Meet Pooky from Team France!

Pooky Team France

Photo by Clément THIERY

HOME LEAGUE:
Crime City Rollers ( Malmö, Sweden)

WHEN DID YOU START PLAYING ROLLER DERBY:
2010 with Paris Rollergirls

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT ROLLER DERBY?
I was in holidays in Bordeaux and South of France. We had a BBQ evening and some girls from Bordeaux started to talk about roller derby and explain to me about the rules of the sport etc … I love sports ( played basketball for 10 years) and when they were passionately talking about roller derby, I immediately wanted to do it! Six months later, I joined.

WHO OR WHAT IS YOUR INSPIRATION?
I am always watching Beyonslay before a game but I can’t choose one person who inspire me.  Every player has a different way of skating and using their own body for doing the same thing. The energy and determination of players is inspiring; all this energy before, during and after a game is always special.

HOW ARE YOU PREPARING FOR THE ROLLER DERBY WORLD CUP?
More training at the gym with different focus. Trying to learn more about anticipation during practice.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHER SKATERS?
Play with your heart and the rest will follow.

HOW EXCITED ARE YOU????
You can’t even imagine! No words  can describe what I feel about that. It will be EPIC!  And as a bonus, I will be able to celebrate my birthday during the after party! I AM SO EXCITED!