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Athletic Background I did colorguard in high school (you know — the kids with the flags, sabres, and rifles sharing the field with the marching band?). I’ve also dabbled in rock climbing. Bio I’m a California transplant to D.C. by way of...

Athletic Background Almost none! Bio Rainbow is from the DC area and joined roller derby after seeing a flyer at her local Starbucks and thinking it looked cool. In her spare time she enjoys dancing, going to comic and anime conventions, and snuggling wit...

Athletic Background I played soccer through middle school and some rec ultimate frisbee in college. I was also on the sailing team in college. Post-college, I played bike polo for a little bit before deciding one obscure sport was enough for me! Bio Grace...

Athletic Background I was never an athlete before Roller Derby due to my small size. In addition to skating, I also enjoy distance running and power lifting. Bio Phoebe found roller derby when looking for a hobby outside the veterinary field. She enjoys t...

Athletic Background I ran track for one season in high school but aside from that I was never much of an athlete before derby. Bio Viper is an Army brat who settled in the DC area after returning stateside from Japan in 2000. In her free time, she loves s...

Athletic Background Played some sports growing up, but I never really excelled in any of them. I was usually put in right field in softball, but analytics guys still would have loved me, because I got a lot of walks. Bio Hedda was one of the first skaters...

Athletic Background I tried a lot of sports, but my main ones were softball, soccer, rugby, and tennis. Bio Xander is from Cleveland OH by way of Bluffton SC. She took a leap of faith and signed up for roller derby after moving to DC. In her spare time, X...

Athletic Background I was never an athlete. Actually, until about 4 years ago, I actively avoided anything that would generate a sweat. Bio Blue was born and raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Blue found derby in 2018 when looking for a new hobby that ...

Athletic Background I did rock climbing as a teenager and played soccer in middle school. Bio Slaughter Melon is a Maryland native who started derby in 2018. In her free time she enjoys scaring her family with derby stories. Likes Dogs. Research. Author a...

Athletic Background I figure skated on quads until I was 12ish. Bio Anahi is a biologist from Argentina. In her non-derby life, she is a Professor at the University of Maryland, where she researches plant-insect interactions and their evolution. Likes ice...