Meet the Bellingham Roller Betties

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17
she/her
Est. 2024
Team: F.L.A.S.H.
On the track: Pivot, Jammer, Blocker
Off the track: Watcher of Clouds; support scientist at NASA
Became a Bettie: 2024
What inspired you to start participating in roller derby? A small ask from family friends to help volunteer during the juniors bout led to watching the Roller Betties play after. I knew I needed to get out on the track after that.
Advice to First Years: Just do it! The hardest part is starting, but once you start, it’s too fun to stop.
Favorite moment: Falling / failing / flailing in our debut bout, but still getting up and playing to the whistle, with cheers of encouragement from other skaters. Oh, and starting roller derby with my good pal Maury Pobitch!!
Catch them in action
Season 17 Pass
The Bellingham Roller Betties are back for our 17th season of hard-hitting roller derby! In our last season, reigning champs Team F.L.A.S.H. took home the trophy, but Tough Love and the Cog Blockers are ready to compete for the title! Don't miss a second of the roller derby action! A BRB season pass gets you […]
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