derby Girl? I look forward to becoming friends with a group of wonderful, strong and independent women who set a good example for our community through their caring and charitable actions.
What position do you want to play? Blocker
List your strange quirks: I can touch my tongue to my nose, wiggle my ears, interpret dreams...
Hobbies: Metalsmithing. Cupcakery.
What is your Day Job? Graphic/Web Designer – 508 SME for a local consulting firm.
Are you in School? Currently pursuing a graduate degree in computer art and photography at Saint Francis.
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