Shoreline Roller Derby Girls of the Week Blocker: Erin 2E & Jammer Shocka Swan By Christopher Tank Annino

 The rink gladiators of Shoreline Roller Derby Shocka Swan and Erin 2E are both very gifted athletes who by day are complete opposites of what they appear when they strap on the skates. They battle human walls and demigods on skates every time they skate out on that rink.

            Shocka Swan is a Sunday school teacher, a wife, a mother, and a very well mannered person outside of the rink. Swan who has a very small frame does not only have quickness of foot but she has a high pain tolerance. “When I strap on my skates I just wanna go out there and hurt people, I get an adrenaline rush when hitting someone in the rink” said Swan. Although she is a fast skater Swan uses her body as a human wrecking ball as she bounces off roller derby titans twice her size. Swan is known for her ricocheting off of blockers while somehow remaining balanced “when I first began this I was some what overweight but thanks to the encouragement and the support from both my family and roller derby family I managed to lose 50 lbs. Roller derby has helped built my confidence up. Its very addictive and like classic ECW wrestling it has a dedicated following” said Swan. Before getting a double knee replacement because of a roller derby related injury she was named MVP for best Jammer when she went against the Worcester Word.

Blocker, Erin 2E who has a past athletic background as a NCAA level cheerleader and is a four year veteran in roller derby, she also proudly serves our country in the armed forces. “My best moment in roller derby is when you see the rookies succeed. Watching them improve on their game because of information you passed down to them gives you a sense of accomplishment. This sport is a rough sport and you will get injured and hit. When I go out there I look forward to getting hit for that adrenaline rush” said 2E.

Shoreline Roller Derby League is an all-female non-profit organization owned and operated by the skaters, for the skaters. All our strong, competitive, fearless women share in the decision making process. Our primary goals are to learn, play, and promote women's flat track roller derby. We wish to advance roller derby and women's athletics in our community through the dedication of our time, energy, love for each other, and passion for the sport, community service, and fundraising events. We hope not only to inspire each other, but also to inspire others. Roller derby has changed all of our lives: giving us confidence, teaching us good sportsmanship and skills, and nurturing friendships that will last a lifetime. We respect and support one another in all that we do. We are proud of all we have accomplished, and will continue to grow and mature. Our hard work and determination will keep our league operating smoothly and effectively for years to come. We welcome all who are dedicated and willing to join us, and learn all they can about the incredible sport of Women’s Roller Derby.

The last bouts scores were Burlesque Bruisers 222 to Steam Queens 57 and then the second bout was Connecticut Death Quads 444 to Mean Mountain Boys 112. The next bout is November 24, 2013 the Burlesque Bruisers will be going against the Steam Queens for the Trophina Championship. Shoreline Roller Derby will be working with The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries to do a food drive and help get food out to people who need it. If you bring a non-perishable food item, you'll get in the door for the presale ticket price of $10. A bonus bout that night will be the SLRD’s Understakted Knockouts vs Hards Capital City Liabilities. Doors open at 5 pm at Galaxy Roller Rink in Groton Connecticut for more information go to Shoreline Roller Derby’s website http://www.shorelinerollerderby.com/