CRG is so lucky to share the track with Syke #721, our Skater of the Week. She’s the kind of skater you look up to: full of experience and full of heart. Whether she’s mentoring newer skaters, pushing people into the right places, or sneaking through as a jammer, she brings her whole self to the game. Bright, colorful, and always full of joy, Syke makes this team better in every way.
How long have you been playing roller derby?
“Since 2007. I can’t count that high.”
What do you do for your day job?
“I am a USPS clerk.”
What is your volunteer role within the team?
“I am helping with finance.”
What kind of skates do you roll on?
“I love my rainbow Solaris by Reidell.”
What’s your favorite position to play?
“I am secretly in love with jamming but don’t tell anyone.”
What is one of your derby strengths?
“I know where I need to be even if my body won’t allow me to get there.”
What made you want to play roller derby?
“Because I was told I couldn’t.”
If you had to pick a highlight from your derby career so far, what would it be?
“Being a derby mom.”
What do you do for fun off the track?
“There’s stuff off the track?”
What would you say to someone who has thought about playing roller derby?
“Do it. You only live once.”