Our Skater of the Week totally shines on the track. Meet Star Flatten’em #71, one of our unstoppable jammers. Their perfect blend of speed, agility and finesse keeps everyone’s eyes glued to the track. She takes every chance, every game, every jam to sharpen her skills and push herself to the next level. So it’s no surprise when she breaks through a pack and leaves us all in her stardust.
How long have you been playing roller derby?
“2.5 years.”
What is your volunteer role within the team?
“Director of PR and Marketing.”
What’s your favorite position to play?
“Jammer.”
What is one of your derby strengths?
“My endurance.”
What made you want to play roller derby?
“The seed was first planted when I saw Roller Derby of Central Kentucky practicing in the West Sixth brewery space several years ago – but when I first watched a CRG game, I knew I wanted to try it for myself!”
If you had to pick a “highlight” from your derby career so far, what would it be?
“It’s a tie between traveling to St. Louis to play against Arch Rival (and our trip to the City Museum afterward!) and getting to play with Team Ohio All-Stars at Skate Wars in 2024.”
What do you do for fun off the track?
“Working out, running, drawing, video games – I’m a bit of a hobby collector.”
What would you say to someone who has thought about playing roller derby?
“You might surprise yourself with what you’re capable of – even if you’ve never worn skates a day in your life, it’s worth trying!”