VOICED: Roller derby racer keeps eye on the prize

Alyssa, a roller derby player for Team Canada, began skating at five and joined Montreal's top team in 2006. Initially unfamiliar with the game, she learned through online resources. Over five years, roller derby grew, with Alyssa opening a shop for derby gear. The sport evolved from its rough past to a legitimate competition, hosting its first World Cup in Toronto. Although Alyssa's team reached the finals, she was sidelined by an injury. Despite this, she remains optimistic about the sport's global future and plans to return to the rink.

How did Alyssa initially learn to play roller derby?

• By reading rules online and guessing

• By watching YouTube tutorials

• Through formal training sessions

• By attending roller derby workshops

What significant change has roller derby undergone since the 1970s?

• It has been banned in several countries

• It has become a non-contact sport

• It has remained unchanged

• It has become a legitimate and popular sport

What did Alyssa do to contribute to the roller derby community?

• She started a roller derby league

• She opened a shop specializing in roller derby equipment

• She became a coach for a national team

• She wrote a book about roller derby

Where was the first Roller Derby World Cup held?

• Toronto

• Vancouver

• Montreal

• Ottawa

What happened to Alyssa during the Roller Derby World Cup?

• She led her team to victory

• She was disqualified for a foul

• She fractured her collarbone and couldn't play

• She scored the winning point