What do you get when you combine speed, power and flair? Our Skater of the Week, CleoPAINtra #6! Whether she’s jamming on the line or locking down a pack, Cleo hits like a cannonball and never backs down. Relentless in effort, solid in skill and always cool under pressure, she lifts the team every time she’s on the track. And we couldn’t be happier for it!
How long have you been playing roller derby?
“12 years.”
What’s your favorite position to play?
“Jammer.”
What is one of your derby strengths?
“Speed!”
What made you want to play roller derby?
“Playing roller derby gave me an opportunity to skate more often and in a different style while hanging out with friends.”
What do you do for fun off the track?
“I started playing pickleball this year and I’m aiming to play in a competitive capacity – I really enjoy it and it engages a different part of my brain. I also skateboard occasionally and rollerskate at the skate parks (aggressive quad skating).”
What would you say to someone who has thought about playing roller derby?
“There is a position for everyone – there are different gaps that can be filled that makes a good derby player outside of the physical including communication, awareness on the track, and understanding of rules and leveraging those rules in strategies. The roller derby community is extremely supportive and there are so many other ways to be involved with the sport outside of skating.”