Get to know the bench team member you’re supporting!
Home league: Golden City Rollers
Previous teams: GCR Saturday night roller derby: Ancient Greeks, Plants, Bench manager for Mercury Mayhem in home season
Years playing Roller Derby: 1.75
How did you get involved in Roller Derby?
A friend of mine saw GCR at comicon and asked me to come along for moral support, I was hooked basically as soon as I got wheels under me.
Proudest moment as a Derby Athlete so far? I’ve been coaching for the GCR for a season or two. I love seeing people get their first smooth front to back transition.
Favourite Positions: Jammer & Bench Staff
Why I need your support:
It’s difficult to put your finger on just what makes Derby so special. I’ve heard people describe it as rugby on roller-skates, but also like full-contact chess. I think the truth is that it has space for people who love chess and for people who love rugby and a whole vivid range outside and in-between, and I think that opportunity to cooperate and contribute with your particular skill and aptitude draws in the most incredible community who are all exceptionally passionate about the sport. Check out the skaters profiles if you think you can help support their idiosyncratic dreams; it isn’t cheap to get to Europe! and definitely get down to your local Derby league and try it yourself. I’m still constantly surprised by what we can do and I’m sure you will be too!
Please note that 25% of your contribution goes towards Team South Africa Roller Derby costs to get the team to Austria (accommodation, transport, etc), as well as processing fees.
The rest of the donation goes directly to the person you are supporting, towards whatever they need to get them and their skates/brains to the World Cup.
Thank you so much for your support!
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