This weekend marks the return of Adelaide Roller Derby (ADRD) with another season of empowering individuals, building community and creating positive change.
The four squads: Wild Hearses, The Good Ship Salty, Mile Die Club and Road Train Rollers will each play two games across two double header bouts, the first one this weekend and the second in June, followed by a Grand Final Double Header in early August. All matches are played at Adelaide Showground."Looking for a Fringe event with a difference? Head on down to the Adelaide Showground on March 18th for the biggest hits and biggest fun of this year's programe.
"With big hits, cold brews, live music, and a kick-ass group of local stallholders, there's no better place to be this Saturday. Doors at 12pm. First whistle at 12.30pm. Fun all day."
Run and organised by Adelaide Roller Derby Inc, a non-profit association, ADRD is committed and passionate about the sport of women's flat track roller derby, and empowering a local community focused on safety, athleticism and teamwork.
So bring your biggest cheering voice as well as a chair plus cushion and/ or rug and enjoy all the roller derby thrills and spills.
Here, we profile Victoria Bitter aka VB from the Good Ship Salties.
My role... Blocker, pivot.
My first roller derby bout was... A long time ago.
When did you settle on your roller derby name... Also a long time ago.
What celebrity/ famous person would you love to be the team's spokesperson? Cher.
The last time I saw the inside of a gym was... Tuesday.
Social media is... A total time killer.
My favourite app at the moment is? WikiCamps – to find all the free campsites.
If we were coming over to your place, what would you cook us? Vegan lasagne, which you can find in the ADRD cookbook.
To date, my most embarrassing moment was the time... I was at a wedding reception, mucking around and pretending to be a waiter, but I accidentally spilt a whole tray of drinks on the father of the bride.
When it comes to pets are you a lover or hater of our furry friends? Lover.
What's the one chore you dislike the most? Washing dishes.
Do you have any phobias? Sharks, maybe.
Would you ever partake in a reality show? Yes, 'The Amazing Race'.
If you could prank any of your friends, who's your target, and how are you bringing them down? I once muddled a really hot green chilli in a workmate's drink when he left it unattended. It was hilarious, so I'd probably do that one again; this time my target would be Pinch Assault because she's a very good sport and fun to have a laugh with.
Which fictional character best describes your personality? People tell me I look like Olive Oil from 'Popeye'.
Last show you binge-watched? The only channel that works on my TV is ABC, so 'Four Corners'.
Adelaide Roller Derby 2023 Dates
Sat 18 Mar - Wild Hearses vs The Good Ship Salty & Mile Die Club vs Road Train Rollers (doors 12pm)Sat 17 Jun - Road Train Rollers vs Wild Hearses & The Good Ship Salty vs Mile Die Club (doors 4pm)
Sat 5 Aug - Grand Final Double Header (doors 4pm)
