Our sweet NSO this April is SinOmen Donut – she’s the hole package (Geddit?) rolled in sugary goodness with just the right amount of spice. Don’t let her humble profile fool you, this off skates lady of the league is constantly striving to do better at BCR and has given all of the high stress, bout time roles a lashing of cream and jam - that’s why we love her at BCR. Sometimes our off skates heroes are forgotten in the adrenaline fuelled fun times we call Roller Derby, but it sure was a great Omen for us when our darling donut untied her laces and took up her clipboard. As she says, Just do it and if it’s ‘off skates' for you as it is for Donut, then BCR welcomes you to our league.
What is your derby name?
SinOmen Donut.
Please explain the inspiration and story behind your derby name.
My childhood nickname from my father was, Donut. Somebody already had 'Drunken Donut', so I asked friends to help; among the suggestions, this one really appealed.
Quote & Why?
"I was the one momma warned you about"
Donuts may be sweet, but this one may have a dark side - I’ll let you be the judge of why.
SinOmen Donut.
Please explain the inspiration and story behind your derby name.
My childhood nickname from my father was, Donut. Somebody already had 'Drunken Donut', so I asked friends to help; among the suggestions, this one really appealed.
Quote & Why?
"I was the one momma warned you about"
Donuts may be sweet, but this one may have a dark side - I’ll let you be the judge of why.
Describe what Roller Derby means to you?
Roller Derby means friendship, fun and a lot of action.
How long have you been involved with Roller Derby and BCR?
I have been a member of BCR since August 2013
How did you get involved with roller derby?
As a teenager I loved skating and I had friends that were already involved. To start with I had given the social skating a go and found that I could still keep my balance on skates, so joined up with the next Roadies Course.
What is your role in the league?
I am currently the Head NSO (Non Skating Official).
NSO's play such an important role within the league and I enjoy that as well as participating in our local games and the travel opportunities to support other leagues. For those who think they don’t want to skate or are injured then supporting your league through NSO-ing means you can be a part of the league without having to skate.
Roller Derby means friendship, fun and a lot of action.
How long have you been involved with Roller Derby and BCR?
I have been a member of BCR since August 2013
How did you get involved with roller derby?
As a teenager I loved skating and I had friends that were already involved. To start with I had given the social skating a go and found that I could still keep my balance on skates, so joined up with the next Roadies Course.
What is your role in the league?
I am currently the Head NSO (Non Skating Official).
NSO's play such an important role within the league and I enjoy that as well as participating in our local games and the travel opportunities to support other leagues. For those who think they don’t want to skate or are injured then supporting your league through NSO-ing means you can be a part of the league without having to skate.
How did you become an NSO for BCR?
I was approached by the previous Head NSO to take over the role from her, so with some support, here I am.
Why did you hang up your skates?
I found that I was struggling to commit to the extra fitness training needed to be able to pass the Roadies Course, although I’d participated in several courses and still wanted to be a part of Roller Derby. By switching my focus to NSO-ing it kept me involved. For a time I felt I had let myself down when I took my skates off, I really wanted to see if I could actually get to the bouting stage, for me it would have been a great achievement, especially as I don’t see myself as really sporty or sport orientated.
Are you still working towards bouting?
I don't think so and my body thanks me for that…but jumping while on skates was something that I really didn't think I could do, yet when you do it, it’s awesome.
Do you travel with the team?
Yes I do. I am lucky enough to be able to travel away sometimes with the team as a visiting NSO. The trips are always a lot of fun, improve my NSO-ing skills and are great bonding experiences with the other BCR members. It gives league members the opportunity to share what they do away from derby, and strengthens relationships.
I was approached by the previous Head NSO to take over the role from her, so with some support, here I am.
Why did you hang up your skates?
I found that I was struggling to commit to the extra fitness training needed to be able to pass the Roadies Course, although I’d participated in several courses and still wanted to be a part of Roller Derby. By switching my focus to NSO-ing it kept me involved. For a time I felt I had let myself down when I took my skates off, I really wanted to see if I could actually get to the bouting stage, for me it would have been a great achievement, especially as I don’t see myself as really sporty or sport orientated.
Are you still working towards bouting?
I don't think so and my body thanks me for that…but jumping while on skates was something that I really didn't think I could do, yet when you do it, it’s awesome.
Do you travel with the team?
Yes I do. I am lucky enough to be able to travel away sometimes with the team as a visiting NSO. The trips are always a lot of fun, improve my NSO-ing skills and are great bonding experiences with the other BCR members. It gives league members the opportunity to share what they do away from derby, and strengthens relationships.
What would you say was your best derby moment?
For me derby is an awesome sport to be part of with ‘best moments’ becoming all of the small things creating the whole ‘best moment’ experience. Since derby entered my life, I am more confident in myself and my abilities.
What are the challenges that come with being involved in this sport?
As a skater, trying to avoid injury. As an NSO, trying not to get in the way and doing your job to the best of your ability. Committing to the league when you have work and family commitments is also a challenge that all league members juggle. I am lucky as I have the support of my family to be involved.
For me derby is an awesome sport to be part of with ‘best moments’ becoming all of the small things creating the whole ‘best moment’ experience. Since derby entered my life, I am more confident in myself and my abilities.
What are the challenges that come with being involved in this sport?
As a skater, trying to avoid injury. As an NSO, trying not to get in the way and doing your job to the best of your ability. Committing to the league when you have work and family commitments is also a challenge that all league members juggle. I am lucky as I have the support of my family to be involved.
What advice do you have for those interested in joining the league?
What have you got to lose? Even if you don't think you can skate, you will be surprised at what your body can do. At the very least you will gain friendships and comradeship in a fun sport. If, like me, you don’t make it through on skates, there is so much you can do off skates to remain part of the league. Just do it.
Who are your derby heroes?
Dee Capitator is definitely my hero. She is an amazing Blocker and not your typical Jammer, but she powers through those blocker walls time and time again with ease.
What have you got to lose? Even if you don't think you can skate, you will be surprised at what your body can do. At the very least you will gain friendships and comradeship in a fun sport. If, like me, you don’t make it through on skates, there is so much you can do off skates to remain part of the league. Just do it.
Who are your derby heroes?
Dee Capitator is definitely my hero. She is an amazing Blocker and not your typical Jammer, but she powers through those blocker walls time and time again with ease.
What is your day job – does it help in your derby life?
Customer Service at a Cleaning Supplies company and I suppose it has helped me to be able to communicate efficiently within the league and the public, which is a huge part of NSO-ing and being an effective league member.
Is there anyone that you would like to send a special thank you to?
Yes. My first two Roadie's coaches. Annie Von Carnage for support when I was questioning why I was there and, Kill Billy for pushing me beyond my perceived limits and helping me to find my potential.
Customer Service at a Cleaning Supplies company and I suppose it has helped me to be able to communicate efficiently within the league and the public, which is a huge part of NSO-ing and being an effective league member.
Is there anyone that you would like to send a special thank you to?
Yes. My first two Roadie's coaches. Annie Von Carnage for support when I was questioning why I was there and, Kill Billy for pushing me beyond my perceived limits and helping me to find my potential.
