DeBella DeBall

Skater name: DeBella DeBall
Skater number: 12 am
Position: Jammer, Blocker
Years played: 1
Height : 5’5’’
Age: 33
Birthday: December 31

Who is your favorite band/musician/group?
Cyndi Lauper

What is your most impressive derby injury?
I fell on Lucille Brawls skate and a bruise formed in the shape of her wheels.

Drink of choice at a bar?
Gin and Tonic

Hobbies?
We are supposed to have hobbies outside of roller derby?

Other sports you have played?
Artistic skating, speed skating, softball, volleyball and soccer.

What’s your most embarrassing derby moment?
Getting six majors in the first eight minutes of a game.

When did you start skating?
I started skating at the age of 2.

Favorite food?
Chicken Wings from the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY

Favorite roller derby player?
I have to many to say just one: Bonnie Thunders, Urrk’n Jerk’n, Joy Collision, Heffer 2 ton, Kelly Young, Bloody Mary, Killbox, Sparkle Plenty, Bullet Tooth Tracy, Desi Cration, Belle Starr, Curvette, Luce Bandit and oh so many more…

Who inspires you?
My grandfather has always been a great source of inspiration for me. He taught me to challenge the status quo, fight for what I want and never accept anything less then my own personal best.

What are you most thankful for in your life?
The friends I have made.

How/why did you pick your derby name?
I was an artistic skater for years and I wanted something to represent that.

How has roller derby impacted your life?
Roller derby is my joy. When everything else feels like it’s not going right, I lace up my skates and hit someone.

What’s the hardest part of being a rollergirl?
Not driving like I jam.