Position: Blocker

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When did you start? April 2010

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What team are you on?The Big Rig Betties and the SJDG All Star Team

 

What led you to roller derby?

I played Softball and Rugby in college and even tinkered in Ice Hockey back in high school.  I've always loved physical, fast paced sports and when I graduated college, I was looking for something to keep me active.  My mom has a competitive skating background and half my birthday parties growing up were at the skating rink.  All these things led me to Google "Roller Derby" one day.  I signed up with the South Jersey Derby Girls training wheels program that day and the rest is history.  It was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

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What is your favorite position to play?

I've had some really great moments pivoting, but my favorite will always be blocking.  I think I like getting beat up by my teammates just as much as I love landing a hard hit.  Laying out a great opponent is a huge rush!

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What is your greatest achievement in Derby?

My greatest achievement was being voted Blocker of the Year by my teammates and becoming a co-captain of the Big Rig Betties.  I really look up to my captain, Billy Ray Siren, so being asked to co-captain a team with her is a huge honor.​

 

What does being a South Jersey Derby member mean to you?

Being a member of South Jersey Derby has meant being part of a family.  My teammates have become some of the best friends I've ever made and I couldn't be happier to have joined SJDG.  We work hard, support one another, and have a really good time doing it!

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Hobbies outside of derby?

I'm an avid reader and love making things with my hands.  I'm also a relatively new mommy, so that takes up most of my time these days!

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Worst Injury?

My worst injury by far was breaking my leg and ankle this past CCRE 2012.  It sucks to be side-lined for awhile but I'm determined to come back better and stronger.

 

What's your best hit / favorite moment of a game?

One of my favorite games I've played in to date is the All-Star game at CCRE 2011.  Hurricane Irene rained us out of Wildwood, but everyone packed up and headed into Philly to skate anyway.  It was my first All-Star game and I landed some really hard hits on some really good skaters.  I even scored a handful of points pivoting that game.  But I think the best part of the CCRE games is the camaraderie among all of the players.  It like a MADE family reunion.