Bruise 'em Banshee

I joined Leeds Roller Dolls in November 2008 with my now retired derby wife Toxic Pink Stuff. I heard about roller derby when I lived in London but had never got the courage up to go to a skate session as I had never skated before. Once I moved to York, with a bit of encouragement from Toxic, we joined LRD which was the closest league to York at the time.

I have loved roller derby from the start and it has become a defining part of my lifestyle. Life pretty much revolves around training and bouts now, which though it's demanding at times, I wouldn't have it any other way. I love LRD as it's skater-driven, skater-run and a really strong community. We are continually striving to be the best skaters and best team that we can be, with the aim of playing competitive roller derby at a consistently high level.

I've achieved a lot since joining LRD, learning to skate was my first achievement! Since then, I was awarded MVP in my first bout against London Brawl Saints, guest skated at Nassfest and Tattoo Freeze, skated in the All-Stars v London Brawling bout, have had a positive impact on the development of skaters and the league as a training committee member from 2009-early 2012, captained the a-team and the league for the 2011 season.

Right now I see my biggest achievement as continuing to be committed, dedicated and passionate about roller derby after all the different experiences I've had and roles I've held with LRD. I feel like I'm entering a new phase as a skater and as a league member, and I'm really excited about the future.