Born from a passion of rolling on wheels, any wheels. Whether its quads or inlines, derby or ramp, recreational or competitive. ApexAthletics is a UK based clothing brand dedicated to providing free thinking designs for those amongst us who just want to roll. “Commit and take flight” Is the moto of our brand by which we choose to live, work and play.
It is about committing to that jump and facing your challenges head on. We are dedicated to providing you with quality apparel that will go with you as you commit to life and take flight on your adventures. Our apparel and designs are designed using community talents and renewable resources, with the love and support of our wheeled brothers and sisters.
Commit and Take Flight
Team Members
Dan Toothill
"Toots"
Dan “Toots” Toothill is the owner of ApexAthletics and is a blocker for Lincolnshire Rolling Thunder and Mens’ Team England.
Toots had been skating for 25 years. He started out on inlines and played Inline Roller Hockey for Great Britain before skating on quads for the first time 7 years ago. Toots loves being on wheels and helping others learn to love it too (oh and Crossfit).
::Skate set up::
Mota mojo custom carbon boots
Mota boss custom plates
Mota toe stops
Yolo Swiss bearings
TKO 88 wheels
Nick Perry
"Reaper"
Nick “Reaper” Perry is one of our UK reps and is a Jammer for Southern Discomfort and Team England.
Reaper has been skating for 26 years. Previous artistic back ground competing as a national champion before being drawn (dragged) in to derby.
Nick coaches when he can around work.
::Skate set up::
Chaya Pearl Boot heat mouldable
Chaya Plate Quick release axels with Chaya stoppers
Quiks Ceramic bearings
Radar Halo 84 wheels
Killian Cros
"Mr Furieux"
Killian “Mr Furieux” Cros is one of our European reps and a Jammer and pivot for Team France and Toulouse Quad Guards.
Killian has competed multiple times at the highest level at MRDA champs and the Men’s Roller Derby World Cup.
He has been skating and playing derby for 6 years now and spends most of his time practicing skills, working out or coaching all around the derbyverse.
::Skate set up::
Full BONT set up.
Hybrid carbon boots
Athena plates with Bont ToeGo stoppers
688mini bearings
Bont Royal Assassin wheels.
Siobhan O’Connor
"Shiv Vicious"
Next we have our graphic design queen Siobhan “Shiv” O’Connor.
Shiv has skated on and off on inlines throughout her childhood and played derby for 4 years. In Shiv’s spare time she does a lot of freelance design work and pretty much lives in the Crossfit gym.
Hit her up for any graphic design work. www.socdesign.co.uk
Instagram @shivdesignco
::Skate set up::
Reno hockey boots
Variant M plates
Roll line artistic toes tops
Presto Radar wheels
Bones red bearings
Kenneth Austin
"KenboSlice"
It’s KenboSlice and he has been playing Derby now for just a little over 5 years. Kenbo has been playing sports since he could walk, soccer mainly (football!)! Anyway you can catch him traveling, coaching and spreading the love of roller derby, when he isn’t busy practicing and competing with his incredible team the St Louis Gatekeepers!
::Skate set up::
Bont Hybrid carbon boot custom
Bont Athena Plate 20 degree
Bont 677 Mini bearings
Bont Royal Assassin Wheels 88
Brooke Clark
"Vicious Van GoGo"
It’s Vicious Van GoGo! She has been skating Derby for 11 years, coaching for 8 years and loves traveling and coaching. She has also played for the mighty Gotham and now plays for equally incredible Arch Rival!
::Skate set up::
Mota Mojo custom boots
Mota Boss plates
Mota toe stops
Yolo Swiss bearings
Mota TKO wheels.
John Hesse
Bio Coming Soon
Pinchi Da Vinci
"furry friend"
Our furry friend rep! Pinchi has been observing skating and Roller Derby for many years and is probably the most experienced doggo in the skating world. On weekends he loves cheering on Vicious Van GoGo and applauding with his tiny wrinkly paws. He also has his own Instagram @pinchi_da_vinci , be sure to give him a follow.
::Set up::
Long body
Teeny legs
Wrinkly paws
Floppy ears
We are super excited to have him running our fur baby department here at ApexAthletics! X