Pamela Lennen aka Buns of Fury of the San Diego Roller Derby Starlettes is the February Roller Derby Spotlight athlete. The Starlettes recently played at the first USARS Championship Tournament in Fresno, California. The SDRD Starlettes put up a great fight on all three days of the tournament. Buns of Fury received an awful blow to her left ankle from a referee on the first day of the tournament. Her injury did not stop her from being a complete threat on the track. She was an excellent blocker and jammer for her team. Buns of Fury plays many roles for the league – she is a player, a helper, a teacher and a fighter. She intimidates many new skaters, but she welcomes them to the league with a warm smile. She is happy to give pointers to her teammates during practice and right before a bout. Don’t let her kind personality or pretty face fool you because her “buns” will knock you on your butt if you’re playing against her.

 

 

Hometown: San Diego, CA

 

Personal website/journal/web log (blog) address: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

 

Occupation & current employer:  I work for The Salvation Army as the Women’s Auxiliary Liaison

 

Career goals: I would like to open my own business

 

Current league: San Diego Roller Derby

 

Derby name & number: Buns of Fury #99

 

Years involved in derby: 2 years

 

Coaches name: B Stang

 

Favorite derby position (blocker, pivot, jammer): All positions

 

When did you begin skating: At age 7, my Mom would take me to the rink, so on and off since then.

Fondest memory of skating: Winning the races and limbo when I was a little girl

 

Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: I hope to continue to play derby and help new players become better skaters

 

Other sports you currently participate in: none    

 

Who is your favorite sports figure: I really don’t have a favorite; I admire anyone who pushes themself to be the best athlete that they can be.

 

Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: My Mom and Dad who always pushed me to work hard and be passionate about the things I love.

 

List your hobbies: Raising chickens and other living things and organic gardening

 

What music do you listen to during training or competition? Pretty much anything with a good beat.

 

What makes you a unique and special person: I am an aggressive snuggler

 

Favorite food before a competition: Bananas

 

Favorite movie: My favorite movies change depending on what type of mood I am in. Right now I love “What Dreams May Come” “Four Rooms”  “Door in the Floor” “Harold and Maude”

 

Favorite place to shop: Pangea

 

Most prized possession: My imagination.  I guess I would say, pretty much anything that I have which is not a tangible item.

 

If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: Mommy

 

Anything else you would like us to know about you: I love tater tots, berries, enchanting eyes and slap stick comedy