August 9, 2008 Tampa Bay Derby Darlins...And the Silver Goes to...

Last night resulted in yet another wonderful installation of the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins skating, fighting and jamming their way into our hearts. And although the Tampa Tantrums did not come out victorious over the Detroit Derby Girls (ranked #8 in the nation), there was a bright spot in the evening. Very bright. And shiny. And silver. And gloriously skin-tight. Mr. Marv Illis, a guest referee for the event from Grosse Ile, Michigan, wore what some might describe as shorts that would make the Cloud Gate in Chicago look like a grief-stricken coffee bean. It was as though someone had hot-glued my pupils to his lower midsection. Here is a photo of my friend Carrie Oki posing with Mr. Illis...

In other Tampa Bay Roller Derby news...

My dear friend Ella Vader is trying out for the Darlins on Monday. We are very proud of her and can't wait to see her in her first bout!

If you missed the Darlins' very awesome Tampa Bay 2008 Red Bull Flugtag flight, you can catch it here.

The Home Championship Bout will take place on Sat., Sept. 6th @ 8pm (doors at 7pm) at Skateplex in Temple Terrace. The 2007 Champs, Cigar City Mafia, vs. the Switchblade Sisters. $10 in advance or $12 at the door (cash only).

And last, but not least, please check out Rick O'Shea's blogs here and here, you won't want to miss these two posts!