DRD Spotlight - Ally-J

SKATE NAME: Ally-J |NUMBER: 92 | SKATING SINCE: April 2016

Favourite thing about derby since you started?

My favourite thing about roller derby is the team spirit. Whether you are at training, scrimming or playing in a game there is always a good vibe amongst the players. You feel so included!

What position do you skate in?

I skate as a jammer!

How does derby impact the rest of your life?

Derby has given me the chance to meet some of the most incredible people who I will now have as friends for the rest of my life!

Three words to describe derby to you?

Motivating, family, enthusiastic

Motivational quote?

‘it always seems impossible until it is done’

What’s your favourite band?

Biffy Clyro!

What's your favourite derby memory?

My favourite derby memory is probably completing my 27/5. I couldn’t believe that I could actually do it and so completing it was actually incredible.

What is your job?

I’m a postie!

Do you have any pets?

Our fur children Bonnie the Beagle and Clyde the Cat

Where is your favourite place in the world?

Paris!

Who do you choose for next month's spotlight and why?

I choose Hubs - she has been so supportive of me in both my derby career and throughout the COVID period.