Presenting…our very first Derby Girl of the Month!
Lady G Slip’er has been a part of Red Rock ‘N Roller Derby since its inception and not only is she our VP but she is a killer jammer and rockin’ blocker. Many skaters aspire to move as naturally and effortlessly as she does in her quads. On top of her kickass skating skills, she is a sincere person who always steps up to help a fellow derby sister whether on or off the track. 2012 will be our first bouting season so keep you eyes on our wicked prize, Lady G! – Annie Biotix

AB: Hey Lady G Slip’er! How did you get that name and number?
LGS: My name, “Lady G Slip’er” refers to my love for PEI- our provincial
flower is the Lady Slipper. My last name is Griffin so I threw the “G” in
there. My derby nickname is “Lady G”. My number is #2.4; it represents a 2-4
of beer! Haha
AB: What attracted you to roller derby?
LGS: To be honest, I saw “Whip It” when it came out because Drew Barrymore
directed it. I’d never heard of Roller Derby before that. I remember
thinking “WOW! Something THAT cool would NEVER happen on PEI!!”. A while
after that I picked up the G! magazine and saw that yes…Derby was going to
start on PEI!! I was so excited; I knew I wanted to do it!!
AB: You’re really great in any position you play on the track, do you have a
preferred or a goal role?
LGS: Thanks! I love being a Blocker; using my booty for all it’s worth on
the track! My goal role is to be a Jammer though. It’s so exciting and
empowering!! I can’t even describe the feeling I get waiting for that
whistle to go, racing around the track, getting through the pack and scoring
points.. . it’s just amazing.
AB: Speaking of goals, what are your roller derby goals for 2012 since this
will be the league’s first bouting season?
LGS: I’m a little nervous but completely excited!! My main goal for this
season is for the Red Rock N Roller Derby League to host a few bouts! I am so
excited for Islanders to absorb the derby fever!! I would love to take all
our strategies, hard work and derby love to the track to win a few too ;)
A.B: Do you have any alter ego must haves in your derby closet?
LGS: I feel like derby has allowed me to channel my true self. My closet and
my derby closet seem to be quite similar these days! I have embraced my love
for short skirts, knee high socks and fishnets/tights on an daily basis :)
A.B: Who is your favorite derby persona and why?
LGS: There’s so many to choose from! I’ve met so many amazing derby gals over the last year, all amazing women! Ninja Simone from Montreal’s “Les Contrabanditas” is pretty bad-ass, Rainbow Fight from Newfoundland’s “709 Derby Girls” is all around amazing!! Georgia W. Tush from Montreal’s “New Skids on the Block” is an inspiration and Burn’N RubHer from Moncton’s Muddy River Rollers is an amazing jammer!!
A.B: Is there any piece of equipment that you could never live without?
LGS: Ugh, I am so thankful for my wrist guards!! They have saved my life on so many occasions!!
A.B: What, if any, roller derby injuries have you suffered?
LGS: So far; just some (pathetic) bruises and pinches. I did land on my own skate one time and had a perfect wheel-shaped bruise on my ass!! That was pretty painful/funny.
A.B: Many people have fought for your love this past year. How has the ”derby wife” impacted your life and past year?
LGS: Haha, yeah, this is true, I have 5 wives!! It’s been amazing though, I truly appreciate all the amazing friendships I’ve made over the past year. I am so lucky. I’ve never had a lot of gal pals, so to have so many wonderful, strong, smart women around me has been empowering. I love all my wives so much; massages, advice, drinking buddies, amazing haircuts, hugs and laughs are just the icing on my derby wife cake!!
A.B: It means a lot for your teammates to vote you as their derby girl of the month. You are the hero of our league for an entire month! How does that affect your roller derby spirit?
LGS: I am honoured and humbled to be voted the first Derby Girl of the Month!! It’s amazing to be the hero of the league for my birthday month too! I have a lot of derby love and will continue to carry it with me (I am always recruiting!). I work really hard to encourage, support and guide my derby sisters and I am truly thankful for this vote!! See ya’ll on the track!