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Private Air Travel has become increasingly popular and can be particularly useful for Sports club’s that have a large number of fixtures outside of their home country. The Baltic Air Charter Association (BACA) oversees the field with the objectives to ‘promote the highest standards of professionalism and ethics within the Aviation Industry.

Their Chairman, Tony Seeing people almost physically sucking in information is a Coe, took the time remarkable thing. With comments and observations after training to tell us more about sessions, it never ceases to amaze me just how important this the benefits involved aspect is in life - the passing on of knowledge.” for sports clubs using private air travel. He He went on to tell us about the part they play in representing started by giving us a little more information about BACA and the commercial aviation companies and said, “BACA currently has role he plays there, saying, “My company has been a member 216 member companies and this is increasing on average by of BACA since 1997. The Association has always stood as a 30-40 companies per year. The split is interesting. 34% Brokers, benchmark for quality, honesty and integrity. BACA’s motto “Our 33% aircraft operators, 33% associated companies such as word our Bond” says it all and has done since 1947. To be able fuelers, handling agents/FBO’s, aviation law firms, and so on. to display the BACA logo is a sign to the industry and clients that BACA has a code of conduct which each member signs up to, our business is conducted to the highest ethical, professional, and reaffirms that every year. and honest standards. We insist companies operate to the highest industry standards. The most rewarding aspects of my role are helping companies We represent the industry in many important areas. We fight and individuals through difficulties, sometimes with legal help but causes on behalf of the members should that be necessary. We certainly sharing our knowledge on how to cope in an extremely are introducing Broker industry standards which has never been competitive world. Training and particularly training younger done before, and are about to embark on a Training structure entrants to the industry is probably the most rewarding thing for that will encompass classroom and/or on-line courses.” me.

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What are the advantages of flying privately as guaranteeing that they will receive honesty and reliability opposed to first class with domestic airlines? together with realistic pricing.

Tony: There are many. Firstly there is security. You and your Have you any advice for those that are interested fellow passengers are the only ones travelling on that aircraft. in flying privately? The crews are dealing with corporate, business clients each and every day, and their first priority is always safety. Tony: Work with a BACA Broker. They have had to be in business for a minimum of 2 years, and many in excess of 20- Secondly you have multiple choice of airports that are not 30 years. They know the best aircraft for the job. They have available when flying first class and/or domestic. You can probably checked or even flown on various aircraft being generally depart from an airport much closer to your place of offered. Build up a rapport with the same company. work or residence. They get to know your likes and dislikes and travelling then Thirdly you can depart and arrive when you want to. becomes a pleasure and not a chore. Remember that cheap Generally you can arrive at an airport within 15 minutes of is not necessarily (and probably not) the best. your departure time and be airborne within a few minutes. The same applies to arrivals. Generally one can be on your Using the Internet can be good at times, however contracting way within minutes of landing. can leave you in a delicate situation. Some Internet aviation companies will insist you contract directly with an operator. What would be the main advantages to our Sports Clubs and Sports Professionals of using a Baltic Air Charter That’s fine until there is a problem, for example weather Member Company ? diversions, or you’re held up in traffic etc etc. And what do you know about contracting aircraft?! Tony: The BACA has a firm belief that abiding by the code of conduct is the correct way to do business and that A good broker will take care of all of that, and all the problem honesty and integrity are still valued by the majority of clients areas that can arise - and indeed they do. Booking via the worldwide, unlike some industries which seem to thrive off internet could leave all that messy stuff to you dishonesty and hoodwinking the general public. By using a Member Company Sports Clubs and Professionals are

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• To be the representative forum of the air charter industry.

• To be accepted by governmental and other regulatory agencies as the accredited negotiating body representing the air charter industry.

• To promote the interests of its members world-wide:

• To provide membership to any organisation or individual who can demonstrate - Active participation in the air charter market.

• Commercial integrity, Acceptable financial standing, Occupational competency.

• To provide both professional and social facilities for members.

• To promote and protect the reputation of the industry

• To institute, promote, support or oppose legislative or other measures affecting the interests of members of the Association

• To assist with commercial mediation if required by members.

• To furnish such advice and assistance to members in pursuance of any of the above objects as the Council of the Association may, at its discretion, consider as necessary or expedient.

• To provide professional advice as requested on such terms and conditions as the Council may from time to time decide.

The Baltic Air Charter Association A Breath of Fresh Air The aims and objectives of the Baltic Air Charter Association are: The Sporting Industry has always been an important part of private jet companies and encompasses a plethora of ‘reasons to fly’. It is not only reserved for the rich and famous - aircraft chartering has its place whether flying the sporting personality the fans or even, as we once had here at Oxygen Aviation, an urgent part of a Formula 1 car. (a) To be the representative forum of the air charter industry. Mark Green, Director of Oxygen Aviation says, “Private jets are all seen the “Transfer Deadline Day rush” and clubs need to nowadays a business tool. For the sports personality, it offers keep things under wraps until pen is put to paper, so sitting in (b) To be accepted by governmental and other quiet surroundings to focus before the competition or a relaxed Seat 1A on board a regular flight from Barcelona to Manchester regulatory agencies as the accredited negotiating environment for their holiday flights without media intrusion. could be seen as a ‘bit of a giveaway’. They also arrive more refreshed and whilst these days most body representing the air charter industry. personalities have no objection to posing for ‘selfies’ with adoring At Oxygen Aviation we have welcomed on board some of the fans, for every fan, there is also the fan of the competition who highest profile players in the Premiership during their transfers, (c) To promote the interests of its members might wish to offer some choice words of support! This applies as well as players to/from other European leagues, naturally world-wide: whether you’re a footballer, golfer, cricketer, rugby star or we have comprehensive non-disclosure agreements signed to anyone well known in the sporting arena.” ensure discretion is rock-solid at all times, the slightest leak can scupper a deal.” (d) To provide membership to any organisation The fans also play their part in aircraft chartering, for away or individual who can demonstrate - Active fixtures and events the fans travel en masse, it can put a strain The costs are not vast either, chartering a private jet will almost participation in the air charter market, on the services offered by regular airlines and often they are not always be more expensive than business class airfares, but flying to the most convenient airport for the event, the chartered not to the extreme that you might think. Six passengers flying aircraft can utilise airports not serviced by scheduled services on a light-jet from London to Paris (return) can be bought for Commercial integrity, Acceptable financial whilst also travelling with a dedicated aircraft full of fellow as little as £5,000, when one considers the time saving at standing, Occupational competency. supporters. the airports alone, plus the enhanced travelling experience, it begins to make sense. Whilst there are the larger and more (e) To provide both professional and social facilities In terms of private jet as a business tool, it makes a huge luxurious aircraft that are more pricey, when prices start at less for members. difference during the football transfer windows. Green than £1,000 per person, who is to say it is only for the rich and continued, “a club or an agent will use a private jet to move a famous. high profile player who is about to sign for a new club, we have (f) To promote and protect the reputation of the industry www.sportip.biz 7 (g) To institute, promote, support or oppose legislative or other measures affecting the interests of members of the Association

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Formed in 2009 and launched in 2010 Fishing For Forces is exactly what it states. The Anglers of the UK wanted to show their appreciation to those that have suffered trauma or been physically wounded in recent conflicts, but also those that are still serving their country, and veterans of all conflicts back to WWII. What Fishing For Forces do

Founder Bill Howell took the time to tell Sport in Profile Magazine more about the good work that they have been doing, saying, “We organise group events of up to twenty HMAF (Army, Navy, RAF) guests with an equal number of angler/mentors to pass on our angling skills as well as introduce the extremely therapeutic effect that a day at the waterside can have.

We recently took 60 guests from 150 Provost Company from Catterick Garrison trout fishing over three separate days (20 per day) and the results were excellent and are on the video on our website. There are also a large number of single one to one superb fishing outings totally free of charge donated through the UK by individual anglers, clubs and the owners of fishing on the “Fishing Available page” on our website www.fishingforforces.org

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We considered 2013 a good year with group events and individual trips of Coarse, Trout, Salmon and Sea/Beach fishing being held nationwide. However 2014 has been an exceptional year with thirty group events being held to date with 500 of HMAF guests to the waterside as well as many individual outings.

For those that have suffered wounds of all kinds (and we are aware all wounds do not show), we organise events to cater for them, with angler/ instructors qualified in this respect and modified tackle. We also have groups of veterans one may join that have started their own angling clubs supported by FFF and we supply a lot of the tackle and fishing required.

This coming year we are aiming to open more “Fishing Schools” at many of the 15 PRU/C centres nationwide. The Tedworth House PRC Fishing School opened in June 2012 is a stunning success with unstinting support of the staff and local anglers and FFF supplying complete sets of tackle for game, coarse and sea fishing, (ten for each discipline).

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growing continuously so we would wish to be available to assist therapeutically for many years to come.

Please join us and help make their day. Be you an angler wishing to donate usable tackle, your time and skills or a member of the public simply wishing to donate funds to give them a well-earned break please do get in touch. I assure you that you will get as much from your donation as they do.”

Fishing For Forces is a non profit organisation.

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New Cambell Netball Club is a terrific example of a well-run, community establishment. Sport in Profile Magazine caught up with their Secretary Tracey Daley to find out more.

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She said, “I have been at the club for 30 years now. It was the high calibre of coaches and players that attracted me. At the time I joined, Head Coach Pat Watson was also the England U21 Coach and she was assisted by Jillean Hipsey who in her time was the most capped England player.” The Role “I have many roles at the club, player, coach, secretary and junior club treasurer. I say the most challenging is the coaching and management of The most rewarding thing for me sitting 2nd and the Regional side top. our Premier squad. The majority of We also have 7 senior teams in a these players also play in the Super is coaching the "babies" in the club. We take them from age 6. local league who are all doing really League and once their season starts The improvement at this level is well and 4 junior teams in a league in January they are restricted on how who are thriving. much they can play for the club. immense. They start by not being able to catch and throw a ball to a year later taking the court for a I think the main key to the clubs We can go from some weeks having longevity is that we are not just a a full squad to the next week 6 out match. It’s such an achievement for everyone involved.” netball club but a large family. We of our starting 7 not being allowed all care and are there for each other to play. We are lucky we have the Success on and off the netball court. The club depth and strength in the club to was founded by Pat Watson's mum, “The general mood is very good at bring players in but of course we do Alice Hallmark in 1959, and I think the moment. Our Premier side are miss these elite players at this level. we will always strive to keep it going in her memory.” Community Our club is definitely a community club. We have great links with all the local schools. I would say the majority of our players are local although we do also have some players that travel up to an hour to come to us too!

Our youth section is massively important to us, they are our future! When our players hit 14 they are entered into one of the lower division of the local senior league we play in (Essex Met). It takes them about 6 months to adapt to playing against

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adults. For those that show potential, at 17/18, they are then invited to train with the regional senior team with the view to ease them into a higher level of netball. Then of course they can move into our premier team.” Progression “We have many players that are in a Super league team, this is one level down from international competition. Sophie Hankin, Georgia Lees, Michelle Drayne, Rose Morgan- Smith, Lindsay Keable, Mikki Austin. Any of these girls could be invited to represent England. Lindsay Keable is in the England squad & we are very proud of her.” Challenges/Ambitions “I think the biggest challenge for any club is making sure you have enough and the right calibre of coaches. We do try to keep our membership fees as low as possible to enable everyone to participate but this does have a knock on effect for our coaches who only get a minimal fee to cover expenses. This sometimes makes it hard to attract new personnel especially if they have not been a previous member of the club wishing to give something back.

The clubs ambitions in the next five years is for the Premier Team to win Division 1 again, a few years back we did win it for about 7 years consecutively so it would be nice to be back at the top again. We are close this year so fingers crossed! We also have great ambitions for our junior section and would love for them to reach the National finals which we haven't done for a few years.”

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conditions. Also the social life is great 70 junior members but they are based the course and the area as a golfing and it is a sport you can play for as long all around the country. We are trying to destination. as you are active. initiate a coaching scheme with the local school in Belford as a way of introducing There has been a general decline in Our membership is very buoyant at new juniors to the game. The 2013 membership throughout the UK and it present, the course continues to improve Amateur Champion Garrick Porteous will be important to maintain our position year on year and is in great shape at is a member of the club and came up as one of the premier clubs in the the moment with a new extension to through our junior section from the age County. Our ambition is to be recognised the clubhouse added last year that has of 7. as a premier golf destination both for proved a great hit with members and membership and visitors. We also have visitors. We had a very good year in 2014 helped a rolling plan for improvement on the by the new building and the excellent course and it is important that this is kept It is very important to maintain a healthy weather. We want to continue to improve under review.” junior section. We currently have around the course and grow the awareness of

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Warsash Wasps SFC is a club built around player development and enjoyment and do a terrific job in this regard. Club Chairman Mike Ashley took the time to tell us more about the good work that they have been doing.

He said, “I first got involved about 14 years ago as both my sons played at the Club. Some of the most rewarding parts of the role include the smile on a 6 years old face when he turns up to Development squad on a cold, wet Saturday morning and having his Mum tell me it is the only morning of the week she does not struggle to get him/her out of bed, seeing 15 year old lads, who have been with the club since they were 5, help with coaching younger players and the feeling of pride when people like Matt LeTissier and Steve Claridge praise the Club facilities and especially the main grass pitch.” Atmosphere “We always try to stay positive, optimistic and proud of our facilities. We have a long lease on our main Headquarters where we have an 11 a side pitch which is the best non-professional surface in the County, a 3G training pitch, inside training area, refreshment bar and meeting room.

We are 75% of the way through a project to build a new changing room block, with refs room, and a large teaching room upstairs which we hope to rent out to the FA for training courses and utilise for our own needs on education within the club. We are lucky to have someone who is qualified to run Level 1 courses here.”

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Youth “We are a Youth Football Club first of all; the Adult sections have only been added in the last 5 years as players at Youth level have wanted to carry on playing as Warsash Wasps. In the past the Club stopped playing at Under 15 but after a change in policy we have kept sides at Under 16, 18 and Adult football.

But Youth rules to the extent that the Adult men’s teams play at the local recreation ground and not at our headquarters. The reason being that the Club was founded to provide football for local children, that is still the aim but with the add-on that we will provide the best facilities we can for them to grow their game at their own pace without the result coming into the equation.

The aim is to develop young players so that they all reach their full potential and it is that aim which all the club’s coaches work towards. Like all clubs we have players who disappear off to academies etc. but to be honest, the club is about ordinary children playing and, more importantly, enjoying football. If we have success so be it but that has never been, or will be, our objective.”

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Community “We are a Chartered Standard Community Development Club and take the community part very seriously. Virtually all of our players live within 2 miles of our New Road ground and many of our younger players play for the Club because their parents did.

We run a Saturday morning Development squad for up to Under 7’s, where up to 60 children attend and their parents are encouraged to stay and watch as the Club’s coaches( all Level One or above) work with their children. The 3G pitch is available for local schools to use during the week with at least one primary school using it for training and matches. It is also used by a 5 a side league on a Sunday night with many of the men playing coming from the local area and also having children at the Club.

At the end of each season we run 6 a side tournaments from Under 8 to Under 13 over 2 weekends with the tasks such as parking, BBQ, selling programmes and Refreshments being performed by parents from each squad. We actively encourage parents to get involved in running their child’s squad from U8 upwards, paying for all courses they attend and running Emergency aid training on our own premises.” Ambitions “The major task facing the Club over the next 5 years is to find more volunteers to help with the practical things like grass cutting, pitch marking and also volunteers to run sides. We are a football club run by volunteers; we aim to break even financially every year. We are not a coaching school, run for profit, where parents can leave their children, we need the parents to actively get involved with the Club.

The other issue as mentioned earlier is to provide extra grass pitches so we can meet demand, of course that then goes hand in hand with having enough time for them all to train. I suppose we do not have any major ambitions other than providing local people with the facilities to play football in a good, safe environment.”

Pass! Shoot! Score! Most children welcome the chance to have fun and let off steam during an activity. Football encourages children of all genders and backgrounds to participate in such an activity, whilst promoting important life skills such as physical health, teamwork, communication, leadership and self esteem. Hopkins Recycling Ltd., who manage Hampshire’s 26 Household Recycling Ltd Waste Recycling Centres, have always keenly supported such interests as an opportunity to build relationships with the local community. As Warsash Wasps SFC is one of the largest community football clubs in Hampshire, is local to our Head Office, and has inspired one of our own children and his friends to play, Delivering operational it seemed the perfect choice for our sponsorship. We have seen at first-hand how the support of the Club, dedication of the volunteers and a little additional excellence in HWRC sponsorship help from us, has given these children the opportunity to reach their potential and shine. The now U10 Warsash Wasps Blacks, under the Management management and coaching of Rob Wise and Anthony Bennett, triumphantly for more than 20 years won last seasons U9’s Club Tournament competing and winning against other local teams. For information contact: Due to the self belief that the Club inspires in its members, several players 01489 798960 have gained the skills and confidence to pursue other opportunities, within and outside of football. For example, Jack Turner-Doll, one of the teams Goal Keepers, and outfield player Daniel Wise have been selected to play for Eastleigh Academy. Outfield player, Oliver Covell has been selected for the Talent ID programme at Southampton Diving Academy. Kevin Hopkins, the M.D. of Hopkins Recycling says ‘I have great memories of playing football as a child and the hours of fun and friendships built. I also learnt valuable life skills whilst playing, such as how to win, lose, stay determined in challenging times and communicate with different people. Personal and business success often depends on the ability to build strong relationships and stay focused on goals. So hopefully lessons learnt on the pitch will translate into other important areas of these children’s lives. It’s an opportunity for them to learn real life skills in a fun and safe way.’ www.hopkinsrecycling.co.uk

18 ISSUE 04 LEICESTER RIDERS TWITTER /// @RidersBball BASKETBALL LEICESTER RIDERS BASKETBALL Sir David Wallace Sports Hall /// www.leicesterriders.co.uk /// Founded 1967

The Leicester Riders are the oldest operating side in the top flight having been established on the 26th April 1967 and were founder members of the National Basketball League in 1972 and the BBL in 1987. They were founded by a group of students and lecturers at Loughborough University and have put together a history of which they matches. This sees them sitting just behind plays above the rim and can bring a different the early pace setters. dimension to our team. have every right to be I think the athleticism is certainly something proud since then. This should provide them with the perfect that jumps out at you when you watch him platform from which to build as they look play. He really is an exciting player and can ahead towards the rest of the impact the game on both ends of the court.” campaign. So long as they They currently compete can keep up their early It is not just the men’s team that have been in the BBL Championship form they should be in with excelling recently however as the women’s and have enjoyed a superb a great chance of chal- side claimed the Championship in just their start to the current campaign, lenging for honours come second season of EBL Division competition. compiling a record of 9 wins the business end of the This was a superb achievement for the and just 2 defeats season. side, claiming the title by defeating Sheffield from their Hatters by 68-63. first 11 They are clearly fully committed to developing This led to their Head Coach, Matthew further and this has Harber being named Coach of the Year at been demonstrated the annual Charnwood Sports Awards. He by the recent addi- told the club’s official website, “To receive tion of American the award of Coach of the Year was a real TrayVonn Wright. surprise, but I was of course over the moon. The 23 year old is a North Dakota As I said on the night, it is an absolute pleas- State Univer- ure to work with our student-athletes on a sity graduate daily basis and credit to them for continuing that averaged to believe in our system and our process over 11 points, 5 during the good and bad times.” rebounds and 2 Leicester Riders are also committed to play- blocks a game in ing an important role in the local community his senior year. and this is reflected by their launch of Project Standing at 6 foot Hub thanks to funding from Sport England seven inches tall and the British Basketball League Founda- he helped the side tion. The project will see an increase in the to one of the most provision of basketball in Leicestershire. successful seasons in the school’s This will include the launch of 6 new sites for history. males and females aged 14 and over, giving people an opportunity to take up the sport The forward is known and continue it into their adult life. for his ability to stretch Leicester Riders is clearly a club with a defences with his in- fantastic set up both on and off the court side-out play and his high and this has been reflected in the fantastic flying style and blocking results that they have been achieving lately. ability should be great to This is thanks to all of the hard work that has watch for the fans. Speaking been put into the club and hopefully they will to www.leicesterriders.co.uk be able to continue in the same manner for Head Coach Rob Paternos- many years to come. tro said, “TrayVonn is a long, athletic and versatile player that

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LEICESTER RIDERS BASKETBALL RIDING HIGH: PUKKA PIES SPONSORS LEICESTER RIDERS

Pukka Pies is delighted to announce a two-year sponsorship extension with local basketball team, the Leicester Riders.

The Leicester-based company “Our sport has attracted much new are created by dedicated and and UK’s best-selling pie brand is attention recently, and so I think I caring people, using the best supporting the oldest professional can speak for everyone involved ingredients sourced from the when I say that that we are all club in British Basketball for the most trusted suppliers in state of second year, as part of a three- excited about our future” the art facilities. year agreement which sees the The Pukka Pie story: Feeding team sporting new shirts for the families for over fifty years With each Pukka Pie being upcoming season. Pukka Pies prides itself on providing produced by passionate pie- good, honest food. makers at the family-run As seasoned supporter of local The business started life in Leicester business in Leicestershire, it’s sport, Pukka Pies has always been in 1963, when husband and father- no surprise that the company at the forefront of the Leicestershire of-three Trevor Storer quit his job prides itself on providing good community. Based in Syston, the and founded ‘Trevor's Homemade quality, honest food. family business employs over 250 Pie Company’, to set about making local workers and is delighted with and selling great-tasting pies; they Pie lovers can be safe in the the new deal. proved to be a massive hit. knowledge that Pukka Pies do Sally Voss, Brand Manager at not contain any hydrogenated Pukka Pies, comments: “As a local In 1964, Trevor renamed the fats, artificial preservatives or Leicestershire business, we feel company ‘Pukka Pies’ and the flavourings. very proud to be supporting The company has been feeding families Riders. The team won the British ever since. To this day, Pukka Pies All meat is hand-prepared by Basketball League in 2012-13 and remains an independent, family-run a team of skilled butchers and business passionate about pies, came fourth in the 2013-14 season, each pie comes adorned with with recipes remaining the same so we know they’re a very talented the company’s familiar pastry and successful team! We wish the as when the flavours were first patterning and placed in a Leicester Riders the best of luck created. distinct colour-coded foil tray for this season.” convenience. Pukka Pies makes over 60 million News of the Pukka Pies pies and pasties every year, which sponsorship comes just weeks after the announcement by Leicester’s Mayor, Sir Peter Soulbsy, of a plan to create a £4.2m Community Arena in the city which will become “We are delighted to home to the Leicester Riders. have the support of Leicester Riders Commercial Manager, Ian Davidson, adds: “We are delighted to have the support Pukka Pies; a world- of Pukka Pies; a world-renowned brand and popular business based in our community. The relationship renowned brand and has enabled fans of the team to enjoy Pukka Pies products on match nights and their support is popular business based sure to be a huge boost to the team; hopefully we will have another in our community.” successful season in the British Basketball League.

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Warming the nation with good honest food

Now that darker dinnertimes have drawn in, Pukka Pies is inviting food lovers up and down the land to indulge in quality British comfort food with its delicious range of pies. “Pukka Pies’

The UK’s number one pie brand offers a wholesome variety of tasty pies and flavours, so it’s never been easier to enjoy your Individual favourite winter warmer this season! For a quick and easy treat, a Pukka Pies Microwavable Pie Pies are (RSP: Twin Pack £2 for 2) is the ideal solution. It cooks from frozen in only three-and-a-half minutes, and with fillings such as Steak, Chicken, and Balti Chicken, these fast-track comforting pies are bound to banish the winter blues. packed

There are no soggy bottoms to worry about either, as Pukka Pies Microwavable Pies have been specifically developed for with tender the microwave. The product comes in innovative packaging, ensuring that the pastry has a light crumbly eating quality, making for a truly delicious pie every single time. pieces of Those with more cooking time on their hands can opt for Pukka Pies’ wholesome Individual Pie (RSP £1.85). Cooking in less than 50 minutes from chilled, the flavoursome and quality perfectly-formed single pies are the perfect remedy on a cold day. meat and a Pukka Pies’ Individual Pies are packed with tender pieces of quality meat and a tasty sauce encased in over 140 layers of light puff pastry. The flavour range includes; All Steak, Steak & Kidney, Chicken & Mushroom, Potato & Meat, and Minced tasty sauce Steak & Onion; alongside Potato, Cheese and Onion. For a family treat which you can all enjoy around the table, encased in why not try a tasty Family Pie (RSP: £3.50).

Pukka Pies’ filling and comforting Family Pies are the ultimate in quality, reliability and convenience and are guaranteed to over 140 keep the whole family satisfied this winter. They cook in less than 50 minutes in the oven from chilled, and come with the choice of Chicken & Gravy, All Steak and Minced Steak & layers of Onion flavours.

Just like the Individual Pies, Pukka Pies’ Family Pies are filled with chunks of quality meat, a tasty sauce in a light puff pastry light puff and are perfect with mash and vegetables for a satisfying, balanced meal. pastry.” Pukka Pies Microwave Pies are available from Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Iceland, Farmfoods and Heron Foods. Individual Pies are available from Asda, Morrisons, Sainsburys and selected Tesco stores. Family Pukka Pies are available from the chilled food aisle in Asda, Morrisons and Sainsburys.

For further information about Pukka Pies, please visit www.pukkapies.co.uk For the latest updates, follow @pukkapies on Twitter and visit www.facebook.com/pukkapiespukkapies

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www.sportip.biz 23 REDCAR BEARS speedway FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP REDCAR BEARS SPEEDWAY

For almost a decade Redcar Bears have proudly continued a tradition of speedway racing on Teesside which stretches back to 1928 and almost as far as the sport itself in this country.

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Tayor to get permission and build a 271-metre It was only a matter of months after Johnnie circuit on the other side of the town on the Hoskins first brought over from Australia the site of a disused steelworks which had been concept of racing motorcycles on a loose utilised as a makeshift quad track and run surface oval track, that speedway was first as part of the South Tees Motorsports Park witnessed at Cleveland Park in Middlesbrough. track. It was the first venue for the sport in the north-east and continued, with a few brief The complex already had a fully certified interruptions, until the stadium was sold and motorcycle racing and kart circuit, capable redeveloped at the end of 1996. of staging national events, and had also staged trials and supermoto (a combination Local enthusiasts Steve Harland and Jason of road and off-road racing) and the addition Pipe kept the Bears name alive during a of speedway - once upon a time second only decade that followed through a nomadic junior to football in popularity in terms of paying side which plied its trade in second halves spectators - was seen as a major coup. at various venues, from Hull to Newcastle, throughout the region. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council owned the land and gave permission with They were rewarded by West Midlands their blessing and the Redcar Bears, who promoter Chris Van Straaten seeing the were to race in the Premier League, were potential and teaming up publicist Gareth born. Rogers and former rider cum engineer Glyn Then icing on the cake came when locally born, bred and based former World Champion Gary Havelock agreed to join and took on the role as club captain and the Evening Gazette and other regional media united in heralding the “Homecoming of a Local Hero’.

Havelock had begun his career as a 16-year old at Cleveland Park during the eighties and won almost everything the sport had to offer in the intervening years, including becoming one of the most popular England captains of all-time.

The seeds sown, the club were rewarded with a capacity crowd of over 6,000 cramming into the newly built stadium on opening night.

24 ISSUE 04 REDCAR BEARS TWITTER /// @RedcarBears speedway “The icing on the cake came when locally born, bred and based former World Champion Gary Havelock agreed to join and took on the role as club captain.”

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26 ISSUE 04 REDCAR BEARS TWITTER /// @RedcarBears speedway I like the Bears so much, I sponsor

them! Keith Miller (left) of Ecco Finishing Supplies with Redcar Bears riders.

Victor Kiam famously stated that he liked the 15,” he recalls. “You never forget the sounds and Remington shaver so much that he bought the smells, the thrills and spills. I had my heroes as a company. There was a similar situation when Keith young lad but it is the smells and noise that have Miller rekindled his boyhood love for speedway on his stayed with me over these last 40 years.” first visit to see Redcar Bears. His decision to sponsor the Bears was an easy one to Keith liked it so much that he immediately agreed for make. “As a business, Ecco Finishing is going really his company to become the Bears’ main sponsors well and I wanted to share some of that success with – and his failure to buy the business hasn’t been the local community,” he explains. “It’s all very well through a lack of trying on his part. working hard and making profits but I’m a firm believer in giving something back to the local community.” In March, Ecco Finishing Supplies will begin their third season as Redcar Bears sponsors. It is a Whilst Ecco’s sponsorship is crucial, Keith feels the proud commitment for Keith, who clearly takes great deal is about so much more than the financial input. satisfaction from sharing his success with his local community. He continues: “Obviously there’s a financial contribution but I want it be about a lot more than Keith gave Ecco it’s first kick-start when he launched simply signing a cheque. I want to take the Bears the business from a spare bedroom with the purchase forward on and off the track. of a £25 typewriter from Argos. Now the company turns over £5 million a year, manufacturing and “The more I have watched the Bears, the more supplying shot-blasting and fire protection equipment interested I’ve become. I’m now a passionate Bears to world-wide clients in the oil, gas and off-shore fan and have travelled around the country watching industries. them. But I get frustrated because I know we could be achieving so much more.” But while Keith’s corporate horizons now stretch to fields as far as Kazakhstan, Russia and the Far East, That belief that he can make a difference has led his heart remains closer to home. He believes he has to two unsuccessful bids to buy the Bears from the a responsibility to support the Teesside community in club’s existing owners – but he hasn’t yet given up on which he was born and raised. his dream of owning the company he likes so much.

As such, Ecco not only sponsor Redcar Bears “I’d still like to think that one day I’ll be owner or co- but Middlesbrough Cricket Club too, as well as owner of the Bears,” said Keith. “I think the club has Middlesbrough Homeless Football Club, helping great potential but nowhere near enough local people to put back on track young people who have found even know about it. As sponsor, I do all I can to raise themselves without a home to call their own. its profile but I could do a lot more if I was in charge.”

But it is with the Bears with whom he has a passion In the meantime, Keith vows to continue backing the that he hopes will one day see him calling the shots Bears’ supporters and riders. “When you talk to the as owner of the club. fans, it’s clear that speedway people are very special. They have a different mentality to anything I’ve come Memories of a boyhood love for the action-packed, across elsewhere. They are just so passionate and high-velocity action of speedway came flooding back committed. To hear that supporters are contributing when Keith first saw the Bears in action just two to the costs the riders have is unbelievable. I can’t years ago. imagine that in any other sport.”

“I used to watch Teesside Tigers – the Bears’ forerunners - with my best mate when I was about

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Such was the clamour to get in that Whilst many other larger clubs, like More recently regular monthly training an ‘out of bounds’ unconsolidated once Elite League Birmingham, sessions, with bike and equipment banking along the back-straight was Peterborough and Eastbourne, have hire available, have been run at the opened to alleviate any possible also hit trouble in these financially Redcar raceway with, among others, dangers of crushing as the Bears testing times, careful management by Bears’ current teenager mascot Kyle (who have periodically also been Havelock snr and his fellow directors Bickley emerging to claim British known as Tigers over the years) have constantly made Redcar one of and World age category titles at commenced an exciting new era. the first tracks to confirm “business speedway, long and grasstrack on as usual next year’” at the end of specially built 125cc machinery. In only their second season the every season. Young Shield became Redcar’s first 2015 will see the Bears celebrate a silverware and whilst further trophies The Bears have successfully decade at the STMP and, despite haves been hard to come by on the weathered a difficult economic crisis, losing their top two riders Richard track, success in speedway is often the unexpected loss and enforced Lawson and Aaron Summers to calculated using different criteria. retirement of iconic skipper Havelock, big spending Glasgow, they have following a horrific accident in 2012, gathered a side which should again The wide, banked and surprisingly plus several other set-backs and be capable of thrilling the Teesside fast red shale circuit has always responded by cautiously continuing crowds every week throughout the made for close and exciting racing, to develop the new facility, with a summer.. which has enticed passionate sizeable and raised bar area and supporters from throughout the hospitality facility and, most recently, In addition Redcar have gained the region to continue coming through a permanent 160-plus all-seater continued support of Ecco Finishing the turnstiles every Thursday night. stand overlooking one of the best Supplies, an expanding company appointed pits areas in British racing. based within sight of their former When Taylor took over the Cleveland Park home on the other promotional reins in 2008 and got his Youth development in the region side of Middlesbrough. figures wrong, getting into serious has always been to the fore with financial difficulty, the local flavour the club running a team in the third This will be the third successive was enhanced as Havelock’s father tier of British racing, formerly the season that the side’s red, white, Brian, already team manager and Conference and now known as the black and grey race-jackets will carry another former rider, got together a National League, for three years in the name Ecco Finishing Bears as consortium to rescue and restructure the late nineties. they strive to make an impression on the club. the 13-team second tier of racing in the UK.

28 ISSUE 04 HIGH WYCOMBE CYCLING CLUB HIGH WYCOMBE CYCLING CLUB

First established in 1924, High Wycombe Cycling Club has a history of producing top class Cyclists and a reputation for playing a vital role in the community. Sport in Profile Magazine caught up with their Club Manager Robert Taylor and Club President Dr Gordon Wright to find out more.

obert told us, “I have been a member As I am quite new to the sport and have and also Jonathan Shubert who this year R became the National 24 Hour Time Trial of the club for just over a year now, I was no experience in organising a race this will Champion. attracted to the club as not only does it certainly be a challenge to coordinate! I do have a strong reputation as a Racing believe however, that when you are part of a club such as HWCC, that there is an Club, both in Road Racing and Time We are looking forward to the next season Trialling, but there are also a wide range element of give and take, members get a with a vibrant and dynamic club going of activities for members to participate lot from the club, and it is nice to be able to forward, we will be relaunching our Race in, both on and off the bike. Regular Club contribute and give something back to the Team for 2015, this will include a men’s Runs, mid week “Chaingangs”, Evening club which, as a collective, gives a lot to its road, men’s TT, junior and ladies teams. League Time Trials, Social Events, and members.” Our Race Team is sponsored by Verco Furniture and Stupples, Chandler Garvey being able to participate in one off events Atmosphere such as the Silverstone 9 Up Time Trial are Commercial Property Consultants.” just a few examples of what draws people “The general mood here is very positive, Success to the club.” we have many motivated and enthusiastic riders, a good club spirit and camaraderie, “A successful blend of the strong traditions The Role there is a strong club run culture, with and culture of a very long standing and all “Being relatively new to the committee I am competitive road racing and time trialling inclusive traditional club together with the just getting to grips with the role, however, I spearheaded by the HWCC Race Team. drive, enthusiasms and motivations of new have quickly managed to volunteer myself wave riders of all ages have been key for us. for additional tasks, for example we are We have some very high performing hoping to put on a closed circuit “criterium” riders at national level, for example Adam There’s an adaptable club atmosphere - race in the spring of 2015. Topham who has 3 times won the Best accepting change is no big deal as long British All Rounder Time Trial competition, as the inclusive club wide family culture

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Pedalling hard in the commercial property sector since 1979

Stupples Chandler Garvey is a regional firm of Commercial Property Consultants with offices in High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Amersham and Slough (Thames Valley) and offers owners and occupiers a full range of services, including sales, lettings, acquisitions, valuations, rent reviews, lease renewals, planning and development advice, management and building surveys.

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VERCO Office Furniture are an office furniture and seating manufacturer based in High Wycombe since 1912. We strive to deliver quality and value, using a combination of traditional skills with modern techniques, from the very best materials available, to provide a stylish and high performance product every time. proud to support the HWCC Race Team

100 30yearsISSUE of04 inspiration from verco HIGH WYCOMBE CYCLING CLUB www.stuppleschandlergarvey.com is preserved which is important. We have a rapidly expanding junior section, no doubt, in part due to the recent success of British Cyclists both in Olympic and Grand Tour competitive cycling.” Youth “Youth development is vital for us, we have a good track record with Juniors – some having gone on to win major competitions. Peter Keen won the Juvenile Nat 10 title in 1980 and eventually became British Cycling’s Proud sponsors first World Class Performance Director. We currently have some 16 teenagers between of the HWCC 16 years of age and 18 years of age and we have a strong junior Race Team going into Race Team 2015.” Community “We are absolutely a community club. We Pedalling hard have a good social calendar with a club dinner, fish and chip supper, and the end of the in the commercial evening league TT programme has a buffet and awards event. We are an inclusive club, property sector with a good number of family membership groups; typically mum, dad, and offspring. since 1979 We have from the very modest riders (men and women) who just want to enjoy our wide range of club runs, up to some very high performers and potential high performers in Stupples Chandler Garvey is a regional firm of Commercial Property Consultants with offices in High Wycombe, Aylesbury, the youth section.” Amersham and Slough (Thames Valley) and offers owners and occupiers a full range of services, including sales, lettings, acquisitions, valuations, rent reviews, lease renewals, planning and development advice, management and building surveys. Challenges “The biggest challenges for us will be managing growth and responding to and adapting to the increasing popularity and diversity of cycle yet still retaining the strong cultural traits of a large traditional club. verco.co.uk We want to continue to develop our race teams, find bigger sponsors and become much more professional in our management and administrative systems.”

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BRIGG TOWN FC The Hawthorns Ground /// www.pitchero.com/clubs/briggtown /// Founded 1864

Lincolnshire’s oldest football club, Brigg Town FC are an FA Charter Standard Club cele- brating their 150th anniversary this year. They currently compete in the First Division South of the Evo-Stik League Northern Premier and play their home games at The Hawthorns Ground in North Lincolnshire.

They have put together a history of which they have every and perhaps make one or two quality additions they will be in right to be proud and were founder members of the Lincolnshire with a good chance of doing just that. League in 1948. They did not waste any time establishing themselves in the new competition, being crowned champions in One of the standout features of the Brigg Town set-up is the 1950 and a further 7 times before being elected into the Midland superb youth section that they have in place. This part of the Counties League in 1976. club looks to provide youngsters from the local area with an opportunity to play the game in a safe and enjoyable environment One of the undoubted highlights for Brigg Town came in the whilst helping them to reach their full potential. 1995/96 season when they lifted the FA Vase, defeating Clitheroe in the final at Wembley Stadium. They repeated this It is important for any side to be able to produce their own talent, feat in 2002/03, overcoming favourites AFC Sudbury 2-1. Brigg particularly in the current financial climate and this is an area Town’s current group of players will be keen to add to these that they appear to have covered. It will certainly be exciting successes over the coming years. to see how their juniors can progress over the coming months.

Last season it would be fair to say that Brigg Town did not Although Brigg Town’s results have not been what they would perhaps enjoy the campaign that they would have liked. The have liked lately this should not take away from the good work club struggled for continuity throughout the year including a that is being done at the club. Sport in Profile Magazine would management trio of Paul Grimes, Scott Hellewell and Michael like to wish them the best of luck for the future. Jacklin.

The team did manage to avoid relegation however which gives them a chance to do better this time around. Undoubtedly the highlight of last season was their performance in the Lincolnshire FA Senior Trophy as they made it to the final before going down on penalties against Stamford after a thrilling 3-3 draw.

As they approach the half way mark in the current campaign their form has again been a little disappointing. They have put together a league record of having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 15 of their first 19 matches which has left them 2nd from bottom in the league.

There is still plenty of the season left to play however and a good run of form could see them climb away from the relegation places. So long as they can retain their current group of players

32 ISSUE 04 RHIWBINA RFC

“Rhiwbina’s scintillating start to the season is a reflection RHIWBINA of all of the hard work that is put into the club behind the RFC scenes.”

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Playing their home games at Caedelyn Park in Cardiff, Rhiwbina RFC currently compete in Division 1 East of the SWALEC Leagues. They are led by Chairman Paul Maddocks who is supported by Secretary Steve Juniper and the team has made a considerable amount of progress under their guidance, having been promoted as Champions last time around.

They have wasted no time establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with this time around either, having won their first 8 league matches. This sees them sitting top of the table with 36 points on the board.

If they can keep up their recent level of performance then they will be amongst the title challengers when the season reaches the business end. There is a real confidence among the players that they have the ability to claim their second title in as many years. Rhiwbina is not a club to focus solely upon their senior section however and they also have a thriving youth set up. This part of the club looks to provide youngsters from the local area with an opportunity to play the game in a safe and enjoyable environment whilst helping them to reach their full potential.

It is important for any side to be able to produce their own talent, particularly in the current financial climate and this is an area that they appear to have covered. It will certainly be exciting to see how their juniors can progress over the coming years.

In order to help these players to make the sometimes difficult transition into the senior game they also have a number of additional sides in place. This allows them to gain experience of adult level rugby even if they are not yet considered ready for first team action which can be an important step in the development process.

Another benefit of having extra sides is that it allows the first XV to benefit from far greater strength in depth. If they are ever left short on numbers through injury or work commitments they have the option of calling players up with a limited amount of disruption.

Rhiwbina’s scintillating start to the season is a reflection of all of the hard work that is put into the club behind the scenes. It is this extraordinary level of commitment that should enable the club to achieve plenty more success over the coming years and Sport in Profile Magazine would like to wish them the best of luck.

www.sportip.biz 33 THE BRITISH HORSE RACING AUTHORITY FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP THE BRITISH HORSE RACING AUTHORITY

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is the regulatory authority for horse racing in Great Britain. It was first established on 31st July 2007 following a merger between the British Horseracing Board (BHB) and the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA).

Its stated objectives are to, “provide the most compelling and attractive racing in the world; be seen as the world leader in raceday regulation; ensure the highest standards for the sport and participants, on and away from the racecourse; promote the best for the racehorse; and represent and promote the sport and the industry.”

One of the key areas they are responsible for is the development, co-ordination and maintenance of programmes of recruitment, retention, training and education within the horseracing industry. They work closely with stakeholders in four key areas which are Vocational Training, Careers Marketing, Jockey Training and Community Engagement.

Moving Forwards They recently confirmed the appointment of six new Non-Executive Directors to their Board as they look to bring additional expertise to the governing and regulatory body. The appointments were; Atholl Duncan, Julie Harrington, Noel Harwerth, Joe Saumarez Smith, Laura Whyte and Eamonn Wilmott.

Speaking after the appointments Steve Harman, Chairman of BHA, said, “This is the start of a new chapter for the BHA Board and the next step in its evolution as a governing and regulatory body.”

He added, “The new appointments mean that there will be a significant broadening and deepening of the expertise around the BHA Board table. This includes Media and Government Relations, individuals with Entrepreneurial, Investor, Financial and Betting backgrounds, good regulatory knowledge and considerable Training, Development and Welfare experience.”

Hopefully the British Horse Racing Authority will continue to play a vital role in helping horse racing to flourish in this country. Everyone at Sport in Profile Magazine would like to wish them the best of luck for the future.

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For people interested in pursuing a career in Horse Racing there are a number of training activities available including:

Stable Staff Programme – providing the opportunity for hundreds of industry funded recruits the chance to complete an ap- prenticeship with a view to gaining employment in racing yards across the country. Stud Staff Training – from stable staff through to management level

Becoming a Jockey

1.A training programme for amateur and point to point riders at the British Racing School (BRS) and Northern Racing College (NRC) 2.A coaching programme looking to support the development of newly licensed Jockeys Staff Management Courses – for supervisory staff and potential trainers wishing to apply for their licenses run by BRS and NRC.

The Graduate Development Programme – giving 20 people a year a chance to complete a two-week residential course followed by a paid placement with organisations from the racing and breeding industries Additional Courses – A number of other courses are run on BHA’s behalf including The Racing Industry Course, Overview days and Health and Safety seminars.

Anyone interested in finding out more information on the careers and training available can visit www.careersinracing.com. This information portal is maintained by BHA and offers a free job board for employers and employees with a coordinated careers marketing campaign supporting the industries recruitment needs.

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Southampton Saints Girls and Ladies FC have enjoyed a superb first half of the season and are currently among the league leaders in their league. We caught up with 1st Team Manager Adam Lee to find out what has been behind their good form.

which has made it difficult for us at the moment. The bunch of He said, “I’ve been involved for 10 years now. It’s great girls we’ve got all pull together and they’re a terrific bunch. seeing the young players at the club come through and progress I think the Coach, Mark Eldridge has played a big part in the whether that is for our team or at other club’s at a higher level. way the side has played up to now. He’s one of these coaches If a player progresses to a Superleague club it is rewarding for that is very disciplined and the players know when not to cross ourselves. We want players to reach their full potential.” the line and he’s very inspirational.” Atmosphere 2015 “This is probably the closest bunch of girls that we’ve had for a “We’re still looking at trying to win this league despite being long time. We just had our Christmas party recently and it was down to the bare bones. We’ve got a couple of tough fixtures a great night; it’s a really good team spirit that we’ve got at the coming up and then we’ve got a favourable run in. We’re quite moment. That’s probably one of the reason’s that we’ve started optimistic that we can contend in this league and push our rivals the season so well – it’s a close knit team and they all play for all the way.” each other.” Youth Good Form “There are players in the first team that have been with us for “We’re really happy with the start that we’ve made. We’ve years now having come through the ranks so our youth system struggled a little the last couple of seasons and this year we’ve does work. It is important for us to produce our own talent as really gone great guns. We’ve hit some nasty injuries lately we have financial limitations in place which can make it difficult

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to attract players. Some of the girls here are paying nearly £400 a season to play which can be a lot of money to come up with.” Integration “We’ve just brought in an U18 team this year because we felt the difference between U16s and the first team was a massive gap to breach. The U16s were winning comfortably week in week out and the step up to the ladies was a bit of an eye opener for them. So we’ve put the extra side in place to try and bridge that gap, easing the transition into the senior game.” Challenges “It all comes down to finance for us I think. It costs us a great deal to run the club every season and we have a lot of expenses. A lot of the team’s we go to are under the umbrella of the men’s clubs and we don’t have that in place.” Ambitions “We’ve got our vision in place for what we’d like to achieve. We want to gain our own venue with a training facility but it will be important to raise the funding necessary to enable us to do so. We’ve got ground grading requirements that need to be met and so for us to have a facility of our own would be absolutely fantastic.

Basically, we just want to carry on the way we are with the strong youth structure we’ve got within our club, progressing players through the ranks whilst bringing in experienced players to help the side to flourish.”

www.sportip.biz 37 FORMBY HOCKEY CLUB FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP FORMBY HOCKEY CLUB Formby Hockey Club is based at Cricket Path, Freshfield on Merseyside and they are a great example of what can be achieved with a strong set up behind the scenes. Their men’s first team currently competes in the North Hockey League Premier Division whilst their women’s side is in Division 2 West. Cricket Path /// www.pitchero.com/clubs/formbyhockeyclub /// Founded 1900/02

make one or two quality additions have been well entertained and he men’s team has been in fine they should be in with a good chance should encourage more of the local T of mounting a title challenge. form so far this season, having put community to get behind the side in the future. This in turn has the potential to together a record of 8 wins, a draw and 4 defeats from their first 13 One of the highlights of the team’s provide them with a valuable source matches. This sees them sitting in the performances has been the attacking of additional revenue. top half of the table with 25 points on brand of hockey that they have been the board. producing. This has been reflected by Their Ladies team have been steady the fact that they are among the top as well, winning as many as they’ve lost with 6 wins from their 12 matches. This should provide them with the scorers in the league, having already perfect platform from which to go on found the back of the net 41 times at This has left them sitting in a safe a rate of more than 3 per game. and have a successful season. So mid-table position with 18 points up long as they are able to retain their This has certainly meant that any to now. current group of players and perhaps supporters attending their matches

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They will be keen to push on from here as a good run of form could see them quickly climb the table. It will certainly be exciting to see how the rest of the season goes for them and there is a real confidence amongst the players that they can finish strongly.

Formby HC is a club that is committed to providing as many people as possible from the local area with an opportunity to play the game and they have a number of additional sides running. This allows them to give far more players a game every week than if they only had first teams.

A major benefit of having so many sides is that it allows the first teams to benefit from far greater strength in depth. If they are ever left short on numbers through injury or work commitments they have the option of calling players up with a limited amount of disruption.

There is much to admire about Formby HC as they continue to play a vital role in their community. Hopefully they will be able to continue the good work for many years to come and everyone at Sport in Profile Magazine would like to wish them the best of luck for the future.

www.sportip.biz 39 NEASDEN GAELS GFC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP NEASDEN GAELS GFC GAELIC FOOTBALL Neasden Gaels GFC is a great example of a well-run community establishment which prides itself on giving players a warm welcome. Competing in the Cara Stationery Football League Division 1 they play at the highest level of senior football in Britain and encourage anybody interested in getting involved to come along.

Silver Jubilee Park /// www.neasdengaels.com /// Founded 1989

The team is based in Kingsbury, North London having first been established in February 1989 following a meeting between officials at McDonagh’s Bar in North West London. They were first founded by Michael Cleary, Roger O’Connor, Jim Devine, Bobby Moynihan, Claire Moynihan, Danny O’Sullivan and Michael McDonagh who was appointed as the first team manager.

The club has certainly come a long way since then, winning the intermediate championship in 1996. They did not stop there either as they went on to win the London Senior Championship in 1999 just 10 years after being set up and are now one of the top sides in Britain.

Their success in recent times is there for all to see as they competed in the 2008, 2009 and 2010 London Senior Championship Finals, winning it in 2010. They also enjoyed a terrific run in the All Ireland Club Cup, making it to the quarter finals before being defeated by the eventual champions Crossmaglen Rangers.

One of the reasons for the success that the club has achieved has undoubtedly been the superb set of facilities that they have which are some of the best in London. They have a full-size playing field, floodlit pitch with stand, 4 changing rooms and a clubhouse with bar and function rooms at their Jubilee Park and Kingsbury FC Town grounds.

The team did not perhaps enjoy the campaign that they would have liked in 2015 in League Division 1 as they put together a record of 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats from their first 6 matches. This saw them finish in the bottom half of the table with 4 points on the board.

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Their performances were not without positives however and the management team will look to draw on these as they build for 2015. It will certainly be exciting to see how they are able to get on in the New Year.

There is plenty of optimism around the club as they look to have a successful season and they are targeting honours with the hope of winning both the London Division 1 Senior League and the London Senior Championship.

They are currently looking for players based in Central, North or North- West London to join there successful squad with training taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Jubilee Park. With a couple of quality additions they will be in with a good chance of challenging for honours.

There is much to admire about the set-up that Neasden Gaels GFC currently has in place and this should enable them to look forwards to a bright and successful future. Everyone at Sport in Profile Magazine would like to take this opportunity to wish them the best of luck for the New Year.

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King’s College School Sports Ground /// www.thewimbledonclub.co.uk /// Founded 1883

The Wimbledon Hockey Club has been making some terrific progress in recent times both on and off the pitch. Their Director of Hockey Ben Marsden took the time to speak with Sport in Profile Magazine.

He said, “I used to coach with an Australian international player called Trid Woodhouse. Trid was Director of Hockey from 2006-2008 and he took me to the club following a coaching session. I was seriously impressed with the setup. The club is opposite the All England Club and has great facilities for Hockey, Cricket, tennis and Squash. I felt it was a diamond in the rough that had relatively little exposure and I thought this could be a unique opportunity to work with a club that had very little performance culture up to this point. It had bags of potential.” The Role “The most rewarding aspect of my role is definitely seeing individuals of all ages improve and blossom into talented players. The pathway a player takes to improve is something I am passionate about; so when you see players are inspired by their sport and they push themselves, it’s very gratifying.

The most challenging part of the role is probably the varying types of enquiries and situations you have to deal with on a daily basis. We have a new

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pitch project on the horizon which demands some time, although it is a very exciting and necessary project.

We have 44 coaches working within our structure and 1200 plus members so there is a lot of time spent organising, planning and delivering sessions and ensuring that club is constantly moving forward. We are an extremely ambitious club and we believe that we must be constantly pushing for the highest standards - this in itself means your work is never done!” Atmosphere “The mood is high, our men’s 1st team are currently 4th in the NOW Pensions Premier League, which is the highest ever position in the club’s history. Our ladies 1’s have recently been promoted to the Investec Conference East and they are building on their successes.

We have increased our junior section so we no longer have any waiting lists in any age groups. This allows us to grow our base and hopefully increase the amount of home grown talent at the club. The prospect of the men making the Premiership play offs this season is realistic and this gives us a chance to make Europe - this would be a dream come true for most club members and so there is a huge amount of excitement in the air!” Success “We have a huge number of volunteers and supporters who have contributed to our success in many ways. We have a clear vision of what we want to achieve and we support each other with the hurdles and challenges along the way - it is a team effort.” Youth “Youth development is very important indeed - it is our future! Ensuring that our junior section is thriving is high on my list of priorities. We run various midweek academies on an invitational basis. These sessions are a stepping stone for the stronger players to transition from the junior section to the senior section. Senior training sessions are on the same evening so this allows for a clear transition from one session to the next. Our coach and captains can also have an overview of players so we discuss progress and put players forward where necessary.” Community “We are definitely a community

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establishment. We have many families pitch inside an athletics stadium within many objectives and we are extremely at the club and we are attracting more. walking distance of our clubhouse. grateful for their support.” We have links with state and private This will provide an additional playing Ambitions schools in the area and we have a surface (we currently have two pitches) diverse group of members. and also allow spectators to watch “We aim to become one of the most hockey from a stadium. successful clubs in the country, with Somewhere We run a successful Quicksticks We are working hard to get our ladies elite teams competing in Europe. We program for those children who are 1st team promoted and making the hope to be playing hockey in a 1500 just starting play, some aged as young step from conference to Premiership seater stadium in the heart of West as 3. We also run a back to hockey hockey and then staying there is always London, within walking distance of our your child program, designed to get people back a challenge. The other challenge is clubhouse. to playing hockey and these England consistently providing a high level of We strive to provide a consistently high Hockey initiatives have proved to be coaching and organisation across the level of coaching across the board very successful.” board. that allows players and coaches to Challenges improve. I am confident that with our would really We work with four wonderful sponsors structure and support we can achieve “The biggest challenge for us is ensuring - STX, NER Finance, Savanna Shops all of these ambitions.” that the pitch project is successful. We and Hall School Wimbledon - there like to be have a project to put a water based financial support allows us to achieve [email protected] 020 8394 6144 www.hsw.co.uk thoughtful individual kind happy fun adventurous honest ambitious independent hard working courteous loyal www.sportip.biz 47 CROYDE SURF CLUB FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP CROYDE SURF CLUB

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Croyde Surf Club does an outstanding job of providing people an opportunity to get involved in surfing.Sport in Profile Magazine caught up with their Manager, Rob Whitney to find out more.

He told us, “I’ve been involved with CSC for the past five years. I love surfing so it was a no brainer really. Surfing has been in our community for years and there was (and still is) a huge kudos being a part of the club. Watching locals rip in the water and knowing they were a part of the club made me want to be like them. The Role “As Chairman of this voluntary organisation, I guess my role is extremely varied. With so many people so passionate about surfing, the biggest challenge of the club is trying to continue to set high standards within British surfing. We’re always trying to stay one step ahead of the rest and be a leader for others to follow.

We want to run the best competitions, produce the best surfers and have the most fun. All of this isn’t possible without the help of our membership and therefore we’re always on the hunt for volunteers to help us to achieve our goals.

The most rewarding aspects come from watching our groms (youngsters) gain success both in the UK and abroad, and putting Croyde on the surfing map. We also have some very successful women in the sport as well, which is helping to increase participation in this area. Of course, continued club success in the National Interclubs helps, especially when it comes to bragging rights in North Devon.” Atmosphere “I would describe the atmosphere here as very excited! We’ve just secured planning permission for a brand new clubhouse and are in negotiations with the local council and land owners on how soon we can get this off the ground. It’s going to be such a much needed facility for the community, we can’t wait. We’ve also just purchased an events trailer to help with the running of both local and national competitions.” Youth “Youth development is essential to us. This club and community would not function without it. When the club was first formed in 1979, the groms of those days are now the surf

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professionals, the surf coaches, and the time he puts into the club the surf shop owners, the is invaluable. We always need surfboard shapers and ultimately people to volunteer their time, no the figures that our youngsters matter how small that may be.” today aspire to be and better. Take Part We use the expertise from the “There is no other feeling than local community to raise the catching your very first wave. standards of the most elite surfers, for those who want to You will need to check out www. compete on the international surfinggb.com for your local scene, but also cater for those approved surf school and grab your first lesson. Although you kids who want to just surf and can hire boards and wetsuits have fun without any pressure of from a number of places, you training. Surfing is also a lifestyle should always visit your nearest and not just a sport. surf school. It’s a part of who we are. They will show the correct Educating young people on surf techniques for getting up and safety and lifesaving techniques riding on your board. They will are vital. Our seas become also show the safest places to extremely busy in the summer surf. If you are a beginner, always months and having competent surf on a lifeguarded beach. surfers in the water during these times allows them to stay safe Know your flags. Approach the lifeguards and ask for the safest and help others learn.” places to surf. Things like the Longevity tides can seriously affect the waves. “The passion of the local people and the commitment from People need to respect the individuals has been the key to sea and the beaches that they our longevity. People like Martin surf on. It’s always a good idea Purchase have been there from to keep our beaches clean as the outset and his experience well. Where you can, taking two

www.sportip.biz 49 CROYDE SURF CLUB FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP minutes to clean the beach you surf will benefit everyone. You can check out www.sas.org.uk for more information about environmental issues surrounding surf spots.” Challenges “One of our biggest challenges is making sure our sport is accessible to all. Although we have a good female contingent in the club, it is still a national problem. Unfortunately it is still largely a male dominated sport and we want to continue to bring female surfers through. We have some great role models in the club, Peony Knight, Karma Worthington, Flora Lawton and Laura Crane. We’re hoping that these girls can continue to inspire the next generation of women.” Ambitions “We want to continue to set high standards. Croyde Surf Club is the longest running and most successful UK club. We want to maintain those titles. We’ve got some great talent coming through the ranks at the moment in Taz Knight, Will Bailey and Alex Gibson. It would be great to see what these guys can achieve in the next five years.

Taz is already dipping in to big wave surfing with Andrew Cotton, and Will and Alex are starting to make their mark in the Europeans. We also want to make sure that we’re an inclusive club. We’re run by our members, and ultimately it is them who decide what happens next. In the meantime we’ll continue to be a family club and to do our best.”

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First established in 1888, Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club is located on the Chanonry Peninsula in the ‘Black Isle’ and provides breathtaking views over the Moray Firth near the city of Inverness.

might appear not to merit a par 5 We also brought in a catering Course architect James rating, the hole being only 455 yards franchise in 2014 and this has been Braid's remarkable achievement in from the medal tee, but the degree of a revelation for the committee as a designing 18 challenging holes within difficulty quickly becomes obvious to whole with the standard and quality the narrow Chanonry peninsula is the player and is reflected with Stroke of food produced by McBain’s instantly obvious and admired by first- Index 1. The hole is widely regarded Catering Services (Paul McBain and as one of the most challenging in the time visitors. Modern-day golf writers his staff) exceptional with very much north. Icehouse, the 5th hole, may be enthuse over the course layout and positive feedback from members condition, with accolades such as a mere 132 yards, but depending on and visitors who come to eat at our premises – long may this continue. 'a gem of a course by the sea' - 'the the wind direction and strength, it can smallest but perhaps the brightest be anything from a flick with a wedge Such has been the success of the jewel in the Highlands' golfing crown' to a full-blooded 3-iron from even the catering provision that we have more long hitters. - 'one of the most pleasant rounds of than doubled our social members at golf in the north' - 'a unique course the Club.” Club Secretary Mike MacDonald with a special character to be found Atmosphere took the time to tell us more about nowhere else'. the good work that the club has been “I have found over the last 11 years The 6085 yards at Fortrose and doing lately. that it is impossible to keep everyone Rosemarkie Golf Club is more than 2014 happy but the mood is positive as offset by its small, deceptive greens a whole and at this time the club and strategically-placed bunkers - He told us, “As a Club we are is being run well by the current challenges which are multiplied in effectively looking at a break-even committee who remain positive and the mind of the player by a public scenario each year and whilst we as they are all in unpaid positions I road dissecting the course, the made a small profit overall, the have a lot of respect for the work they proximity of the sea to eight of the members money and income from do for the benefit of the members at holes and the dense island of gorse visiting golfers is used to invest Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club.” further in our clubhouse facilities and that awaits the wayward shot at Community numerous others. Playing to one's our golf course. Overall 2014 has handicap, therefore, is never easy, has been a successful year and the “We try to bring in new members especially on a windy day. Par is 71 total membership which includes all from the community all the time. Our but the standard scratch score is 69 categories of membership currently Junior Membership currently stands (70 from the Black Tees). stands at 962. at over 120 members and with the By the card, Lighthouse, the 4th hole, ClubGolf coaching taking place

Scottish Club Championship

2015 will see Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Links play host to the Scottish Club Championship Final. The Scottish Club Championship Final is played between the best club in each area of Scotland (16 areas). Each of the 16 Area Associations of the Scottish Golf Union have a qualifying process to determine their leading Club.

The Champion Club from each Area Association will qualify for the Scottish Club Championship Final and we have once again been chosen to host this final which will take place over 36 holes on Sunday, 20th September 2015. The winners of the final will go on to represent Scotland in the European Final which is likely to be in Portugal or urkey.T

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throughout the season we have seen a positive impact with more parents getting involved. We will also be looking at promoting ‘Give Golf a Go’ to adults during the spring of 2015. Only last year the Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club were awarded with the title of RBS Junior Club of the Year at the Scottish Golf Awards and we won £1,500 to re-invest in junior golf at the Club.” Challenges “The trend seems to be that more people are leaving golf memberships in favour of pay and play so we need to continue to offer the best possible packages for our current members and new people joining the Club. At this time we have no joining fee whilst some other clubs still have this in place.” Ambitions “We want to increase our membership and to provide exceptional facilities for the locals and to encourage them to use the fantastic facility that we have. We have over the last few years purchased over 7 acres of land to develop our Catalytic SMTA & Diesel practice facilities and we are adding to this all of the time with triple bay practice nets now in place, junior coaching equipment and clubs, practice bunkers, putting greens and as we are now a Battery Servicing | Brakes & Clutches | Brakes Repairs | Car Batteries Scottish Development Centre we are looking Car Brakes | Car Diagnostics | Car Repairs | Car Servicing Clutch Repairs | Engine Diagnostics | Exhaust Systems | Garage Services to provide an additional short game practice Gear Boxes | Mechanics | Oil Change facility for a range of different short-game shots regardless of abilities. The Club as a whole will be 01381 620355 aiming to maintain a quality service for members and visitors alike whilst making a small profit each Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07711 242 287 year to re-invest for the future.” Long Road, Avoch, Ross-Shire IV9 8QR

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The Durham Wildcats are based at The Graham Sports Centre at Maiden Castle on Stockton Road and they currently compete in the BBL Championship. Their approach to basketball is explained well by their club motto which is, “Making Memories, Leaving Legacies”. General Manager Richard Warburton took the time to tell us more about the club.

He said, “I joined the Wildcats team in the summer of 2011 just weeks before the start of the clubs’ first BBL season. The Chairman and I had previously worked closely together through our roles at Durham University and the opportunity to get involved with the Wildcats was too good an opportunity to turn down.” The Role “Without question the most rewarding part of the role is seeing the number of young people participating in our ever-growing community programme. The ambition of the club has always been to make basketball accessible and affordable to all and, over the past three years, we have seen a significant increase in the number of young people participating in the sport throughout the County. As for the most challenging aspect… I’d have to say away trips to Plymouth, it’s quite a long way from Durham!” Atmosphere “After a few close losses, our Captain Ralph Bucci recently hit a buzzer beating 3 pointer against Manchester Giants, and that certainly lifted spirits both on and off the court. It was one of those moments that all involved with the club won’t be forgetting in a while, and hopefully it will spark the start of a good run of form for the team.” This Season “A number of new faces arrived over the summer so naturally there was an expectation that it would take a few games to get the chemistry right on court. However, we have put in some impressive team performances over the early stages of the season and find ourselves in a comfortable mid-table position.”

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Targets Ambitions “Last season we made our first “On court, the ambition must be appearance in the end of season to win a major trophy. There was play-offs and the ambition is to a great buzz around the club at be in the same position come the end of last season when the end of this campaign. A we made our first appearance tough quarter final tie against our in the play-offs, and we hope neighbours Esh Group Eagles to build on this success in Newcastle ended our involvement the future and give our loyal in the competition last year, but we supporters many exciting would love the opportunity to get seasons ahead. Off the court we revenge this time around.” would love to see more young people come through the Youth junior ranks to take “Youth development is at the heart their place on the of everything we do. In a typical BBL roster week our players will spend up to and hopefully 30 hours in schools coaching the one day game they love to the players of go on to tomorrow. We also run a number of represent community clubs and have junior their teams that compete at National country.” League level. During the 2013-14 season, over 6,000 young people participated in our programme and that number is expected to rise again this year.” Community “The Durham Wildcats franchise is kindly supported by Durham County Council and Durham University with the focus of developing a club at the heart of our community. From our inclusive coaching sessions, to our family friendly game days, the Wildcats wouldn’t exist without the continued support and engagement of local people.”

As a community club, our most important partnerships are formed with local businesses, and this season we are delighted to be working closely with a popular north-east radio station, and a newspaper that’s at the heart of Newton Aycliffe, the location of our home court.” Challenges “As a relatively new franchise to the British Basketball League, the intention is to only move forward both on and off the court over the coming years. The reputation of the club is without doubt enhancing, and this is reflected in the growing crowds on match nights and the increase in the number of young people engaging with our development programme.”

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/// Haslingden Sports Centre /// www.lancashirespinners.co.uk/ /// Founded 1962 ///

Having rebranded this year, the Lancashire Spinners Basketball Team have made an encouraging start to their current campaign. Chairman Ken Masser took the time to tell us more about the good work that they have been doing lately.

He told us, “The club was only formed this year as a rebrand of a club originally called Rossendale Raptors. The Lancashire Spinners play basketball in the Basketball England National Basketball League.

My personal involvement with the club dates back to 2008 when I started to volunteer for the then Rossendale Basketball Club.

We quickly re-established the clubs ambition and status within the community and after a series of 5 promotions in 6 years we are now playing in the second tier of English Basketball as the Lancashire Spinners.” The Role “For all clubs, particularly those in minority sports like basketball, funding and financing the club our probably our biggest challenges. We have huge court hire bills annually, and also lots of travelling expenses considering our league is made up of teams from London, Ipswich and Loughborough amongst others.

The most rewarding aspects for us are the enjoyment we get out of seeing so many people enjoying watching the team (with crowds of over 300), and to see young players with limited opportunities in life showcasing their amazing talent on the court.” Atmosphere “We’re in a really good place at the moment. We’ve won 9 of our first 11 games, we’re second in the league and have made our way through to the semi-finals of the cup. Our squad are fit and healthy and things are very positive. We are stable financially thanks to the support of our sponsors, particularly our two main supporters World Options and Debit Finance (DFC). So overall things are looking pretty good.” This Season “There are a few things which have gone well for us, firstly we spent a lot of time preparing for the season both on and off the court. We’ve got a fantastic group of young players who have put in the time and effort to become very good. Because the players are local, and know each other, that’s giving us a real advantage against some of the other teams who have brought in overseas players and are still trying to gel together.”

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Progression “We have a number of players showing promise at the moment as we have quite a young squad. 20 year old Conor Porter is having a great impact and has quickly become one of our most important players. He’s got a great engine, is an excellent defender and one of the best all round players in the league.

Josh Houghton (22) is currently second top scorer in the whole league and Andre Gayle (19) is in the top five in the league in rebounds, steals and 3 point shooting percentage. We’ve got other young up and coming players who are really making an impact, including twins Taiwo Ogunneye and his brother Kenny. The twins are two of the most athletic players in the country and whilst they’re a little raw – they’ve got huge potential. We have Steven Vaughan (22) who at 6’10 is literally making a huge difference for us, particularly as a defender and a rebounder.” Commercial “We’re working hard to engage local people and have developed some great local connections. We’re working closely with the Joshua Wilson Brain Tumour Charity which is not only a terrific cause that we love to support, but is also really helping us to connect with the community. I think that connection in schools and within our local towns is really going to be the key for the club moving forwards as we strive to grow our fan base.” Challenges “The biggest challenge is always going to be balancing the books. Whilst we are stable financially, and work hard to ensure we live within our means, it’s a constant struggle to raise enough funds to meet our costs each year.

Finding sufficient sponsorship, developing our fan base and income on game nights and keeping our costs within budget are going to be the big challenges. On the court we have a great group of players who could compete at the next level and with one or two additions we could be competitive with anyone in the Basketball England League.” Ambitions

“We are keen to really integrate more into our local community. We want to be involved as well as to give back to the local people who support us. We would love to find a venue of our own so that we wouldn’t have to be constantly hiring facilities, but having said that the support we get from Bury Leisure, Bury Council and Rossendale Leisure Trust is fantastic and we really appreciate their support. We would love to win a trophy or two but our main aim on the court is to play at the highest level. We think we can gain promotion from Division 2 and compete at the top of the first division.”

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Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, from a variety of other combat sports and martial arts. Owner of MMA Newcastle, Alex Wright took the time to give us an insight into his organisation and the increasingly popular sport as a whole.

He told us, “I’ve been involved specifically in MMA since 2003 but prior to that had spent a lot of time training in boxing and Chinese Martial Arts. MMA was simply a progression really from my basis in other traditions. My journey in Mixed Martial Arts has been an amazing experience and built many really solid friendships, the toughness of the sport mixed with the emotional highs and lows makes your training partners very close and I think that’s an area so few people appreciate from outside the sport. It’s also taken me to the USA, Brazil and around Europe training.” 2014 “It’s been a very tough year for a lot of retail based business’s and I don’t think we are an exception. However we’ve made a lot of positive changes and are looking to branch out further into continuing to make the MMA NEWCASTLE store on Forth Banks a real hub for Professional Fighters in the North East with the introduction of a Not For Profit Coffee Bar and some really exciting new brands.

The www.mmanewcastle.co.uk website is going from strength to strength; we built it in the summer and people don’t realise this is for the community and is there to help clubs and events in the North east Promote their activities. The main E commerce business www.fightstorepro. com which is essentially a more nationally based MMA & Kickboxing equipment store pays the bills but MMA NEWCASTLE is really a community project; a community I’m personally very much part of.”

The dedication of my staff at Fightstorepro is the principal reason we’ve progressed this year alongside support from many of the region’s top fighters such as Mickey Tirrell, Alex Enlund, Andrew Buchanan, Shaj Haque and Pete Irving to mention but a few!” Get Involved I’d advise anyone looking to get involved to find a really good club! We built the MMA Newcastle website to help people do this and we don’t

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allow clubs on who are sub-standard so firstly find a great and Kickboxing. One thing I would like to see are the sports place to train, then it’s all dedication. in the North East see themselves as part of one community rather than islands in a sea of sports. I think we are already A few little on going tips would be to; buy good equipment, making progress with this and modern thinkers are coming that’s how I got involved in Fightstorepro as 7 years ago in to boxing and traditional Martial arts which will aid this teaching at my club I had guys getting injured buying process.” substandard gear; and come to our store where actual Ambitions professional or ex professional fighters will be there to advise; buying garbage on Ebay or Amazon might be cheap “I would like to see the sport of Mixed Martial Arts in Newcastle but you can’t easily buy replacement knuckles or shins! Then become a real fan sport with an educated public where the be prepared for spending a lot of time in the gym but that’s discipline and strength of the competitors is what people go easy when you love what you do!” to watch not to see their mates fight, I think that would mark a progression in the sport as a whole. With the UFC becoming Challenges the fifth largest grossing sport in the USA I think that time is “The industry is evolving and changing all the time. We have just around the corner but it needs the promotions to work always been involved with boxing and BJJ as well as MMA together and take pride in building a North east community.”

MMA NEWCASTLE, as in the organisation, I would like to see become the hub of all things Combat Sports in the North East.

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Brampton Golf Club is a great example of a great example of what can be achieved in a well- run, superbly administered set-up. We caught up with Club Secretary Diana Banks to find out more about the work that they’ve been doing lately.

She told us, “Brampton is a members golf club based in Cumbria and we’ve achieved our centenary year in 2009. I have been at the Club since September 2011. I don’t play golf and love the job here, friendly people both visitors and members with a broad spectrum of ages, occupations etc. The biggest rewards of the role are the beautiful surroundings, as well as the lovely friendly folk visiting and playing. Seeing success in the growth and further development of the club is also very rewarding.

The mood down at the club at the moment is really positive. Like every club in the UK we’ve had the issue of membership being on the decline but 2014 went well with visitor numbers maintained and slightly above the previous year. We’ve just changed our inhouse catering steward and I think everyone is behind what we’re trying to do and we’re making good progress.

Youth development is massive to the club here. Our juniors are the future members of the golf club and we pride ourselves on being an important part of the community. A lot of the children in the local area are members. We’ve split the juniors into two sections split at under/over 12s for competitive golf and we run them side by side which is going well.

There’s some really good players that have just left the junior section having turned 18 and they’ve got real potential. We’ve a number of players representing the county sides for Cumbria at junior level and we’re proud of the progress that they are making.

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One of the biggest challenges for us is the financial side of running the club. A lot of full members don’t have the time to play golf because of time restraints so it is important that we come up with new ways to get new membership into the club. That’s going to be very important for us this year and we believe that starts with the junior section. The BIGGEST... The BEST... The CHEAPEST... in the North West In five years time we would like to see Brampton Golf Club as one of the WORKINGTON & CARLISLE major destinations for golf in the North of England. We’ve carried out a lot of developments on the course and are investing heavily to make sure it is the best it can be. That’s the lifeblood of the club and we’re going to continue to Gates Tyres is an independent family run business work hard to make sure we have it right.” that has been established for over 50 years, supplying both the retail and trade industries in car, agricultural and commercial tyres. For a quote visit: www.gatestyres.co.uk

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www.sportip.biz 61 ST VINCENT’S GFC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP ST VINCENT’S GFC GAELIC FOOTBALL

St Vincent’s GFC is a Senior and Under-Age Gaelic Football club base in Luton Town just north of London. We have been based out of Stockwood Park where we have played since been founded. We play in the Hertfordshire League which is made up of 7 teams from the Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire counties. St. Vincent’s prides itself on been a family run club and a large part of the local community.

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St Vincent’s in 1960 in Stockwood park: History St Vincent’s GFC was founded back in 1959 due to the huge numbers of available Irish immigrants who were residing in the Luton Area. During the 60’s and 70’s Luton Town was a boom town fuelled by the huge employment from the local Vauxhall Car manufacture. The newly formed team played friendlies against other local sides and London teams as there was no organised league. In 1960 the Hertfordshire League was formed bringing together a number of newly formed teams.

The standard of football back in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s was to such a high standard that most players were either ex-county players from Ireland or to that Proud to support standard. St. Vincent’s dominated the Hertfordshire league for much of the first 3 decades up to the late 80’s/ early 90’s. They dominated so much during this period that their collection of achievements has not been matched to date. Underage St Vincents GAA The factory line of Irish players decreased dramatically during the early 2000’s, due to the economic bubble in Ireland which resulted in some teams unable to field and subsequently folding. This highlighted the need to stop relying on the seasonal players Tel:020 8904 9272 www.lorclon.com and develop the grass roots.

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Player Profile

Name: Aidan Fennelly Age: 14 Position: Midfield

How long have you been playing Gaelic? 6 years

What other sports do you play? Football, running, rugby

How does Gaelic differ to other sport? It’s a really physical team Sport and involves carrying, bouncing, kicking, hand-passing and soloing the ball. There are two types of scores, points and goals.

Why do you like playing Gaelic? It’s a good, fun, team sport; great for fitness

What would you say to someone who is unsure about joining St Vincent’s? I would say to turn up and see if they enjoy the training and that our club wins the majority of trophies

Which County team do you support in Ireland? Donegal & Laois

Player Profile

‘St Vincent’s Name - Liam Taylor Age - 17 prides itself on Position - Half Forward How long have you been playing Gaelic? 8 years been a family What other sports do you play? Rugby

How does Gaelic differ to other sports? It’s a truly unique sport that run club and tests many skills that others don’t

Why do you like playing Gaelic? I enjoy the competitiveness involved a large part and the new challenges that each game brings of the local What would you say to someone who is unsure about joining St Vincents? I would say to just give it a go and head down to training as community.’ all the coaches will welcome all abilities and experiences of gaelic Do you enjoy playing Gaelic? Yes and i look forward to the season each year. The training and games can also keep you fit when the football and rugby seasons end.

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St Vincent’s started their under-age campaign back in the early 90’s, even though they experienced great success they were unable to keep it going for long. The under-age club would start and stop for many years to come until 2005 when it was formed again. This time the under-age club was developed under the GAA Crooke Park development scheme. Croke Park the governing body of the GAA world wide provide guidance in the role of a CDA offices who assisted us with getting our coaches trained and qualified. To date St Vincent’s Under-age club is going from strength to strength with the fielding of our first under 21 team in a long time.

This under 21 team is the fruits of our under 10’s and 12’s back in 2005 who have stayed together over the years. The success over the last 10 years is much contributed to the involvement of the parents namely Gerry Taylor, James Condron and Charlie Timoney to name a few who have tirelessly devoted countless hours to meetings, courses, training and matches.

Under 16 team 2011 Sport is a great way to develop a child’s team work and life skills, Gaelic Football is no different. In fact, due to its unique set up it is ideal for kids who might not have experienced success in other sports. “Go- Games” was developed to allow young kids to start being involved in sport without the influence and pressure of having winners as they are not allowed to play for cup’s until they are over the age of 14.

Unfortunately in today’s society sport is often over looked as it is too time consuming, or just too much effort. Those who have made the effort to try Gaelic football generally stay committed. Gaelic is played over the summer months where there are longer days allowing more time to have training later in the day.

The Season starts with training commencing around St Patricks Day (March) and ends around mid September. Every year St Vincent’s kids will join in the local Parade. The games will take place from June to September which is out of season for Rugby and soccer. Question and Answer Night with Greats Mick Harte & Tyson Fury

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training requirement set out by Crooke one of the world’s fast growing sports Future Plans Park to allow you to be involved with and want to be part of a friendly and Looking to the future St.Vincent’s is training youths. fun club then please look us up on our hoping to build on the success over the website www.st-vincentsgfc.co.uk last 9 years. For the 1st time ever in the St Vincent’s GFC members would like history of the club we will be fielding to take this opportunity to thank all www.facebook.com/pages/ teams from under 12’s to under 21’s those who have helped out through Luton-GAA-St-Vincents- from the current group of players. We the years with on and off the field GFC/153349458058315 will also be recruiting the next young events and sponsorship, especially players for the new under 10’s and St Margaret’s Social Club who have or email garrett.durkin@gmail. hopefully an under 8 team. provided fantastic support. com. The future of the club does not just rely on new players, it also requires new If you or your children are interested in adult members to join and complete the joining or learning more about what is Slan go Foil.

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Walsall secured the signing of 24 year old Jordan Cook on a two year contract in the summer and after overcoming an early injury he has established himself as an important part of their side. Sport In Profile Magazine caught up with him to find out how he is getting along. He told us, “I see myself as a pacey direct forward who likes to run in behind the defence. I also don’t mind playing as a high winger, love scoring goals and will always look to get shots off.”

My progress in football has a lot to do with my parents Individually I want to score and create more goals and help and family. Taking me to and from training and matches this team in our target of winning the JPT cup and also to even putting my football before some of their jobs. And get into the playoffs at least. We believe we can do that being at Sunderland where the likes of Kevin Ball/Elliott and we know what we have to keep doing and improve on Dickman and Ged Mcnamee from the academy have given which will enable us to do so. me a great foundation to be a good professional. I’d also like to thank Steve Bruce for giving me my debut and two Personally no matter which club I'm at I want to be other appearances in the premier league showing other successful and win trophys/promotions and just to play at clubs I had the potential to be a very good player. the highest level I can for as long as I can. And for me it starts now with this team at Walsall; it would be a great At the moment I’m loving the run of games I'm getting from start in my first season to win a cup at Wembley and get a being injured at the beginning of the season and how the promotion too.” team is climbing the league and progressing in the JPT cup. The manager and being previously on loan at Walsall was a Sport In Profile Media Director, Liam Milburn spoke to massive draw to the club. Knowing he likes how I play and Walsall FC First Team Manager Dean Smith on the club’s newest recruit: that I'm going to a team who play the style of football I like and also a team that I believe can do really good things this season in all competitions. “We were delighted to be able to bring Jordan back to the club during the summer because he is a player of Without doubt getting injured in a pre-season game and undoubted quality. missing the first part of the season was the biggest downside to my Walsall career so far. I twisted my ankle as I jumped He was here previously on loan, so I knew when I signed for a header and fractured it and stretched every ligament him what he would bring to the table both on and off-the- in the ankle which didn't need an operation thankfully but field. did take a lot of work and rehab to get me back to fitness. It was a real blow for us when he suffered a hairline fracture The mood at the moment is very positive, well more so than of his ankle during a pre-season game; yes, it halted his usual as we are having a good run in the cup and just got progress because he was looking good in the matches into the area finals. Also the league form is going well and and training prior to that, but he worked extremely hard to we are putting in some good performances playing good get back to full fitness during the autumn and is now an important player for us. passing and fluent football.

The start to the season was not so good but I say now we He just wants to be out there playing football. He has a have definitely picked up and got a lot more points out of fantastic attitude and work ethic, which fits in perfectly with games. We know we should be scoring more goals but the the ethos with have here at the club, whilst his pace and chances are always there we just need to start putting them ability to get in behind is something that is serving us well.” away.

“At the moment I’m loving the run of games I'm getting from being injured at the beginning of the season and how the team is climbing the league and progressing in the JPT cup.”

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www.sportip.biz 67 TRINA GULLIVER DARTS PLAYER FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP TRINA GULLIVER DARTS PLAYER

Trina Gulliver is the most successful ladies darts player of all time having claimed an incredible 9 World Championships. She has the nickname of the Golden Girl and has been sponsored by the leading Global Darts Brand Winmau for more than 10 years.

Trina backs up her nickname both on and off the oche and has been a fantastic ambassador for the sport, helping the ladies game to become established as a TV spectacle with increased kudos and respect thanks to her impressive performances. Her fantastic achievements were recognised when she was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to darts and to charitable fundraising.

From the introduction of the BDO Women’s World Championship in 2001, Gulliver put together an incredible unbeaten run in the competition not losing until 2008. Her outstanding performances are backed up by the statistics as well as she has the 8 highest winning 3 dart averages in the Women’s World Championship including 3 winning averages higher than 90.

Sport in Profile Magazine caught up with Trina to find out more about her fantastic career and she told us, “I “Winning an MBE have been playing darts from the age of 14. Mum and Dad use to run a pub so it was always a family interest. My favourite memories have been all 9 was fantastic and World Championship Titles. My very first selection for England in 1994 was also special and I’m very proud to be in also very surreal. It the England Team and to of Captained them to many titles. I love it. I would say the keys to my success was hard to take it have been dedication, determination and lots of training. It’s very difficult at times obviously, as we all have personal issues to deal with at the all in at the time.” same time but a positive mental attitude always helps.

In truth it was not my best year on and off the board. I have been a little distracted this year with a few personal

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sad moments. In 2015 I’m going to try and have a better year than the last one for a start, taking each game and moment at a time. Then after my playing days are finished then maybe some sort of management. I can’t really see me without darts The Group in my life. Holiday Specialists... Winning an MBE was fantastic and also very What’s your next challenge? surreal. It was hard to take it all in at the time. A brilliant day at Buckingham Palace and of course Let Isle of Wight Tours arrange a tailor-made sports tour or it’s lovely to know that your efforts, not just for the event weekend for your club or association to both UK and Continental destinations. Our tour packages are very sport of darts but also for my charity work have flexible and can be adapted to suit each unique customer. been recognised by the Queen.” IOW Tours caters for a wide range of sporting and leisure groups including:

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Competing in the Herts/Middlesex 2 League, Ickenham RFC is a club that is committed to playing an important role in their local community. Sport in Profile Magazine caught up with their Club Captain Sebastian Barker to find out more about the good work that they’ve been doing lately.

Youth He told us, “I have been at the club since 2009 after leaving the army. At this “Youth rugby is very important and we find out a little more about the club. We time I wanted to maintain my fitness and are at any available opportunity getting have recruitment drives at different times still be involved in something that had involved in the local community to support through the year and are always looking a camaraderie ethos. A friend of mind, schools in initiative programmes. We for sponsors and opportunities to have who at the time was the second team in the future will hopefully have a youth the club advertised and discussed.” captain at Ickenham RFC recommended section which will in time add depth and Challenges that I start training with them as he felt many layers to the club. This is an area they could offer everything I was looking for development for Ickenham RFC. “In the next 5 years I believe some of the for. He was most certainly correct, as biggest challenges the club will face will I was welcomed into the club and the The transition to the senior game can be ensuring enough young players are team instantly.” be a daunting one for some young coming through to fill any gaps that might players so we ensure that our coaches become available as older players retire. The Role spend time helping them understand the We always face the same challenges “There are a few challenging aspects to changes and how that someone’s speed year on year, as there are 6 other clubs my role as club captain, some of these can be counter acted against someone’s within a 5 mile radius of Ickenham and however are out of my and the players size, strength and experience. We due to this the competition for players control. Work and family commitments include young players in all aspects of gets increasingly harder each year.” club life, from playing and training to are areas that unfortunately I cannot Ambitions change and this on occasion has left us socials and the annual tour. We see the sometimes having to call upon retired social element just as important as the “The club have many ambitions for the players to dust of their boots and for the playing as this is where friendships are next 5 years and beyond, hopefully within most part these players then stay out of solidified and the player grows into a this time we will be granted our own pitch retirement for the rest of the season. rounded member of the group.” and club house for the first time in our 50 year history as a club. Recently, the Community One of the rewarding elements to club celebrated its 50th anniversary and my role is seeing players progress “We are 100 per cent a community from this one of our biggest ambitions of and develop as the season goes on. club! As mentioned we support the local all will be to put out a second team as Moreover the most rewarding element community schools as much as possible, well as a first. The club has always been is playing with a great team of lads that we participate in the communities renowned for its strong family ethos and show their appreciation on and off the festival which is held biannually and with the new clubhouse we hope this field. We are a small club of friends not we are consistently featured in local strengthens and allows past and present just team mates which is a great feeling publications. families to show their support.” to have every time you play. It has been said, that our drinking team have a rugby We currently play our home games at If you have any questions about playing rugby or how to get involved problem!” Brunel University, the facilities they have are second to none. The only down side in our club please don’t hesitate The Atmosphere to playing here is we lack our own space to contact us via our website, Facebook page or email me at “The general mood through the club and club house. We have acquired a at the moment is a positive one even piece of land in Ickenham and have been though our last few results have not given the go ahead to mark out a pitch seb@ickenhamrugby. gone the way we would have liked. It is and with planning permission pending a new club house with changing facilities co.uk my job as club captain to reassure the team that we are pushing onward and in will hopefully soon be built.” time we will go from strength to strength. Commercial The club has many people who are consistently working behind the scenes “The club has a regularly updated to make sure the best is always being website and Facebook page where new done for the club now and in the future.” potential players can contact us and

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Portarlington Golf Club is an 18 hole course which is owned by its members and is marked as one of the top 100 courses in Ireland by Golfs Digest. The club has put together a history of which it has every right to be proud since being established and is looking to continue progressing in the coming years.

Recent reviews have also rated the course in the Top 10 “Value for Money” Courses in Ireland and they always look to continue to improve having acquired land which is waiting to be developed.

Based in Garryhinch in County Laois in Ireland, Portarlington Golf Club does a terrific job of providing people with an opportunity to play the game. Much of the credit for this must go to their hard-working Committee which is led by President Paddy Bates who is supported by Secretary Tom Hainsworth.

Portarlington itself is a town on the border of County Laois and County Offaly with the River Barrow providing the split. The southern end of the town is dominated visually by a glacial hill that is known as ‘Corrig’ which is topped by a stone structure called the ‘spire’ which was built in the 19th century.

Corrig provides impressive views on all sides with some spectacular sights ensuring that a visit to the area to play golf can also provide people with plenty of other satisfaction.

The clubhouse at Portarlington is kept to a high quality in order to ensure that golfers have somewhere to enjoy their time after playing on the course. The upper floor bar provides terrific views out across the course so that visitors are given the best possible experience and there is always a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

The club is committed to playing an important role in the local community and this is reflected by the fact that they make their facilities available for the public to hire. This also has the potential to provide them with a valuable source of additional revenue which can be particularly important in the current financial climate.

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One of the major competitions to play the game in a safe and that the club hosts is the enjoyable environment whilst Michael Moore Cup. The Cup helping them to reach their full has been a major success potential. since it was introduced and has attracted more than 60 It is vital for any club to be able clubs to compete in the past to bring young talent into the few years. It is named after club and this is an area that Michael Moore who is a long Portarlington appears to have term member and served as covered. They have some Captain in 1997. bright up and coming talent involved at the moment and it The competition is always will certainly be exciting to see keenly contested, exhibiting how they can develop over the high quality golf with the coming years. final being held each year in September. 2015’s event is Portarlington Golf Club is a sure to be another to remember great example of a well-run, which will be enjoyed by all that progressive establishment attend. which is focused upon providing a high quality experience to its Portarlington is not a club to members. Hopefully they will focus solely upon senior golf continue in the same manner however as they also put a lot for many years to come and of effort into junior golf. This everyone at Sport in Profile part of their set up looks to Magazine would like to wish provide youngsters from the them the best of luck. local area with an opportunity

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Dunbar RFC was formed in 1923 on the morning train to Edinburgh by a small band of Rugby enthusiasts. I was a keen Sports person but chose Rugby over everything else at the time. There were two major factors in choosing Dunbar RFC, one was it is my home town and also the Head Master at the time Norman McPhee was an influential member of the club. I always remember my first visit to the club while still at school. Having addressed him as “Sir” he quickly replied its Norman when you are here.

turning out on Sunday mornings. The he Clubhouse was built by the majority of our players come through T the local Primary School Clusters, which members and was very homely and welcoming to myself and my friends. are supported by our club development Unfortunately or fortunately depending officer Callum Low who also doubles up as 1st XV coach. on how people feel that building has now gone and the Club are based at the local Hallhill Sports Centre. As a keen club At 23 years old Callum is by far the man it was a sad day indeed as I had youngest Head Coach the club has ever been in several roles up until 1991 when appointed. His role as Development we moved premises. Officer is to increase playing numbers and develop players skill levels. The The Club has had many highs in its club Midi section has undergone some time with several Scottish Internationals difficult times but have managed to stand on our own two feet. produced with the last full capped player Derek White also becoming a British Lion. There have also been several young The under 16 team are currently unbeaten players capped at Scottish age grade in their Edinburgh League having posted some big scores. The success of our Rugby in recent years. There have been many successes on the pitch with the 1st youth system has its down side as bigger clubs are constantly looking to lure these XV winning successive promotions and players away. Fortunately the way the narrowly losing out in the Bowl final at club is now run the players are showing Murrayfield in 2012. loyalty. There are talks currently in place Dunbar RFC currently sit in the top half of regarding Dunbar Grammar School East League Division 1. After a good start being a school of rugby which would be injuries started to mount up for the team a major boost for the town and our club. resulting in drop in performance. Dunbar RFC also lost several key young players The current 1st XV have a squad made to top teams in the Capital. Before the up primarily of players under 22 years of season started Dunbar was confident of age which shows how investing in youth challenging for promotion but the loss of can be a major benefit to the club. As a quality players has affected the size of family orientated club the transition from the squad. Paramount to success means Midi to Senior Rugby is very straight having a strong squad size supported forward. There are many functions and by a strong second fifteen. As a club events where all the players mix. The club has a big part to play in the Community we continually focus on developing our young players from mini to midi and then and are often praised for the work we do. to senior Rugby. The new Sports Facility was opened The club has a very strong Mini section hastily in 2001 to accommodate our with an array of talented coaches at every friends from Ireland, Skerries RFC. There level. The onus for 5 and 6 year olds is to has been a continuous fixture between the two clubs since 1952 with up to 60 have fun whilst learning the basics. The rest of the group are regularly in action people travelling over the Irish Sea each against teams in the Edinburgh and year. The Facility was and still is admired Borders area. Numbers have increased by many sports groups from all over. Catering for Hockey, Football, Athletics, over the years with around 100 kids

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Squash and a wide array of indoor To support Callum the club, through the Another target of ours is to develop sports this can cause problems in itself. support of the SRU, have employed Ladies Rugby which is in its infancy at The local Council have recently installed a Modern Apprentice. This allows the the moment and to introduce a Ladies a new 3G all-weather pitch. With the club to expand in the Community and section. Finances are always a major all-weather surfaces extensively used increase player participation and more challenge in tough economic times and for Football the club rely on the grass importantly give kids a purpose in life. difficult decisions have to be made. We surfaces. It also goes a long way to increase need to continually be ahead of the children’s fitness levels. This all comes game by ensuring as much as possible There is a sense of positivity in the at a cost and much has to be done to is being done to grow at all levels. More club with a hard working Committee raise significant funds to take the club volunteers of all ages are needed and striving for success. There is much forward. will always made welcome to bring new apprehension also as adult numbers ideas to the table. drop but youth numbers are on the The club need to increase playing increase. With a small number of numbers in the near future. This means Our main ambition is to progress up hard core members more and more is funding to make our Development Officer the Leagues but squad numbers and expected of individuals. The onus is on role full time. The need to increase player quality needs to improve. We as youth Rugby and the Development of senior playing numbers is paramount a club hope to produce more first aiders, players under the enthusiastic Callum to give competition to senior teams. We referees, coaches and to provide a good Low supported by the many coaches also want to develop the structure of the base for ladies rugby. Eventually the within our ranks. club through coach development and dream is to once again own our own addition of support staff for all teams. facility.

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Terry Hollands success as a strongman competitor means that he needs no introduction having won Britain’s strongest man and also competed at the World’s Strongest Man competition on numerous occasions.

Hollands career didn’t begin in a strength- related field however as rugby was his initial sport of choice. Injury de-railed his development in the game and that was when he turned to a different kind of training.

British Strongman Terry didn’t begin his career in a strength-related field, and it was Rugby that was his original sport of choice. After contracting an infection and being unable to play, he eventually returned to the gym to focus on rebuilding his strength and that’s when he began a new kind of training.

Known for having a training regime that he himself describes as, “ferociously unforgiving”, the results speak for themselves with Hollands being one of only four British men to have ever taken the podium at World’s Strongest Man. He credits the positive effects of visualisation in helping him achieve success.

His strongman career began in 2005 with him achieving impressive results immediately as he came 2nd at England’s Strongest Man and won UK’s Strongest Man. He lost his title the following year to Glenn Ross but did manage to qualify for the World’s Strongest Man competition.

He came back even stronger, training even harder and by 2007 took the title of Britain’s Strongest Man. He also consistently finishes in the Top 5 rankings of the WSM contest, and in 2014 was ranked 5th Strongest in the world.

2007 was a terrific year for Hollands as he highlighted his reputation as one of the top Strongmen in the world, taking the British title and achieving a top 3 finish in World’s Strongest Man, becoming the first Brit to do so for over 10 years.

He made the final of Britain’s Strongest Man again in 2008 before achieving a respectable 6th place finish in 2009. He then started 2010 in terrific form in the Strongman Champions League before being side-lined by injury. He was still crowned the overall SCL champion.

Hollands did not let his injury slow him down however, battling back to claim his 2nd podium finish at World’s Strongest Man the following year. He has continued to perform well since and is an excellent Ambassador for British athletes. Sport in Profile Magazine wishes him the best of luck for the future.

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www.sportip.biz 79 DONCASTER HC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP DONCASTER HOCKEY CLUB Doncaster Hockey club is based at Doncaster Town Field Sports Club, Bennetthorpe in South Yorkshire and their men’s first team currently competes in the Men’s Conference North whilst their Women’s side plays in the North Premier Division. The club is led by President Stephen Ward who is supported by Secretary Bev Deakin.

Their Women’s first team have been in These teams look to provide youngsters superb form this season with 9 wins, 2 from the local area with an opportunity The men’s first team has made a steady start to their current league campaign draws and 2 defeats from their 13 matches. to play the game in a safe and enjoyable having put together a record of 6 wins, This sees them sitting just behind the environment whilst helping them to reach their full potential. 1 draw and 4 defeats from their first 11 league leaders and if they can keep up their matches. This has left them sitting in the top recent level of performance they may find It is important for any club to be able to half of the table with 19 points on the board. themselves top of the pile before long. produce their own talent, particularly in the One of the major positives of the team’s This should provide them with a good current financial climate and this is an area performances so far has been the free- platform from which to go on and have they appear to have covered. a successful season. It will certainly be scoring nature of the side, reflected by the fact that they are one of the top scorers in exciting to see how the side is able to There is much to admire about the set up that Doncaster currently has in place as their league. This has certainly ensured progress in the coming months and there is that any supporters attending their matches a confidence amongst the players that they they continue to play a vital role in the local have been well entertained and should have what it takes to do well. community. Everyone at Sport in Profile encourage more of the community to get Doncaster is not a club to focus solely upon Magazine would like to wish them the best of luck for the future. behind the side in the future. their senior section however as they also have a number of youth sides in place.

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Based on Artillery Lane in London, Fulham Irish GAC Club’s men’s first team currently compete in the Cara Stationary Football League Division 1. They were first established in 2006 when the London County Board let them enter a team in Intermediate Competitions and they wasted no time establishing themselves as they won the London Intermediate Championship at their first attempt.

the supporters who came along This was not their only a day to remember. Tir Chonaill triumph in their first year Gaels eventually emerged however as they also took the victorious 2-11 to 2-10 to claim the trophy by the narrowest of British Provincial title. Their first year was a sign of things to margins. come as they have continued to be successful since, winning This should not take away the Senior Championship from what was a good year Trophy on October 16th 2011 for Fulham Irish GAA both on to ensure that they had claimed and off the field and they have every domestic honour in every right to be proud of what London. they’ve achieved. This should They were the first club in provide them with the perfect London to offer dual players platform from which to build as Senior Football and Senior they look ahead to 2015. Hurling, also running a ladies side. This team was set up It should be noted that Fulham Irish GAA is a club in 2008 and won the London Championship in 2010 and the that is committed to playing an important role in the local Intermediate Championship in 2011. community and this is reflected by the fact that they also have a In 2014 the men’s first team put 2nd team in place. This allows together a strong campaign as them to give twice as many they managed to win 5 and lose players a game every week. just two of their 7 matches. This saw them finish in 2nd place Another benefit of having a 2nd in the table with 10 points on team is that it allows the first the board. Finishing 2nd in the team to benefit from far greater table was a fine achievement strength in dept. If they are ever left short on numbers through in itself and was a reflection of the fine performances that they injury or work commitments managed to produce. they have the option of calling players up with a limited Qualifying for the final saw amount of disruption. them rewarded with a fixture against Tir Chonaill Gaels who There is much to admire about had gone through the league the fine work that Fulham Irish season unbeaten. Therefore GAA have been doing since claiming the trophy was always they were first established and going to be a difficult task but their hard working Committee Fulham Irish was confident of deserve a tremendous amount Sport in emerging victorious. of credit. Everyone at Profile Magazine would like to wish them the best of luck for It turned out to be a superb, the future. evenly contested match giving

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Junior Football Club making great strides to become a successful force and bring pride to community

Lostock Hall Juniors Football The club also made history by Club, situated just south of introducing their very own girls’ Preston, Lancashire, which was team, which showed to be so established in 1978 and was popular that they now have 5 all-female teams at the club! The one of the founder members of the Central Lancashire Junior female teams participate in the Football League, is making great West Lancashire Girls League, progress in becoming one of the largest girls' football league the largest and most successful in England and the North Valley grassroots football clubs in the and Unity Football League. area. These teams cover the age The whole club has gone from groups U9’s, U11’s, U12’s, U16’s strength to strength over the last and Youth/U18’s. few years, led by the dedicated committee and assisted by all In 2009, the club, led by Club managers, staff, parents and Chairman, Steve Galloway, most importantly, the young applied for FA Charter Standard, players themselves! a quality mark for clubs and leagues. They were successful The club has teams in the Mid applicants and were awarded the Lancs. Colts Junior Football Charter Standard Club mark. League, for boys and girls, from under 7 years through to under Steve Galloway along with the Club Secretary, Darryl Cartwright, 10's. Teams range from under 11 to under 16's in the Central were invited to the South Ribble Lancs. Junior Football League Sports Awards ceremony, which and Lostock Hall SC is the was held at Leyland Civic Centre club’s male youth team (under to celebrate the achievements of 18’s), who play their games in the area's sporting heroes and the supporting clubs. Lostock the Lancashire Sunday Football League. Hall Juniors FC was presented by South Ribble with an award for

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www.sika.com @SikaLimited www.sportip.biz 83 LOSTOCK HALL JFC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP achieving national recognition School. Different age groups for their efforts. train each evening and further details can be found on the club In 2012, the club were again in website, www.lostockhalljuniors. attendance at the South Ribble co.uk. Sports Awards, where they were winners of the South Ribble The club walks in the annual Community Club of the Year Lostock Hall Carnival to raise 2012 and then shortlisted for the money for the various charities Lancashire Sports Awards. that the carnival supports. One year, two of the managers, Tony The club continued to grow and Livesey and Steve Donaldson, in the 2012/13 season, boasted organised a Fun Run for the 20 teams and an academy. older teams to take part in, They were winners of The FA’s prior to the procession. The Charter Standard Club of the younger teams then took part in Year 2013 for Lancashire, a the procession. In the first year fantastic award of recognition that the club decided to have for all at the club. a float, several parents joined in and helped decorate the In the 2014/15 Season, Lostock float, loaned kindly by Gables Hall Juniors will have a portfolio Scaffolding. The float went down of 27 teams, an all-girls academy really well with everyone at the and a mixed academy. carnival, as it won the prize for Darryl stated that the club were ‘best float’! making great progress and that, “The whole club is providing Organising its 6th annual Festival a safe, fun and enjoyable of Football at the high school environment for the children and was a massive task, taken on young people of Lostock Hall by the committee, managers, and the surrounding areas. parents and friends of the club. The festival organisers, Greg It is assisting the local community Mitchell and James Sheppard by providing somewhere for the said, “The tournament has been children and young people to go, a great success over the last where they can socially interact few years and has grown each and exercise, without hanging year and this is our largest yet! around streets, becoming bored The tournament has attracted and getting into mischief!” teams from all over Lancashire, Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, The club have an academy Liverpool, Scotland and South for girls in year 3 (as of Sept. Wales.” Last year, the girl’s 2014) to attend. Chris Hunt, the football really took off, with Academy Manager said, “This 34 teams entering the 4 age is a great opportunity for the groups. Overall, over 2,500 children to get involved at an players will have taken part in in September, the club had a to help with keeping the 10 early age and to give them some the tournament. very successful Sportsman's pitches utilised by the club, in basic skills, provide structure Dinner. Guest speakers have perfect condition. and teach respect and team Mal Lee, Director of the ‘Don’t included Lee Sharpe, Tommy discipline.” X The Line’ campaign, said of Docherty, Alan Kennedy, Lee The club not only fundraise for the tournament, “Lostock Hall Ashcroft and '66 World Cup themselves, but assist other Every volunteer at the club Juniors is probably one of the winner Nobby Stiles.” charities and organisations in works really hard to provide a best organised tournaments in the area, such as the Royal good quality of coaching and the country. Amazing support, This year, with the involvement British Legion, St Catherine’s the club is always on the lookout amazing volunteers, a superb of the female teams and two Hospice, Katie Holmes Trust for people to assist where they barrier layout and amazing female coaches, the club and with the sad loss of their can. “The club is looking to children and football!” may be looking to organise Vice-Chairman, Mike Cuffin, recruit both male and female a fundraiser that involves in 2012, the managers at the volunteers, to help manage/ As with most grassroots junior the WAGs, female staff and club hold an annual match coach teams. The club will football clubs, the club and players at the club and will against the managers of assist the volunteers by applying its teams have to fundraise be considering supporting Walton-le-Dale Juniors, to for CRB/DBS clearance in the all year round to ensure that it a charity/organisation in the raise funds for Leukaemia first instance, then any training can pay overheads, keep the local community at the same and Lymphoma Research. that is required, such as the FA's training equipment up-to-date, time. coaching Certificate etc.,” said insurance and buy new kits for The club is always looking Anybody interested in joining Darryl. over 300 players. The club holds for additional coaching staff, the club as a player, manager, a couple of events through the players and sponsorship. coach or sponsor, please go Players are also welcome to year to help with this. 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time I saw my Mum, who passed been a low point for me. Life is always A four time Olympian, Chemmy away just after. going to be tough though and Skiing first started skiing as a toddler aged is always what I’ve wanted to do so it just 18 months and competed for the A major highlight for me was has just been a case of working hard first time at the age of 8. Her work competing in and winning a World to get fit so that I can compete at the as an Ambassador and role model Cup Race. It showed that it was time best level possible.” for British Sport has been superb, to sit up and take note of smaller She went on to tell us about what playing a major part in inspiring the countries and was a proud moment progress made in winter sports in this for me. I’ve always been immensely the future holds for her, saying, “I’ve country. proud to represent Britain and being entered an event in March which I’ve an Ambassador for the Sport here just started training for which will Chemmy took the time to talk to goes with what you do and it has keep me busy and I’m also looking to Sport in Profile Magazine about her always been something that I’ve tried get involved in as much coaching as fantastic career, saying, “One of the to embrace. If I can help people to possible. Ideally I want to ski until I’m best moments for me in my career take enjoyment from skiing or inspire at least 80!” other people then that is great. came in Turin (Olympics 2006) when I came 11th in the downhill. I skied Sport in Profile Magazine would like to The biggest challenges for me take this opportunity to congratulate out of myself and it was made better because my family were there to see throughout my career have generally Chemmy on her amazing career and to wish her all the best for the future. it. It was an amazing occasion. It was been the injuries that I’ve suffered. also the worst day as it was the last I’ve had quite a lot of them and not being able to compete has always

“I skied out of myself and it was made better because my family were there to see it. It was an amazing occasion.”

www.sportip.biz 89 HARLEQUINS FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP It’s snow joke: Here’s why you should be taking out travel insurance for your winter sports holiday

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British snowsports – a success story

British Skiing and Snowboarding has enjoyed a fantastic year in 2014 with the progress that has been made being capped off by Jenny Jones winning GB’s first medal on snow in the history of the Winter Olympics. Media Officer for British Skiing and Snowbarding Betony Garner took the time to give us an insight into their success.

She told us, “Snowsports in Great Britain has made amazing steps forward in the last four years. In 2010 the governing body for snowsports in the UK, Snowsports GB, went into liquidation, and since the new governing body, British Ski and Snowboard, was set up just ahead of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, skiing and snowboarding in this country has never looked back.

The success can be attributed to several things. A new set up, including a new Performance Director for British Ski and Snowboard, many talented freestyle skiers and snowboarders coming out of the UK indoor and artificial slopes scene, and continued support from UK Sport and sponsors including British Ski and Snowboard headline sponsor Delancey.” Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics “For British snowsports the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games were a milestone – our most successful ever since 1924. With six top 10 finishes - including Britain’s first ever Winter Olympic Snowboard medal - a further five athletes in the top 20, and three more in the top 30, Sochi 2014 was remarkable for British snowsports.” Legacy “We are confident that the success of our athletes, and the exposure given to snowsports during the Games will inspire new people to take up snowsports and inspire our younger athletes to aim high and try to emulate the success of Jenny Jones and the rest of the team.

We have already seen an upturn in the use of artificial and indoor slopes in the UK, and have seen Snowsport England run a successful participation campaign, GO SKI GO BOARD (www.goskigoboard.org.uk), which gives cost effective ways to try the sport at a local slope. The campaign will continue throughout this winter season and into next summer.”

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Atmosphere Challenges season, we are now looking forward to the next four years where we hope to challenge “All our British athletes are now out on the “We are always looking for more financial for even more medals, with the ultimate aim international circuit in all disciplines – Alpine support, and athlete funding is always a of podium success at PyeongChang 2018. skiing, Park and Pipe, Ski and Snowboard challenge. Despite funding for some athletes With huge potential coming in from our Cross, Cross Country, Moguls, Aerials and from UK Sport and from key sponsors, young athletes across all of our disciplines, Telemark. In all disciplines we have seen more money will help our athletes receive British Ski and Snowboard is working hard great success already this season – most even more support and in turn this should to give them the best opportunities for notably the best ever finish for an Alpine positively impact performances. success. athlete in a World Cup for nearly 5 years Injuries are also another challenge in when Dave Ryding finished 17th in the snowsports. All snowsport disciplines are We have many young athletes with very Slalom in Are in December, the best ever hugely physically demanding and as with promising futures. We are aiming for finish for a British Cross Country skier in most sports, injuries do happen. We hope, podiums at PyeongChang 2018, but we are a World Cup from Andrew Musgrave and however, that these will be few and far also looking towards the next four year cycle some world class performances from our between!” and even more success in the long term.” Park and Pipe athletes. So the mood is Ambitions generally very good!” For more information visit “Capitalising on the success of Sochi 2014 www.teambss.org.uk and great World Cup results already this

www.sportip.biz 93 GLENSHEE SKI CENTRE FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP GLENSHEE SKI CENTRE /// www.ski-glenshee.co.uk/ ///

Glenshee Ski Centre offers the UK’s most extensive skiing and snowboarding facilities, offering 36 runs for all standards of skiers and snowboarders. Sport in Profile Magazine caught up with Ski Patrol Director Kate Hunter to find out more.

She told us, “I have been involved since Dec 1980 in various roles culminating in being a director of Glenshee Ltd and Ski Patrol Chief. How I came to be here is pure chance having been to the Ski Show in London and got a job ski instructing at Glenshee. As head of ski patrol the most challenging part of the job is to minimise the risk of the public hurting themselves without removing the elements of excitement and challenge involved in Snow sports. The most rewarding part of the job is making someone who is sick and injured feel better and to promote reassurance for a speedy recovery.

The season of 2014 (Dec13to April 14) was a good season with approximately 84,000 customers. It was a hard season as there was a lot of snow but not always in the right place (tows were buried) and only 7 days of sunshine. All of the team were exhausted at the end probably suffering from lack of sunshine and good visability.

We are in this business to be uplifted by the mountains, snow and sunshine. The summer consists of maintenance and planning for the next season. The cafe is open year round and our iconic Cairnwell chair was open July and August (for walkers, bird watchers, mountain bikers and sightseers). We have opened this season on the 13th Dec 14 but only with a couple of runs; hopefully we have more snow by the holiday period.

We have 3 chairlifts and 18 ground lifts accessing 40km of pisted runs. There is a vast amount of off piste with incredible easily accessible ski touring in the area. We have 2 Pistenbully 600 groomers with 4 smaller models to keep the runs in good condition. There are 3 cafes, 2 on the mountain and one at roadside. The car park has a capacity of approximately 1600 cars and is on the A93 from BALLATER GOLF CLUB Perth to Aberdeen (the highest A road in the UK). We can make snow if the weather conditions are right over an area of 20,000m². Lifts open weather permitting from 8.30 to dark at the moment till the • Spacious Clubhouse days get longer when they shut by 16.45. There are • Excellent Bar and Catering Facilities two Snowsport schools on site. • Visitors are Welcome at Ballater Golf Club • Changing facilities with complimentary lockers and shower facilities. Glenshee consists of 3 valleys of rolling glaciated • We can cater for large golfing parties and hills from the car park at 600m to the highest tow can seat 130 for a dinner at one sitting. at 1068m (Glas Maol). It is the perfect place for intermediates but the wide open bowls of Coire Telephone : 013397 55567 Victoria Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QX

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Brown Sugar Cafe deliciously different We are centrally located in Ballater, in the heart of beautiful Royal Deeside. Our aim is to serve you the finest quality fare in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere.

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"Located only 17 miles from the Glenshee Ski Centre"

Glenisla Hotel is set in the tranquillity of Glenisla which is located at stage 4 of the Cateran Trail . The Cateran Trail is a fully way marked walk of 64 mile which runs through the heart of Scotland. The trail takes its name from the feared cattle thieves' that raided the rich lands of Glenshee, Strathardle and Glenisla.

Located nearby is several mountain cycle routes within the Glenmarkie Forest area.

The Glenisla Hotel is the ideal stop for Skiers .Tourists , Hill walkers , Mountain bikers and Shooters . The hotel can provide secure storage for cycles, hill walking equipment for guests visiting or staying at the hotel.

Fionn and Glas Moal delight more advanced skiers. you can jump in the car and be there in a couple of hours. TheTiger (black, steep and mogully) is a challenge for Everyone speaks the same language and it becomes more most and the rest has some lovely but relatively short runs. of a winter sport rather than a holiday. What I tell friends Like all Scotland when it’s good it’s amazing. from the South if you are up in Scotland for any reason in the Winter put in your skis or snowboard and you may well The terrain is suited to family skiing and as all of the staff get some amazing sport but don’t expect the "High Alps". are skiers or boarders we have tried to keep Glenshee accessible to all. We promote helpfulness to our customers Our biggest challenge in the next 5 years is capitalisation to ensure they have a good day. of renewing aged ski tows; they do a brilliant job but are getting very old. So along with snowy weather and The benefits of snowsports in Scotland are basically continuation of our customer's support we will carry on immediacy and convenience. If the sun is shining on snow trying to provide fun skiing and snowboarding at Glenshee.” covered mountains and you live in Edinburgh for example

www.sportip.biz 95 STUART EASTON TWITTER /// @Stuarteaston3 MOTORCYCLE RACER FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP STUART EASTON

Stuart Easton is a Scottish born motorcycle racer and has enjoyed many successes during his career, including winning four Macau GP victories. In 2002 he was crowned the British Supersport Champion riding for Paul Bird’s MonsterMob Ducati team and has competed for Kawasaki and Hydrex Honda in the British Superbike Championship, winning his first race at Croft in 2009.

As well as plenty of British Championship success, Easton has also shown that he has the ability to compete in the World Supersport Championship, having finished 6th in 2006 at Monza in what was a superb display.

He suffered a set-back in 2010 with much of his season being hampered by injury before coming back stronger in 2011 to make a superb start to the year. It didn’t last however as he took life threatening injuries in a crash at the North West 200 in May. The crash left Easton hospitalised for weeks but he wasted no time getting back on a bike and miraculously managed to turn out for Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki in 2012, between 2008 and 10. It was as THOS. B. OLIVER even claiming a podium finish at if he’d never been away as he EST 1919 Proprietor: Wendy Oliver Oulton Park. stormed to victory to claim his fourth win. The Garage Denholm TD9 8ND Last year Easton competed in the British Supersport class and After the victory Easton spoke FOR ALL YOUR MOTORING NEEDS showed his quality by claiming to www.scmp.com, saying, “It the title. This year he’s returned didn’t feel that easy, certainly not to British Super Bike and early on, but for once my plan speaking ahead of the campaign worked, plans in bike racing told, www.britishsuperbike. never seem to work. com, “I'm pleased to be back in BSB on the Kawasaki ZX-10. It Mine was to get away in front, was brilliant to win the British I normally get a good start, try Supersport title last year as it to set a pace where I felt fast Servicing & Repairs, 2, 3, or 4 wheel, ATV’s Scooters, got me fit and back to form so enough but still comfortable, and Light Commercials and Garden Machinery. MOT’s, now I feel I'm ready to step up if anybody challenges me, we’ll General Check over, Tyres & Batteries. to BSB again which is where I have a race - thankfully the gaps Helmets & Clothing all in stock. Also Fuel, Gas, Coal, want to be. just kept going up.” If Easton can BBQ’s. Stockists of Polaris side by sides and quads. continue to produce this type of His most recent success came form he is sure to have a bright in the Macau Motorcycle Grand and successful future. WISHING STUART ALL THE BEST Prix as he returned to the event FOR THE NEW SEASON he’d won three years in a row

Tel: 01450 870221 www.tb-oliver.co.uk E-mail: [email protected]

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Based at the Koncept Gym Top Floor, 27-29 Cliff Road in Cornwall, North Shore Jiu Jitsu is the only full time BJJ academy in Newquay. The club is run by Nick Tiscoe (purple belt under Kev Capel) and Rebecca Hill (brown belt under Victor Estima) and prides itself on being a friendly and welcoming club to people from all affiliations and backgrounds that have a willingness to share their Jiu Jitsu journey.

What is Jiu Jitsu?

Jiu Jitsu is a grappling martial art that incorporates throws, the direction which a fight takes with many competitive bouts takedowns, joint locks and submissions with a focus upon being decided either through the application of joint locks or ground fighting. The martial art was first formed from Kodokan chokeholds. Judo fighting fundamentals that were taught to Carlos Gracie and Luiz França by Mitsuyo Maeda and Soshihiro Satake. It Jiu Jitsu is particularly popular for those involved in sport eventually came to be its own art following experimentations, grappling tournaments and mixed martial arts competition practices and adaptations from Carlos and Hélio Gracie who and self defense. Sparring plays a major role in training with passed their findings on to their extended family. Carlos Gracie a premium being placed on good performance in competition is credited with being the Founder and Creator of Modern Jiu in order to gain progression and ascension through its ranking Jitsu. system.

One of the key principles of BJJ is the idea that a smaller and/ North Shore Jiu Jitsu or weaker competitior can defend against a bigger stronger assailant by mastering techniques, using leverage and taking North Sure Jiu Jitsu offers people a chance to experience a a fight to the ground. An important part of this is dictated fantastic sporting element giving those taking a part the chance to learn powerful self-defence techniques in a safe and enjoyable environment, helping them to reach their full potential. Some of the main benefits of attending the club will include helping SURFING FOR ALL AGES people to get into improved shape with greater levels of fitness.

Get free half-day board hire when you book a lesson at The club also have strong ties with the local surfing community Nick Tiscoe’s Cornwall Surf Club. Quote “North Shore with Nick Tiscoe also owning a surf school which he teaches in Surf” and have a whole day to work on your skills. full time. Many people involved with the club often head down to the surf after a tough training session.

There is much to admire about the find work that North Shore Jiu Jitsu have been doing in recent times and hopefully they will be able to keep up the good work that they’ve been doing for many years to come.

Testimonials from North Shore Jiu Jitsu participants

“I needed to get fit and joined North Shore BJJ, best thing I ever did! Great people, great fun & I'm now pretty fit!”- Dave

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The NFL’s popularity in the UK has been spiralling in recent times with the historic step of 3 regular season games being hosted in 2014. NFL UK are responsible for managing the NFL’s business here in the United Kingdom and their Managing Director took the time to tell us more about the good work that they’ve been doing.

He told us, “I've been with the NFL for almost 15 make a mistake that would create any issues in the States. years. Initially, my assignment was only for three months So ambiguity combined with pressure to succeed would be completing an internship as part of an MBA course. I had the most challenging aspect. to write a 20,000 dissertation on the challenges of growing the sport internationally - something that interested me The most rewarding aspect is that we get incredible visible as a fan as well as from a business perspective. Soon manifestations of our progress - whether that be sold out after completing the internship, I got offered a permanent Wembley Stadiums packed with more than 83,000 fans, all position and haven’t looked back. I was very fortunate in wearing the jerseys of their favourite NFL teams, or 600,000 how it panned out. people coming to our Regent Street event the day before one of our games. Our fans are really knowledgeable, The Role committed and very social - the energy you get from such “The most challenging aspect of the role is that it starts with events is unbelievable!” a blank piece of paper - no other sports organisation has 2014 tried or is trying to do what we're doing by growing a non- indigenous sport in an accelerated fashion with a series of “We were very pleased with the games at Wembley in 2014 meaningful competitive games. and I think three sold-out games and a total of a quarter of a million tickets sold tells its own story. It was the first time we Therefore to a certain extent, you're making it up as you go had played three games and we were very pleased with the along, given the massive popularity of the League in the US, response of the fans and the buzz about the NFL that was (this autumn 19 of the 20 most watched TV programmes generated during the six-week period in which we played have been NFL games) you can’t afford a mis-step or to those games.”

“The support of the competing teams and the way they embrace the whole experience is extremely important.”

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Success office and, increasingly, from senior Bills on October 25; and the Kansas government figures. Also this year we had City Chiefs hosting the Detroit Lions on “One of the obvious keys, of course, is the a terrific partnership with the Royal British November 1. Kick-off times have yet to be response of the fans who buy the tickets Legion which allowed us to commemorate determined. but there are many other elements that Remembrance Sunday, when we played go in to making a successful event. The our third game, in a way that was So, for the first time we will feature a support of the competing teams and the impactful and respectful to the occasion divisional match-up, when the Dolphins way they embrace the whole experience – something of which we are particularly play the Jets, and we will stage games in is extremely important, from the publicity proud. back-to-back weeks for the first time. Both work they do for us in the off-season to the are important stages in the development excitement and passion they show for the We also had the support of our of our International Series games.” games when they arrive in London. broadcasters in the US in being able to The Future play one game – the Atlanta-Detroit match The events we stage around the games – in an early afternoon slot in the UK, “There is clearly a lot of momentum for a themselves are another key element, which made it a stand-alone breakfast UK franchise from outside the NFL, with and we were thrilled that 600,000 people kick-off in the States and meant that the people such as George Osborne, the attended our NFL on Regent Street event whole of the country was able to watch it. Chancellor of the Exchequer, saying he before our first game and another 40,000 There was a great response to that and is came to the Fan Rally at Trafalgar Square. would welcome a team here and pledging something we hope to replicate next year. government support. We still have some Those events are an important part of All of those elements contributed to a very work to do, both in continuing to build expanding our reach and creating a big- successful series of games.” our fan base in the UK and examining all game feel around the in the city. 2015 the logistical and football-related issues, before we are in a position to make a Then there is the fantastic support “We have announced three games for full evaluation of whether that should we receive for our games from our 2015 – the Miami Dolphins at home happen.” broadcasters, Sky and Channel 4; from to the New York Jets on October 4; the our sponsors; from the Mayor of London’s Jacksonville Jaguars against the Buffalo

www.sportip.biz 99 THETFORD GC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP THETFORD GOLF CLUB Set in the Breckland forest area of East Anglia, Thetford Golf Club is a challenging 18 hole, par 72 course with a reputation for being one of the best in the region. The club was first founded in 1912 and is a classic James Braid designed Heathland course that prides itself on providing visitors with a warm welcome, excellent golf facilities and fine hospitality.

he course was constructed on an open War the Forestry Commission planted pine sure that the Thetford experience is as good T as it can be. sandy heath known as Thetford Warren, trees which eventually became known as giving it superb drainage to enable golf to be Thetford Forest which has had a significant impact. played for 52 weeks of the year. It is also able They are also committed to helping people to to boast many types of wildlife including birds, reach their full potential and it is with this in insects and animals with the montjac deer Their Clubhouse facilities have also had mind that they run the Thetford Golf Academy being a particular highlight. Thetford Golf much work done. In particular, they presented which provides golfers with an opportunity Club and marsh is also a Natural designated plans in 1978 to build a new Clubhouse which to play the game in a safe and enjoyable Site of Special Scientific Interest ensuring was supported unanimously and saw the environment. that a visit to the area can be about more than new facility built during 1979 and opened the following year. just a fantastic round of golf. From the fine course itself, to the superb work that is done at the club, to the fantastic history Since being established, the club has put A major part of the way in which the club has they’ve put together there is plenty to admire together a history of which they have every thrived over the years has been the people about Thetford Golf Club. Hopefully they will be able to continue in the same manner for right to be proud and have made many efforts involved in the club that work to make it a Sport in over the years to ensure that their course is success. With experienced pro shop staff, many years to come and everyone at always developing. Following the First World first class caterers and a fine administration Profile Magazine would like to wish them the team they have everything in place to make best of luck for the future.

Mr G’s Bowling Centre has a stylish and modern 8-lane facility to ensure plenty of fun for your family or friends, but there’s much more to enjoy too! A visit to Mr G’s is a real night out!

Relax in our modern bar before or after your game - we can deliver drinks to your lane while you play. Try our fabulous restaurant, which offers a traditional menu, party packages, and Sunday Carvery all at great value. Look out too for our Pizza, Pasta & Salad Buffet, coming soon.

Experience our ‘Cosmic Glow’ bowling on weekends and party nights, when we crank up the music & go cosmic with the lights! We have full disabled accessibility - ramps to the lanes, ball ramps & lane bumpers for use with or without wheelchairs.

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Yateley Hockey Club play their home games on Chandlers Lane in Hampshire and their Men’s 1st team currently compete in the Hampshire/Surrey Regional 1 League whilst their Women are in Hampshire Division 1. They are led by the team of President Jon Ballard and Chair Sarah Buckland and the club is looking to progress under their guidance.

with an opportunity to play the Their women’s first team has been in fine form so far this game in a safe and enjoyable season, having managed to win 8, environment whilst helping them to reach their full potential. draw 2 and lose just 1 of their 11 matches. This sees them sitting near the top of the table with 26 It is important for any club to be points on the board. able to produce their own talent, particularly in the current financial This should provide them with the climate and this is an area that perfect platform to build from as they appear to have covered. It they look ahead towards the rest will certainly be exciting to see of the campaign. So long as they how their juniors can progress can maintain their recent level of over the coming years. performance they should be in with a good chance of mounting a In order to help their youngsters serious title challenge. to make the sometimes difficult transition into the senior game they It would be fair to say that their also have a number of additional men’s team has enjoyed less sides running. This allows them to success with a record of 1 win, 1 give players experience of adult draw and 9 defeats from their 11 level hockey even if they are not matches. They will be determined yet considered ready for first team action which can be an important to turn their fortunes around in the 2nd half of the campaign step in the development process. with some improved results and performances. There is much to admire about Yateley Hockey Club as they Yateley is not a club to focus solely continue to play a vital role in their local community. Hopefully they upon their senior section however will continue their fantastic work as they also have a number Sport of youth sides in place. These for many years to come and team’s look to provide youngsters in Profile Magazine would like to from the local area wish them the best of luck for the future.

www.sportip.biz 101 HORSHAM HC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP HORSHAM HOCKEY CLUB There was a Men’s Hockey Club in Horsham from 1906 to 1939 but it did not re-start after World War 2. The origin of the present club goes back to 1967 when the Horsham Rugby Club informed the Cricket Club that they were moving to a new Ground. At that time there were three hockey players on the Cricket Committee and they were asked to form a new Horsham Hockey Club.

Saturday and a Sunday XI. Because of a tremendous run in the Sussex Cup, winning it in most years. The new club started in October our excellent grass pitches, 1975 saw 1969 with just a 1st XI. A new Horsham the arrival of County Hockey, and for 10 years County Hockey Championship Ladies’ Hockey Club was set up for the 2005/06 was an outstanding season 1971/72 season, and this led to the matches were often played at Horsham, as the Ladies’ 1st XI reached the amalgamation of the Men’s and Ladies’ while the England XI held a training then National Division 3 and were Clubs into the Horsham Hockey Club weekend at Horsham in April 1977. subsequently promoted into the for the 1974/75 season. The development of artificial pitches National Division 2 League, while today brought that to an end. they are in Women’s Conference East League. In late 1975, an overall Horsham Sports Club was set up with Cricket, Hockey, By the 1990s, the Men’s 1st XI was Tennis, Squash and Social Sections. firmly established in the Kent/Sussex The Men’s 1st XI won promotion to the The Men made rapid progress and by Regional League, while the Ladies’ 1st South Premier Division 2 for the 2013- the 10th Anniversary in October 1979, XI reached South Division 1 League. 2014 season and are currently third, they were running four sides on a From 1992 onwards, the Ladies began with a good chance of promotion again

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in March 2015. We are now in our 45th season and the club is running seven Men’s sides on a Saturday and six Ladies’ sides and 2014/15 is proving to be another good season with the Men having the edge at the moment. As the New Year approaches the Men’s 1st XI, 3rd and 4th XIs are all well-placed for promotion.

The Colts’ Section has for a long time been a vital part of the Club with now over 200 members. In recent years there have been many successes at Club, County and National levels. This season there are 11 teams playing on a Sunday, as well as four teams playing Indoor Hockey and all are doing well. Recently, in most years, eight to ten of our Juniors from the various age groups have been in County or Regional teams.

Three of the Saturday teams are Development XIs and this has been a great success in helping in the transition from junior to adult hockey. Our Club is very much a family club and has strong ties with the local community. Every weekend people of all ages are playing, watching or supporting. Over the year, fund raising and other events are well- supported.

Our main artificial pitch is some two miles away at Broadbridge Heath on the north-west side of Horsham. The biggest challenge ahead in the next five years is to find a new site where the pitch can be next to the clubhouse and this is being actively investigated.

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IRONMAN UK is set to return to Bolton and Lancashire in 2015 after a superbly successful year in 2014. Kevin Stewart, Ironman Regional Director for Northern Europe took the time to tell us more about the work that they do.

He told us, “Having been organising triathlons since 2001, I had watched the growing interest from athletes stepping up to longer distances, with IRONMAN being the pinnacle of this move towards endurance racing.

I was approached by IRONMAN in 2010, to manage the UK business as they sought to extend the UK calendar with the addition of IRONMAN Wales and look to develop the existing UK events. It was an exciting opportunity with one of the strongest brands in sport. The Role “The most challenging aspect is probably the management of our "venue". Unlike many sports which are contained within an

104 ISSUE 04 IRONMAN UK enclosed arena, our events Get Involved take place in a public space. “For athletes interested in So we have a lot of work to taking part in an IRONMAN do in communicating, gaining event, as an individual or approvals for the courses and in a team please visit www. managing an event that lasts ironman.com. 17 hours plus come race day. For details on our IRONKIDS events, please visit ironkids. The most rewarding thing is co.uk seeing the athletes complete their IRONMAN challenge and Many of our athletes are especially the later athletes, who got up 20 hours earlier inspired to take up the challenge after volunteering not knowing if they would ever at one of our events. We are see the finish line. To see the emotion for them, for their always looking for volunteers who play such a key role family and friends makes it a towards running a successful very special experience to be event and it’s a great part of.” opportunity to get involved in 2014 an IRONMAN. To find out more and to register to volunteer “2014 has been a big year. We visit ironman.com ” sold out our UK events earlier than ever and took steps Ambitions “To see the emotion in both Bolton and Wales “I would hope to see the to adjust the event staging existing events cement their to accommodate the extra for them, for their place on the global calendar demand. I think this has made as top races, attracting more improvements to both events international athletes to family and friends and our athlete feedback race. We want to continue to has been very positive. develop the spectator side of We have also been able to makes it a very launch two new 70.3 (half the event which has added so much to the athlete experience IRONMAN) events for 2015, in in recent years. There is Staffordshire and Dublin. Both special experience certainly potential for more sold out in a few hours which races in the UK if we can find shows the continued demand the right venue and support for to be part of.” to race Ironman.” an event.”

RG Active are a sports coaching company that specialise in endurance and multisports and have been working with aspiring athletes from various backgrounds and wide ranging ability levels since 2008. We are athletes ourselves but prioritise the needs of our clients through years of understanding exactly what is needed for you to accomplish the targets you set yourself.

Now in our second year as an official coaching partner to the UK IRONMAN tour we know the events, the courses and have been able to create training services that are designed specifically for the demands of each event. The decision to tackle any of the UK IRONMAN tour events deserves a level of commitment that we understand as we have been there and our practical knowledge of the events ensure that we provide results.

We are proud to be a partner of the UK IRONMAN tour but we are more proud of our athletes.

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Based at 53 Bell Villas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Ponteland Golf Club is based in the village of Ponteland, approximately 10 miles north of Newcastle. The club was first established in 1927 and has put together a history of which they have every right to be proud since then.

It is a picturesque parkland course which offers players a memorable experience and is a challenge for competitors of all levels. They are currently led by President Mr G McMurchie whilst Mr R Fraser is their Captain and they have made a considerable amount of progress under their guidance.

Over the years Ponteland has built a reputation for providing golfers with a high quality playing experience with the course being kept in superb condition by their staff. The greens are renowned for their slickness and trueness and the club offers 8 buggies to rent for professionals in order to further enhance the experience offered.

The fine work that the club does was rewarded in 2014 as they were chosen to host the 2014 Northumberland County Championship in June and this saw some of the best players from around the county taking part. This was a just reward for all of the hard work that has been put into making the club a success.

Ponteland received further recognition for their fine work when they became one of the first Clubs in Northumberland to be awarded the GolfMark award. This was thanks to their commitment to the development of juniors and junior golfers as they look to provide youngsters with an opportunity to play the game in a safe and enjoyable environment

“Ponteland received further recognition for their fine work when they became one of the first Clubs in Northumberland to be awarded the GolfMark award.”

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whilst helping them to reach their full potential. They also pride Proud to be supporting themselves on giving anyone visiting the club a warm welcome, whether Ponteland Golf Club that be members or guests. A major part of this is the superb clubhouse they have to offer as the 19th hole which is run by Steward Michael O’Shea. This provides players with the chance to enjoy a meal or a drink as well as an opportunity to look through the many honours boards. The clubhouse offers a fine selection of beers, lagers, spirits, wines and soft drinks with Belhaven Best, Belhaven Black, Carling, John Smiths, Old Speckled Hen, San Miguel, Strongbow and Theakston on draught. As well as this they also have draught bottles of Bulmers and Newcastle Brown Ale.

There is also Sky television available so that people can come and watch their sporting favourites as well as a pool table. With all of this in place the bar provides a comfortable area for For the perfect approach players to unwind and discuss the rounds that they have just enjoyed. to property advice... Ponteland Golf Club has provided players with an opportunity to enjoy the game of golf for more than 85 years. This is a testament Contact Bill Lynn to the superb job that is done by [email protected] their Committee and they appear to have a bright future ahead of them. Everyone at Sport in Profile Magazine would like to wish them 0191 232 6291 the best of luck for the New Year es-group.com

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Ickleford Cricket Club has evidence of a game being played as far back as 1869 but the current club started in 1947 playing games at the Manor Ground in Turnpike Lane. We moved to a ground of our own in 1978 in Chambers Lane on land leased from Herts County Council to Ickleford Parish Council where facilities are shared with football, squash and petanque.

For many years the club ran just one side and fixtures were local. The advent of league cricket required more travel and more players and a second team made its debut in 1981. The need to find more players led to a colts section starting in 1986 with a third team starting in 1993.

The club now have three teams in the Saracens Herts League on Saturdays and one team in the Beds County League on Sundays with a second team playing friendlies. 2014 was a good season for the club as on Saturdays the first team finished 7th in Division 2 of the Saracens Herts League with better results against the top teams than those in the bottom half. The second team won promotion from Division 6 as they finished runners up winning 13 games and losing just 3, while the third team just missed promotion from Division 10 finishing 5th.

The Sunday first team gained a fourth consecutive promotion, finishing runners up in Division 2 of the Beds County League and it is fair to say that each of Ickleford's teams played up to or above expectations. With a thriving colts section which saw teams run at U9, U11 and U13 age groups Ickleford can be well pleased with their 2014 season.

Off the field Ickleford continue to make good progress. At Ickleford a new electronic scoreboard was installed together with a new sightscreen as each year facilities are improved. It was also a significant year as Ickleford moved to a new permanent second ground at Holwell which is less than two miles from the Ickleford ground. Facilities are excellent and the club are lucky to have secured such a good second ground so near to home.

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Looking ahead there is optimism with a talented group of players under the age of 21 who should only improve and can form the core of the first team for many years to come. Each team has a good mixture of age groups and team spirit has been particularly strong with no 'them and us' concerns.

A big emphasis will continue to be placed on the colts section and with players starting at U9 level by the time they are ready for senior cricket they will have had many years of coaching behind them. It will remain important to keep improving facilities as this will help to attract new players on top of home produced colts. While Ickleford are a village team competing with much larger town sides there is no reason to be daunted by the challenge and our reputation has certainly been enhanced by progress on and off the field.

I have played over 1,000 games for Ickleford and feel really proud of how far we have come from humble beginnings in 1947 and see no reason why Ickleford should not continue to prosper especially with the excellent sponsors the club are lucky to have with Jas Bowman & Sons about to sponsor our cricket balls for the 29th consecutive year.

Article provided by Club Secretary Roy Izzard

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Based in the Lake District, Cartmel Racecourse rekindles the spirit of traditional steeplechases with a breath-taking background. The course has an exciting year ahead of them and PR Manager Jonathan Garrett took the time to tell us more.

He told us, “I have managed Cartmel for four years, following roles at Worcester, Fontwell Park and Scottish Racing. Cartmel is an iconic racecourse – attracting amazing crowds in a beautiful setting.

In July we stage the barbecue meeting, where many people bring their own barbecues and cook lunch before or after racing. We also stage the biggest barbecue competition in Britain – which runs along similar lines to Ready Steady Cook. It also happens to be our most valuable raceday – when we stage the £25,000 Cumbria Crystal Cup. The day always provides several highlights – from the pulled pork sandwiches, to the tight finishes.” History “The racecourse has staged racing under rules for more than 150 years, although it is likely that there were meetings here a long time before the first fixture recorded in the racing Calendar in 1856. It was reported that the Bishop of York was once very angry to discover that there were no monks to receive him at the Priory – because they were all racing in a local park. The Priory is 800 years old and the last monks left when they were scattered by Henry VIII – so that would have been quite a long time ago.

The track itself is just over a mile round, but has an unusual finishing straight which bisects the circuit, dividing the interior into two enclosures, where the spectators are based. We have just one tiny Grandstand, in the centre of the course, which houses the jockeys changing rooms, Weighing Room, stewards, etc.” 2014 “The weather in 2014 was fair, but the forecasters had an unfortunate habit of predicting rain on our racedays – which happily didn’t arrive. Don’t listen to those pesky forecasters!

I was hoping that Soul Magic was going to win his eighth race at Cartmel – but he pulled up lame and it turned out he had a small foot infection. Trained by Harriet Graham in the Scottish Borders, he is our joint winning-most horse ever, so I hope that he might extend that record in 2015.

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Upcoming Events Our Cartmel “We have been granted an eighth day’s racing in 2015 Village Shop and so we have created a brand new fixture on Friday is a haven for foodies, 26th June and Sunday 28th June. It will be the first time we have much more that we have raced on a Sunday; apparently every other than our famous racecourse in the country has already done it. The prize money is going to be excellent and I think it could be a Sticky Toffee Pudding. Call in to pick up some lot of fun. race day treats, our Pork Pies are fresh out of the oven each morning, along with quiches, sandwiches and We’ll have more than £400,000 on offer this year – that’s scones we have something for everyone. an average of around £7,200 per race, so I hope we’ll have some competitive racing. While every raceday is special, the Bank Holiday Don’t fall Mondays in May and August attract the largest crowds. at the final The course is at its most fun when it is full of people, the hurdle!... fairground is in full swing and you can’t see any grass Take home because there are so many picnic blankets.” your puddings Ambitions after a day at the races. “We intend to continue increasing prize money, investing in the track and improving the quality of the race programme. We shall also be working with local partners to help racegoers get the most of their short stay in the area. Happy to support and sponsor race days There is so much to see and do in the Lake District – at Cartmel Racecourse and all of our fixtures this year are two day meetings Wishing the team continued success for the future. with a day-off in the middle. We do this so that we can turn the track around, but it also gives visitors a chance www.cartmelvillageshop.co.uk to see more of the village and the surrounding area.” @cartmelsticky 015395 58300

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Cartmel Park is a family owned park set in the idyllic village of Cartmel on the South Lakes Peninsular. Just 20 minutes from Junction 36 of the M6 motorway. The Park has the capacity for 49 luxury holiday homes. Overlooking Hampsfell it is 25 minutes from Lake Windermere, 30 minutes from Lake Coniston, and in an ideal location to explore the Lake District and the South Lakes Peninsular.

In just 2.5 years we have established, what we believe to We work hard to find a deal that suits our client’s be a beautiful park with lots of protected open spaces, requirements and finances. However, more important to offering an extensive range of affordable holiday lodges. us, is our passion for customer satisfaction.

As owners, we pride ourselves on being market leaders But don’t take our word for this – feel free to visit Cartmel – with the help of our legal advisors we have developed Park, wander round and chat to any one of the existing a protective lease for prospective purchasers/owners. owners. In many cases, it has enabled customers to enjoy good resale values when selling their lodge. Lo dg es

Lodges are built using high quality timber framed construction (to residential standard BS3632). Models vary in terms of their design and specifications which reflects the budget available - all are clad with either Canexel or Cedar. We feel sure that the finished product will far exceed your expectations. Own ALodge Listed below are some points which explain how we do business. Our aim is to give Lodge/Caravan owners much needed protection in an industry which quite often provides little or none!! Plots, when available, are offered • Control over Service Charges – our • Protection against change in on secure 125 year leases. There annual site fees for 2014 at £2,224 + park ownership – Cartmel Park is a are numerous advantages with this VAT. It is written into every lease that family run business and we have arrangement as compared to “site this can’t increase any more than the no intention of selling the business. licences” – here are just a few: Retail Price Index each year. However, in the event that we did, any new owner would be legally • Security of tenure – in the same • No Sub-letting – we don’t allow obliged to respect the lease, way that you might buy a leasehold commercial rental in any way. In our together with any conditions. For house or flat, our lease provides view, this protects the nature and example, any new owners would the leaseholder with a legal right to atmosphere of Cartmel Park. only be able to increase the annual ownership. In the case of Cartmel site fees by RPI as a maximum. Park, purchasers are actually buying • Open space policy – we believe their own piece of Cartmel. that Cartmel Park is one of the most (if • Leaseholders benefit from a 52 not the most!!) idyllic sites in the area week season (holiday use) • Ownership – as the legal owner … and we want it to stay that way. By of your plot of land, you are free to way of example, the grassed area in either pass on your asset to family or the middle of the park is covenanted sell at a future date. to ensure it remains that way.

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Wall Nook Lakeland Media Director David Wilson caught up with respected Trainer James Moffatt who spoke of his experiences at the track, saying, “The layout of this unique, near 160 Holiday Cottage year old track, lends to an atmosphere that is almost cauldron like for owners, trainers, jockeys and race goers alike with the track itself the perimeter of all facility's and a home straight through the middle going past the stands. I don't know of any other course that have race fans lining the entire inside rail all the way round; from a jockeys view point that's quite amazing.

I've had many wonderful days at the track, from my first win over jumps in 1990 to my last ever ride in 2002 with 16 other wins there in between. Since I started training shortly after in 2003, I've been lucky enough to train 18 winners there.

My favourite moment would probably be A P McCoy riding me a winner there in 2013 and I would have to include Smart Ruler winning the Cartmel Cup last August during a particularly difficult time personally for my fiancée Nadine and I.

A particularly special horse to me was the mighty Ekbalco; trained by my father ‘Wall Nook’ Lakeland Holiday Cottage is a beautifully renovated for R.Fisher in the early 80's, the best horse never to win a champion hurdle. He 17th century barn nestling in glorious countryside – a ramblers & changed my family's life forever and has inspired me to try and win a champion cyclists paradise. hurdle ever since (I did win a Scottish champion hurdle in 95). I’d also like to give It is blissfully tranquil and the perfect base from which to explore a mention to the retired chief Dan George. I trained him to win a grade 1 hurdle at the rest of The Lakes. the Aintree festival and then a NH chase at the Cheltenham festival in 2010 - he has a home for life. Just a mile and a half away lies the medieval Priory, the oldest & prettiest racecourse in England and the now ‘foodie’ village of Cartmel. I'm very proud of my staff that have been with me for many years; every day they are exceptional - I wouldn't single one out as we are a team. Young Alex Wilson Contact us for more information at: is my amateur jockey; she is local to the Cartmel area and dedicated to the job. Tel: +44 (0)15395 36043 When Cartmel races are around the corner there is always an air of excitement; there is nothing like winning a home game in front of 25,000 locals. The attention Email: [email protected] to detail, excellent facility's and truly first class preparation that the racecourse staff provide makes Cartmel racecourse a place I'm very proud to be associated with, Website: www.lakeland-cottage.com the track has improved year on year since Lord Caverndish took the reins, making our course a place in my opinion everyone must visit at least once in their life.” Wall Nook Holiday Cottage, Beckside, Cartmel LA11 7SP

when it is full of people, the fairground is in full swing and you can’t Upcoming Events see any grass because there are so many picnic blankets.” “We have been granted an eighth day’s racing in 2015 and so we have created a brand new fixture on Friday 26th June and Sunday Ambitions 28th June. It will be the first time that we have raced on a Sunday; apparently every other racecourse in the country has already done “We intend to continue increasing prize money, investing in the track it. The prize money is going to be excellent and I think it could be a and improving the quality of the race programme. lot of fun. We shall also be working with local partners to help racegoers get the most of their short stay in the area. There is so much to see and We’ll have more than £400,000 on offer this year – that’s an average do in the Lake District – and all of our fixtures this year are two day of around £7,200 per race, so I hope we’ll have some competitive meetings with a day-off in the middle. We do this so that we can turn racing. the track around, but it also gives visitors a chance to see more of While every raceday is special, the Bank Holiday Mondays in May the village and the surrounding area.” and August attract the largest crowds. The course is at its most fun

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Warrenpoint itself is a small town and civil parish known for its scenic location in County Down. Lying on the northern shore of Carlingford Lough, it is separated from the Republic of Ireland by a narrow strait. The town came up within the townland of Ringmackilroy and is known locally as “The Point”.

Playing as a par 71, the well Interestingly, Jim Carvill also Some notable information maintained course provides golfers holds the world record for the about the town include that it hosts with far more than just the fantastic fastest ever round of golf whilst the Maiden of Mourne festival, the views of the local area. A high Paddy Gribben won the European Amateur Open in 1999. Alison Blues on the Bay music festival, the degree of accuracy is required to passenger ferry service between enjoy a successful round and a Coffey also represented the club in Warrenpoint and Omeath and the golfer’s shot-making capabilities style and played in the Curtis Cup nearby Narrow Water Castle which will be tested to the limit. in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. dates from the 1960s. Warrenpoint prides itself upon They have also had players One of the highlights of the town is providing a course with no two represent Ireland at Junior level the high quality Warrenpoint Golf holes being of the same nature including Ruairi McCormack, Club. First established in 1893 it is and in addition to the chance to Pat Trainor, Peter O’Hagan and Dorothy Hulme. The club won its based just 6 miles away from Newry play a fine round of golf they can also boast some superb catering City on Lower Dromore Road and first All-Ireland Title in 1981 and is part of the Hall Estate which is facilities in their welcoming have won 18 in total with the last home to the Narrow Water Castle. clubhouse. one being in 2011 when they won It was this which is the inspiration the Barton Shield. Perhaps their for the Warrenpoint Club Logo. One thing that really stands out most successful year was in 1987 about this remarkable club is the when they took 5 titles. The course is over 6000 yards in proud record that they have in length in total and being based in an producing high quality golfers. There is much to admire about area known for its stunning views JW Hulme, JL Bamford, Ken Warrenpoint Golf Club and this can be a pleasure for people to play Stevenson, Paddy Gribben, Ronan is thanks to the fantastic set up on. With the Mourne Mountains to Rafferty, Raymond Burns, Gary that they have in place behind the one side and Carlingford Lough to McNeil and Jim Carvill all went on scenes. This should enable the the other it is ranked as one of the to represent Ireland at senior level club to look forwards to a bright top Parkland Courses in Northern and a number of them also played and successful future. Ireland. for Ireland and Great Britain in the Walker Cup.

“One thing that really stands out about this remarkable club is the proud record that they have in producing high quality golfers.”

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Based on the 1st Floor of 98 Liverpool Road in Salford, Irlam Amateur Boxing Club is a great example of a club which plays a vital role in their local community. They have been training and guiding amateur and professional boxers for many years under the guidance of owner and Head Coach Gary Booth.

A major part of the good work that they have been doing is in relation to what they do with young people in the local area. This part of their set up looks to provide youngsters with an opportunity to take part in boxing in a safe and enjoyable environment whilst helping them to reach their full potential.

It is important for any modern day sports club to support the youth of their local region and this is clearly an area that Irlam has covered. It will certainly be exciting to see how their current group of young prospects is able to develop over the coming years.

In the past they have managed to produce some extremely talented young boxers, helping them to become rising stars in the boxing world. With great trainers and coaches they put on lessons for both children and seniors and are widely recognised as one of the best clubs around.

This is thanks to the fact that they pride themselves on having something for everyone, creating an environment where people can learn and they encourage anyone interested to come along and take a look around.

Head Coach Gary Booth deserves tremendous credit for the fine establishment that he has put together over the years, running the gym as a not for profit organisation. He is a fully qualified ABA boxing coach and uses boxing and fitness sessions to positively engage children and young people in the community.

This in turn has a positive impact on the wider community. Gary is supported by a fine team made up of parents, coaches and volunteers that are all CRB checked to ensure that they are able to provide everybody involved with the best experience possible.

There is much to admire about the fantastic set up that Irlam Boxing Club currently has in place and hopefully they will be able to continue in the same manner for many years to come. Everyone at Sport in Profile Magazine would like to take this opportunity to wish them the best of the luck for the future.

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Based on Warden Hill Road in Cheltenham, Lansdown Hockey Club’s men’s first team currently competes in De Cymru & The Marches 1 of the Davis Wood Hockey League. They are led by Chairman Sally Privett who is supported by Secretary Paul Bickell and the club has made a considerable amount of progress under their guidance.

This part of the club looks to provide which can be an important step in the youngsters from the local area with an This season their men’s first team have development process. enjoyed a steady start to their league opportunity to play the game in a safe and campaign, having compiled a record of 5 enjoyable environment whilst helping them Another benefit of having so many sides to reach their full potential. wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats from their first is that it allows their first teams to benefit 12 matches. This has left them sitting in a from far greater strength in depth. If they It is important for any club to be able to safe mid-table position as they go into the are ever left short on numbers through 2nd half of the season. produce their own talent, particularly in injury or work commitments they have the the current financial climate and this is an option of calling players up with a limited The women’s side has shown plenty of area that they appear to have covered. It amount of disruption. promise in the early going with 3 wins and will certainly be exciting to see how their 5 draws from their first 9 matches. This juniors can develop over the coming There is much to admire about the good months. should provide them with a great platform work that Lansdown Hockey club have from which to build as they head into the been doing in their community. Hopefully they will be able to continue in the same 2nd half of the campaign. In order to help ensure that these players enjoy a smooth transition into the senior manner for many years to come. Sport in wishes them the best of Lansdown is not a club to focus solely game they also run a number of additional Profile Magazine luck. upon their senior section however as they sides. This allows them to gain experience also have a number of youth sides running. of adult level hockey even if they are not yet considered ready for first team action

www.sportip.biz 117 LEICESTERSHIRE GC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORT_IP Leicestershire GOLF CLUB

Founded in 1890, The Leicestershire Golf Club has developed into one of the best courses within Leicestershire. The beautiful parkland course stands to the south of the city, backing on to open countryside. Heavily treed and possessing the finest USGA greens, the 6134 yard par 68 course challenges low handicap golfers whilst remaining suitable to golfers of all abilities.

Our course remains open all The course was extended to Quality ingredients 18 holes in 1899 and in 1910 year round offering golfers of all abilities the opportunity to play in improvements were undertaken for success by James Braid which included our Opens, Invitations, Society a number of new bunkers. Then and Corporate days as well as our in 1936 the course was extended very successful Winter Series, a by Major Charles Mackenzie, 6 event Order of Merit. Held on brother of the legendary Alistair the last Friday of each month Mackenzie of Augusta National between October and March and fame, and subsequently altered offering individual prizes of up to by C K Cotton. Two famous £500. Paul Broadhurst, amongst professional golfers are members other famous golfers, is a regular here; Gary Wolstenholme and entrant for this event. Other Neil Chaudhuri and we often players to have entered into feature in the press, the latest the winter series are European article being within the November Tour winner, Andy Sullivan who won the South African Open The Rowleys Partnership Ltd edition of Golf Monthly. Chartered Accountants 2015 this week (Tuesday) and Charnwood House Jason Palmer, who won on the Harcourt Way We are a traditional but forward Meridian Business Park thinking Club who welcomes all European challenge tour as well Leicester LE19 1WP guests and visitors. We go the as Paul Broadhurst. 0116 282 7000 www.rowleys.biz extra mile to ensure that you enjoy a well organised and memorable Our staff have a combined 255 golfing experience, whilst you years of experience working at Download Our Smartphone App the Club and pride themselves available for Android or Apple establish, build and maintain your new golfing relationships in on offering a superb service. the relaxing surroundings of our Our building is a unique design parkland course. built in the early 1960’s over two

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Our Captain’s charity this year is DEBRA (www.debra.org.uk) a charity which exists to provide care and support for families whose lives are affected by the terrible genetic skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). There about 5000 people (mainly children) with EB in the UK and currently there is no known cure. DEBRA also raises money for the essential research into discovering effective treatments for EB and ultimately to find the answers which will rid the world of EB forever. The Leicestershire Golf Club is honoured to have been selected by DEBRA to be a venue for 2015. The charity day will take place on Thursday 26th May with teams of 4 invited to join in for lunch, 18 holes of golf and dinner/auction hosted by Steve Rider, TV Nestled amidst the beautiful Leicestershire Presenter and Vice Chairman of DEBRA, at countryside, The Belper Arms offers a warm and a cost of £400 per team. The event is part friendly atmosphere. Our traditional, family run of the race to Mauritius which is the prize restaurant warmly invites you and your family to for the highest points over 2 rounds in the join us for any occasion. DEBRA golf year. If any of your readers are interested in taking part in this charity day, Tel: 01530 270530 please contact us. For more information visit: www.belperarms.com Main Street, Newton Burgoland, Leicestershire LE67 2SE

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Our stylish comfortable Bar area is a great place to enjoy a range of Local Beers, extensive Gin and Wine List.

Our Gin List is one of largest in the area with delights such as William Chase Single Estate from Herefordshire to Gin Mare from Spain.

Set within the beautifully restored, listed Mill Lane Mews you will discover a unique mix of classic and contemporary style, with service that is informative and personal where our team consistently deliver the finest food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The Food at The Mews is focused firmly on a philosophy of using the best and freshest local produce available. Our versatile menus champion a thoroughly professional blend of skilled service with modern British and French cooking. Our aim is to continue our success and reputation in providing our customers with quite brilliant, assured cooking. The Mews is an ideal venue for private parties where we can cater for up to 60 heads. Please call to discuss, our team will work with you around your budget and create an event to remember.

Entertainment can also be arranged as we have a fabulous group of local Friday 13th Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th. musicians who can accommodate all tastes.

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floors. The ground floor houses members and visitors. Clubs now our newly refurbished locker utilise social media to enhance their rooms, Professional Shop and profile and we have diversified into The Gate Secretary’s Office together with offering businesses within the City our summertime spike bar. The of Leicester conference, meeting Hangs Well first floor offers all year round and training facilities. bar facilities with superb views across the course whilst allowing Our 125th year starts early in members to utilise our renowned January with the Captains’ Drive catering service in either the In followed by a Big Lunch. There Mackenzie Room or our more are several additional matches intimate Braid Room. during the year with other Golf Clubs founded in 1890. The main England Golf maintains that golf week of celebrations in June has declined by 20% over the commences with an outstanding last ten years which makes golf Trick Shot Show by Jeremy Dale, challenging for any Club, wherever open competitions, a fun Texas they may be within the country. Scramble using hickory golf clubs • Secret river garden. Clubs have to be proactive and and concludes with a Grand Ball • 1.5 Ache field for weddings bike car rally etc. not reactive these days offering and Dinner. A Family Fun Day and • Fully refurbished dec 2014 services and facilities that ensure junior competitions are scheduled • All new menu starting feb 2015 they shine above the rest. We have for the school holidays. Our • Function room (the boat house) with own river setting and a five year plan in place to not only members are looking forward to an private garden. increase our members and visitors exciting and special year. • Bike / car clubs welcome also camping. alike but also to retain our existing Restaurant | Bar | Outside Field | Childrens Play Area | Secret Beer Garden | Function Room Tel: 01162 609 242 For more information visit of website www.thegatehangswellsyston.co.uk

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