Gunpowder Gertie

Photo courtesy of Nicolas Charest

Home League: Red Deer Roller Derby Association

Gunpower Gertie

Name: Gunpowder Gertie
Number: 822
Team: Red Deer Belladonnas
Years skating: 3
Birth place: Calgary
Current residence: Red Deer
Position: jammer/blocker

I’m 28 years old from Alberta, originally from New Brunswick. My sister and former teammate, “Spaz”, got me into roller derby, and I haven’t looked back since. Making team Canada and being given the opportunity to represent my country and the sport I love is a dream come true. Coming from being a girl who weighed 260 lbs, to now playing with some of the best in Canada is a true accomplishment for myself. I hope I can motivate women out there that are considering joining the sport!