Member of Team USA: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

City: Carleton

State: Michigan

Birthplace:  Wyandotte, Michigan

Hometown:  Carleton

Current Residence: Carleton

Education:

High School Attended: St. Mary Catholic Central

Year of Graduation: 2001

Location of High School: Monroe, Michigan

Sports you competed in while in High School (include number of years): Volleyball-1 year, Tennis-2yrs,

Hockey-3yrs

College Attended: MonroeCounty

Degree/Major: Business

Occupation, Current Employer:  Rink Operator, Skateland Funzone

Career Goals: I would like to continue to run the family rink business while building my own internet-based marketing business in Michigan.

Current Skating Club: GT Speed

Coaches Name: David Downing

Began Skating: 11 months.  1983

Are you sponsored and if so, by whom: Bont

Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: Compete in the Olympics.

Team USA Sport Accomplishments: Four Time World Team Member

Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports:

3 time Skater of the year

First overall woman in USAIRS series 2005

Duluth marathon winner 2002

Long Beach marathon winner 2001

Indoor National Champion-Multiple years

Outdoor national Champion-Multiple in   2005

San DiegoMarathon Course Record and winner of 2005

Quad National champion 1994, 1995, 1996

2nd place at Artistic Nationals in Ladies Figures 1994

As well as National competitor in Artistic Pairs.

Women's Inline Hockey Champions team in (2002?).

4th placement in the Pan Am Championships of 2005(made top 10 overall)

Other awards and/or honors received outside of roller sports: Woodhaven Lanes Bowling -Highest score and average for 1995

Other sports you participate in: Hockey, Weight lifting, Running, Cycling

Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: She has taught me to be the most positive, confident, spiritual person I am capable of being.

List your hobbies: cooking

What music do you listen to during training or competition? I mix it up!

What makes you a unique and special person: I can listen well and give good advice.

If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be:

Anything else you would like us to know about you:

Family Information:

Father’s Name:  William Rookard, Sr.

Mother’s Name:  Claire Rookard

Mother’s Occupation: Rink Operator

Brother’s: Bill, Brian, Steven, Gary, Jeff

Sister’s: Lisa

Family Members Who Have Competed or Are Competing in Amateur or Professional Athletics: Lisa-Swimming

Bill & Brian - Hockey