Travis M Fudge
2011 Men's Inline Hockey World Team Member
Residing in Springfield, Missouri, Travis began skating at the ripe old age of 10 months. From this early start he has reached the highest recognition of amateur Inline Rink Hockey through his participation in 2009 on the World Championship Team that competed in Varese, Italy, followed by the World Games in Kaohsiung, Taiwan – where the USA took the Gold at both events.
Team USA Years: 7 years
Hometown: Springfield, Missouri
Current residence: St.Peters, Missouri
Education:
High school attended: Kickapoo High School
Year of graduation: 2004
Location of high school: Springfield, Missouri
Sports you competed in while in high school (include number of years): Golf-4years, Basketball-2years.
Other high school activities: FBLA
College attended: Lindenwood University
Year of graduation: 2009
Degree/major: Business Administration - Finance
Sports you competed in while in college (include number of years): Roller Hockey-5years
Occupation, current employer: Referee, Matteson Square Garden Tri-Plex
Career goals: To find a job with my new degree after I get back this summer.
Current skating club: Tour Hockey
Coaches name: Ron Belstein
When did you begin skating: 10 months old
Are you sponsored and if so, by whom: Tour Hockey & Labeda Wheels
Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: Win World Championships and World Games.
Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports:
4 National Championships with Lindenwood University
Played Junior Worlds 5 years & won fastest skater each year
Won men’s division in AAU last year
2 World Championships and 1 World Games.
Other sports you currently participate in: Bowling, Volleyball and Golf. (Lots of Golf)
Who is your favorite sports figure: Alex Ovechken
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: My Dad because he is my biggest fan and has competed in the world championships when he was younger.
List your hobbies: Golden Tee, Call of Duty, NHL 09’, Watching Movies, Golf, Going to the Lake.
What music do you listen to during training or competition? Story of the Year, POD, Freakazoid, Zach Brown Band, Techno
What makes you a unique and special person: My skating ability
Favorite food before a competition: Peanut Butter protein bar or Oranges
Favorite movies: Step Brothers, Slap Shot, Young Blood, Black Sheep, Happy Gilmour, Anchorman, Night at the Museum, Joe Dirt, etc…. List goes on.
Favorite place to shop: Total Hockey in St. Louis
Most prized possession: My family
If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: Fast
Anything else you would like us to know about you: Team USA plans on bringing home the gold this year.
Family Information:
Father’s name: Gary Fudge
Father’s occupation: Rink Owner
Mother’s name: Susan
Mother’s occupation: Tax Consultant
Brothers: Sean Fudge
Sisters: Brittany Fudge
Family Members Who Have Competed or Are Competing in Amateur or Professional Athletics:
Other Events/Sports: Father/World Championships/ Figure Skating
