A lot! We’ve been keeping busy, both on-skates and off. We’ve increased our practices to get ready for the new season, and we’ve been a part of some great events these past few months!
In February, we participated in a literacy event for Heartland Head Start, a local Bloomington-Normal early education program. Held at the YWCA, the theme was all about the circus! The Missfits were on hand, in full gear, to skate with the kids (who wore slippery socks over their shoes!). The turn-out was great, and we had a blast showing the kids some of our derby moves. 
T. Wrecks and Bruiz E. Homemaker take the kids for a skate!
The Missfits took the Polar Plunge again this year…brrrrrr! When they say “Freezing for a Reason,” they really mean it! We were one of the first teams to jump into Miller Park Lake on February 25th, and boy, was that water cold. But it was all for a great cause, and due to all of the donations, we were able to raise a lot of money for the Special Olympics!
To see the Missfits interviewed before the plunge, click here.
This month, Normal Community High School asked our league if we could drop by their PE classes to explain the sport of roller derby and show the students some demonstrations of game-play. And you know we always love to talk derby, so naturally we accepted! Who knows, there might be some future skaters, refs, and NSO’s in that crowd!
Also in March, we helped out with the Miller Park ”Stampede,” the annual 5K run sponsored by our local zoo. The Missfits were asked to be the traffic directors along the route. Now, while we’ve been known to stop traffic during our summer carwashes, it was a little cold to bust out the bikinis! Therefore, we relied on the handy stop signs and reflective jackets provided. Thankfully, all the runners made it to the finish line safe and sound, and we were happy to help.
Mr. Bates stops traffic!
We also had a fundraiser at the Laugh comedy club this month, featuring two awesome local bands, The Drop Dead and Werepire Day. What a night! The music was great and drinks were flowing. We had ticket giveaways and derby trivia, not to mention a Missfit dance party, per usual. Thanks to the Laugh for having us, and the bands for keeping us entertained!!
Missfits @ the Laugh!
The Drop Dead
Werepire Day
Our Wanna B’s traveled to Roselle, IL on Sunday, March 11th to take on the Dupage Derby Dames! The B’s pulled out a huge win in their first bout of the season, with a score of 113-69 ! Way to go, B’s!! Here is our very own Ice Hurt with the recap:
Bout recap by: Ice Hurt
WANNA B’S @ the DUPAGE DERBY DAMES
The first half of the bout was neck and neck. Both teams had strong defensive packs, as well as a little trouble with jammer penalties. We saw alternating power jams throughout the whole first period, and this kept the bout score tied at 42-42 at the half. In the beginning of the second half, we saw a little more of the same, although the Missfits began to pull ahead and broadened their lead when they started stalling at the jam start during Dupage’s power jams. Dupage had trouble defending against the strategy and opted to take a knee. Because the jam whistle had blown, this resulted in filling their penalty box up with blockers. With the weakened Dupage packs, the Missfits were able to hold the dames at 69 points, winning the game with a score of 113-69!
MVP’s went to Deadtyme Skarebear for the Wanna B’s and Pink Pow-Her Ranger for the Dames.
Wanna B's!
While the B’s were tearing it up on the track, some of the Missfits represented the league at a very special dinner hosted by Relay for Life in recognition of the top 20 fundraising teams of 2011. We were the number two team to raise the most funds, thanks to our very first home bout last May. We couldn’t be more proud of the reason we skate- to help those in need. This is a cause that is very dear to many of us on the league, and we were honored to be invited to this special event.
Relay For Life Top Teams Dinner
Our grand total!
What a busy few months, but it’s not over yet! This weekend, we will be skating in the St. Patrick’s Day parade…so throw on as much green as you can find, and come out to Uptown Normal! We promise to have lots of candy!!
On March 26th, we’ll be having a fundraiser at Flinger’s Pizza in Bloomington! Stop by between 3:30 pm - 1 a.m. and eat some food! Mention the Missfits, and we get a portion of the proceeds!!
And don’t forget our first home bout of the season at the Interstate Center on Saturday, March 31st! A portion of the proceeds benefit the Humane Society and Cat Tails. So come out and watch some derby girls get RUFF!
