Manny Shovitz #612

Pronouns: He/They

Derby Career:

• Minnesota Roller Derby: 2022–Present
• Fort Collins Roller Derby and Denver Roller Derby: Official 2014-2017, 2022
• Denver Ground Control: Official 2014-2017, 2022
• Minnesota Men’s Roller Derby: 2010-2014

Athletic Background:

I don’t have much in the way of an “athletic background”. I was a band-geek, D&D-playing, video-gaming, *nerd* back before it was “cool”. When I showed up to my first roller derby practice and said “Hi, I’m new.” and everyone replied in unison “Hi, New!” I knew I’d found my people.

Likes:

• Puns
• Single origin chocolate
• Bookbinding

Dislikes:

• Putting on wet derby gear
• Waking up in the morning
• Having to think up three “dislikes”

Awards & Accolades:

• “Most Improved Skater” while playing for Denver Ground Control