Team Competition Update!!
After 2 rounds of grueling competition the team scores stand as follows.Ist Team Hunter Hurricane 50.5 pts
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MILKY STORMS KINGS RACE FOR TORNADO
So long the brides maid Perranporth's Milky Byatt took round 2 of the Legacy series by storm last night in the Woolacombe Kings Race . With Bonus points on offer for...KINGS RACE IS ON!!
legacy super team,s series race 2 ' The Kings Race' is on at Woolacombe Beach on Sat 17th 6.30pm start.Competitors shpuld register between 5.30 and 6.15pm wit...
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Ellie Parker
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 16
Points: 60
When did you get into the sport?
when i was nine :D
What is your greatest achievement?
to get into the GB team at 15 and win medals at europeans.
What are your goals for this year?
my goals are to train hard achive good times in the pool, get into the GB team senior and junior win board and as many events as i can.Do really well in legacy and kick some but.
What is your favourite discipline?
my favourite has got to be the board because its demanding and i love to race it and really enjoy it and also the ski.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
i would say pasta the night before and just drinking on the day and eat banana's for energy.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
yea go into the water before we start and warm up drink alot and stretch and thats about it :)
Who is your coach?
my coach is richard lark!! Legend great man really supportive and and an amazing coach and is really great to work with!!
How many times a week do you train?
at the moment i am training 9 times a week mixing between stretch out sessions and pure quality sessions.
Freddie Hedger U18
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 17
Points: 60
When did you get into the sport?
joined when i was at Woolacombe primary school
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning the icon ski hand made by Jeremy and Mark Ressel
What are your goals for this year?
Dominate beach flags
What is your favourite discipline?
iron man but soon to be beach flags
What is your favourite pre-race food?
water, spinach and steroids all in a thick shake. yum yum.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
eat then drop the kids off at the pool
Who is your coach?
Head coach - Rich Lark nutritionist - Tracy Lark pilates co-ordinator - Brandon Lark strength and conditioning - Mark Turnner (before the ban)
How many times a week do you train?
Some times not enough, some times too much
Mesha Wardman U16
Club: Portreath
Age: 16
Points: 60
When did you get into the sport?
i started surf life saving when i was 6 at St.Ives surf life saving club, extremly anoyed that i couldnt compete for another 2 years. After being at St.Ives for 9 years i moved to Portreath; without a doubt the best club ever!
What is your greatest achievement?
coming 3rd in last years Lecacy series and being choosen to attend last years GB boot camp.
What are your goals for this year?
do well at this years legacy series, make it to the GB boot camp again and even maby onto the GB team :)
What is your favourite discipline?
probably the iron lady because its the most demanding, but flags is awsome fun
What is your favourite pre-race food?
chocolate :)oh and dried mango :)
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
check the kits alright, had enough to drink and then chat, alot.
Who is your coach?
Christopher, Robo, and a little bit of jonny webb ( who loves the manakin carry ;) ) haha oh and not forgetting adam harris :)
How many times a week do you train?
at the moment i train once a week at s.l.s, 4 times a week at swimming and then once a week for netball.
Dan Humble
Club: Portreath Slsc
Age: 27
Points: 58
When did you get into the sport?
From the age of 6 Ive been involved in surf.
What is your greatest achievement?
Finishing 2nd in both the Open Mens Board at Rescue 2008 as well as the 2009 Australian Open Mens Double Ski. Winning 10 Golds at the 2009 Surf Life Saving GB National Championships.Winning 3 from 3 starts in the Legacy Elite Ironman Series.
What are your goals for this year?
Represent Surf Life Saving GB at Rescue 2010.Retain the Surf Life Saving GB National Ironman, Ski and Board Titles.
What is your favourite discipline?
Ski
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Carbo Shotz
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Prepare for anything and everything.
Who is your coach?
Whilst in Australia - Rick Duncan, Dean Beament, Dean Morgan (Ski), Matt Bowbridge (Iron and Board), Haydn Masters (Strenght and Conditioning)Whilst in the UK - Glenn Eldridge, Tim Widdershoven (Ski), Andrew Young (Swim), Myself (Board/Iron)
How many times a week do you train?
That's the secret.
Josie Williams U16
Club: Portreath
Age: 15
Points: 55
When did you get into the sport?
I started surf life saving 3 years ago and competed for St Ives. After 3 years of competing for St Ives i moved to PORTREATH :) yess...!
What is your greatest achievement?
Being National champ for the board and the swim .. and getting the British record by 8 seconds for 200m obstacle at Stillwaters this year !!
What are your goals for this year?
Hopefully make the Celtic side again.. do well in this years legacy.. possibly get in to GB boot camp and maybe GB team?!not much then :)
What is your favourite discipline?
The Iron Lady beacuse its really challenging .. I also enjoy the board and the swim!!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Those little mini doughnuts, pancakes and pasta!!!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Listen to music, chat, check the gear, chat, then get on the blocks :)
Who is your coach?
the awsome Robo Phillips, Chris Hewitt and Johnny Webb :P
How many times a week do you train?
Hmm.. at the moment i train once a week at s.l.s, and 4 times a week at swimming!!
Grace Clark U16
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 14
Points: 54
When did you get into the sport?
When I was 9 I started at Saunton and moved to Woolacombe at the beginning of 2009 in my nipper junior year.
What is your greatest achievement?
Getting 2 British records at the Stillwater Nationals and being chosen for Legacy last year as a nipper junior.
What are your goals for this year?
To do the best that I can for myself and my team and improve all of my disciplines.
What is your favourite discipline?
Board.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Pasta the night before and bananas and energy drinks on the day.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Fiddling with my goggles.
Who is your coach?
Richard Lark. He is amazing.He is the best coach ever. I wouldnt be anywhere near getting picked for Legacy without him :) Tony Rutter is my swim coach, he has been amazing, at the begining of this year he stepped in and kept my swimming going :)
How many times a week do you train?
7 swim sessions and 2 surf life saving sessions.
Holly Hawkey
Club: Perranporth
Age: 22
Points: 54
When did you get into the sport?
1995
What is your greatest achievement?
Getting a bronze medal at national stillwaters whilst hungover
What are your goals for this year?
Um, none really, just to have as much fun as possible, especially now I've joined perran
What is your favourite discipline?
Après ski
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Tinned rice pudding
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Make sure I go to the loo
Who is your coach?
No one officially, but milky Byatt seems to know a thing or two after a few years experience.
How many times a week do you train?
Variable, Depends what's considered as actually training
Joe Wall U18
Club: Saunton Sands
Age: 18
Points: 54
When did you get into the sport?
Back when i was 7
What is your greatest achievement?
Making the board and ironman final at the senior nationals when i was 16
What are your goals for this year?
To stay fit for the whole summer
What is your favourite discipline?
Board, but i enjoy the ski and swim too
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Bananna and jam sandwhich
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
A few bunny jumps on the line
Who is your coach?
Jon ward in the pool, Mark Ressel for some riverside ski sessions, Folland and Gary for down at the beach
How many times a week do you train?
Around 3, but i'll try to do more throughout the summer
Kerstin Watts U16
Club: Pen-Y-Bont Slsc
Age: 14
Points: 54
When did you get into the sport?
When I was 7 :)
What is your greatest achievement?
I believe it is still to come. Watch this space :P
What are your goals for this year?
To keep improving in all my disciplines.
What is your favourite discipline?
The swim. I love swimming in rough surf.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Scrammbled egg on toast the morning of a race.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Plenty of stretching and a dip in the surf.
Who is your coach?
James Goodwin for swimming. My dad helps with my running and fitness and Craig Robinson is my craft coach and the BOSS :D
How many times a week do you train?
I train approx 12 hrs a week. This covers my swimming,running,craft and netball.
Robbie Sandbach
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 29
Points: 54
When did you get into the sport?
age 12
What is your greatest achievement?
Iron man champ European Board Champ
What are your goals for this year?
Stay on my ski!!
What is your favourite discipline?
Definately not ski
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Whatever Llyr was having last year - must've been good
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Arrive late, ask milky which way round the cans
Who is your coach?
Biggles/Ressel/Gammon
How many times a week do you train?
10
Andrew Byatt
Club: Perranporth
Age: 30
Points: 53
When did you get into the sport?
1990
What is your greatest achievement?
World Quadrathlon No1 (2008)
What are your goals for this year?
To help the tornados lift the overall trophy
What is your favourite discipline?
Board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
cereal
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
none
Who is your coach?
Me
How many times a week do you train?
nowadays only about 5 hours as I work too much for SLSGB
Fay Mills
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 20
Points: 53
When did you get into the sport?
When i was 7 after playing on the Nipper Boards at my friends birthday party.
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning the Under 19 Board, Ski and Ironman at the Nationals as well as being Captain of National Junior Champions Woolacombe in 2009.Competing for Great Britain in Japan 2009.
What are your goals for this year?
To enjoy the summer and get good results from the Nationals, Legacy and compete for Great Britain again.
What is your favourite discipline?
Ironman as it involves a bit of everything and is the most challenging but probably board if i had to single one out.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Bananas and drink lots of water.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Get in the water for a warm up and relax.
Who is your coach?
Richard Lark- If Carlsberg made coaches, they would probably make them like Richard Lark :)
How many times a week do you train?
At the moment 6 times a week of all different disciplines.
Tom Bolt U18
Club: Portreath
Age: 16
Points: 53
When did you get into the sport?
I think I became part of sls when I was 9 :)
What is your greatest achievement?
My greatest achievement was at Nationals when I won the swim,ski and got 2nd in the under 16 iron man,all the training I done throughout the year was put into these races and it showed in results :)
What are your goals for this year?
My goals this year is to do the best I can possibly do :) and to take out all double events with Matty Hewitt :)
What is your favourite discipline?
swim and ski and iron man !
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Drink loads of water and carb's the day before and banana before races.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
I think to myself I wouldn't be getting up early in the morning to train if I didn't enjoy it or didn't want to win! I also think what's the worst thing that could possibly happen at the end of the day :)
Who is your coach?
my coach would be britan's best Rach Pascoe funniest best coach ever and great mate. Timmy Widdershoven if you ever get a training session with him your in for a laugh ! and Mr Dan Humble a good coach, who knows how to push in training :)
How many times a week do you train?
I train 10 hours a week of swimming and in the summer its literally everyday either doing swim ski board iron man :)
George Frederick Haynes
Club: Portreath
Age: 19
Points: 51
When did you get into the sport?
At the age of 12, me and a friend started up and started to rip on a nipper board, thought it would be fun to race, so we did, never looked back since.
What is your greatest achievement?
Making the junior GB team was real good, but winning the 2009 U19 Ironman was my greatest achievement, beating tough competition in very flat conditions.
What are your goals for this year?
Winning the Team Legacy with Storm. And following up my U19 Ironman win in the Open....Also winning the board rescue with my Australian team mate Sam Hunt at Aussies.
What is your favourite discipline?
Swims been huge in my sporting career, swimming at the age of 6, and have always been a stamina swimmer, so now enjoying the biggest stamina event, The Ironman.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Mother cooks a splended chicken, sausage, beacon and cheese pasta, love that the night before, maybe a small smoothie too.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Listen to the skull candy bass headphones, and set the bass level to high!
Who is your coach?
The guys down Portreath do a good job coaching so all them, main ones Andrew Young and Jane Deers (swimming)
How many times a week do you train?
Enough to keep the body ticking over and over and over.
Emily Corin U16
Club: Hayle
Age: 15
Points: 49
When did you get into the sport?
I joined Hayle surf life club at age 7 ,8 years ago! absolutely loved it as i love the sea.I knew it was the life long sport for me, as it incorporated all 3 of my fave sports, running swimming and surfing!
What is your greatest achievement?
Being in the Cornwall team was amazing! Silver in board rescue at nat,8 medals at Cornish.Qualifying last 5yrs to ISA school nationls in running & swimming,medals every yr.2010 nat schl netball champions.1st sw schools crosscountry.school sports captain.
What are your goals for this year?
My goal is to be selected for Cornwall team again!To compete in the GB rankings and ski series,and achieve the very best i can at the cornish and nationals.My dream is to be selected for GB development, and one day wear the GB colours!
What is your favourite discipline?
My favourites are ski and paddleboard, just love being in that sea!I also love the 1km and sprints!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Plenty of pasta 7 days up to event.Ripe bananas in morning, and plenty of tuna and avacodo brown sandwiches! yum!plenty of water!!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Always check my equipment, quick dip in water to check conditions,check the bouys for event.chat to my pals and competitors and then get into my zone!!
Who is your coach?
Alan Roberts is my main coach at Hayle with Dave Parker, Steve Penberthy, James Burlingham.My surf ski coach is Glenn Elderidge of Ocean Sports.Mrs Bowden is my school coach for running,cross country, swimming, hockey and netball!
How many times a week do you train?
I train 3 sessions of swimming,4 sessions of surflife.At school I do sport every day, as I am in school squads for all sports.
Matt Hewitt U18
Club: Portreath
Age: 16
Points: 49
When did you get into the sport?
9 years old, joined with a friend, never looked back!
What is your greatest achievement?
Taking 2nd in last years Long distance ski series, and finishing the kings race!
What are your goals for this year?
To win individual gold, also for me and bolty (tom bolt) to take out each doubles event!
What is your favourite discipline?
Has to be ski. But board is the most enjoyable!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Anything that mother brings!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Steak and chips on the night before!
Who is your coach?
The father, Mr Widdershoven, Robo, Greener, Ski paddling legend Garbo and Dan Humble
How many times a week do you train?
Winter- 3 pool sessions and one life saving sessionSummer- Alot, everyday rain or shine!
Rhian Thomas
Club: Pen-Y-Bont / Bc Surf
Age: 20
Points: 49
When did you get into the sport?
1999
What is your greatest achievement?
welsh team / gb team
What are your goals for this year?
to finish on a high
What is your favourite discipline?
board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
curry
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
none
Who is your coach?
craig robinson
How many times a week do you train?
5
Sophie Moore
Club: Sker
Age: 30
Points: 48
When did you get into the sport?
Summer of 1991 way before nippers existed!
What is your greatest achievement?
European Sliver medalWinning Senior Flags in the Welsh he he!
What are your goals for this year?
To Mix it up with the youngstersRacing well for team STORM
What is your favourite discipline?
Iron as I find it the most challenging, and in surf anything can happen
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Beans on toast
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Other then making sure Rhian know's the coures!I always go to the waters edge to wet my face
Who is your coach?
Jo Clatworthy Run & GymGlenn Clatworthy & Craig Robinson Craft
How many times a week do you train?
3 x Run2 x Gym3 x Craft April - September
Charlotte Hewitt U16
Club: Portreath
Age: 14
Points: 47
When did you get into the sport?
When I was 9 years old, 5 years ago!
What is your greatest achievement?
One of them has to be representing Cornwall and another one claiming National Golden Nipper and Board Champion at Gylly.
What are your goals for this year?
To do well at Cornish and Nationals, and hopefully make the Cornwall team again this year.
What is your favourite discipline?
My favourite has to be the ski, especially with a small wave.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Pasta the day before.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Fiddling with my goggles and finding all equipment.
Who is your coach?
Dad, Rob, The Legend Garbo, Timmy, Mutley, and can't forget Nick and Jane from Truro Swim Club.
How many times a week do you train?
At the moment, 1 surf club session, 4 swim sessions, and a couple of hockey sessions during the week, but in the summer, down the beach almost every evening :)
Craig Robinson
Club: Pen Y Bont Slsc
Age: 36
Points: 47
When did you get into the sport?
i've been involved in surf life saving since the age of 10, so just a few years.
What is your greatest achievement?
Being selected for Great Britain and gaining 3rd in surf race at worlds 2000, more recently being current world champion in ironman and swim (30-34age group) at worlds 2008
What are your goals for this year?
To lead team storm to legacy victory ohh yes,my personal goal this year is to keep pushing all the young and upcoming superstars to the limit.....you know who u are,compete at next worlds champs in october 2010 and help wales retain celtic cup
What is your favourite discipline?
has always been the surf swim
What is your favourite pre-race food?
beans on toast
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
i have to make sure my craft is clean and polished before any race
Who is your coach?
swim coach- james, fitness coach- matt hart, surfcraft training is shared amongst the guys i train with
How many times a week do you train?
i train about 6 times a week, where ever i can fit it in around work..
James Bunney U18
Club: Saunton
Age: 18
Points: 47
When did you get into the sport?
As a nipper at Saunton Surf Club
What is your greatest achievement?
Racing at Europeans
What are your goals for this year?
Having lots of Fun
What is your favourite discipline?
I like them all
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Cereal
Who is your coach?
Different people at the club and who ever is up for a session on the day
Josh Caton U18
Club: Saunton Sands
Age: 15
Points: 45
When did you get into the sport?
Started when i was 9 years old
What is your greatest achievement?
Four Individual Golds at Nationals 2009!Western Counties 3km Open Water Champion (U18)
What are your goals for this year?
To get to GB Boot camp , and just do my best !!!
What is your favourite discipline?
Iron Man!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Anything!! I can get my hands on!!!!!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Look for my Kit!!
Who is your coach?
Swim, Tony, Ski Mark "ICON" Ressel , Dave and Colin everything else !!!
How many times a week do you train?
Swim 7 sessions a week pool , sea when ever possible ,
Nia Thomas U16
Club: Pen-Y-Bont / Bc Surf
Age: 16
Points: 45
When did you get into the sport?
2002
What is your greatest achievement?
getting into welsh under 16 team
What is your favourite discipline?
board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
curry
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
no
Who is your coach?
craig robinson
How many times a week do you train?
3
Sam Moore
Club: Sker
Age: 26
Points: 44
When did you get into the sport?
started when i was 16, so 9 years ish
What is your greatest achievement?
being able to get up for swimming in the morning!2nd european champs surf ski6th mens beach sprint world championships
What are your goals for this year?
SMASH IT!
What is your favourite discipline?
if there is surf, either ski or board.if not its the transitions
What is your favourite pre-race food?
loadsa carbs, then what ever the groms bring down that the boys can borrow.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
make sure my craft is clean, polished and waxed.listen to some ear thumping hardcore punk rock and roll!
Who is your coach?
Glen Clatworthy
How many times a week do you train?
2/3 swims and then get three boxing/gym sessions and then running, touch rugby and out up the mountains on two wheels (its all about mixing it up!)
Helen Packman
Club: Pen-Y-Bont
Age: 36
Points: 43
When did you get into the sport?
Been back racing for four years and loving it!!
What is your greatest achievement?
I suppose it was having 4 golds in Australia this year. Masters means nought to some people tho!
What are your goals for this year?
Enjoy as much as last year and race well!!
What is your favourite discipline?
Swim and board i think
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Pasta lotsa fruit and for brekkie big bowl of porridge and honey mmmmmm
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
not really, bit busy sorting out Josh and house work B4 i race :)
Who is your coach?
Well what a stupid question......Jug head obviously lol
How many times a week do you train?
4 sessions a week lol
Lloyd Rosewell
Club: Pen-Y-Bont
Age: 25
Points: 43
When did you get into the sport?
Age 7 oficially! But had been around the club since i could walk!
What is your greatest achievement?
European junior board champion a few years ago!! 3rd in national iron man 2009! GB team worlds 2008!
What are your goals for this year?
Lead team thunder to the title! Not let Dan "The Import" Humble have it all his own way!
What is your favourite discipline?
Don't really have a favourite discipline! Whatever one i can crack the biggest wave on! I like to think of wash hanging as my best discipline!!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Plenty of carbs, Banana sandwiches, lots of energy drinks, the more potant the better!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Try not to go out on the beer the night before!!! Bit of Happy Hardcore dance on the ipod! Give as much abuse to the opposition as possible!
Who is your coach?
Fitness - Matt Hart! Swimming- James! When i can get myself to go running - Mark Watts but I wouldnt train at all if it wasnt for Craig Robinson, bit of a legend if im honest!
How many times a week do you train?
Depends on how many times i go out! Try and aim for three swimming sessions! Two fitness and three craft in the summer!
Conor Devine U18
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 16
Points: 42
When did you get into the sport?
5-6 years old as a limpet!
What are your goals for this year?
Medal in the Nationals. Aim for the GB team.
What is your favourite discipline?
Board and Ironman
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Pasta and jelly beans!
Who is your coach?
Richard Lark
How many times a week do you train?
8
Josh Newing U18
Club: Portreath
Age: 17
Points: 41
When did you get into the sport?
9 years old. my swimming coach suggested sls.
What is your greatest achievement?
beating James Bunny and coming 8th in last years board final.
What are your goals for this year?
make the Gb team for junirs and make the baord and ski finals at seniors.
What is your favourite discipline?
board or maybe ski???
What is your favourite pre-race food?
pasta day before, cereal bars and other snacks race day.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
no apart for running around trying to find a hat.
Who is your coach?
Rob philips.
How many times a week do you train?
at the moment 2 or 3 but 5 times in the summer.
Matthew Trewhella U 18
Club: Hayle
Age: 14
Points: 41
When did you get into the sport?
when i was 7 i think not quite sure !!
What is your greatest achievement?
Being in the cornwall county swimming team for the past 3 year and making western counties two and winning the 4 single events at the cornish sls championships and geting silver in the ski and iron man at nationals
What are your goals for this year?
To do as well as i can in the national ski races legacy and all other events but main goal it to get gold in the single ski at national this year .
What is your favourite discipline?
Ski and Iron man
What is your favourite pre-race food?
smartie cookies
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Running around not knowing what to do !!
Who is your coach?
Alan Roberts great new coach and a brilliant sesion heading his way But the ski coach the Man glenn Eldridge couldnt have done it with out you !!!
How many times a week do you train?
I swim four time a week swimming and three time surflife saving at the moment but all day everyday in the summer if i can.
Charlie Grandfield U18
Club: Rhoose Slsc
Age: 17
Points: 38
When did you get into the sport?
I got into the sport when i was aged 7 after watching my older brother competing when i was younger.
What is your greatest achievement?
My greatest achievements would probably be getting into the welsh youth team 3 years in a row and reaching GB Boot camp.
What are your goals for this year?
I hope to again get in the Welsh youth team and GB boot camp, and maybe even reach the GB youth team aswell.
What is your favourite discipline?
Probably the swim and ski, not really fussy, apart from sprints there a no go for me,
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Whatever Father's cooking in the kitchen.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
rush around trying to find skull cap usually,
Who is your coach?
Lee Perry, Dave Copper and Karen Harris.
How many times a week do you train?
About 6 times a week in the pool during the winter, and 3 times in the pool in the summer and 4 times out on the sea.
Guy Blackford
Club: Crantock
Age: 38
Points: 38
When did you get into the sport?
a long time ago in the late 80's
What is your greatest achievement?
still beating the young guns
What are your goals for this year?
to win one of the long distance races
What is your favourite discipline?
board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
bananas
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
unfortunatly i get a little wee dribble on my trunks, which is fine when they are wet!!
Who is your coach?
make it up as i go along, got me through the last 20 yrs
How many times a week do you train?
3
Thomas Onley U18
Club: Hayle Surf Life Saving Club
Age: 16
Points: 38
When did you get into the sport?
2003 age 9 as a nipper
What is your greatest achievement?
Silver in the sea swim 2009
What are your goals for this year?
to improve in my skills and win Gold
What is your favourite discipline?
open sea swim and Iron man
What is your favourite pre-race food?
baked beans and pasta
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
listen to music, check out my kit, re hydrate myslef and stretching.
Who is your coach?
alan roberts
How many times a week do you train?
6 times a week
Lana Miles Evans
Club: Rhoose
Age: 18
Points: 33
When did you get into the sport?
at the age of 8 as a nipper in Langland Bay Lifeguards. MOved to Llantwit major lifeguards at the age of about 11 and when i was 15 i moved to my current club at Rhoose Lifeguards. I have been swimming since an early age and currently swimming at Cardiff.
What is your greatest achievement?
European Jnr surf race champion 2008, 2nd in run swim run at Jnr Europeans 2009. 2 bronze medals in beach relay (2008) and tube rescue (2009) at Jnr Europeans.Senior GB team 2009, Junior GB team 2008,2009. welsh team 06,07,08,09.GB surf race champion 09.
What are your goals for this year?
to retain my GB senior and Junior surf race title. To re win the run swim run in europeans. Compete for GB senior and youth team in europeans and worlds aiming to get points places in all my races.
What is your favourite discipline?
Surf race/run swim run, Iron Man, 1km, Board, Tube rescue and Board rescue.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
pasta and tuna mayo with apple and black current squash.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
not really, just make sure that i know what im doing
Who is your coach?
My swimming coach is 10xOlympic coach Dave Haller, who coaches me in the national performance squad at Cardiff. My lifeguard coaches are most of the coaches at rhoose lifeguards includinig Karen O'Harris, chris braggins, lee perry and dave coops
How many times a week do you train?
i swim for most of the week in the mornings and in the evenings 8-9times a week aprox. when i can go to lifeguards training i will try to get there especially to try and work on my ski paddling.
Sharky White
Club: Crantock
Age: 40
Points: 33
When did you get into the sport?
1989 joined Harlyn,trained for lifeguarding,enjoyed it and John Broad suggested I tried competitions.1995 joined Crantock and was taught how to train and race in surf by Eldridge,Oxenham,Blackers and the legend Paul'if you don't go,you won't know'Benny
What is your greatest achievement?
Greatest achievement- representing Cornwall Second greatest - representing England
What are your goals for this year?
Beat Blackers' Team
What is your favourite discipline?
Board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Cherry Bakewells
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Breathing in the fresh salty air and appreciating being out of London!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who is your coach?
Swim- Brad Parsons Run- Me Board-Blackers Ski- Blackers
How many times a week do you train?
7, and thank you to Dee for all her patience and sharing the family commitments.
Scoob Lark U18
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 14
Points: 32
When did you get into the sport?
When i was 4. My brother brandon was training with the nippers
What is your greatest achievement?
Finishing last years gruelling Kings Race
What are your goals for this year?
To beat Freddie Hedger!! he's the man:)
What is your favourite discipline?
Ironman... I like doing three disciplines back to back.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
anything thats going
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Keeping my clothes on till the last minute
Who is your coach?
Rich Lark but what does he do... he just teaches my technique, my fitness, my skills, my starts, my finishes and making sure i'm at my peak for the competitions. Also my swim coach Tony Rutter at Barnstaple.
How many times a week do you train?
I swim 7 times a week and hoping to start on the beach just after Easter
Cara Deasy
Club: Saunton Sands
Age: 21
Points: 31
When did you get into the sport?
when i was 9
What are your goals for this year?
To finish!
What is your favourite discipline?
Swim
Who is your coach?
Dave Worms
How many times a week do you train?
Not enough!
James Grandfield
Club: Rhoose Lgc
Age: 20
Points: 31
When did you get into the sport?
On the 29th September 1996!I can be so sure cause it was 8am on a Sunday and it was my 7th Birthday!
What is your greatest achievement?
Bronze medal in the Commonwealths in Canada 2009 and selected for Captain of GB Youth Team in 2008, even though I couldn't compete!
What are your goals for this year?
Break into the ranks of the senior men and start making a name!
What is your favourite discipline?
Ski and swim, but really anything but running!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Whatevers going, usually salmon roles!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Good stretch the night before works a treat!
Who is your coach?
At the moment in Bristol Uni, so kinda training myself!
How many times a week do you train?
3 times at the moment but the minute the sun starts shining and the work stops, hopefully alot more!
Gary Sinkevicius
Club: Saunton Sands
Age: 23
Points: 30
When did you get into the sport?
10 or 11
What is your greatest achievement?
European taplin champs with Ress and Dalyn, Being in junior GB team 4 years running and coming 4th in the iron man at last years nationlas
What are your goals for this year?
To maybe get a little fit for the first time in a few years. To win the 6 and 3 man taplin with saunton and to improve on my 4th place in the iron man at nationals
What is your favourite discipline?
Used to be a swimmer, now its board and iron man i guess
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Monster energy drink, i should be sponsord for it
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Have to get wet everytime, always the last one ready on the line
Who is your coach?
Mainly myself, Scotty and me do bits and bobs, its nice to get paid to train at work. My one ski session a year with Ress always helps, and Dave worms does some saunton sessions when I go
How many times a week do you train?
When I start I will let you know
Jordan Roberts U18
Club: Hayle
Age: 16
Points: 30
When did you get into the sport?
As a nipper with Hayle slsc at the age of 7
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning the national board and ironman in 2008. Representing Cornwall at sls.
What are your goals for this year?
Do my best and do better then last year. Retain my Conish board title and national 1km. Represent cornwall again
What is your favourite discipline?
Has to be the board. I do enjoy the ski and 1km run to.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
pasta and lots of jelly babies.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
not that i can think of
Who is your coach?
Steve Penberthy, Dave parker, Dan latham and Davy morgan.
How many times a week do you train?
Winter- 3 swim, 1 run, 1 slsSummer- 2 swim, 1 run, 4 sls
Jenna Hawkey
Club: Portreath
Age: 24
Points: 25
When did you get into the sport?
started nippers with my sister when i was 8 after the club secretary came and did a talk in assembly. First competition was at Tolcarne in 1996.
What is your greatest achievement?
Silver medal in the ski at the worlds in 2008; winning ski at my first senior nationals in 2002 - OK that was a lucky wave but still the best feeling ever!
What are your goals for this year?
A really good performance in the ski at the World Champs, do my best in everything (except the surf race!) at nationals.
What is your favourite discipline?
Traditionally ski, but the board race is more fun
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Pasta, porridge and bananas.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
ask Rob Philips (club chairman) for a new club cap and tell him I'll pay for it later
Who is your coach?
Trevor Hunter and Miklos Simon in the winter; Glenn Eldridge, Tim Widdershoven and Simon Garbett on ski in the summer; picked up some handy board paddling tips from Rob Philips and Milky Byatt over the years; Ferris is my rest coach.
How many times a week do you train?
16, which makes it quite frustrating when I have a sprint finish with Holly "social training" Hawkey in the IronWoman pretty much every year.
Lauren Lawry U16
Club: Portreath!
Age: 15
Points: 24
When did you get into the sport?
When i was 9years old i think.
What is your greatest achievement?
Getting selected for Gb boot camp last year,and being selected for the cornwall team 3years in a row.
What are your goals for this year?
To improve on my performances from last year, Try to be chosen for Gb boot camp again this year and maybe even the Gb team.
What is your favourite discipline?
FLAGS,Ski(especially with a little wave) and Board!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Ermm i suppose it has to be Pasta the day before and what ever i can manage to eat on the day normally bananas and Lucozade!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Make sure ive got all my kit, Get nervous, Stretch, and make sure ive drank enough water :)
Who is your coach?
Chris hewitt, Rob philips, Tim widdershoven, Dan humble, Glenn Eldridge, In the summer Ryan doble for my flags&sprints...
How many times a week do you train?
At the moment i swim three times a week and train once for surf club although the odd ski sessions does pop up now and again, but im sure soon enough we will be training nearly every night.
Nicky Thomas
Club: Aberavon
Age: 26
Points: 24
When did you get into the sport?
Started at Nippers at the age of 5.
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning the world championship and holding a world record!
What are your goals for this year?
To win the euro lottery.
What is your favourite discipline?
Board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Sweets, sweets and more sweets!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Mess about and have fun!
Who is your coach?
my self
How many times a week do you train?
ooooooooo that would be telling now wouldnt it!!!!!!
Scott Stitt
Club: Saunton Sands
Age: 20
Points: 24
When did you get into the sport?
Back in the day when I was 8.
What is your greatest achievement?
Representing GB at the Europeans.
What are your goals for this year?
To make it through the season knowing I trained hard and didn't slack. Also.... to help the team dominate at the Legacy.
What is your favourite discipline?
Swim has always been my favourite but enjoy board and ski as well.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Jaffa cakes as always and maybe a cheeky Mars bar.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Warm up, drink plenty and keep warm.
Who is your coach?
At the moment I have done a couple sessions at North Burleigh on the Gold Coast and Wesley Berg has been known to take a board/swim session or two I also do Running 3 times a week. Back home Gary Sink has been a great coach in the pool and at the beach.
How many times a week do you train?
2-3 Running/Sprints (watch out Longdon) 2 Swimming and 4 gym/circuit sessions.
Bronwen Apsee U16
Club: Pen-Y-Bont
Age: 16
Points: 23
When did you get into the sport?
1999
What is your greatest achievement?
getting into welsh team
What is your favourite discipline?
ski
What is your favourite pre-race food?
pasta
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
none
Who is your coach?
craig Robinson
How many times a week do you train?
3
Mark Turner
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 22
Points: 23
When did you get into the sport?
About 11 after watching my sister
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning the Body Surfing Championships at Woolacombe in 2009
What are your goals for this year?
Try and improve on last year
What is your favourite discipline?
Iron man as have all the different disciplines
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Normally pasta, but mum will sometimes cook up a steak
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
15 squats to loosen up the speedos before racing
Who is your coach?
SLS-Richard Lark Cycling- Shaine Sandham and Freddy Hedger when he can be bothered, Plank and gym- Brandon and Freddy(before the ban)
How many times a week do you train?
Mainly football in the winter, but swim a few times a week.
Emily Harris
Club: Portreath
Age: 20
Points: 22
When did you get into the sport?
when i was 7 years old
What is your greatest achievement?
achieving great results each year without a great deal of training
What are your goals for this year?
to have a good season, have lots of fun an to go hard
What is your favourite discipline?
board and swim
What is your favourite pre-race food?
porridge,bananas,mars bars and a bottle of lucozade
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
a quick dip in the sea before a race, plenty of stretching
Who is your coach?
Andrew young for swimming other than that either tim or dave green for board, ironman and ski
How many times a week do you train?
not enough!
Eloise Neighbour
Club: Rhoose
Age: 18
Points: 19
When did you get into the sport?
joined nippers at 7
What is your greatest achievement?
winning the under 19 British ski series 09
What are your goals for this year?
To race with the elite and improve my performance on last year
What is your favourite discipline?
Surf ski
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Jelly
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Soak in the atmosphere
Who is your coach?
Karen O'D Harris
How many times a week do you train?
4-5 times
Tim Widdershoven
Club: Portreath Surf Life Saving Club
Age: 29
Points: 18
When did you get into the sport?
I got introduced into the sport at 15 when my school mate Chris "Pooley" introduced me to it.
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning the european and national ski race and pipping my good friend and legend Mark Ressel on both occasions.
What are your goals for this year?
I would like to get quicker on the ski and learn a few more tricks. I will also be looking to stay ahead in the board and ironman of some of the other up and coming Juniors in the club (you know who you are!).
What is your favourite discipline?
Ski is my favourite discipline although I like a flutter in the board and ironman.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Pasta and lots of it.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Go to bed early.
Who is your coach?
Glenn Eldridge
How many times a week do you train?
Between 6 and 10 sessions a week.
Alex Bowden U18
Club: Perranporth
Age: 18
Points: 17
When did you get into the sport?
i got into lifesaving when i moved to perranporth in 2000. started off as a nipper and coached by the infamous DoreenLawrence and have worked my way up to under 19
What is your greatest achievement?
my greatest achievement came in 2008 where i won the british ocean ski series in the under 16 age group. that year was a very good year for my ski paddling as i went on to win the nationals single ski, and the cornish single and double
What are your goals for this year?
actully finish a legecy event....hopefully not last :)also to finish top 16 in the national open ski
What is your favourite discipline?
in competition its gotta be ski....most likely because im good at it.during training its gotta be the board. if the surfs pumping you can always take a break from training and just have a play about on the waves
What is your favourite pre-race food?
whatever my mum packs me in my bag i guess. usually some kind of pasta or sweet....hopefully millions
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
small jog, listen to spitfire by prodigy, if its sizeable surf....start praying for a lull when your paddling out and swell for the ride in.
Who is your coach?
not really toooo sure. our club has too many i guess. if i had to name some it would be milky and holly; simon boyle; simon lawrence; dan goodway; mike birchmore and who ever my training partner is for the day
How many times a week do you train?
i try to get as much as i can; tho usually aviod swimming as much as i can. over the summer i can usually train 5 days a week, with 2 hours during each day. as i work as a lifeguard at perran during the summer i can usally turn a board partol into trainin
Craig Salamone
Club: Portreath
Age: 22
Points: 17
When did you get into the sport?
I got into the sport when i was around 11 or 12, i was the one who was always messing around and getting told off.
What is your greatest achievement?
It would be winning my school national rugby cup, playing and scoring a try at twickenham.
What are your goals for this year?
My goals are to do the best i can at the nationals and help team phantom get the Legacy crown. Its also important to have fun along the way.
What is your favourite discipline?
I enjoy them all really, bodysurfing would definatly be up there and i like the ski
What is your favourite pre-race food?
What ever mother has in the cupboards really, hopefully its the day after shes been tescos. I really like cheerios.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
I try and not go out the week before an event, havent a good nights sleep, and on the day get under the tent listen to the ipod.
Who is your coach?
At the moment its Wes Berg and Nick Crilly but at Portreath its Andrew Young and Tim Widdershoven. Matthew Bowden is also my mentor.
How many times a week do you train?
It all depends on alcohol intake during the week, but try to train every eve and most mornings, it doesnt always happen though.
Rhys Davies
Club: Pen-Y-Bont
Age: 25
Points: 17
When did you get into the sport?
From the age of 6 after being talent spotted swimming for Bridgend Swim Squad :-)
What is your greatest achievement?
Junior European Gold and Bronze Medals in Italy.
What are your goals for this year?
For Legacy - To help Team Hurricane win Legacy and make sure Storm finish last to repay Robinson for all the abuse through the Winter.Nationals/Wales - make all the finals and I would be happy.
What is your favourite discipline?
Thats easy Ski!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Anything i can get my hands on but Jaffa Cakes if I had to choose.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Other than throw some banter around just walk up and get on with it.
Who is your coach?
Me - apparantly I do most of my training on my own don't I Robinson?
How many times a week do you train?
Thats for me to know and you to find out!
Lewis Rosewell
Club: Pen Ybont
Age: 19
Points: 16
When did you get into the sport?
started in nippers age 7
What is your greatest achievement?
Junior european board champ 2009, and meeting my gorgeous gilfriend hannah
What are your goals for this year?
Not to get beaten by any girls,qualify for snr welsh team,improve my position in overall legacy series,retain u/19 board title and finally win u/19 ironman
What is your favourite discipline?
Cuddling with hannah, and board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
bab's egg and chips
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Phone hannah to make sure i'm aloud to race,listen to mika on my ipod
Who is your coach?
Matt ruins me in x fit, coach craig my hero and all the boy's i train with
How many times a week do you train?
Once or twice a week fitted around my busy taxi job,sleeping and checking my abs out in the mirror
Nick Pascoe U18
Club: Portreath
Age: 15
Points: 16
When did you get into the sport?
I started surf life saving as soon as I was old enough - a week after my 7th birthday.
What is your greatest achievement?
Surviving in the sport for over 8 years - despite my diabetes and asthma.
What are your goals for this year?
To complete all the events I enter and do my best.
What is your favourite discipline?
Probably board - but ski too!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Anything Mum supplies
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Blood testing and eating some mixed carbs.
Who is your coach?
Glenn Eldridge; Rob Phillips and Steve Eva
How many times a week do you train?
3 swims a week during the winter and everyday during the summer
James Dallyn
Club: Saunton
Age: 27
Points: 14
When did you get into the sport?
14 years old
What is your greatest achievement?
National surf race titles, European Taplin champions
What are your goals for this year?
Survival
What is your favourite discipline?
Surf race
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Porridge, bananas, jaffa cakes and jelly babies
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Nah
Who is your coach?
Gary Sinkevicius - Psychology coach
How many times a week do you train?
Probably not as many as I should......
Steve Gregory
Club: Perranporth
Age: 19
Points: 12
When did you get into the sport?
When I moved to Perranporth, 14 maybe?
What is your greatest achievement?
Open Ironman Final last season... Good experience!
What are your goals for this year?
Who knows, time will tell!
What is your favourite discipline?
Board/Ironman...
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Jelly Babies and Foo Fighters!
Who is your coach?
Daniel Codway, good motivator and he knows his stuff! Andrew Byatt, when he decides to turn up...
How many times a week do you train?
Football keeps me fit through the winter days, save the pool and the beach for the Summer!
Cerys Rudall
Club: Penybont
Age: 21
Points: 10
When did you get into the sport?
at the age of 11
What are your goals for this year?
Finals of all races, including top 8 in nationals
What is your favourite discipline?
Board Paddling
How many times a week do you train?
3-4 times a week
Huw Rudall
Club: Penybont
Age: 23
Points: 10
When did you get into the sport?
When I was about 13, so 10 years give or take.
What is your greatest achievement?
These days just finishing a race is achievement enough.
What are your goals for this year?
To get in the mix.
What is your favourite discipline?
You can't beat a good surf race when there's a wave running.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Muller rice and jaffa cakes.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
A smile a joke and a bit of banter with the boys in the line up.
Who is your coach?
James takes swimming, Matt does our gym work and then its a bit of a mix when it comes to craft.
How many times a week do you train?
About 5/6, Couple swim, couple gym and then what ever else we fit in.
Eva Murphy
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 16
Points: 0
When did you get into the sport?
when i was 10yrs old i got persuaded to join by my swimming coach at that time pete larcombe.
What is your greatest achievement?
winning the under 16 diamond lady nationals 2oo9also winning the 2009 legacy series.
What are your goals for this year?
avoid injury, win under 19 diamond lady, get in GB team, retain my legacy title, do well at nationals.
What is your favourite discipline?
diamond lady because it can be very challenging, but if i had to pick one it would defo be swimming in massive surf.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
seaweed, pancakes and haribo.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
only a few. warming up, washing goggles out, wetting face,talking,wetting face again,check for pot holes.
Who is your coach?
the one and only rich lark ... also swimming coach tony rutter. fay mills brandon lark and mark turner all different disciplines winter and summer.
How many times a week do you train?
my lips are sealed...
Garod Thomas
Club: Aberavon
Age: 30
Points: 0
When did you get into the sport?
At the age of 12. I was in the local swimming club and decided to give the sea a try in the summer and never looked back
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning the European Ironman title in Lubeck in 2005 and the GB Ironman title in St Ives in 2007
What are your goals for this year?
To win the Legacy with Team Hurricane, win the celtic cup with Wales and win some individual medals at GB and Welsh nationals
What is your favourite discipline?
Ironman
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Jam rolls and mullerice
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Get up early so I can eat at least 2 hours before racing and just try and relax
Who is your coach?
Myself and the guys I train with - we help eachother out.
How many times a week do you train?
10 - 3 swim, 4 gym, 2 run and kickboxing in the winter. In the summer replace 2 gym sessions and 1 run with paddling and some extra on top.
Hannah Griffiths U16
Club: Mumbles Lifeguard Club
Age: 16
Points: 0
When did you get into the sport?
At the age of 10
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning the board at nationals last year
What is your favourite discipline?
Board
Who is your coach?
Whoever turns up really.
How many times a week do you train?
About twice a week because hockey clashes a little.
Lily Nichols U16
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 14
Points: 0
When did you get into the sport?
I started at Bideford Bay when I was about 11 and then moved to Woolacombe when I was a Junior.
What is your greatest achievement?
Being National 14 year Diamond Lady champ. To make the GB Boot Camp at the age of 14. To achieve two British records at the Stillwaters in 2009.
What are your goals for this year?
To try my hardest and to achieve the best I can as an individual and for my team mates in Team Tornado.
What is your favourite discipline?
Iron Lady as it is the most challenging and includes all three disciplines.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Bananas
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
To try and not throw up from nerves! :P
Who is your coach?
Richard Lark is the best coach ever and i wouldn't of achieved any of the above without him. Whenever i'm nervous about a race he always make me have confidence in myself! Thanks Rich. :)
How many times a week do you train?
6-7 times a week swimming in the pool, twice at the moment for surf life saving but as much as possible in the Summer.
Robin Fielder U18
Club: Portreath
Age: 15
Points: 0
When did you get into the sport?
2003
What is your greatest achievement?
3rd in the nationals for the ski race
What are your goals for this year?
have fun and try to get a medal in the nationals
What is your favourite discipline?
ski
What is your favourite pre-race food?
dont really have one
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
always go and get a drink
Who is your coach?
i dont really have a set coach
How many times a week do you train?
depends on the season though at least 3 going up 2 about 7
Hurricane - (Sponsor: Hunter)
Phantom - (Sponsor: Bennett)
Storm - (Sponsor: BC Surf)
Thunder - (Sponsor: Philip Dennis Foodservice)
Tornado - (Sponsor: Snugg)
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