Diamond is one of our most recent skaters to move into advanced level training. She is proof beyond doubt that hard work and perseverance pay off. Not only is she is crazy hard hitter, but she has some excellent banana catch skills and is always the last guy on the jammer! Never gives up, hits like a truck. That’s our wee diamond. She’s also lovely as hell and a fierce member of team aftARRG pARRGty. Read more about that…
Joined ARRG in:
Eventually in October 2012.
Role in ARRG:
I am an advanced skater.
Favourite Position to Play:
Offensive Play is my favourite, although I love being a blocker in the wall. There is nothing better than holding a jammer for long periods of time.
Your Derby Story - Why Are you Here?:
I first heard of Roller Derby though my uni pal Lisa (Teenie Bash) and she tried to convince me to give it a go. At that time I was too afraid of getting injured so I became a regular spectator to pretty much all the ARRG games and a few in Perth too. The need to try this sport got too much and I just wanted to get rolling. So I ordered my skater starter kit and signed up to fresh meat and off I went on the 21st October 2012. I have never looked back as I got completely addicted to this amazing sport.
Best Derby-Related Advice:
Never give up. Believe in yourself. No matter what is going on or has happened, you can always get to where you want, it is your journey so just enjoy it and don’t compare yourself to others.
What you Do for the League Aside from Skating:
As a member of the Training & Progression committee I am the absent fairy/returning skater liason. I am also a member Sponsorship and Advertising committee.
I injured myself pretty bad at an after party. It was early on in the evenings festivities and Alba Roma were playing so it was pretty hard not to be dancing. There I was jumping and dancing about one minute the next I was on the floor. Doh!!! I managed to get up and remove myself from the room. I lost a favourite pair of socks that night. The glowed in the dark!!!
Derby Hero:
My derby hero has to be our very own Crazy Legs……..is there anything this lady can’t do?!! The time, commitment and focus that she puts into the league and her own game is amazing. Seeing her development within the time I have been skating is inspiring and real joy to watch.
What Do you Do Outside of Derby:
I love to just spend quality time with my friends and family. Doing other activities such as cycling (now that I have a new bike, thanks Toni 
) or going for walks. Can’t beat an occasional trip back to my homeland.
Fun Fact About you:
I am a keen golfer and used to compete at high amateur level. Oh and I LOVE curry! not related to golf whatsoever but I do!
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