Deep in the wilds of suburban Connecticut lies a force to be reckoned with.  Aggressive and striking (in all senses of the word), the all-star Stepford Sabotage have been waging a war on wheels against docile conformity since December of 2007.  Made up of CTRG's best and most experienced skaters, the Sabotage compete on an international level within the WFTDA, leaving a trail of bruised and battered opponents in their wake.  They are known far and wide for their supersonic booty blocks, and have been known to use the blood of their opponents to frost their signature cupcakes.  Betty Crocker, meet Betty Ford. 

As the ranks of the league swelled, CTRG organized a second battalion of their newest and most passionate recruits: the Yankee Brutals.  The local team had their debut in July of 2009, and quickly developed from a rag-tag group of scrappy guerrillas to the battle-tested militia it is today.  Dedicated, disciplined, and (some would argue) deranged, the Brutals' battalion is fighting the good fight against other local teams across the Northeast and beyond.  Ever vigilant, the squadron believes in life, liberty, and the pursuit of derby. 

“In the Penalty Box” segment is a new project we are working on. Skaters will be doing one-on-one interviews with their league mates at random a few times a month.

Interviewed by Dee Nasty.

Dee Nasty: Did you play sports in high school and college? What did you play?
Murphy's OUTLAW: I played tennis and softball in high school. I also did ballet and dance for 13 years, figure skating, and water-skied outside of school. I've always enjoyed running as my outlet for exercise and stress relief!

DN: What attracted you to CTRG?
MO: I didn't know roller derby existed until one day I was screwing around on Craigslist and saw a pair of roller derby skates my size for sale. This led me to Google roller derby in Connecticut; I did some web research, and lo and behold our state had it and tryouts were in two weeks! So I bought the skates and tried them out once to make sure I could still stand up and showed up at tryouts! Roller derby had me at HELLO!

DN: When did you try out?
MO: December of 2008. Wow that sounds like forever ago but it seems like yesterday!

DN: There are many fans who want to know: is Murphy's OUTLAW single?
MO: Nope! Sorry ladies and gents, I'm happily living in sin with a man who makes me the luckiest gal ever!

“In the Penalty Box” segment is a new project we are working on. Skaters will be doing one-on-one interviews with their league mates at random a few times a month.

Interviewed by Doomcake.

How did you get involved with CTRG?

I saw an article in our local newspaper. The league had just formed a few months prior. I used to skate when I was younger and it just sounded really awesome. I was so anxious to play, that I bought my skates and gear before I even observed a practice or bout.

by Parker Poison

This “In the Penalty Box” segment is a new project we are working on. Skaters will be doing one-on-one interviews with their league mates at random a few times a month.

How did you get involved with CT RollerGirls?

I've been with the league since its inception in 2006. Sometime in 2005 I read a feature about Gotham Girls Roller Derby in a magazine. It was the first time I learned of the roller derby resurgence. As soon as I read it I knew it was something I wanted to do. I immediately started searching to see if there was a league in CT that I didn't know about. I even left posts on skating related message boards! One day I was contacted by a girl who said was looking to start a league in CT and the rest is history! 

How did you come up with your derby name?

My name came from a love of Invader Zim and cupcakes, well baked goods in general.

By Eleanor Bruisevelt

I’m heading to the rink tonight to interview one of the most hard working and dedicated members of the CT RollerGirls, who also happens to be one of my very close friends, our league chairwoman, Parker Poison (did I mention she is also the WFTDA Grievance Chair and WFTDA apprentice league application reviewer?)

It’s off-season for CTRG, but that doesn’t keep Parker from showing up at the non-mandatory, once-a-week practices during break. Many skaters take a break from commuting to the rink two to three times per week during off-season to give their minds and bodies a much needed rest. Parker doesn’t know the meaning of the word “break;” I don’t think that she has ever actually taken a break during her time with CTRG. Parker eats, sleeps, and breathes Roller Derby. Once you get to know Parker Poison, you’ll realize what a vital role in CTRG she plays.

This “In the Penalty Box” segment is a new project we are working on for our website. Skaters will be doing one-on-one interviews with their league mates at random a few times a month (check our website for updates) Ironically, Parker is one of the last skaters you will find in the penalty box and if you do, it’s because she meant to do it.