GRIMora

How long have you been skating?

I’ve been playing roller derby for about two years. I first joined the Dallas Derby Devils Underworld on July 26, 2022.

When did you first hear about roller derby?

During 2021, I picked up quad skate park skating to get out of the house and have therapy sessions at the skate park with my best friend late at night. Out of the blue one day, I said to my friend that I wished roller derby was still a thing. Thanks to that friend who told me that roller derby was still a thing!

How did you come up with your derby name?

I wanted a magical derby game and something to do with Grim Reaper, but I knew that would be too basic of a name for roller derby. So I combined the grimoire magic spell book with Grim Reaper to then get GRIMora.

What position do you play?

I am a Jammer for Wrecking Crew

When you first started skating, what was the hardest skill to learn and how did you master it?

The one that I couldn’t get was doing a plow stop. So I went that to skate park and solely practiced that at the skate park late at night

Do you have any pre-bout rituals?

As of right now I don’t have anything but I’m slowly getting into a groove of things and figuring out what works.

What do you like to do outside of derby?

I’m typically listening to a podcast called “2 Be Better” while I do arts and crafts. If I’m not doing that, I’m over at ChupaQuadra’s place hanging out, playing board games, and getting Spooky (pet bird) to do tricks.

Do you have any advice for new skaters?

Roller derby is all about your lower body. If you work out your core, thighs, and calves it will set you up for success.

October 2024 : Skater of the Month