Featured Non-Skater of the Month - PYRO

Photo Credit: Eric "Danger" Paluch

Pyro
Greenville Derby Dames

How did you become involved with Roller Derby?  Met a coach at Bike Night
How Long Have You Been Involved in Derby?  Starting my 4th Season
Any Hobbies Outside of Derby?  Pool, Hunting, Riding Motorcycles
Day Job to Feed Derby Habit?  District Manager at Valet Waste
Favorite Food? Steak
Favorite Music to Get You Bout Ready?  Rock
Favorite Thing About Reffing?  The After Parties
Most Hated Thing About Reffing?  Expelling a Skater
Most Challenging Thing About Reffing?  Seeing all of the penalties
Most Common Misconception About Refs?  That we're the bad guys. We're just there to keep the skaters safe and to keep the game flowing smoothly.
How Do You Prepare for an Upcoming Bout?  Make sure all of the positions are covered and browse over the rulebook
How Has Derby Changed You?  It consumes all of your spare time and fills up your friends list on Facebook
Worst Injury?  Broken Ankle
Favorite Position to Ref?  Head Ref
Least Favorite Position to Ref? Outside Pack Ref
Do You Have A Favorite Call to Make?  Not really...I love them all!
Favorite Derby Moment?  When the first whistle blows.
How Do You Handle the Stress/Pressure's of Reffing?  I know that my fellow Zebras have my back.
How has time/experience changed how you ref a game?  As the game and strategy of derby evolves, so must the referees.  We are constantly discussing rules and clarifications on new situations.
Advice for new refs?  Learn the rules and DON"T DATE MY GIRLS!!!!  

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