Time to break out the good wheels: Women’s Flat Track Derby Association silver medalists the Texas Rollergirls hold their annual Whammy Awards on Jan. 17, The Score will be there to bring you all the results, but you can get involved now by voting in the fan choice categories.

The open categories include awards for favorite bout DJs, halftime bands and announcers, plus you can vote on the hottest, fiercest, and most heartbreaking skater.

In 2008, Rice Rocket dominated most categories: Last year, bastions of the sport Sparkle Plenty and Desi Cration were the big winners. With as strong a TXRG roster as ever, the competition could be tight this year.

This article appears in January 15 • 2010.

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The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.