Our Skater of the Week brings the right kind of spice to the track. Meet Chile con Carnage #13, a super dedicated and wonderful roller derby player. She gives every practice, every scrimmage, every jam her all – and it’s nothing short of amazing! We’re so lucky to have a teammate like Chile, whose positive energy brings everyone together.
How long have you been playing Roller Derby?
“Three years.”
What do you do for your day job?
“Nurse.”
What is your volunteer role within the team?
“Member relation board member & assistant development director.”
What kind of skates do you roll on?
“Antiks AR2.”
What’s your favorite position to play?
“Blocker.”
What is one of your derby strengths?
“Taking feedback.”
What made you want to play Roller Derby?
“I’ve always had this on my list of to-dos. I finally built up the courage to do it & so happy I did.”
If you had to pick a “highlight” from your derby career so far, what would it be?
“Able to play on the borderless team ‘Fuego Latino’.”
What do you do for fun off the track?
“I love to play board games with my kids & read.”
What would you say to someone who has thought about playing roller derby?
“Don’t think twice about it! Just go for it!”