Derby Name: e. gargiulo

Number: for home team, i am gonna stick with tooth, but for travel team #71

Team(s): hellbombers, burning river all-stars

Position(s): jammer, pivot, blocker

How did you learn of roller derby? i knew some ladies that were around for the conception of burning river roller girls. i made sure i went to the first bout, then consequently fell in love.

Why do you play roller derby? i love it. also, i can’t see my life without it.

You have recently dropped your derby name, why have you done this? i never really embraced the idea of creating an alter ego. i was into finding my derby name at first, but i never truly felt like it was me. i have been an athlete in some form for most of my life, and i was always erin, but maybe a more intense form of myself.

What has been your greatest achievement in derby so far? winning rookie of the year, for sure. it felt quite amazing.

If you could be an animal, which would you choose and why? i always wanted to be a cheetah. i never thought about why, but if i had to guess it would be because they are so speedy!

Tell us about your skates? i love them, although as of late they have decided to start giving my feet some problems… they are riedell 395′s with reactor plates. i also tend to use the zodiac wheels, although it could change with the new facility’s floors…

What is your occupation outside of roller derby? i am a hair stylist!

Is your family supportive of you in the league? absolutely. i always remind my husband to let me know when it gets to be too much, you know, to keep me in check. although, his love of hockey tends to help him forget that i may not be home… haha the center ice package… when one time zone’s game ends, another begins!

What musician have you recently been enjoying? eek! well, i have been listening to lykke li, some santogold, and gorillaz

Who inspires you? anyone philanthropic.

How long do you plan to play roller derby?  that is such a difficult question. i say see how you feel once the season is over… if you miss it, keep on, keep on…

Where do you see roller derby in five years? i hope it is seen for what it is. a true sport that deserves attention. we are truly hard working women that go through a lot of training to play the game that is roller derby.

What are your 2009 roller derby goals? i want to be seen as a force to be reckoned with…

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