Derby name:
RevRa

Real Name:
Sarah Butler

Number:
11

How did you come up with your name and number?

My nick name has been "Ra" since I was 13. Ra, like the Egyptian Sun God. The Rev part stands for Reverend. I am an ordained minister. I became a Reverend so I could perform a marriage ceremony for some friends of mine this summer. A skater on the team started calling me RevRa and it stuck. I like the way the number eleven (11) looks when it is written on your arm. I think it looks like someone scratched or a ripped up your arm!!

What made you first start roller derby, or how did you discover roller derby?

A friend of mine on the team, Red Hot ta Molli, called me and said that I should come and check it out. I went to see what the fuss was all about and told all the girls I would watch for about 30 minutes. It didn't take but 5 minutes for me to ask for some rentals to get out and skate! I haven't looked back since! I was BORN to DERBY!!

Why do you love roller derby so much?

Girls and I generally don't mix very well. I thought my whole life I would only have men to talk to but, I have been blessed with a sport that I love and girls that love it too. To have a common love of a sport and be able to get out there, knock each other around, then go have a beer... it's a BEAUTIFUL thing! I truly love my team-mates and that is what I love about Derby! 

How many hours per week do you practice?

I aim for 6 hours a week.

What is your favorite drill?

My favorite drill is the snake.

What is the most challenging part of roller derby?

I HATE endurance! 

What are your non-derby hobbies?

Hobbies? Outside of Derby? Ha! Those exist!   

What’s your favorite piece of your roller derby wardrobe?

Booty shorts! I have a nice ass.

How does your derby alter ego differ from your everyday persona?

I think it's an accumulation of who I really am. I am Ra, everyday.

What is a common misconception about roller derby?

I have had people ask me point blank (more than a few times) if I prefer the company of woman (to put it nicely). While I am sure that there are women who do, that is not the case for ALL Derby Girls. It's not offensive, just annoying to go to a bar for a drink with the girls and have some drunk old guy say to you, "So which one of these girls is your girlfriend"!! I always ask, "Which one of these cops is going to pull you over on the way home"!! lol 

What’s your favorite roller derby web site?

DerbyNewsNetwork.com, thanks to Sweet Alyce!

What advice would you give someone who is thinking about joining roller derby?

GET HEALTH INSURANCE!

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