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Ellie Parker
Club: Woolacombe Sls Club
Age: 17
Points: 120
When did you get into the sport?
i believe i was about 9 years old so they say :) .... i think
What is your greatest achievement?
last year coming 1st in board + ironwoman national champion in open + U16's, 2ND In Europe in board with 3 other medals at Euro's,representin GB at the world championships at 16 in Egypt coming 8th in the world board final!! + winning leagcy last year :)
What are your goals for this year?
To get into GB team juniours and seniours try hold the title for legacy do well at natonals and all other compatitions this year enjoy what i do and have fun :)
What is your favourite discipline?
i looooorve my board!!i also like and enjoy ski and swim =i Love ironwomans as they can be so demanding :)
What is your favourite pre-race food?
lots of bananas.... lots of chicken... lost of pastaaa!!ooo and 1 doughnut with strawberry icing!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
yes!! i chat to everyone then check i have all my stuff then get ready to roll :)
Who is your coach?
My coach is the one and only... Richard lark!! i also train with Robbie Sanbatch and gary and dave worms :)
How many times a week do you train?
haha i can never enough!!
Charlie Haynes U 14
Club: Portreath
Age: 14
Points: 117
When did you get into the sport?
watched a lot, eventually got involved at 10
What is your greatest achievement?
national record in manikin tow at last years still water and winning Bennett long distance nipper board series
What are your goals for this year?
to keep up with kelland.
What is your favourite discipline?
iron man
What is your favourite pre-race food?
jelly snakes
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
try to keep out of trouble and injury free
Who is your coach?
The Legends of Portreath, Chris Hewitt, Rob PhillipsMutley,Ryan Dobble, George has something to say occasionally.Nick and Jane, truro city swimming club
How many times a week do you train?
every day in the summer, 5 sessions a week in the winter.
Jamie Green U18
Club: Portreath Surf Life Saving Club
Age: 18
Points: 114
When did you get into the sport?
When I was about 13, but I didnt really get into it properly until I joined Portreath and then started competing 2 years ago.
What is your greatest achievement?
Making the Junior GB Boot Camp for the past 2 years. Winning u19 cornish surf race last year and getting fourth in u19 board at nationals.
What are your goals for this year?
Better my cornish and national results from last year. Make the Junior GB Boot Camp and see what happens from there. Try and get into the Portreath European Team.
What is your favourite discipline?
Swim or board.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Not to ripe bananas, raisin brunch bars and kelloggs caramel squares.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Not really, just sort all my kit out and stay hydrated.
Who is your coach?
Everyone at Potreath SLS and Truro City Swimming Club.
How many times a week do you train?
As much as I can in the summer and enough to stay fit in the winter.
Lily Nichols U 16
Club: Woolacombe Slsc
Age: 16
Points: 114
What is your greatest achievement?
2009 Iron Lady at Nationals and Surviving Rich's ski training the other night when they left me in the the middle of the ocean alone!!
What are your goals for this year?
Stay injury free and have fun
What is your favourite discipline?
Iron Lady
What is your favourite pre-race food?
None as I am also so nervous!!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Trying not to be sick!!
Who is your coach?
Rich Lark - he's the man!!
How many times a week do you train?
Not enough!
Keland Phinnemore U 14
Club: Penybont Slsc
Age: 15
Points: 112
When did you get into the sport?
From the age of six
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning my first Welsh Cap last year
What are your goals for this year?
To gain another Welsh Cap
What is your favourite discipline?
Swim
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Pasta
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Always use my lucky swim hat
Who is your coach?
Craig Robinson
How many times a week do you train?
10-12 mixed sessions
Matt Hewitt U18
Club: Portreath
Age: 17
Points: 109
When did you get into the sport?
10 Years old. As a second sport with cricket. Then 2 years later dropped cricket and concentrated on Lifesaving.
What is your greatest achievement?
Making boot camp last year. Finishing 3rd in last years legacy and second in the British Board series. 3x National u16 double ski champion.
What are your goals for this year?
Better my result in the legacy series last year and to be selected in the Portreath European team.
What is your favourite discipline?
Board.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Any fresh fruit!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Chill and catch some waves!
Who is your coach?
All Portreath coaches, Jane and Nick at Truro and Glenn Eldridge.
How many times a week do you train?
Depends on surf conditions.
Charlotte Hewitt U16
Club: Portreath
Age: 15
Points: 107
When did you get into the sport?
When I was 9 years old.
What is your greatest achievement?
Picked for GB Boot camp last year and National Ski Title at Gylly.
What are your goals for this year?
Being picked for GB bootcamp again, Celtic Cup, and medalling at Nationals.
What is your favourite discipline?
Ski and Ironman.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Bananas, Pineapple and pasta leading up to the race day.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Making sure Dad has the kit sorted and ready!
Who is your coach?
My Dad, The Ledgend Garbo, Timmy, Rob, Glenn and Jane and Nick Deers (swimming).
How many times a week do you train?
5 swim sessions, and 2 ski sessions and then most nights when we hit the beach.
Sam Moore Captain Bc Surf Storm
Club: Sker
Age: 27
Points: 107
When did you get into the sport?
when i was 16, spending time at the beach and saw lifesaving training and thought i cant surf when its flat!
What is your greatest achievement?
getting married last year!
What are your goals for this year?
top 3 in legacy, make the team to go to the europeans and place in the top 3 in british ironman.
What is your favourite discipline?
run,ski,board and swim
What is your favourite pre-race food?
rice pudding, chicken salad, rice cripy bars, bananas and oranges.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
surf whether a body surf or on a board. if its flat light paddle and run.
Who is your coach?
all the boys chip in with swimming Glen Clatworthy for everything else
How many times a week do you train?
More than Sophie!!
Andrew Byatt Captain Team Gaisford
Club: Perranporth
Age: 31
Points: 106
When did you get into the sport?
1990
What is your greatest achievement?
World number 1 elite quadrathlon 2008
What are your goals for this year?
Win a race
What is your favourite discipline?
Board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Any
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
None
Who is your coach?
Me
How many times a week do you train?
6
Jack Unsworth U14
Club: Woolacombe Slsc
Age: 13
Points: 105
When did you get into the sport?
When I was 7 years old.
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning Gold on the boards in the Stillwater Nationals every year.
What are your goals for this year?
To win Golden Nipper and to learn all the new skills involved in becoming a Junior.
What is your favourite discipline?
Golden Nipper (in big waves!)
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Haribo !
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Warm up
Who is your coach?
Mark Redrup, Luke Penman and all the other guys at Woolacombe and previously Bideford Bay.
How many times a week do you train?
Swim twice a week. Run twice a week. Surf lifesaving twice a week. Surf non-stop !
Mesha Wardman
Club: Portreath
Age: 17
Points: 105
When did you get into the sport?
As soon as i was able to compete i enterd my fist competition. ive been doing it ever since i was 8.
What is your greatest achievement?
competing in the European champs in Belgium for Great Britain and getting 2 golds and a bronze, 4th and a 5th. Also wining last years junior legacy category.
What are your goals for this year?
tTo hopefully get seleceted again for the junior Europeans and maby the senior team. do well in legacy.
What is your favourite discipline?
board.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
dried mangoPastaand weetabix
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
having a laugh with the rest of the competitors and then getting ready to race.
Who is your coach?
Christopher and Robert :)
How many times a week do you train?
;)
Rhian Thomas
Club: Penybont
Age: 22
Points: 105
When did you get into the sport?
Started beginning of nippers
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning european junior swim
What are your goals for this year?
To finish top 10 in the legacy series
What is your favourite discipline?
Swim
What is your favourite pre-race food?
anything mum cooks for me
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
asking craig and sophie what to do
Who is your coach?
coach craig
How many times a week do you train?
aim for 6
Scooby Lark U18
Club: Woolacombe Slsc
Age: 16
Points: 104
When did you get into the sport?
When I was 5 as a Limpet.
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning the Oceanman at last years Nationals in Falmouth.
What are your goals for this year?
Top 3 Finish in the under 18's. Improve all my disciplines.
What is your favourite discipline?
It used to be the swim but more recently the Ski.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Jelly Babies
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Check out the route through the surf!
Who is your coach?
Rich and Jim Jeffery for Swimming.
How many times a week do you train?
8
Josh Newing U18
Club: Portreath
Age: 18
Points: 103
When did you get into the sport?
I was introduced to surf club when I was 9 by Emma phillips
What is your greatest achievement?
winning cornish board u 19 last year
What are your goals for this year?
win cornish board
What is your favourite discipline?
board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
lucozade allerts
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
do a little tuck jump
Who is your coach?
every one down the surf culb
How many times a week do you train?
too much but not enough
James Carpenter U14
Club: Portreath Slsc
Age: 13
Points: 102
When did you get into the sport?
when i was 7
What is your greatest achievement?
winning the gold in the medley relay for 2010
What are your goals for this year?
to comne in the top 3 for my races
What is your favourite discipline?
board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
jaffa cakes
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Eva Murphy
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 18
Points: 101
When did you get into the sport?
when i was 9 pete larcombe introduced my into the sport.
What is your greatest achievement?
winning legacy series 2009, winning under 16 diamond lady 2009 also being reserve for the GB team two years running.
What are your goals for this year?
stay healthy and regain fitness.
What is your favourite discipline?
Diamond lady and swimming in the surf.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Dads concoction and Sweets.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
wet my face and go for a wee.
Who is your coach?
surf life saving - rich.swimming - john.nutritionist - fay.
How many times a week do you train?
My lips are sealed ;)
Sophie Moore
Club: Sker & Pink Bay
Age: 31
Points: 100
When did you get into the sport?
Summer of 1991, some 20 years ago with the legand that is Becy Rowe!!!!!!!!!!!
What is your greatest achievement?
That i'am still racing and enjoying the sport after 20 years
What are your goals for this year?
Swim Train!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is your favourite discipline?
Board and Iron
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Rice Pudding and Rhain's Sweets
Who is your coach?
The Clatworthy Family- Jo for Running, Jo and Nia (Cheif time keeper)for gym work and Glen for Craft
How many times a week do you train?
Not enough according to my Husband!
Emily Corin
Club: Hayle
Age: 17
Points: 99
When did you get into the sport?
I was 7 when I joined Hayle Surf club.
What is your greatest achievement?
last season was my best achievement.National u16 ski Champion.Winner of Bennett board series.2nd on Long distance ski series.5th u16 2010 Legacy. 9th overall.12 medals at cornish.3 open medals .selected for GB boot camp.2nd yr cornish team.junior shield.
What are your goals for this year?
To be selected for the Cornish team, GB boot camp and GB squad.
What is your favourite discipline?
Definitely ski and paddleboard.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Bananas.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Make sure kits together, study course of race and then have a good chat.
Who is your coach?
Glenn Eldridge Ocean Sports,Alan Roberts Hayle surf Club, Steve, Dan,Dave,James, Wayne.Mike Kent Carnbrea Swim Club.jo Brigly, Mrs Bowden school coaches.
How many times a week do you train?
7 sessions a week at present
Matt Trewhella U18
Club: Portreath
Age: 16
Points: 98
When did you get into the sport?
Got in to the sport ? when i was 8 i think !
What is your greatest achievement?
Coming second in the under 16 Iron man and second in my age in the ski at nationals and winning Under 16 tube rescue at nationals with Tom Onley.
What are your goals for this year?
National ski and Iron man Titles.
What is your favourite discipline?
Ski and Iron man because they are the most demanding.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Bananas and Junk food
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Trying to find my Kit !!!
Who is your coach?
Surf club : Chris Hewitt, Rob Philips, David Williams, Dave Green and Simon Garbett Ski: Glenn Eldridge Swimming : Jane and Nick deards and Alan Reid
How many times a week do you train?
3 times a week swimming and 3 times a week surf club but as much as possible in the summer.
Emily Trestrail U16
Club: Portreath
Age: 15
Points: 96
When did you get into the sport?
Got involved when I was finally old enough, at 7.
What is your greatest achievement?
Medalling every national board race so far, also medalling in the pool for manikin.
What are your goals for this year?
Aiming to be selected for GB bootcamp, Celtic Cup and medalling at nationals.
What is your favourite discipline?
Board.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Pasta and blueberries.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Just chill and have a laugh with mates, try and be relaxed.
Who is your coach?
Chris Hewitt, Rob Phillips and George and Craig always have something to say. Also Mike Kent and Adrian Rutter for swimming.
How many times a week do you train?
In the summer, everyday mostly. In the winter, swim 3 times and ski paddle once.
Garod Thomas Captain Hunter Hurricane
Club: Aberavon
Age: 31
Points: 96
When did you get into the sport?
12
What is your greatest achievement?
European Oceanman Champion 2005 and European Taplin Champion 2005
What are your goals for this year?
Win the Legacy series
What is your favourite discipline?
Swim, Ski and Oceanman
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Mullerice, jam rolls and sweets
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Banter
Who is your coach?
Ummmmm, pretty much me
How many times a week do you train?
Aim for 8-10, in reality about 6-8 around work etc!
James Bunney
Club: Saunton Sands
Age: 19
Points: 96
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Conor Devine U18
Club: Woolacombe Slsc
Age: 17
Points: 94
When did you get into the sport?
When I was 4! Started as a limpet at Woolacombe and haven't stopped since!
What is your greatest achievement?
The best is yet to come!
What are your goals for this year?
Make GB team boot camp, medal at the nationals.
What is your favourite discipline?
Flags and Iron
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Pasta with cheese, raisins, grapes, ham, sweetcorn, chicken, carrots and apple in it, topped with sweet chilli sauce.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Watch Dad carry my kit down! :D
Who is your coach?
Yet to find out! Keith Gammon on Mondays, Luke Penman, Doug Penman and Rob Lewis on Fridays for Stillwater.
How many times a week do you train?
8!Swimming - Sunday and Thursday,Surf Life Saving - Monday and Friday,Athletics - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Joe Wall
Club: Saunton
Age: 19
Points: 93
When did you get into the sport?
When I was 7
What is your greatest achievement?
2nd overall U18 legacy
What are your goals for this year?
stay fit for the season
What is your favourite discipline?
Board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Banana and jam sandwich
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
make sure i've had a banana and jam sandwich
Who is your coach?
Rich Folland, Gary Sink and myself
How many times a week do you train?
5-6
Jordan Roberts U18
Club: Hayle
Age: 18
Points: 93
When did you get into the sport?
Age 7 as a nipper with Hayle slsc
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning the national board and national ironman in 2008 is my greatest achievement.Representing Cornwall for the past three years.Getting through to final of the ski in open at nationals.
What are your goals for this year?
Get a top three finish in board at ski at nationals.Retain 1km run title.Continue to keep competing for Cornwall.Enjoy competing in legacy and other events
What is your favourite discipline?
Over the past few years its been the board, especially in races. But i would say ski is my favorite discipline now and enjoy it in the surf with my board.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
pasta the night before. Generally don't eat a lot on race day. A few bananas, some chocolate and mainly keep hydrated with lots of water.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Not really, just stretch and get warmed up really.
Who is your coach?
Glenn Eldridge for ski. Dan Latham for general club sessions on board and ski.
How many times a week do you train?
Enough to stay competitive
Craig Robinson Captain Island Tribe Lightning
Club: Pen Y Bont Slsc
Age: 38
Points: 89
When did you get into the sport?
a long long long long time ago.....
What is your greatest achievement?
still has to be winning bronze in mens surf race at world championships 2000,in Australia along side one of my best mates Keith gammon who won the race.
What are your goals for this year?
Stay injury free and race hard... no major goals this season just race and enjoy
What is your favourite discipline?
???????? all three as long as there is surf running
What is your favourite pre-race food?
will always be beans on toast
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
make sure my craft is polished and clean for every race,always carry TP in my bag
Who is your coach?
fitness coach is Matt Hart, the man knows how to inflict pain, swim, board and ski i train with the local boys
How many times a week do you train?
7times a week thru the winter ,upit once the weather warms up
Nia Thomas
Club: Pen Y Bont
Age: 17
Points: 88
When did you get into the sport?
start of nippers
What is your greatest achievement?
getting into the welsh team
What are your goals for this year?
get into welsh team
What is your favourite discipline?
swim
What is your favourite pre-race food?
pasta and haribo
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
warm up
Who is your coach?
coach craig rhian and emma
How many times a week do you train?
6
Ashley Lewis U18
Club: Pen-Y-Bont
Age: 17
Points: 87
When did you get into the sport?
Joined lifeguards at the age of 14 after a number of years of being in swimming club
What is your greatest achievement?
Being in the welsh team and getting 2nd in the swim at nationals
What are your goals for this year?
To do as well as i can in both Welsh and British competitions
What is your favourite discipline?
Swim!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
As many carbohydrates as possible like pasta or rice etc
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Chill out and check all my kits ready for the race
Who is your coach?
Mainly Craig Robinson, but all of the men down the beach help me out
How many times a week do you train?
Swim 6-7 and down the beach about 3-4 times a week in the summer
Craig Salamone
Club: Portreath Slsc
Age: 23
Points: 87
When did you get into the sport?
When i was about 11 i think, nippers at PT
What is your greatest achievement?
Western Province Board rescue champion
What are your goals for this year?
To do better than last year
What is your favourite discipline?
Ski and Board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Bananas, i ant really eat before racing
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
not sure really, just try and visualize the race, its never the same though
Who is your coach?
Anyone who wants to take the session at tPT
How many times a week do you train?
same as George
George Haynes Captain Team Bennett Racing
Club: Portreath Slsc
Age: 21
Points: 87
When did you get into the sport?
12 years old.
What is your greatest achievement?
Medaling at my first World Champs in October, Board Rescue with Humble, had to pull him the whole way around tho, was tough.
What are your goals for this year?
Head to Europeans in September and collect some medals with Portreath, win the new long distance Oceanman in June, Win the 1 that everyone wants to win, National Ironman. Stay on Team Greenstick.
What is your favourite discipline?
Swim, Board, Ski.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Rasins, Mango, Steak.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Chilling.
Who is your coach?
A number of great people, Mutley, Greener, Timmy, Salamone, Jane & Nick Deers (swimming)
How many times a week do you train?
Enough to stay fit.
Leigh Anderson
Club: Polzeath
Age: 28
Points: 87
When did you get into the sport?
When I was 7, few years ago now...
What is your greatest achievement?
probably qualifying as a paramedic last year. sportswise, 6 years racing for Cornwall, 3 for England. Im the perennial bridesmaid, been 2nd in the national ski 4 dam times
What are your goals for this year?
get back to fitness. not embarress myself too much. have a laugh
What is your favourite discipline?
ski. double ski, especially mixed
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Im rubbish at getting up early enough to have breakfast on race day so its normally a honey sandwich in the car on the way
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
wishing Id trained. pray to Huey for some massive surf. this year Il probably be wishing I hadnt let Katie (Bampton) talk me into this
Who is your coach?
well Phil Bartlett and myself take most the club training. I try to train with Llyr Faragher for my ski and pyschology/motivational prep talks,ha. My dad (Lindsey) generally has some words of 'wisdom' to offer too
How many times a week do you train?
training..? depends what counts as training. When its warm I surf every day
Thomas Onley U18
Club: Hayle
Age: 17
Points: 87
When did you get into the sport?
at the age of 9 as a nipper
What is your greatest achievement?
successfully completing the kings race at woolacombe last year as part of the legacy event.Competiting in Egypt at the world championships
What are your goals for this year?
to do the best I can
What is your favourite discipline?
swmming in the pool and open water, paddle board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
always have heinz baked beans for breakfast
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
listen to music, check out my kit and take on fluids
Who is your coach?
Michael and Adrian, swimming coachsAlan Robets Slsc coach
How many times a week do you train?
5 times a week at Carn Brea Swimming clubone pool session a week for Surf life saving,Sunday mornings, Ski paddle training, sunday afternoons paddle board trainingSunday evenings Circuits and a 2 hour swim session.
Kerstin Watts U16
Club: Pen-Y-Bont Slsc
Age: 16
Points: 83
When did you get into the sport?
When i was about 7,loved it from the beginning!
What is your greatest achievement?
Coming 2nd in last years legacy and doing so well in the Welsh Champs.
What are your goals for this year?
To race hard and defiantly achieve more than last season!
What is your favourite discipline?
Iron with plenty of running!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Sweets and flapjacks:)
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Have a bash in the sea and listening to the ipod:)
Who is your coach?
The one and only Craig Robinson for... Everything!and my dad for fitness:)
How many times a week do you train?
12 times a week, but defiantly more in the summer as i would throw in some days where i would go for a surf:)
Charley Elliott U18
Club: Saunton Sands
Age: 15
Points: 82
When did you get into the sport?
Summer 2009 joined Saunton Sands SLSC
What is your greatest achievement?
Gold medals in the u14 Swim & Board Races at Nationals.
What are your goals for this year?
Do well at the legacy events.
What is your favourite discipline?
Board & Swim
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Carbs...!!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Chill out...
Who is your coach?
Rich & Brian from saunton
How many times a week do you train?
1-3 Starting from now.....!
Joshua Caton U 18
Club: Saunton Sands
Age: 16
Points: 82
When did you get into the sport?
When i was about 8
What is your greatest achievement?
Comming 3rd at Legacy Iron Man at Aberavon
What are your goals for this year?
To improve on my 4th overall at last years legacy u18
What is your favourite discipline?
Iron Man !!!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Jelly and Fruit
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Look for my kit
Who is your coach?
Dave Worms , Brian Smith , Jim Jeffries , and my Dad
How many times a week do you train?
Depends on conditions
Summer Whiteley U16
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 13
Points: 79
When did you get into the sport?
I began training just before my 7th birthday.
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning the Nipper Bennett paddle board series last year, and competing as a U19 this year on my paddle board.
What are your goals for this year?
I would like to try to compete well in the Ocean Girl race's and master the ski (one day!!)
What is your favourite discipline?
Diamond lady/Golden Nipper!!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Lots of sweets and Jaffa cakes mmmmmmmmm and a banana!!!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Have a chat with my friends, and have a drink.
Who is your coach?
Mark, Rich and guys from Woolacombe, everyone from Bideford Bay, and of course my dad.
How many times a week do you train?
Pool 7 times, beach/sea twice, more if possiable.
Oliver Jarvis U14
Club: Polzeath
Age: 14
Points: 78
Tom Parry U18
Club: Pen-Y-Bont Slsc
Age: 17
Points: 76
When did you get into the sport?
I got into Surf Life Saving when i was about 6-7, I started off as a nipper and used to love racing and being around the ocean. Ever since then I have been competing and working my wat up to where i am now.
What is your greatest achievement?
I think my greatest achivement was when I won the GB U16 board race in Falmouth 2010, along with this achivement was when I won the board, ski and ironman in the Welsh championships
What are your goals for this year?
My goals for this season are to be the best board paddler in my age group and be a strong and fit competitor in the ironman events
What is your favourite discipline?
Board, Ski
What is your favourite pre-race food?
before a race I normaly have a high carbs breaky such as beans and cheese on toast in order to get my energy levels up and prepare me for race day!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
I normaly have a day or two realxing making sure I am the top of my fitness and ready, I make sure all my craft and kit is ready and in good condition, I finish off with anearl night and get up in plenty of time to prepare myself
Who is your coach?
Dad as he is always there for me taking me to different training sessions and givving me different tips and tricks in order to get me to the peak, another one of my coaches is Craig Robinson as he always provides traing session and pushes you to the limit
How many times a week do you train?
I normally train about 7 times a week with different sessions such as gym and swim work and paddling sessions
Alfie Berry U18
Club: Saunton Sands
Age: 16
Points: 75
When did you get into the sport?
About 4 years ago.
What is your greatest achievement?
Silver and Bronze on Boards in the Nationals in 2009 and 2010.
What are your goals for this year?
Winning the boards this year.
What is your favourite discipline?
Boards.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Kendalls mint cake.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Pray
Who is your coach?
Richard Folland, Colin Davey, Jim (swim coach), Dave Worms.
How many times a week do you train?
Every now and again when im not surfing.
Emily Theobald U16
Club: Portreath
Age: 15
Points: 75
When did you get into the sport?
I got into the sport when I was 12 years old. So this is my 4th season.
What is your greatest achievement?
It would probably be getting gold at the cornish board in my first junior competition, then medalling at nationals the same year. Also finishing 4th in the national iron women last year.
What are your goals for this year?
My goals would be to medal in board,ski,iron and swim at cornish, also board,ski and iron at nationals.
What is your favourite discipline?
Board, ski and iron.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
chocolate chip brioche, bananas and pasta.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
music and make sure my kit is ready.
Who is your coach?
Chris Hewitt, Rob Phillips (sls) Mike Kent and Adrian Rutter (carn brea swim club) Glenn Eldridge (ski) Simon Garbett (ski) David Green (attitude!)
How many times a week do you train?
3-5 swim session and 2 ski sessions a week throughout the winter. In the spring/summer most nights.
Katie Bampton U 16
Club: Polzeath
Age: 16
Points: 73
When did you get into the sport?
when i first moved here.. so 7/8
What is your greatest achievement?
getting a medal in the nationals.
What are your goals for this year?
gain confidence and i would love to go to the europeans.
What is your favourite discipline?
swimmmmm.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
bananas! :)
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
have a little splash in the water.
Who is your coach?
Leigh Anderson, Philip Bartlett and Linsey Anderson.
How many times a week do you train?
6 times a week, 4 swimming and 2 surflife saving.
Tom Bolt U18
Club: Portreath
Age: 17
Points: 72
When did you get into the sport?
i think got into the sport at the age of 9 and havent looked back since :)
What is your greatest achievement?
my greatest achievement so far would be winning the junior nationals swim,ski and ironman titles and taking out the tube rescue with George Haynes at senior nationals!!
What are your goals for this year?
Try and get in the European team for portreath and to have fun and do the best i can :)
What is your favourite discipline?
its gotta be a swim-you cant beat a long swim with with surf!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
whatever mothers got cooking :) mostly carbs the night before and a lot of water.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
my pre race rituals are talking to my coach and think my race through
Who is your coach?
my main coach would still be britans best Rach Pascoe,shes helped big time over the years!another coach of mine would be mr Greenstick David Green as hes trained alot of us.My last trainer would be george haynes :) hes helped me loads with my swimming
How many times a week do you train?
bits and bobs really :) i have been known to do a good run here and there.
Henry Jarvis U18
Club: Polzeath
Age: 17
Points: 71
Cassie James
Club: Rest Bay Lifeguards
Age: 18
Points: 69
When did you get into the sport?
around 10 years ago
What is your greatest achievement?
Getting into the welsh team, and getting the gold in flags in the british 2 years ago.
What are your goals for this year?
get into the welsh team again.
What is your favourite discipline?
sprints, long run, flags and board race.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
pasta night before, nothing in the morning!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
sip at my powerade!
Who is your coach?
mati is my sprint coach, chris bluck is lifeguard coach, swimming coach changes.
How many times a week do you train?
Running- 1, swimming-2 to 3, lifeguards- 3
Glenn Clatworthy
Club: Sker
Age: 41
Points: 68
When did you get into the sport?
1980 - nick grant one of wales top surfers inspired me to get involved, and you couldnt surf when it was flat.
What is your greatest achievement?
without a doubt having my two kids Ioan and Nia
What are your goals for this year?
complete the legacy series!
What is your favourite discipline?
anything bar the swim!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Jam Sandwich
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
spoonfull of honey,
Who is your coach?
myself
How many times a week do you train?
everyday on the building site.
Lloyd Rosewell
Club: Pen-Y-Bont
Age: 26
Points: 67
When did you get into the sport?
Started Nippers at 7 but been around the club since i can remember!
What is your greatest achievement?
Ive made a few GB teams for different events, Welsh Ironman Champion 2008, 3rd National Ironman 2009!
What are your goals for this year?
Cause some upsets and surprises. Have better results than last year. Take out legacy superteams with team lightening!
What is your favourite discipline?
I enjoy them all especially when theres a wave running! Despise running though!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Eat as much as possible for the two days leading up to the race, The rat and I normally have sausadge sandwiches in the morning!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Throw the banter around as much as possible, normally aimed at Robinson, but as he's my captain this year that may have to change!
Who is your coach?
Craig Robinson - Surf, Matt Hart and Carl Yardley - Fitness and all of the local boys join in taking the swimming sessions.
How many times a week do you train?
I aim to train 6 days a week, But all depends if I make swim training n the moning!
Fay Mills
Club: Woolacombe Slsc
Age: 21
Points: 63
When did you get into the sport?
At the age of 7 when i went on a nipper board for the first time at Jasmin Liddell's birthday party x
What is your greatest achievement?
Competing for Great Britain in Japan 2009, 2010 Winning the Board, Ski and Ironman in my last year of Juniors Winning the open surf swim last year
What are your goals for this year?
To have fun and get some good results
What is your favourite discipline?
Anything in the sea really, board and ironman are probably my faves though
What is your favourite pre-race food?
I eat anything, but will always try and fit in a pasta based meal the night before
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
To go and have a wee :) and make sure i have been for a little warm up
Who is your coach?
Rich- Surf life Saving, Nina- Swimming, Eva- Beach sprint ha!!
How many times a week do you train?
It varies depending on how keen i am feeling and what the weather/ tides are doing
Daire Peters U16
Club: Hayle
Age: 17
Points: 62
When did you get into the sport?
About aged 10
What is your greatest achievement?
Getting 3rd place in 1km run at my first nationals last year :)
What are your goals for this year?
Just to do the best i can and enjoy myself :)
What is your favourite discipline?
Board and 1k Run
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Pasta, bananas and jelly babies
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Keep checking i have my hat and goggles!
Who is your coach?
Alan Roberts and Dan Latham
How many times a week do you train?
Depends on the weather!
Lewis Rosewell
Club: Penybont
Age: 20
Points: 60
When did you get into the sport?
I got into the sport at the age of 9
What is your greatest achievement?
My greatest achievement was coming 6th in the under 19 Queensland ironman.
What are your goals for this year?
Possably reach the top 5 in this years legacy seriease.
What is your favourite discipline?
Board race
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Anything i can get down my neck
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Have a nice long warm up
Who is your coach?
Johnny the Big man Lewis
How many times a week do you train?
One more than craig robinson so i get in better shape than him!!!
Kieran Knowles U18
Club: Rhoose
Age: 15
Points: 58
When did you get into the sport?
At the age of seven I joined Rhoose Lifeguards and have been there since.
What is your greatest achievement?
Getting in the Welsh Team
What are your goals for this year?
Win the board in the GB's and to get back into the Welsh team.
What is your favourite discipline?
Board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Pasta night before & lots of jaffa cakes & jelly babies
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Keep warm and keep moving
Who is your coach?
Dave Cooper, Karen O'Donaghue Harris, Dave Wedlake, Lee Perry & Mike Looker (swimming coach)
How many times a week do you train?
In the winter about 5 times a week in the summer every day with two sessions some days.
Phillip Bartlett
Club: Polzeath
Age: 23
Points: 54
When did you get into the sport?
started when i was five years old, so this is my eightteenth sesson.
What is your greatest achievement?
snapping a racing mall in half when training in oz last winter.... no, I'd say it's actually coaching the junior squad at polzeath and seeing them develop and pull medals in themselves.
What are your goals for this year?
to survie and just do my best, as well as enjoying it.
What is your favourite discipline?
flags, but enjoy all of them, swimming is my least favorite discipline.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Bacon sandwich when I get up, then what ever is in my lunch. I don’t eat too much on race days, just drink loads, I usually eat loads the few days before.
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
no not realy, just jump around a bit.
Who is your coach?
I mainly train myself as I'm one on the main coaches for polzeath, for ski training though it would be Llyr Faragher, Lindsey Anderson or Leigh Anderson, depends on who's there.
How many times a week do you train?
about 6 times a week.
Josie Williams U16
Club: Portreath
Age: 16
Points: 40
When did you get into the sport?
About 4 years ago i think...loved it ever since!
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning the swim and the ski at nationals...also getting through to bootcamp last year.
What are your goals for this year?
Try and 'one up' or maintain all of last seasons achievments.
What is your favourite discipline?
The swim or the iron man... more the swim though because it easier!!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Pancakes, mini doughnuts and mini rocky roads...a picture of health!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Chat - check kit - chat - stretch - chat - race.
Who is your coach?
Surf Life Saving; Robo Phillips, Chris Hewitt although Simon Garbettor or Greener for ski.Swimming; Jane & Nick Deards, Dave Bartlett.
How many times a week do you train?
I train 5 times a week. 4 times a week is swimming training and the other one is surf life saving.
Robbie Sandbach Captain Team Nick Thorn Thunder
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 30
Points: 40
When did you get into the sport?
As a Nipper 9 i think
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning last years Ironman at Tolcarne
What are your goals for this year?
To get married and win this series
What is your favourite discipline?
Swim
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Anything i can get my hands on
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Turn up late and smash it!
Who is your coach?
Me and Ressel and Biggles on the Ski
How many times a week do you train?
That would be telling.
Nick Trestrail U18
Club: Hayle Surf Life Saving Club
Age: 18
Points: 35
When did you get into the sport?
In the summer of 2009.
What is your greatest achievement?
Getting a bronze in the team rescue for the 2010 European IRB Champs.
What are your goals for this year?
Complete and attend as many competitions as possible.
What is your favourite discipline?
Would have to be board.
What is your favourite pre-race food?
A lot of Pasta the day before and even more pasta on the day!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Eat more food! Find my kit and listen to Chase and Status.
Who is your coach?
Michael Kent (Swimming). Alan Roberts,Dan Latham and Dave Parker (Surf Life Saving).
How many times a week do you train?
In the winter around 5-6 times a week. In the summer everyday some days twice a day.
Cara Deasy
Club: Saunton
Age: 22
Points: 32
When did you get into the sport?
when i was 9
What is your favourite discipline?
Swim
Who is your coach?
Dave Worms
How many times a week do you train?
Not enough!!
Charles Grandfield U18
Club: Rhoose Lifeguard Club
Age: 18
Points: 10
When did you get into the sport?
i got involved in Lifesaving at the age of 7 after watching my brother compete in the sport for a number of year's before.
What is your greatest achievement?
becoming a member of the welsh team for 3 year's in a row and also going to the british boot camp for lifesaving
What are your goals for this year?
to get into the great british team
What is your favourite discipline?
my favortie discipline is the swim as it is probably my best aswell, i enjoy the excitement of the race as it could all be decided on the way in
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Chicken and bacon pasta salad
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
just to have a strecth to losen up, about it really
Who is your coach?
i have a number of coach's, dave copper and karen O'D Harris are my coaches for board and dave wedlake is my coach for ski. lee perry coaches me in the pool.
How many times a week do you train?
i train ski on a sunday morning throught the winter and wednesday night in the pool, training increase's to about 5 times a week as we come out of winter.
James Grandfield
Club: Rhoose Lgc
Age: 22
Points: 10
When did you get into the sport?
Started surf lifesaving on my 7th birthday on a cold Sunday September morning!
What is your greatest achievement?
Bronze medal in the 2009 Commonwealths, and Captaining the GB Youth Team (until a certain knee injury, stopped me from travelling)
What are your goals for this year?
Be fitter and faster than last year, and get some good results!
What is your favourite discipline?
Ski and the longer distance swims!
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Solid breakfast of cereal with raisins, no milk!
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Check the goggles are nice and tight
Who is your coach?
Whilst in uni trained by Bristol Swimming Clubs, Jez Bird, and during the summer months, by Karen O'D Harris, Dave Cooper and Wedlake, and increasingly becoming the coach myself!
How many times a week do you train?
Get my exercise in uni from drilling, filling and pulling teeth (all in the shoulders!), but hitting the pool 4 times a week, and coaching ski on Sundays mornings while trying to have a blast myself! Hope to up it to everyday in the summer!
Nicky Thomas
Club: Aberavon
Age: 28
Points: 10
When did you get into the sport?
From Nippers and parents
What is your greatest achievement?
Welsh Iron man champion, Nivea Cup Iron man and overall number 1 competitor and world record holder.
What are your goals for this year?
Be consistent and win races.
What is your favourite discipline?
Board
What is your favourite pre-race food?
Lots of junk
Do you have a pre-race ritual?
Pizza night before.
Who is your coach?
Craig Robinson, My self and anyone who takes swimming.
How many times a week do you train?
Try to train everyday.
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