Rushkva
Derby name: Rushkva
Number: 472
Position: Jammer
Why did you start playing roller derby?
I saw the movie "Whip It" and fell in love with this sport that empowers women and is played on roller skates. Few years later, a friend of mine was invited to a meeting for people that were interested in the sport and I asked to tag along. After that there was no turning back.
What are you up to when you're not playing derby?
Right now I work with 2-5 year old kids as an art teacher but I will be going back to school in the beginning of 2018 to study creative technology in the Icelandic Film School. I am also in the Reykjavík Queer Choir and have been there from the beginning as well. Funnily enough roller derby and the choir were started around the same time.
What is the best thing about playing derby?
Being able to be aggressive on the track and friendly off it. I love the derby society and how you can go anywhere in the world and find a derby team. I love how derby has helped me open up as a person and become more confident. I have been able to become more assertive after I started derby.
What is your favourite Icelandic food or candy?
I just looove Þristur. It's the best invention of all time!
Words of wisdom: When live gives you lemons you make apple pie.
Number: 472
Position: Jammer
Why did you start playing roller derby?
I saw the movie "Whip It" and fell in love with this sport that empowers women and is played on roller skates. Few years later, a friend of mine was invited to a meeting for people that were interested in the sport and I asked to tag along. After that there was no turning back.
What are you up to when you're not playing derby?
Right now I work with 2-5 year old kids as an art teacher but I will be going back to school in the beginning of 2018 to study creative technology in the Icelandic Film School. I am also in the Reykjavík Queer Choir and have been there from the beginning as well. Funnily enough roller derby and the choir were started around the same time.
What is the best thing about playing derby?
Being able to be aggressive on the track and friendly off it. I love the derby society and how you can go anywhere in the world and find a derby team. I love how derby has helped me open up as a person and become more confident. I have been able to become more assertive after I started derby.
What is your favourite Icelandic food or candy?
I just looove Þristur. It's the best invention of all time!
Words of wisdom: When live gives you lemons you make apple pie.