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Athletic Background Ella began playing organized sports in kindergarten with soccer, and was an avid soccer player through high school, playing both for her school and on travel teams. Her athletic background also includes playing basketball, tennis, lacr...

Athletic Background MMA, wrestling, parkour, rock climbing, powerlifting, basketball, soccer…. you name it. Bio Despite never having skated before, I signed up for DCRG’s bootcamp on a whim. I was looking for a new challenge, and boy did I fin...

Athletic Background I was in the marching band color guard and briefly played tennis. Bio I’m one of the snarkiest southern belles you’ll meet! I love makeup, hair, dogs, and roller derby. Likes Moe’s and Chipotle. New Presto wheels. My ...

Athletic Background Participated, but did not compete: gymnastics, ice skating Bio Watched derby in 2009 and decided I was going to join. 2 years later, the day after my grad school graduation ceremony, I was at Temple Hills learning how to roller skate. ...

Athletic Background Practiced Ju-Jitsu and Sombo in high school and college. Bio When I’m not on the track I’m in my classroom creating cool art projects with my elementary students. Likes BBQ chips, French Fries, Sushi, and of course The Wiza...

Athletic Background Primarily martial arts and boxing, but I also did ten years of ballet. Bio A native Californian, I’ve been DC transplant for almost a decade and love it here. There are all these community pockets that are amazing, and so many th...

Athletic Background I grew up on my bike and climbing trees, but played no team sports before derby! Bio I love the exhilaration of derby and the wonderful community I’ve found in this sport! When not skating, I can usually be found in a malaria res...

Athletic Background I played most sports growing up, but soccer was my passion and I had the opportunity to play for two years in college. My years of soccer had a strong influence on my skating style. Bio As a lifetime athlete, roller derby was right up ...

Athletic Background I was a nationally competing figure skater as a kid. I did Crossfit for a year before starting derby, and am back at it. Bio Outside of derby, I live the wild and crazy life of an elementary school teacher. I also have two divas for ca...

Yankee Scandal #978 How many seasons have you been skating with the DC Rollergirls, and for which teams? I’ve been skating with DCRG since 2009. I was a Cherry Blossom Bombshell for 5 seasons and a DC DemonCat for 2 seasons. I’ve been on the A...

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