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Velocity Raptor #07
She/her
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How did you come up with your derby name and/or number? (And what do your teammates call you?)
During new recruit training, I accidentally shrieked and “clawwed” my hands when I was trying not to fall over, so a vet skater at the time started to call me Raptor and the name stuck. My teammate Krakken had the amazing suggestion to add “Velocity” and I LOVED it. Teammates still call me Raptor.
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What made you decide to try roller derby?
I was familiar with roller derby from a friend’s badass older sister who started playing in college. I decided to try it out when I was going through a pretty tough time with my mental health.
I needed something to motivate me and I could not have picked a better outlet. This incredible group of people taught me how to literally pick myself up when I fall down and to keep going! I feel like this sport and this family brought me back to life.
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How long have you been playing roller derby?
Since 2018 New Recruits.
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What's your favorite thing about MedCity Roller Derby?
Number one: the teammates. They are the most encouraging, patient, hilarious, accepting, and strong people I know. I learn something new from them at every practice. Number two: The feeling of skating is so freeing to me. No matter what kind of day I've had, once I step on the track and start moving, I feel lighter and happier.
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What position or role do you have within the league?
Co-Assistant General Manager, Vet skater, and I like to play Jammer.
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What are you most excited about this season?
This is my first full season back after I had two, back-to-back “9 month injuries”… (AKA my children). I’m just happy to be here!
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Do you have a game day ritual or routine?
Nervous pooping ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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What is your favorite or least favorite drill/skill at practice and why?
I love endurance drills and jammer drills.
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If you could live or visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I’m happy living in the Midwest, but I want to see a lot more of the world. Top of my list would be Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.
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Which three words would you use to describe yourself?
Goofy, Energetic, Loving
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Do you have a favorite song that gets you hyped up for games or practice?
Boys Wanna Be Her by Peaches -- Yeah, it's from Whip It (the roller derby movie), so I already associate it with skating and it's just a great song that hypes me up.