FEATURED SKATER: Lady Lala

Lady Lala jams during a victory over Harrisburg Area Roller Derby.

Name: Lady Lala

Number: 314

Age: 21

How long have you played Roller Derby (Seasons/Years/Months):
three months!

Athletic Backgroud: competitive ice dancer (still!), competitive figure skater since age 6, high school cheerleader

Occupation outside of Roller Derby:
exercise physiology student at UD, ice dancer :)

What is your favorite position (Blocker, Pivot, Jammer): jammer!

What led you to Roller Derby: googling artistic roller skating

Why do you keep doing this: I love it, i’ve never found anything like it that makes me so strong, pumped, and happy! and its the best place to wear rainbow striped socks!

How has it helped you in your life:
gives me positive fuel and helps me put things into perspective :)

What is your Proudest Derby Moment: first time I made it through the pack as a jammer during a scrimmage.

What is your most Embarrassing Derby Moment: wiping out during endurance drills my first week of real practice

Any significant Derby injuries: one really cool bruise that lasted for a couple of weeks

Any interesting Hobbies: galavanting about! and drinking as much coffee as possible.

Favorite Bands: Does Lady Gaga count as a band?  No Doubt, YeahYeahYeahs, Garbage, Reel Big Fish, Dragonette, Tegan and Sara

Likes: coffee, hello kitty, candy, (legally) hitting people, facebook,  science

Dislikes: injuries, sleep deprivation, carnations, term papers

Who is your Hero?: all the veteran skaters! they’re totally inspiring

Important fact about yourself: I have been a vegetarian since i was 16 :-)

Greatest Accomplishment: US figure skating nationals

Biggest Weakness: ice cream…mmm.

Something you’d like your adoring fans to know…. I have fans? lol! keep supporting your local derby girls and come watch DSRG bout it out!