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Athletic Background I played some team sports in elementary school, was on the dance team in high school, and I love a good step aerobics class! Competitive sports really wasn’t on my radar until I met Derby. Bio I’m from a small rural souther...

Athletic Background Gaymer has been a cyclist her whole life but roller derby is her first real experience with a team sport and she couldn’t love it more! Bio Born and raised in Rockville, Gaymer has spent (almost) her whole life in the DC area. He...

Athletic Background Ha none! Sheltered homeschooled kid, roller derby is the first organized sport for me. Bio When I first saw a roller derby game in 2010, I thought “this is amazing, I want to do this!” took awhile but I got there and joined DCRG at...

Athletic Background I was a synchronized swimmer in high school, but that was the only sport that I participated in in a formal way. I was a casual runner, and played in intramural leagues. But I hadn’t roller skated since middle school when I got i...

Athletic Background Soccer, ice hockey, ultimate frisbee, rugby, derby! Bio I was born and raised in the Boston area, studied engineering in Manhatten, worked a few years in central Illinois, and recently became a Maryland resident.

Athletic Background Practiced and competed in the following: ashtanga yoga, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, karate, figure skating, tennis, skiing, and more. Bio Picked up derby in the Bay Area before moving to D.C. I enjoy nature, art, yoga, baking bread...

Athletic Background Soccer from childhood through high school with some rec league as an adult; foil fencing in high school Bio I’m a graphic designer with a passion for working with nonprofits, a proud nerd, and owner of an extremely cute mutt name...

Athletic Background After 20 years on the ice, MK decided to trade in her blades to try out life on eight wheels. Bio Maryland native, lifelong skater, current law student Likes Coffee and skating Dislikes Being injured

Athletic Background I rode horses growing up, then I played field hockey and lacrosse in high school. I switched back to horse back riding and was on the equestrian team in college. Finally I found derby during my senior year of college and it’s the...

Athletic Background My athletic background can be summarized by pigtail softball and beach bumming. Bio I grew up in the land of small waves and hushpuppies known as Virginia Beach. As a kid I spent most of my time writing short stories, doodling and avoi...