Hurl Madgesty is another NOVA Roller Derby original. Hurl not only skates for the Vineyard Vixens but she is also our fantastic web mistress! Hurl wears her jammer panty with pride but she is also a great blocker and pivot. She is always one of the first in line to help with anything. Never a complainer and always full of great advice, Hurl is an important member to the NOVA Roller Derby family!
1. Worst injury/burn/scrape/bruise?
Derby-wise, I got a black eye during practice; we were scrimmaging & a girl threw her arms out for balance and I ran into her hand. I finished the jam, though. I’ve also gotten some wicked rink rash, but no sprains or breaks yet (knock on wood).
Derby-wise, I got a black eye during practice; we were scrimmaging & a girl threw her arms out for balance and I ran into her hand. I finished the jam, though. I’ve also gotten some wicked rink rash, but no sprains or breaks yet (knock on wood).
2. Explain your choice of derby name and number.
I wanted to work Madge into my derby name because it’s a nickname from college & I use variations of it online. My knitting friends came up with Hurl Madgesty. And my number – 11t – is a funny (funny ha ha) way of referring to a ridiculously high number. Also, it’s a nod to Spinal Tap – “Eleven. Exactly. One louder.”
I wanted to work Madge into my derby name because it’s a nickname from college & I use variations of it online. My knitting friends came up with Hurl Madgesty. And my number – 11t – is a funny (funny ha ha) way of referring to a ridiculously high number. Also, it’s a nod to Spinal Tap – “Eleven. Exactly. One louder.”
3. What do you do in your non derby time?
Calculate how much time is left until it’s time to get back in skates.
Calculate how much time is left until it’s time to get back in skates.
4. Gnarliest moment on 8 wheels?
The first time I took a real hit in our practice space and flew up against a wall.
The first time I took a real hit in our practice space and flew up against a wall.
5. What position do you like playing and why?
I like jamming; it’s fun to wiggle through the pack, dodge hits, and find a hole. I also like being the B3 blocker because I tend to drift to the back of the pack during jams and I like helping our jammer through.
6. Name 3 things you love about yourself. Have you found new things to love about yourself now that you play derby?
I have an ass now that I play derby – can that count as two things?Actually, I do love that I’m in better shape, which really makes a huge difference in how I feel overall. I’m a good listener and I have a knack for finding details that other people miss – both handy in derby.
I have an ass now that I play derby – can that count as two things?Actually, I do love that I’m in better shape, which really makes a huge difference in how I feel overall. I’m a good listener and I have a knack for finding details that other people miss – both handy in derby.
7. Do you have an inspirational motto?
Skate fast, take chances.
Skate fast, take chances.
8. Best tip for fresh meat?
Fall as much as possible (on your pads, of course).
Fall as much as possible (on your pads, of course).
9. What goes through your mind as you lace up your skates?
What’s that smell? Is that ME?!?!?!
10. What do you love most about roller derby?
That what happens on the track stays on the track (most of the time): you can knock someone down one minute, laugh the next.
That what happens on the track stays on the track (most of the time): you can knock someone down one minute, laugh the next.
11. What is your go-to nosh-out food after practice or a scrimmage?
I always want potatoes in some form – fries, mashed, baked, chili fries, hash browns …
I always want potatoes in some form – fries, mashed, baked, chili fries, hash browns …
