Sensational Scottish sales rep and problem solver by day, our featured skater, Lone Wolf strapped on eight wheels with no prior experience skating whatsoever to become a versatile and valuable MVP member of the Bay City Rollers. So if you've ever considered derby as a sport, our tenacious Wolfie is sure to inspire. Often seen smiling her wolffish grin, don't let her devilish number scare you...she's a supportive den mother and Head Coach to our upcoming junior league and part of our pack the Guns & Roses.
What is your derby name? Please explain the inspiration and story behind your derby name.
LONE WOLF. I love wolves; I used to own a wolf hybrid, Lone Wolf McQuade was Chuck Norris, who is obviously awesome, leaving bodies strewn everywhere in his wake, while doing good. So I wanted to be Chick Norris! Also, I love the saying 'The lone wolf travels fastest' and being single works for me.
What is your derby name? Please explain the inspiration and story behind your derby name.
LONE WOLF. I love wolves; I used to own a wolf hybrid, Lone Wolf McQuade was Chuck Norris, who is obviously awesome, leaving bodies strewn everywhere in his wake, while doing good. So I wanted to be Chick Norris! Also, I love the saying 'The lone wolf travels fastest' and being single works for me.
What is your number? Why did you choose it?
My number is 666 – I have this tattooed on my head…
Quote & Why?
'My kind of trouble doesn’t take a vacation' – this is a Chuck Norris Lone Wolf quote, as I’m ALWAYS in a wee bit of trouble somewhere along the way.
Describe what Roller Derby means to you?
My derby friends are my wee extended family. It’s also an awesome way to keep fit, de-stress and gives me a pretty good social life!
How long have you been involved with Roller Derby?
3 years (or is it 4, I can’t remember…. old age!)
My number is 666 – I have this tattooed on my head…
Quote & Why?
'My kind of trouble doesn’t take a vacation' – this is a Chuck Norris Lone Wolf quote, as I’m ALWAYS in a wee bit of trouble somewhere along the way.
Describe what Roller Derby means to you?
My derby friends are my wee extended family. It’s also an awesome way to keep fit, de-stress and gives me a pretty good social life!
How long have you been involved with Roller Derby?
3 years (or is it 4, I can’t remember…. old age!)
Describe your first Bout?
Against Swampies – My legs wouldn’t stop shaking and it was all a bit of a blur, but I got through it and never looked back (except to see where the jammer was, of course).
Which team do you play for Twisted Sisters or Iron Maidens?
At the moment I play for both, which is awesome as I get double the track time and double the game experience!
What is your position of choice?
I like to block, but have been known to jam occasionally and often wear the pivot hat, but have to learn to talk more!
What is your skate gear of choice?
I’m loving my smith scabs knee pads as I don’t feel a thing when I fall, although I do find them a wee bit bulky. I also love my rollerbones turbo wheels.
Against Swampies – My legs wouldn’t stop shaking and it was all a bit of a blur, but I got through it and never looked back (except to see where the jammer was, of course).
Which team do you play for Twisted Sisters or Iron Maidens?
At the moment I play for both, which is awesome as I get double the track time and double the game experience!
What is your position of choice?
I like to block, but have been known to jam occasionally and often wear the pivot hat, but have to learn to talk more!
What is your skate gear of choice?
I’m loving my smith scabs knee pads as I don’t feel a thing when I fall, although I do find them a wee bit bulky. I also love my rollerbones turbo wheels.
Do you have a pre-bout ritual?
Yes, taping… Being one of the older skaters I have to pay extra care in looking after my old worn out knees and shoulders!
What do you think about when you're lacing up your skates?
We’ve got this!
What has been your best derby moment?
Our acoustic April bouts where I took out my first ever MVP against Whenua Fatales one weekend and Sulphur City the next...Still buzzing about that!
How did you get involved with roller derby?
I was looking for a fun alternative sport to get fit and lose a bit of lard.
Yes, taping… Being one of the older skaters I have to pay extra care in looking after my old worn out knees and shoulders!
What do you think about when you're lacing up your skates?
We’ve got this!
What has been your best derby moment?
Our acoustic April bouts where I took out my first ever MVP against Whenua Fatales one weekend and Sulphur City the next...Still buzzing about that!
How did you get involved with roller derby?
I was looking for a fun alternative sport to get fit and lose a bit of lard.
What if any are the challenges that come with being involved in this sport?
You have to get tough and not take anything personally. You will take some hard knocks from other players, but don’t get all bent out of shape about it as it’s nothing personal, it’s just the sport!
Can you talk a bit about your Freshmeat (first year) year and how you learned to play roller derby?
Freshmeat was scary! Very, very hard work and also, often a feeling of total inadequacy when you saw the rockers fancy footwork. There were a lot of times when I thought, is all the pain worth it as I’ll never be as good as them. But look, I am a rocker now, so if I can do it anyone can!
What advice do you have for girls who want to join roller derby?
Give it your all. Perseverance and a positive mental attitude is key. You can do it, and the more effort you put in, the sooner you will become awesome and get the most out of the sport. Study lots of games and get involved with all the jobs within bouts and the league, this will help immensely with learning the rules.
You have to get tough and not take anything personally. You will take some hard knocks from other players, but don’t get all bent out of shape about it as it’s nothing personal, it’s just the sport!
Can you talk a bit about your Freshmeat (first year) year and how you learned to play roller derby?
Freshmeat was scary! Very, very hard work and also, often a feeling of total inadequacy when you saw the rockers fancy footwork. There were a lot of times when I thought, is all the pain worth it as I’ll never be as good as them. But look, I am a rocker now, so if I can do it anyone can!
What advice do you have for girls who want to join roller derby?
Give it your all. Perseverance and a positive mental attitude is key. You can do it, and the more effort you put in, the sooner you will become awesome and get the most out of the sport. Study lots of games and get involved with all the jobs within bouts and the league, this will help immensely with learning the rules.
Who are your derby heroes?
Everyone in our league is a hero to me, past and present! They all have their own skill set and have helped me through the years.
How would you describe your derby playing style?
My playing style is juggernaut, if it's my opposition and it's moving, then hit it! Fun times.
What is your pre-derby sports/skating background?
I had absolutely no skating experience before derby whatsoever.
What tips would you share with skaters looking to improve their jamming/blocking skills?
Listen to your coaches, watch lots of games and practice lots. If at first you don’t succeed try, try again!
Everyone in our league is a hero to me, past and present! They all have their own skill set and have helped me through the years.
How would you describe your derby playing style?
My playing style is juggernaut, if it's my opposition and it's moving, then hit it! Fun times.
What is your pre-derby sports/skating background?
I had absolutely no skating experience before derby whatsoever.
What tips would you share with skaters looking to improve their jamming/blocking skills?
Listen to your coaches, watch lots of games and practice lots. If at first you don’t succeed try, try again!
What are some of your greatest roller derby accomplishments on the track?
There are so many! Every time I master something that I thought I would never manage to do I tick it off and carry on to the next challenge to master.
Do you have any upcoming bouts that you’re really excited for and why?
Every bout is exciting! I’ve been lucky enough to have been playing almost every weekend for a few weeks now.
How has your involvement in roller derby affected the way you live the rest of your life?
It’s made me stronger, fitter and also has made me lots of lifetime friendships.
Have you noticed any changes in yourself since starting?
I guess I’ve become more confident and outgoing.
There are so many! Every time I master something that I thought I would never manage to do I tick it off and carry on to the next challenge to master.
Do you have any upcoming bouts that you’re really excited for and why?
Every bout is exciting! I’ve been lucky enough to have been playing almost every weekend for a few weeks now.
How has your involvement in roller derby affected the way you live the rest of your life?
It’s made me stronger, fitter and also has made me lots of lifetime friendships.
Have you noticed any changes in yourself since starting?
I guess I’ve become more confident and outgoing.
What is your day job? And how, if at all, has it contributed to your experience of roller derby?
I am an account manager (sales rep that fixes people’s problems), but honestly my job is totally separate from derby.
What motivates you?
The will to better myself. Every day is a learning day and I still have so much to learn and improve on in derby, which I know I can do. I’ve just got to keep on pushing myself and break any boundaries I might have.
How do you find a balance between your derby life and your 'real' life?
I have a pretty good derby/life balance. Everyone has a life outside derby so I make sure I have plenty of time for my other interests and non-derby friends too. It can be a wee bit of a juggling act, but it keeps life interesting with no time to get bored.
Is there anyone that you would like to send a special thank you to?
My two special derby people Priti Manek and NasTee Girl – if it wasn’t for them I don’t know what I’d do! They are the awesomest wifies I could ever ask for.
I am an account manager (sales rep that fixes people’s problems), but honestly my job is totally separate from derby.
What motivates you?
The will to better myself. Every day is a learning day and I still have so much to learn and improve on in derby, which I know I can do. I’ve just got to keep on pushing myself and break any boundaries I might have.
How do you find a balance between your derby life and your 'real' life?
I have a pretty good derby/life balance. Everyone has a life outside derby so I make sure I have plenty of time for my other interests and non-derby friends too. It can be a wee bit of a juggling act, but it keeps life interesting with no time to get bored.
Is there anyone that you would like to send a special thank you to?
My two special derby people Priti Manek and NasTee Girl – if it wasn’t for them I don’t know what I’d do! They are the awesomest wifies I could ever ask for.
