ARG’s family just got a little bigger and we couldn’t be more excited! Our newest faces are tightening up their laces and training to be the future of ARG! In this article you will meet some of our Fresh Meat from our most recent tryout. Keep an eye on them and watch their rise to roller derby greatness!
Real Name: Tara
Fresh Meat Name: T-bone
What was your first thought when you were told you were drafted to Atlanta’s fresh meat program?
Eeek!! Hell yasss!
Why did you tryout?
I was in rec for almost 2 years and decided its now or never!
What is the best part so far about being in the Atlanta Rollergirls fresh meat program?
Honestly it is the challenge. Also getting perspective from all the amazing ARGs
What are your goals while in the program?
To pass my red & black – and hopefully get drafted!
Real Name: Nicole Castle
Fresh Meat Name: BUTTERBALL
What was your first thought when you were told you were drafted to Atlanta’s fresh meat program?
Yayy!!! Now it’s time to get serious.
Why did you tryout?
I have wanted to be a roller girl for a long time.
What is the best part so far about being in the Atlanta Rollergirls fresh meat program?
The intense practices.
What are your goals while in the program?
To finally become a roller girl. This is my second time through so hopefully I get in!
Real Name: Shelby
Fresh Meat Name: Rumproast
What was your first thought when you were told you were drafted to Atlanta’s fresh meat program?
Are you sure you called the right person?!
Why did you tryout?
I couldn’t think of a good reason not to!
What is the best part so far about being in the Atlanta Rollergirls fresh meat program?
I love being around so many beautiful, strong and empowered women who inspire me to do and be my best.
What are your goals while in the program?
To get stronger and faster every day!!
Real Name: Natalie
Fresh Meat Name: Baconator
What was your first thought when you were told you were drafted to Atlanta’s fresh meat program?
ERMAGERD I CAN’T WAIT TO SKATE WITH THEM
Why did you tryout?
Derby is my favorite thing, and just having moved to town there was no way I’d pass up the opportunity!
What is the best part so far about being in the Atlanta Rollergirls fresh meat program?
Getting to skate alongside such supportive, challenging and talented meaties every day.
What are your goals while in the program?
Become a confident, fundamentally proficient skater.
Real Name: Jillian Japka
Fresh Meat Name: Bologna
What was your first thought when you were told you were drafted to Atlanta’s fresh meat program?
Now the real work begins! Once I heard that I made Fresh Meat I knew that things were about to get a whole lot tougher and that I would be facing challenges I hadn’t come across in Rec League.
Why did you tryout?
Because I want to be a Rollergirl, obviously! I want more out of my skating career than Rec League can give me. After attending the bouts this season and skating in the Block Party, I discovered how much I love the game. I want to become a rollergirl so I can play derby as much as possible.
What is the best part so far about being in the Atlanta Rollergirls fresh meat program?
The trainers! We have an amazing group of trainers who provide the best tips and tricks to help us improve. I’ve improved so much already!
What are your goals while in the program?
I want to challenge myself to be the best skater that I can be. I haven’t played a team sport before, so this is an opportunity to branch out and see how far my body can take me.
Have they got you curious about this whole ARG roller derby thing yet? Of course they have! Give it a shot! If you are already a skater, come to our Block Party this Friday, June 29th at 7pm at our practice facility. Check out our events page for more detail and to sign up at: http://www.atlantarollergirls.com/schedule/events/
Want to learn the skills to come to our next block party? Get started where many of our Fresh Meat did. Try the Atlanta Rec League. Check it out here: http://www.atlantarollergirls.com/get-involved/rec-league/
