Surf Relief Cancelled
Due to lack of sponsorship race 2 at Surf relief Watergate Bay will be rescheduled. Any clubs that want to host this event should contact Mark Redrup on 07813727816....All Systems go!!
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Andrew Byatt
Club: Perranporth
Age: 30
Points: 0
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
Cara Deasy
Club: Saunton Sands
Age: 20
Points: 0
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?
4
Charlie Grandfield
Club: Rhoose Slsc
Age: 17
Points: 0
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.
Craig Robinson
Club: Pen Y Bont Slsc
Age: 36
Points: 0
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..
Dan Humble
Club: Portreath Slsc
Age: 26
Points: 0
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.
Ellie Parker
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 15
Points: 0
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.
Fay Mills
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 19
Points: 0
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.
Garod Thomas
Club: Aberavon
Age: 29
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.
Grace Clark
Club: Woolacombe
Age: 13
Points: 0
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.
Helen Packman
Club: Pen-Y-Bont
Age: 36
Points: 0
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
James Grandfield
Club: Rhoose Lgc
Age: 20
Points: 0
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!
Josh Caton
Club: Saunton Sands
Age: 15
Points: 0
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 ,
Josh Newing
Club: Portreath
Age: 16
Points: 0
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.
Josie Williams
Club: Portreath
Age: 14
Points: 0
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!!
Kerstin Watts
Club: Pen-Y-Bont Slsc
Age: 14
Points: 0
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.
Matt Hewitt
Club: Portreath
Age: 15
Points: 0
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!
Mesha Wardman
Club: Portreath
Age: 15
Points: 0
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.
Nicky Thomas
Club: Aberavon
Age: 26
Points: 0
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!!!!!!
Sam Moore
Club: Sker
Age: 25
Points: 0
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!)
Scott Stitt
Club: Saunton Sands
Age: 19
Points: 0
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.
Sharky White
Club: Crantock
Age: 39
Points: 0
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.
Tom Bolt
Club: Portreath
Age: 15
Points: 0
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 :)
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