Diary of a Derby Mom

Follow Sarah as she transforms from health science advisor by day to roller derby skater by night.

After the boys are in bed by 8 p.m. and the house is clean, the transformation begins. It starts with the hair. Sarah parts her fiery-red tresses down the middle, securing them into two low pigtails. Next is the outfit: spandex active-wear pants and a tank top with fun socks. She hauls her bag over her shoulder and gets in her green Subaru Outback for the 16-minute drive across town to Gibson’s Skating Arena.

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This story, published by Ball Bearings Magazine and housed on the Atavist, won several awards, including:

• Best Use of Multimedia- Society of Professional Journalists

• 2nd Place Personality Profile- Columbia Scholastic Press Association

• 1st Place Best Sports Feature- Indiana Colligate Press

• 3rd Place Best Online Multimedia Personality Profile- Society of Professional Journalists