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ALL ACTION HEROES: KYLE NEWMAN (RED HELMET) HITS THE FRONT WITH BRENDAN JOHNSON (BLUE HELMET) TAKING THE OUTSIDE LINE.
LAST MONTH we wrote about the raw bravery of the 2014 POOLE PIRATES and how their riders have overcome injury as they continue thrilling crowds at a packed Poole Stadium on Wednesday nights. Consider then the brave return of Pirates ‘superkid’ Darcy Ward. After just one Pirates’ meeting in March, the Aussie star was the innocent victim of an on track crash in New Zealand whilst hunting for points in the World Championship series. The Pirates’ captain suffered a broken thumb and concussion on the night and it was reported that he had also sustained damage to his knee. As it turned out, the knee was his greatest problem. The diagnosis proved to be a torn cruciate ligament, a debilitating and painful rip in a crucial component of the 22 year old’s left leg. Such are the demands on an International speedway rider like Ward, the first concern was “how soon can I get back on track?” In ordinary folk, the prognosis would likely be for surgery and a six month recovery period before normal activity could be resumed. This was not nearly fast enough for the World Championship chasing speedster. Brushing aside surgery and with intense physiotherapy the determined star was back inside two!
What a comeback it was for ‘Classy Darcy’, the darling of the Pirates. He hit the track as if he had never been away! Immediately returning to form with double figure scores in each of his appearances for Poole, he confounded the medics with a dazzling display at what he does best, a true racer and an inspirational captain. Pirates’ boss Matt Ford was ecstatic to have his number one back in the side and hauling in the points. “He really is such an exceptional talent, I believe the bookies had it spot on preseason when they made Darcy one of the favourites to land the World Championship this season”. Few would argue with that sentiment when looking at the formbook, especially considering the injury which renders the Poole skipper far from 100% fit. At the end of May, Ward went unbeaten in the heats of the Czech Republic round of the World Championship in Prague to launch himself into third place in the standings, just one race point behind the joint leaders Tai Woffinden (GB) and Greg Hancock (USA). Now, despite a subdued showing in Sweden in the following round, he remains well in contention for a shot at the sport’s biggest prize. He is, indeed, a contender, following through on the bookies predictions.
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Meanwhile in Dorset, Pirates need their Australian Superkid to remain at the forefront as Poole continue their assault on the Elite League as defending champions. Whilst suffering a couple of uncharacteristic defeats recently at Wimborne Road, there is still a quiet confidence about the class of 2014. Ford is proud of the whole team as they pull together towards a top four position and a place in the all-important Play-offs in September. As we went to press the team had just pulled off their biggest league win of the season against the Elite’s newest club, The Leicester Lions. A remarkable showing from the Pirates’ top five ensured that the visitors were shut out from the scoring and allowed just two heat advantages from the fifteen heats. Summing up for the Pirates afterwards, skipper, Ward said “We needed to get a win under our belts and we were just far too strong for Leicester, It was important we won and all the lads did their bit, even at the bottom end of the team despite a couple of problems mechanically”. As the Pirates push on for a Play-off position in September they will be looking to consolidate their top four placing and move up the table and with matches in hand over all their rivals, the ship is still on course. Naturally, with their ‘superkid’ back at the helm, they will remain one of the leading contenders for silverware once again. Oh, and be sure and keep a watchful eye on Ward for World Championship progress too! ARTICLE: NIGEL LEAHY
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Roaring to Go Bournemouth Rugby Club is one of the biggest clubs in the area and there have been a lot of changes over the summer with a new director of coaching, but things are definitely moving in the right direction. Our club ethos that we want to promote within the club is a ‘one club’ attitude where we all work together to reach our goals. The start of pre-season is well and truly here, although we actually started back at the end of May the numbers in attendance has now started to increase and we have seen an influx of new players. Pre-season has started with a bang with sessions on the beach, Cross Fit Poole and Chapel Gate and by the time the start of the season comes around I’m sure we will be chomping at the bit and raring to go. This is going to be an incredibly tough season; we are looking to rebuild the squad as we lost a fair few notable players in the off season. The teams in our league are incredibly strong this season and we will also be facing some unknown teams to us. We always set the highest standards throughout the senior teams and we are looking to bounce straight back after relegation. The spirit in the camp is good and with more and more players returning to training the start of the season is looking positive. It will be difficult to be able to say how we will perform this season until we have a couple of preseason games under our belts and tried the different combinations. I will always push the players to win and that is our target. I have set the lads a goal, it is their turn to step up and make the most of this season. The senior squad is made up of 4
teams and the idea this year is to train, play and socialise together. We have a mix of all standards and welcome new players up for the challenge. If you can’t commit to 2 nights a week, there is still a social team just wanting to play rugby at the weekend with their mates. Our training sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00pm until 8:30pm at Chapel Gate Sports Club. Bournemouth RFC has a thriving Academy & Mini section with over 500 members, this needs to be nurtured for seasons to come. This year the seniors will take more of an active role within the A&M sections coaching on Sundays and in the week. Over 10 senior players are currently working towards their level 2 coaching award in the off season. The Academy and Mini teams are still in their off season but some age groups are holding some social sessions at the beach. Details will be on the website. The Academy and Mini teams return to training on Sunday the 31st August at 10am, come along and bring the children to try and see if they enjoy rugby. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to our Sam Yarwood Family Day on Sat 16th Aug, in memory of a fellow player who sadly passed away back in 2011. Camp Hill RFC will be bringing Colts and Seniors down for the weekend and the Colts will kick off about 12 noon followed by a mixed Seniors game about 2pm. Sam was a player at Camp Hill before he came to BRFC. We are planning a day of celebrations with a hog roast, BBQ, bouncy castle and face painting. More info will be posted on the Bournemouth Rugby Club website. Entrance will be by donation to the Lake District search and rescue team. Bring the family along, we look forward to seeing you there.
THE TEAMS IN OUR LEAGUE ARE INCREDIBLY STRONG THIS SEASON... WE ALWAYS SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS AND ARE LOOKING TO BOUNCE STRAIGHT BACK AFTER RELEGATION.
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e indulgent, without being unhealthy; something that all of us have at times thought impossible. But, at The Paddle that theory has become a reality with food pleasures like Pizza, cakes and cooked breakfasts tasting great and without the guilt. Just under a year ago, Donna Darbishire opened the café-bar-eatery in the centre of Highcliffe and she hasn’t looked back since. It’s not very often that a business owner can say “everything has gone to plan”, but Donna is one of the lucky few. The Paddle boasts a menu of entirely homemade and from-scratch cuisine, whether it’s their Lemon Drizzle cake, the barista standard roasted and ground coffee, the wood-fired pizzas or the FullPaddle breakfast, everything is made fresh and by hand. There are also plenty of options of specific dietary needs or allergies, such as; Gluten free foods, all homemade, of course. The eatery oozes character and the care that goes into the food and dining experience only further compliments the overall atmosphere inside. Locally sourced ingredients are yet another reason why The Paddle has become so popular among locals and holiday-makers alike. Fruit and vegetables are brought in from Sopley, Dorset, whilst fresh fish is supplied from the next door stall, Russell’s Plaice, which offers brilliant support to fellow local businesses. This attitude is shared by other shops in the area; nearby crafts shop Comojo created a bespoke and one-of-a-kind open sign for The Paddle as a welcoming gesture.
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Delicious food and innovative ideas, such as; the picnic menu, perfect for days out, have seen The Paddle establish itself as one of the top cafésbars-eateries in the area. Well received by the public, comments have included: “It’s just what the area needs” and “You can’t do better than this”, with one of the only complaints being that people can’t visit more often! Something that often gets overlooked with cafés-bars-eateries is the inspiration behind it all, for Donna, the ideas and drive came from her time spent travelling Down Under in Australia and New Zealand. A total of five visits and six months of working over there created a vivid image of what soon became the real thing. The plan was a realistic one from the start, Donna has a successful background in hospitality and catering from her years studying and from time spent as a wedding co-ordinator. One of the many reasons for the success of The Paddle is the friendly service and welcoming atmosphere that visitors experience. Donna gleefully accepts that all types of people visit the café; families regularly stop in for a bite to eat, retirees treat themselves to a barista standard coffee and a slice of freshly made cake, as well as couples venturing out for a romantic evening dinner together, The Paddle caters for everyone. This is achieved through a great team of staff working behind Donna; with three full timers and three part timers, the eatery achieves and maintains an outstanding level of service and care for its visitors.
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A refreshing feature of The Paddle and from Donna’s leadership is the ambition and mantra of the eatery. Not just content with the success it’s experienced so far, The Paddle is looking to break the social stereotype that the area doesn’t have much to offer to young people. From a business point of view, Donna has recognised the rejuvenation of the Southbourne area in recent years and she has her sights set on initiating a similar feat in Highcliffe. The rotation of business, as Donna calls it, is working in Highcliffe’s favour with a return to busy and bustling streets potentially on the cards over the next few months and The Paddle is looking to build on that and contribute to the area to entice the Dorset public back to the area. With the continuing success of the eatery, the question has to be asked: “What next?” Consolidate the business and keep things ticking over at a steady and comfortable pace? expand with new venues and enterprises? Or perhaps, a mixture of the two? The goals are realistic, but there is plenty of ambition from Donna for The Paddle. The initial plan is to see out the first full year of business, the realistic section of the goals. But for the future, Donna is thinking of perhaps a takeaway style venue or even looking at opening a second premises elsewhere in the county. You never know, The Paddle could be coming to a site near you within the next couple of years.
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THE PERSONAL TOUCH
Simple or Complex: Tough Choice
BY SEAN BURGESS (MSC)
Ground breaking news: Processed or refined carbohydrates are bad for your health, fitness and well-being! Well, not really ground breaking news is it? So, all of us understand that these so called ‘bad’ carbohydrates do us no favours, but without trying to poorly explain away technical sounding definitions surrounding toxins, chemicals and disease, how many of you and the rest of the population truly understand the relationship between this food source and the human body? With many billions spent each year on processed carbohydrates in the UK and still over 40,000 related deaths, the above question probably answers itself. Remember what Albert Einstein said about changing your actions: ‘anyone can know something, the point is to understand’. Let’s break it down then, whatever you call them simple, bad, processed or refined carbohydrates are typically foods which contain white flour, are high in sugar and often have added additives and preservatives amongst many other harmful ingredients. Such mentioned foods are easy to spot then on the supermarket shelf, but there are others which you might not expect such as nonorganic jacket potatoes that often throw up a curve ball.
CONTAINING WHITE FLOUR
Glycaemic Index and Load
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To save any confusion, a scale called the glycaemic index (GI) has been devised to help diabetics especially distinguish between a good and bad carbohydrate. In brief, this scale measured against the glycaemic rating of white bread (100) assesses the speed in which a carbohydrate food raises the body’s blood glucose levels. The rationale behind the table stems from medical evidence suggesting that high glycaemic foods cause the body to become insulin resistant, meaning that this secreted hormone used to break down fats and regulate metabolism no longer functions correctly. I recommend visiting glycaemicindex.com to better understand how most foods rate on the GI scale. Just to get you thinking even harder, another curve ball or point to consider is that every food as well as having a GI index score has a glycaemic load (GL) rating as well between 0 and 70, over 20 considered as being high. GL principally measures how much actual carbohydrate is released from a food… confused? As an example then a watermelon with a high GI rating of 75 has a low GL rating of just 7 because not that much carbohydrate is actually released from the food into the body, a similar principal applies to other fruits and vegetables such as carrots. So, this means that unless consumed in extremely high quantities, most fruit and vegetables cannot be considered harmful, despite what you often read and hear. If abiding by these scales then the simple or bad carbohydrates remains as both white flour and processed sugar.
Avoiding White Flour (Simple Carbohydrates)
Did you know, three quarters of all bread sold in the UK is still white (remember the glycaemic index measurement scale mentioned above). It is seemingly an accepted fact amongst all that consuming white flour adds to the waistline but as Einstein states knowing and understanding are two very different things. The reasoning behind the detrimental effects of white flour and its links to high obesity is quite scientific. Unbeknown to many, inducing white flour based foods (simple carbohydrates) releases a chemical called alloxan, which has been shown to kill the beta cells of the pancreas (beta cells make insulin through the increased release of free radicals); free radicals are molecules which attack the body’s cells and immune system causing disease. As a consequence of this reaction the body is no longer able to produce enough insulin, which is why type 2 diabetics are told to avoid white flour on the GI. It is worth remembering that Insulin is used by the body for the regulation of glucose (energy), breaking down fats and the synthesis of protein (protein is primarily used for muscle tissue repair). Therefore, you could make the argument that whatever your training goal is: cardiovascular endurance, weight loss or adding muscle size, consuming white flour will do you no favours. Below is a list of common simple or ‘bad’ carbohydrates containing white flour. Pastries Biscuits Bagels Muffins
White Pasta / White Rice Crackers White Bread (Check even on wholemeal bread that refined flour has not been added) Cakes
Due to the lack of fibre, there are a few other issues with white flour intake as well, such as digestive issues, setting off allergies, slowing your metabolism down, stomach inflammation and even in some reports chronic diseases such as arthritis and heart disease.
Simple Carbohydrates and Weight Gain
Without insulin, the body is unable to utilise carbohydrates for the conversion of glucose to glycagon for energy. This causes sugar to subsequently accumulate in the blood stream and not reach the body’s working muscles, leading to an accumulation of body fat. In individuals with healthy insulin receptors, once the body has taken glycagon (energy) from good carbohydrate foods, stored body fat will then be metabolised for energy, providing the working muscles are not malnourished and have enough fuel. Type 1 diabetics without insulin to regulate fat are often unable to lose body fat through this process, instead any reduction in weight for them will more likely be a loss of muscle (athrophy) leaving the individual with a high excess of loose skin.
What are Healthy Carbohydrates?
To readdress the body’s balance of blood sugar levels, it is crucial for any person but especially both type 1 (insulin dependent) and type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetics to follow a healthy balanced diet composed of mainly complex (good) carbohydrates. The advantage of complex carbs is they slowly release glucose into the bloodstream which means you have a longer more sustained source of energy which prevents big insulin crashes and the body no longer being able to burn fat. The alternative to white flour ingestion is the more fibrous and nutrient friendly whole-grains, sometimes called whole-wheat. Consumption of this cereal grain or natural starch is found in most complex carbohydrate foods and has been shown to help lower triglyceride (type of fat) levels, a process which in turn stabilises blood sugar levels and aids controlled weight loss. Numerous studies on this type of grain have been conducted by many academics across a series of nutrition trials. For example, over 2 years Esposito et al., (2003) noted a 10% average reduction in weight amongst 60 women aged 20 to 46 who changed from a wholemeal (processed) food diet to consuming just whole wheat healthy carbohydrates with increased physical activity. Below is a list of recommended whole-wheat food sources. WHOLE WHEAT SOURCE
FOOD TYPE
Cereal Grains
Oats, millet, barley, rye, quinoa, porridge, muesli
Pasta / Noodles
Buckwheat pasta, corn pasta, rice pasta, rice noodles, buckwheat noodles, biona SPELT pasta/ spaghetti
Crackers Unsalted
Oat cakes, rye cakes, corn crackers, rice crackers
Flour
Maize flour, millet flour, SPELT flour
*Aside from wheat, natural starches (complex carbohydrates) can also be found in seeds, nuts, roots (lentils, root veg), corn and potatoes. I very much hope this short article helps you to now move on from now not just knowing about the good vs. bad (simple vs. complex) carbohydrate relationship but to actually understanding it; try making a few switches In your diet and see what differences you discover. For further more personalised guidance on your exercise training and nutrition please do not hesitate to book a free 30 minute consultation by contacting me through my website: www.seanburgesspt.com or by calling 07831 298610.
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What’s your favourite hot spot in the Tell us about your equipment and what you like surrounding area? to use… My favourite local spot has to be Kimmeridge either Firstly, I’m very lucky to be sponsored by a great board on a north westerly wind with a good south-westerly and sail brand (Fanatic and North Sails ) so that does swell or a south-easterly wind with a good southerly help with me using some of the best equipment on the swell. It is a stunning place to sail with all its scenery and market. It is light but very strong and the equipment backdrops of the Jurassic coastline but it can also be a evolves so much every year and only gets better. My very testing and challenging spot. favourite combination at the moment has to be my Fanatic Quad TE 82 and my North Hero LTD 4.7. The Finally, give us three benefits of windsurfing… two just seem to gel perfectly. 1: Enjoyment factor 1,000,000%! 2: If you’ve had a bad day, you can go out on the water and forget everything. 3: In the summer, you can get a fat tan!
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Thanks for talking to us, Toby...what got you into windsurfing and how long have you been doing it? My dad got me into windsurfing in the south of France on one of many summer holidays down there. I suppose I first learnt when I was about 6-7 yrs old. It became more so part of my life when I went to college in Exeter and was driving so could do it whenever I wanted. It then turned into a job as I was teaching it and running centres abroad for what’s now known as “Neilson Holidays” who I have to say were a great company to work for. After the summer seasons there, I then chased the summer in the southern hemisphere What do you think of the conditions locally in allowing me to go to countries such as Cape Town, Bournemouth and along the coast? Australia and the Canaries. This is where I got into The conditions here in Bournemouth are pretty good wave sailing. and in all fairness, we can windsurf here in pretty much all wind directions. In the autumn/winter, certainly the Do you take part in any other watersports? last one we had, had some fantastic storms which I try and cover most of the watersports e.g. sailing, brought in some good swell/waves. This created some yachting, wakeboarding, kiting, surfing, SUP’ing. All of pretty special wave sailing days! In the summer, we these sports are excellent fun and all help in enabling often get some good sea breezes which can get up me to understand and respect the ocean more as well to a force 4-5 so great for some summer blasting and as improving my skills to do with windsurfing. freestyle. What is it about windsurfing that makes it your Do you prefer going out in the harbour or out in favourite sport? the channel? Well there are endless manoeuvres to try so the sport For me, I love getting off the seafront as you do get never gets boring. Also, it is great for fitness as well as the waves there, but sometimes the harbour can be doing it in a healthy environment - salt water and fresh great for some blasting and cruising around the islands air. As well as all this, it is a very social sport so I get to within Poole Harbour. We are so lucky living here as meet and windsurf with lots of great people there are so many amazing spots along the coast so if one spot doesn’t look so good, we can travel 10-15 Have you travelled outside of the UK to do your minutes and it can be a million times better. sport, if so, where is the best place you’ve been? Places I have windsurfed abroad include Turkey, Have you ever had any bad accidents? Greece, Gran-Canaria, Tenerife, Cape Town, Australia, Touch wood, so far, I’ve had no serious injuries or Ireland, Hawaii, France, Tarifa. I’m sure there are a few accidents, only a few stitches and a few knocks to the more but my favourite has to be Cape Town. head, so pretty lucky on that front. I did get caught out once whilst windsurfing off of Can you tell us about competitions you’ve taken Saunton Sands in some insane conditions and then part in and any wins that stand out for you? randomly the wind just dropped leaving absolutely I’ve done a few competitions in my time but never nothing so myself and two others who were also all really got into it, but I can honestly say it’s not really my on some small gear, started drifting further and further thing. Windsurfing for me is not about being judged or out to sea in the current. It was pretty damn scary how good or bad I’m sailing, it’s about me just enjoying but luckily, one of our party who was on the beach the sport itself and every time I go on the water, just managed to call the RNLI who kindly picked us up and having a good time and sharing those moments with dropped us back. A donation was made by the way! other people. Another part of it I enjoy is introducing the sport to new comers and watching them improve. Where is a good place for people to start out and give it a go and what age can you start? What kind of fitness levels does windsurfing Learning to windsurf down here in Poole is probably require? the most idyllic you can ever get with the calm, shallow Yes, you do have to be fairly fit but you do actually use waters of Poole Harbour. You can probably start your own body weight as well as a bit of strength to windsurfing from the age of about 6 now. It is made hold down a sail. It’s not just down to brute strength. so easy with the light weight kiddies equipment that is Whilst we are on this point though, it is however, a very available on the market. good and healthy way of getting fit.
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MOUNTAIN BIKING
WE’RE SPEAKING TO LOCAL WOMEN INVOLVED IN DIFFERENT SPORTS ACROSS THE AREA TO FIND OUT THEIR MOTIVATION, PASSION AND STORY ABOUT THEIR DESIRE TO COMPETE NAME: SALLY BIGHAM SPORT: MOUNTAIN BIKING HI SALLY, THANKS FOR TALKING TO US. TELL US ABOUT HOW YOU FIRST GOT INTO MOUNTAIN BIKING…
As a child, I loved to be outdoors playing and as a teenager I was lucky enough to have a horse which I spent a lot of time exploring the local countryside with. When I was 18, I moved to London to go to University and during the 8 years that I spent there, I turned to running as a way of being outdoors in the forests and countryside. When I moved to Poole, I spent some time with Poole Runners, but regular injuries caused me to turn to the bike. I was instantly hooked: I could ride and explore far more on two wheels than I could running! …AND WHAT MADE YOU JUMP FROM BEING A UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER AND LECTURER WITH A PHD IN PSYCHOLOGY TO GETTING ON THE SADDLE OF YOUR BIKE FULL TIME?
I started cycling late and the improvements were really rapid. Every year, my performances got better and better until I landed my first professional contract with Topeak Ergon Racing Team in 2009. From then on, I reduced my time at the Uni to 4 days per week and then 3 days. After a lot of talking to friends and family, I decided to take a sabbatical from my academic career. It was a bit of a gamble at first because
I didn’t know if I could make it as a full time professional. My team have been great and fully supported me along the way and as my results got better, so did my salary. After my 2 year sabbatical, I had to decide whether or not to return to my job at the Uni. At that time, the decision was a little easier because I still had goals to achieve with my cycling – and I still have! I guess I’ll keep on going as long as I’m having fun. HOW DID YOU GET YOUR NICKNAME, ‘IRON SALLY’?!
During my first year in the team, I had some horrible crashes during races. The first was at my National Championships; I fell heavily on my leg causing a pretty big haematoma. This happened in the first 20 minutes of a 4-5 hour race. I pulled my shorts over my bulging thigh and decided to ignore it. As I crossed the finish line to win my second National title, I fainted and was taken to hospital. The second crash was at high speed on the asphalt, again, at the beginning of the race – but this time it was the 6th day of a 7 day stage race in Germany. I continued riding but once again at the finish line, I had to go to hospital and have some staples put in my arm where I’d lost a lot of skin, the holes were so deep that I lost the bursa near my elbow. I continued on the 7th stage the next day and finished the race in 2nd overall. After these experiences my team nicknamed me ‘Iron Sally’. CONGRATULATIONS ON RECENTLY PLACING 1ST AT THE BRITISH MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP AND DEFENDING YOUR NATIONAL TITLE. HOW WAS THE RACE?
Thanks, it was pretty to cool to win my 5th National title. The race was in Scotland on some really great trails in the Scottish Borders.
I was able to take the lead from the start and maintain it to the finish line, fortunately I had no problems – unlike the previous week when I punctured in Italy and lost 10 minutes trying to repair it (my CO2 canister failed so I had to wait for someone to let me use their pump!). TELL US A BIT MORE ABOUT YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM YOUR CAREER TO DATE AND WHAT ARE YOU NOW TRAINING FOR NEXT?
One race that I love is the Cape Epic in South Africa, it’s an 8 day stage race taking in some amazing terrain and challenges along the way. It’s a special race and winning it two times was a big career highlight! Winning Silver, my first World Championship medal, last year in Kirchberg, Austria was one of my most memorable races. The course included 3 major mountain climbs over 85km with 3700m of vertical ascent. CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR TRAINING REGIME?
I have a coach and together we plan my training. I use a SRM power meter which means that I can see exactly how many watts I’m producing and my coach can see exactly what I’m doing. I upload the data daily and he analyses it. I ride almost every day, but typically I have 3 or 4 day micro-phases i.e. 3 or 4 days of various interval training followed by an easier day. YOUR PARTNER, DAVE, IS THE ROAD MANAGER FOR YOUR TEAM, CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR LIFE LITERALLY ‘ON THE ROAD’ AND WHAT ALL THE TRAVELLING IS LIKE?
I’m amazingly lucky to be able to do this with Dave, though he doesn’t just work for me, he works for the Team which includes three other male riders: Alban Lakata (Austria), Kristian Hyneck (Czech) and Robert Mennen (Germany). During the Winter, Dave and I go away for warm weather training – this makes the long winter miles much easier than battling the elements in England! Then once the season starts, usually in March we spend our time travelling from race to race until October. It’s an amazing lifestyle and we get to travel to so many different places and meet so many people. The training and racing can be exhausting as can the travelling. Sometimes it’s just a relief to spend more than 1 week in the same bed! WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO OTHER LADIES READING THIS WHO MAY BE THINKING OF GIVING MOUNTAIN BIKING A GO?
Do it! Don’t worry about men and what they think – we can mountain bike too and often better than they can! The most important thing is to just be outside having fun. It’s such a great sport and there are so many brilliant places to ride, especially in the UK where the trail centre culture has really taken off. It’s so easy to go to a trail centre, follow the way marked trails, use the showers and changing facilities, and then chill out in the café chatting with friends about the trails! The great thing is that no matter what your ability it’s still possible to have a lot of fun! www.sallybigham.com Thanks for talking with us, Sally and we wish you all the best with your racing in the future.
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NO HALF MEASURES THIS MONTH, MARK DALEY FROM THE WEST HANTS CLUB TALKS THROUGH THE BENEFITS OF STRENGTH TRAINING AND THE RIGHT WAY TO LIFT WEIGHTS EFFECTIVELY AND SAFELY. The most common mistake we see people make in our gym is poor form with weights, the most common use of poor form is not using full range movements, and the most common perpetrators of said gym crime are men. Women are lacking the afflicted ego that burdens some of us poor men. This goes out to those wrongdoers, you know how you are! Coach Charles Polliquin has said ‘Successful bodybuilders have one thing in common; they feel the muscle not the weight’. This also applies to folks who just want to improve their shape or condition without accruing injuries on the way.
Now if lifting as much weight as possible properly is your goal you may want to pop down to the High Performance Gym one evening and speak to Janine Murphy or Paul Seead who run the Wessex Weightlifting club*. They will teach you the correct way to increase strength/ power. If, however, you want to get the most out of your existing programme and change your shape a little, start by not cutting corners.
Taking a muscle through its fullest range of movement in any given exercise, from fully stretched to fully squeezed (contracted) whilst using controlled form, is the only way to make sure you develop fully. Short partial movements performed in the part of the movement that you feel strong in just so you can lift heavier will result in lack of development and, inevitably,
injuries and imbalances. Who cares what you are lifting? You do, no one else gives a monkeys. So start training smart and get results. Good luck!
*If you’ve ever considered giving Olympic Lifting a go you will not find better Coaches in the area than Janine, Paul and Rob at The Wessex Weightlifting Club here at The West Hants Club on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7.30pm until late. Olympic lifting is a tool that can be used in training for any explosive sport (It’s in all our Tennis Academy players’ programmes). Warning: It may dramatically increase your Speed, Agility, Flexibility and of course Strength! Article: Mark Daley
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FROM FIELD TO VILLAGE… Village Urban Resort Bournemouth has a brand new dinner menu in Verve bar & grill which is packed full of British favourites. Verve is definitely back and better than ever. We have got the Hot Rocks back so if you chose from the grill you can cook your steak exactly the way you want it, so no more having to request ‘well done’ or ‘medium rare’ only have your steak come back ‘medium’ or ‘rare’. Your steak will be served on a slab of super-heated lava stone, so you can cook to your liking and your steak will stay hot throughout your meal. For the health conscious amongst you there are great seafood, pasta and salad options so perfect for after you’ve hit Velocity gym. But don’t worry; we still have the mighty ‘Verve’ burger on the menu. The delicious menu has something for everyone with fresh, home cooked choices to make your mouth water. The Somerset Brie cooked in Panko breadcrumbs is a popular dish for starters and our Smoked Haddock Fishcakes served with a poached egg, buttered kale and mustard sauce are a must for incredible flavour. For mains,
the Slow Roast Belly of Pork is delicious served with bubble & squeak, an apple & cider jus and crunchy crackling to top it off or the Crab and Chilli Linguine is packed with fresh, aromatic flavours. For dessert, the temptation continues with a selection of indulgent treats including Salted Banofee Crumble and a well loved classic, Sticky Toffee Pudding. We’ve asked wine experts to match our food and wine and added these tasting notes to our wine list so you can enjoy a full dining experience. Plus on Friday and Saturday nights we have 2 dine for £29.00, where if you are seated before 7pm you can enjoy 3 courses from our set menu. Plus our Early Doors menu is available Monday – Thursday evenings, if seated before 7pm where you can enjoy 1 course for £8.95, 2 courses for £10.95 and 3 courses for £12.95. During these warm summer nights you can enjoy a pre-dinner drink or al fresco dining on our Terrace to make the most of this great weather. Perfect for enjoying dinner with friends and family.
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ing of Watersports Founder Charlie spent the day in London last month finding out which weird and wonderful places he could take his Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board and ideally not get into trouble! The aim of the trip was to have a lot of fun while showing the people of London this brilliant new boardsport. Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP Boarding) has really taken off this summer due to the simplicity and flexibility of the sport and the new inflatable SUPs.
TOP: CHARLIE OUTSIDE BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Charlie’s aim was to see where he can SUP in London while showing just how easy the sport is to get into! Stand Up Paddle Boarding can go in a few directions, most of our customers use it for cruising and general fitness. The constant movement of the board on the water is perfect for working your core and the paddling gives you a fantastic work out. There are races up and down the country and many in London throughout the year. SUP Yoga is also a growing area of the sport but don’t worry, Charlie wasn’t floating down the Thames doing a downward-dog!
FAR RIGHT: A FORTIFYING PINT IN A LONDON PUB
Our Facebook and Twitter followers were getting in on the action all day, thinking up the best places to Stand Up Paddle Board in London. The suggestions were flowing in and Charlie was committed to Sup-ping as many of the London locations as possible. Charlie started the day around the core financial and business areas of London, suited up and ready to glide along the waterways. SUP is the perfect balance for anyone who works in an office; the movements involved would build good back and core strength and help release any tension from sitting at a desk. This did not go to plan we found out that you need express permission to use the waterways around Canary Wharf. We tried to sort it out but with time against him and the location suggestions pouring in, there was
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time for a little balancing act in the fountain in Cabot Square, Canary Wharf before heading on. Next stop was the Thames and the Houses of Parliament. There were a few rocky moments and some inquisitive Thames boats! The crowds gathered on the bridge to view the crazy man walking on water. Ever the entertainer, Charlie staged a couple of spectacular falls. By the way, Stand Up Paddle Boarding in London is not recommended in the fast lane of the Thames and we would not recommend it… find a fresher part of the river and one with less traffic! Charlie “King of Watersports” then headed off down the road to see the Queen. A spot of Stand Up Paddle Boarding in St James’s Park Lake with some un-phased and elegant Pelicans was quite the opposite to the madness of the Thames. A couple of Londoners popped over to say that Charlie had “made their day”. Outside Buckingham Palace, unfortunately the Queen was otherwise engaged. We are sure she would have loved a go, Paddle boarding is so easy, and almost anyone can try it. A group of children gathered on the bridge for a little chat – “That’s my house!” said Charlie, pointing at Buckingham Palace “I’m the King of Watersports!” After some quick refreshment, Charlie ignored the DO NOT ENTER signs and under the watchful eye of Nelson, he lapped the great fountain of Trafalgar Square on his Stand Up Paddle Board. The crowds gathered and loved it, a couple of happy tourists asked for
a go. Being the gentleman that he is, Charlie willingly obliged and the girls hopped on for their own London Stand Up Paddle Boarding session. The final location was the Serpentine River. This is known as the “Recreational Lake in Hyde Park” so paddle boarding should be ok, right? Wrong. It seems that only the rowing boats had been hazard assessed and Health and Safety checked to the extreme. Charlie mounted the board and was merrily paddling about when approached by panicked men in boats; they were worried he would fall in! If they had seen his exemplary survival skills in the middle of the Thames just hours earlier they may not have worried so much but it seems that the “King of Watersports” t-shirt did not calm their worries and they insisted that he end his session immediately. While some feathers were ruffled during the day we are pleased to confirm that nobody was injured or harmed, although the trots after drinking water from the Thames haven’t been too pleasant. In a nutshell, we are looking to promote a healthy, balanced lifestyle that is mentioned so often, but why not ditch the running shoes and hit the closest river, lake or ocean with your Stand Up Paddle Board? If you would like to know more we have a brilliant range of boards on our website at King of Watersports. If you need any help picking your perfect board just give us a bell, we’re more than happy to help, as you can see we are experienced Paddle Boarders!
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2. Reduce your risk of injury As functional ability is maintained or improved through this type of training, your risk of injury significantly decreases. We include strength training as part of our specialist rehabilitation programmes since it can also help to correct muscle imbalances when taught and done correctly, thus reducing the risk of muscular-skeletal injuries.
of motion and helps to avoid loss of joint flexibility that comes with ageing. 5. Tone up! Resistance training can improve the appearance of the body by toning and firming. These effects may not make a difference to your bodyweight, but can still result in a drop of clothes size and overall increased body confidence.
3. Maintain a healthy weight Strength training helps to build muscle, which is more metabolically active than fat tissue. Strength training should be used in combination with cardio for best results. Contact us for more advice on this and some great programmes too! It is important to remember however, that muscle is also denser than fat, so if your training is effective the results may not show on the scales. Don’t worry! If you are looking to include strength training as part of a lifestyle change then look for a different measurement such as waist circumference or skin fold tests to monitor weight loss. 4. Improved Coordination, Balance and Flexibility Weight lifting improves the coordination of muscles working together which increases an athlete’s power. It will increase the activation of the motor units within muscles. In skeletal muscle – studies have shown evidence of newly formed nervous system connections. Every sport benefits from good balance better muscle tone and increased strength due to strength training will also improve balance. It will positively affect your range
If you’re a woman – don’t worry you won’t end up looking like Arnie – you don’t produce enough testosterone to do this. Remember though – no one can out train a poor diet – healthy food intake is key! 6. Perform better! If you are training for a specific sport, increased strength in muscles with resistance training can improve your performance dramatically. All professional athletes spend time strength training and for good reason; building strength will give you the edge on your opponent. It also helps to boost your VO2 max – what is this? It is the body’s maximum capacity to transport and use oxygen during incremental exercise, which reflects your physical fitness. 7. Stay Sharp and Feel strong! Because the techniques require complete focus and concentration to maintain posture and form it keeps your brain active too! In addition, feeling strong and healthy goes a long way in effecting our mental wellbeing and how we feel about ourselves. People who feel good about their bodies are more confident and generally feel happier in their day-to-day lives.
Strength Training is the same as Body Building isn’t it? Wrong! – it couldn’t be more different. Scientific research on the health benefits of strength training is beginning to debunk the many myths that have undermined the positive aspects for years. The studies focus on the physiology and biomechanics of strength training and give us evidence about what we need to do in order to be in good health and great shape through ALL stages of life. It’s certainly not just for young elite athletes. Strength and Conditioning is one of our specialist areas here at Exerformance and this month we’ve given you 7 great reasons why strength training (particularly for women) should be included in your fitness routine.
HOW YOU’LL BENEFIT....
1. Build/maintain strong bones Until we reach the age of 30-35 we continue to build up our bone density but after this it tends to decline, leaving the body prone to fractures in later life. As women age they become increasingly susceptible to bone loss and osteoporosis. Although men can also suffer as they get older, women are especially at risk. Strength training and weight bearing exercise helps increase bone density and slow the process of bone loss over time. For younger women, strength training can help to build strong bones that are therefore more resistant to bone loss in later life and for older women this type of training can help to slow the process of bones becoming brittle.
So, what’s stopping you? – if you’d like to start including strength training in your fitness routine and really achieve your goals with expert guidance, look no further than Exerformance. EXERFORMANCE: Who are we? 100% committed to improving your health and fitness? Look no further than Exerformance. Owned by James Davies, Exerformance is founded on the ethos of providing excellent education, a passion for fitness and a love of good food. Working with us you’ll • Feel and Look great! • Learn WHY eating WELL brings good health!
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• Be inspired by excellent food and recipe ideas • Greatly improve the performance of your team with our excellent strength & conditioning programmes If you Want It, together we can Do It, so that you can Be It.
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Welcome to The Yoga Zone, a wellbeing feature in association with Bikram Yoga, Bournemouth. Find out about this popular form of holistic exercise, learn about the benefits and follow the posture of the month.
“EVERY DAY YOU WILL LEAVE OLD ACHES BEHIND AND FIND NEW ONES. STOP SNAPPING OR CLICKING OR POPPING IN ONE SPOT AND BEGIN IN ANOTHER. DON’T SCARE. IT JUST MEANS YOU FOUND A NEW FRONTIER IN YOUR BODY.” BIKRAM CHOUDHURY What is Bikram Yoga? Bikram Yoga is the Original “Hot” Yoga using 26 Hatha Yoga postures sequence selected and developed by Bikram Choudhury. The 90 minute class consists of the 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises.
• The studio is heated to 40 degrees • Bikram Yoga is suitable for any shape, size, age and fitness level • Regulates weight and metabolism • The heat allows you to exercise and stretch safely • Trims, tones and sculpts the body • Improves overall body strength and flexibility • Sweat out your impurities & clear your skin • Increases circulation • Regulates blood pressure • Calms and balances the mind and body The heat softens your body enabling flexibility and reshaping. It flushes out impurities, toxins and waste through the sweat that occurs during the session and it brings nourishment to all the cells in your body.
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The 26 postures systematically work every part of the body, to give the internal organs, the veins, the ligaments and the muscles everything they need to maintain optimum health and maximum function. Each component takes care of something different in the body, and yet they all work together synergetically, contributing to the success of every other one, and extending its benefits.
Posture of the Month - Standing Deep Breathing / Pranayama BENEFITS • Good for lungs and respiratory system • Helps with mental relaxation • Helps high blood pressure • Relieves irritability • Good for detoxification • Exercises nervous, respiratory and circulatory systems • Helps the lungs reach their maximum expansion capacity • Increases circulation to the body • Helps prevent respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and shortness of breath
Look out in next month’s issue for more about Bikram Yoga and visit: www.bikramyogabournemouth.com or call: 01202 390090 for more information.
Fact of the month: Deep Breathing To practise deep breathing is vital… Breathing correctly is not only important in enabling us to live longer , it also allows us to feel in a better/ good mood and keep your mind and body performing at its best. Your body is designed to release 70% of its toxins through breathing. If you are not breathing effectively, you are not properly ridding your body of its toxins - i.e. other systems in your body must work overtime which could eventually lead to illness. When you exhale air from your body you release carbon dioxide that has been passed through from your bloodstream into your lungs. Carbon dioxide is a natural waste of your body’s metabolism. Breathing deeply massages your organs. The movements of the diaphragm during a deep breathing exercise massages the stomach, small intestine, liver and pancreas. The upper movement of the diaphragm also massages the heart. When you inhale air your diaphragm descends and your abdomen will expand. By this action you massage vital organs and improves circulation in them. Controlled breathing also strengthens and tones your abdominal muscles. If you are overweight, the extra oxygen burns up the excess fat more efficiently. If you are underweight, the extra oxygen feeds the starving tissues and glands. Think how your body feels when you are tense, angry, scared or stressed. It constricts. Your muscles get tight and your breathing becomes shallow. When your breathing is shallow you are not getting the amount of oxygen that your body needs. Breathe deep – Feel fantastic!
Chill out venue of the month Reef Encounter is located in the heart of Boscombe Spa Village. Just a minute away from the incredible beaches and views of Bournemouth Bay, this laid-back bar, café and grill is the perfect hang out to enjoy great food and drink and relax in style. Chill out track of the month Very chilled and perfect for these long, warm summer days - ‘Sunworshipper’ by Mylo.
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WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP 1ST - 17TH AUGUST - FRANCE This is the 7th Women’s Rugby World Cup, and the 1st to be hosted by France. New Zealand have won the last 4 tournaments but can England who have won 1 and been runners up 4 times, take the title this time?
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August 2nd will mark a monumental event for UK fighter Denise Castle for it will be the second time she contends for the WBC World Title Belt – but this time it will be for the world famous Boxing Title to add to her existing WBC Muaythai Belt. Having fought around the world and become a 3 x world champion in Muaythai Denise turned her hands towards Pro Boxing at the start of 2014 and proved she was more than capable with 2 KO wins in her first matches.
PREMIERSHIP FOOTBALL SEASON BEGINS 16TH AUGUST - 2014/15 The 2014/15 season will be the 23rd season of the Premier League, but which way will it go? Will it be one of the usual suspects or will there be a surprise package this year? And who will be one of the bottom 3 teams to lose out on the mega bucks?
MOTOGP: BRITISH GP 31ST AUGUST - SILVERSTONE Quite possibly one of the most thrilling sports to watch comes to Silverstone for the British leg of the MotoGP. Constant thrills are guaranteed as the bikes race just centimetres apart at speeds of up to almost 220mph!
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Keep up to date with the main events happening each month from the sporting and leisure calendar. We’ve picked the highlights of what’s not to be missed in August.
AUGUST 2014
DORSET’S PLANE PULL
MONDAY 25TH AUGUST 10AM – 4PM HURN AIRPORT Since the Dorset Plane Pull’s inception in 2009 the event has successfully raised over £30,000 for a variety of local charities including Julia’s House. The day permits teams of 20 to pull a 35,000Kg Boeing 737 a distance of 50 metres, ideally in the fastest time. Julia’s House have fielded teams from companies, families, clubs – see if you’ve got what it takes! The event takes place at Bournemouth Airport. Live entertainment, food and drink, stalls and exhibits are all on site to keep our pullers and spectators amused throughout the day. Proceeds raised go to the charities chosen for the event. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE EVENTS AND CHARITIES INVOLVED: WWW.PLANEPULL.CO.UK SHOULD ANY GROUPS OF COLLEAGUES, FRIENDS, FAMILY BE KEEN TO GET A GROUP TOGETHER IN SUPPORT OF JULIA’S HOUSE, CALL CAROLINE ON 01202 644220 TO ARRANGE TEAM ENTRY.
BOURNEMOUTH AIR FESTIVAL 28TH - 31ST AUGUST Now in the 7th year and welcoming a total of almost 6m people to Bournemouth to watch the event, the Bournemouth Air Festival just keeps on getting bigger and better! Whether you’re there during the day or evening, there is something entertaining for everyone and not forgetting the mighty RAF Red Arrows who are performing on all 4 days this year!
There are limited places available to Abseil off the cliffs at Portland on the 6th September 2014 to raise money for Julia’s House, to find out more please contact Steve Mills on 01202 644220, or email steve.mills@juliashouse.org
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SQUASH
WE’RE SPEAKING TO LOCAL CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN DIFFERENT SPORTS ACROSS THE AREA TO FIND OUT THEIR MOTIVATION AND AMBITION ABOUT TAKING PART IN THE SPORTS THEY LOVE IN OUR ‘ONE TO WATCH’ FEATURE. Sibling rivalry has created some of the most successful sports stars, such as Venus and Serena Williams or Phil and Gary Neville. The intense nature of drive and passion to compete and beat your closest relatives help mould some ultrasuccessful people. The Campbell-Wynter family are no different but they have four siblings competing at the highest level in squash. The Game Magazine went to find out a bit more about their success.
PROFILES Name: James Amy Luca Noah Age: 9 9 10 11 Racquet hand: Right Right Right Left National Rank under 11: 24 9 8 N/A National Rank under 13: 133 27 40 131 Dorset Rank under 11: 2 1 1 N/A Dorset Rank under 13: N/A 2 1 N/A
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Charlie Campbell-Wynter (Dad & step-dad, Dorset u-11’s + u-13’s coach, Dorset over 50’s captain) Sophie Campbell-Wynter (Mum & step-mum, coach) Fran Whyte and Richard Hocking - Assistant Coaches
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HOW DID YOU FIRST GET IN TO SQUASH? James: Well, mine and Noah’s mum got together with Charlie who’s a squash coach and he introduced us to the sport and we both started to just hit a ball up and down trying to get to 10 then we’d just keep trying to beat our scores. Amy: Our dad has been really good at squash since he was our age at school and helped us get better by using his coaching skills and teaching about squash. Luca: Our dad has always showed us how to play squash from a young age so we have got to play a lot. Noah: James and I needed a sport to play and it all worked really well when mum met dad because then we just started to play squash all the time! WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT SQUASH MOST? James: You don’t have to have someone else to play and it’s still really fun. Amy: Every day we play it we get better. Luca: We make lots of friends through playing Noah: We get to compete with lots of people which is lots of fun. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR GREATEST HIGHLIGHT FROM YOUR TIME PLAYING SQUASH James: Being runner up in the Winchester tournament. Amy: Being in the newspaper for coming first in the under 13’s tournament even though I am 9! Luca: Getting into the top 10 of the country! Noah: The big presentation at the end of the year. SQUASH IS A SPORT IN THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES, IS THAT A GOAL TO COMPETE IN THE GAMES FOR YOUR COUNTRY? James: When you see the commonwealth games you think, ‘wow, we’re really doing easy competitions compared to that’ but really we’re not, we’re competing in the highest competition we can at our age and that makes us realise that we could go on to do play for our country which would be a
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massive achievement, especially if we went on to go in the Olympics. Amy: As James said, the nationals is our biggest tournament that we can compete in and if we lose we gain experience or if we win we’re proud but to represent our country would be the biggest thing with a massive crowd watching. Luca: It would be amazing if we did get to play in the commonwealth games and I believe we all do have a really good chance. HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO BALANCE TRAINING WITH SCHOOL WORK AND STUDYING? James: Normally we sort a timetable out so we have do homework first before playing squash Amy: we have to fit it all in. Luca: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays are training days so we try to do our work the other days Noah: We have to balance our schoolwork but we love squash so much that sometimes we train in the morning before school, especially before tournaments. WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES AND GOALS FOR THE FUTURE? James: My goal is to be number 1 in Dorset under 11’s and in the top 10 of England which I think I can achieve by the end of under 11’s Amy: I want to be in the top 5 of England soon as I am in top 10 already and number 1 by the end of under 11’s Luca: I aim to get into the top 5 of England too but also I want to get a lot higher in the under 13’s category too! Noah: I want to win a few more tournaments to help get more experience WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS AND TEACHERS THINK OF YOUR SUCCESS IN THE SPORT? James: I think they think it’s really good as it makes some of our friends want to play too when they see us winning awards and trophies. Amy: It makes my teacher really proud, she showed my article in the newspaper to the whole class
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and asked the class how it felt to have a champion squash player in their class. Luca: They’re amazed by how high I’ve got and they always mention when I’ve been in the newspaper. Noah: I don’t think they understand how important our success is to us and how hard we train. WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TO OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE READING THIS TO DO SO THEY CAN GET IN TO SQUASH? James: When people play squash they just need to keep going and doing the best that they can and then they will definitely see how fun it is. Amy: I would give them my dad’s squash coach leaflet and tell them to come on Tuesdays and Saturdays so they can get better then show their friends and so on. Luca: It’s best to start at a young age but you can start whenever and you need to try really hard and not get frustrated. Noah: James and I started a lot later so it has been difficult for us to learn as quickly as Amy and Luca but it’s still worth starting at any age and you should come to our dads sessions as he breaks it down really well to make it as simple as possible to learn. WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES WITH HAVING FOUR OF YOU COMPETE SO REGULARLY AND HIGHLY? James: Transport is probably our biggest challenge as there are four of us!! Amy: We’ve had to play at the same times but in different places so either Mum or Dad have had to miss one of our games. Luca: Finding somewhere to stay when we have tournaments far away can be difficult too as there is six of us with mum and dad. Noah: If we play in the same tournament at the same time then Mum and Dad might have to miss one of our games even if it’s in the same place. Thank you Squash Kids! We wish you all the best with your futures.
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GEVA MENTOR
This month, we speak to England International Netball player currently ranked number 2 in the world, Geva Mentor. Born and bred in Bournemouth, Geva currently lives in Australia playing for the Melbourne Vixens but has been back in town preparing for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. We caught up with Geva just before she left for Glasgow to talk about her incredible career in the game she loves and what the future holds for one of the world’s best netballers‌ viper10.com
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GEVA MENTOR
“WHEN I LOOK BACK AND THINK WHO I WAS LINING UP AGAINST, IT PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN QUITE DAUNTING! I JUST WORKED HARD AND DID THE BEST I COULD AND ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT OF IT. “ 4 year cycle. For us, it’s being around other multi sports and feeling elite with them as well. As far as competition, it’s going to be tough; we’re playing against the top netballers in the world. It’s always exciting when you get in front of a good crowd and I’m hoping Glasgow will be packing out the stadium for us as it really helps. All the preparation we’ve had through our club seasons puts us in good stead for the Commonwealth Games and playing in an arena.
Hi Geva, thanks for talking to us. What got you into netball? It was probably quite by accident. I always say that netball found me rather than I found it and was due to my groups of friends playing it at school. I was more into basketball and other sports but I wanted to hang out more with my friends so just fell into it that way. Playing at a top level and being selected for the national team at just 15 years old is quite a feat, how did you deal with such a high rise through the ranks in a short space of time and at such a young age? I would give credit to my family on that one and their support. Being quite a grounded person, I just took it all in my stride and I guess didn’t really know what I was getting myself into. Now, when I look back and think who I was lining up against, it probably would have been quite daunting! I just worked hard and did the best I could and enjoyed every moment of it. I think that was the key fact; that I was enjoying it. I was with a good bunch of girls who were all trialling with me so that helped make it a smooth and easy transition for me. Playing for the Melbourne Vixens in Australia, you’re a long way from England for a lot of the year. What do you miss about Bournemouth the most and do you get to come back often? I come back to the UK when I have my England commitments and training. Melbourne is now my home and I live out there with my partner. When I’m back in Bournemouth, the best thing, is heading down to the beach. When it’s a nice sunny day and the sea is flat and calm, you can look out over to the Purbecks and the Isle of Wight and it’s just so beautiful. A ritual that my mum and I do when I’m here is to go out on the bikes and cycle to Hengistbury Head, look out over Christchurch Harbour and take it all in. Congratulations on being selected for the Commonwealth Games for the fourth time. Was the competition for places this year much tougher than previous years? Yes, and the beauty with this team is that it has grown. We’ve had so many players who have been able to get out and get the experience in Championships and that competition has made them grow individually. It strengthens us when we’re together as the England unit and I’m really excited about what we can put forward against the other nations. How different does it feel to play in the Commonwealth Games compared to the top leagues you’ve played in? For me, the Commonwealth Games is probably one of the highlights of our netball season in terms of the
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It’s quite an accolade to have Commonwealth Games medals in your trophy cabinet; it must have been an amazing feeling standing on the podium to receive them? Yes, definitely. My first one I achieved in Melbourne was a beautiful looking medal and it gives me great pride and joy. Although, it was a bronze - I’m looking for other colours this year! A gold one would be fantastic. It’s one of those things that you take forth with you for the rest of your career. When you go into retirement and one day in the future look back at them with the grand kids, you can share stories and special memories. You’re currently ranked as one of the best in the world at your sport, what do you feel has been the key to this success? I think it’s just the fact that I get out there, do my own thing and work. I’m still looking for that perfect game and feel I have a lot more to give. For me, it’s also the fun I have with the girls and the different teams and combinations that I work with - they inspire me to thrive and improve myself. I guess that has shown over the years with my performance and being a force to be reckoned with. It also definitely helps when you’re happy at home and you’ve got a good family behind you. If you’re happy off the court, it really shows on the court. Can you tell us a bit about the charity work your mum, Yvonne does in Africa? My mum is fantastic; she’s so inspiring and selfless in terms of what she gives and the time she volunteers. She’s done a lot of work in the UK and in Bournemouth with the Special Olympics and that is how she got her involvement with working with people with disabilities; she used to help them with sailing. It was then quite by chance she got into netball. An opportunity came up to go out to Africa. She financed herself to travel out there and work with developing the Zambia Special Olympics. She’s been based out there for about 18 months and started out initially to help with athletics but when she arrived, she found that netball was a big part for women over there and something they really enjoyed as a niche away from the men. Some of the stories she has are just amazing and inspiring. We take so many things for granted over here. They have so little but have so much fun. She helps run little clinics for coaching and teaching so when she leaves, they can continue to deliver the programme. She also did lots of fundraising in the UK and Australia to donate old netball equipment and kit. This had a great response and it was all sent out and given to all the teams and groups she set up out there. I’m so proud of her. …and your brother Raoul is excelling in his sport in the US. How is his basketball career? He’s 21 and 6 foot 11 and has got so much talent! At the moment, he has spent one year in Kansas at a junior
College playing basketball. He’s looking to fulfil another scholarship and do another year at junior College. I’m not sure what area he’s decided on yet, he has a few to choose from. It’s definitely all moving in the right direction for him. I think he’s looking to make it a career and whether it will be in the NBA or not, he’s happy and loves being in that environment and improving. Our father lives in Europe so he’s also looking at maybe joining a European team so he can be closer to his dad. It’s exciting times for him. We’ve done a few training sessions together which is cool. He’s quite good to train with in terms of netball with him being so tall! You’re a brand ambassador for top local sportswear label, Viper 10. It’s great to see this brand doing so well, how did it come about you being linked to Viper 10 and what does your role involve? It was quite by chance that Sophie got in contact with me and I know Craig in the office as well. As soon as they mentioned that Viper 10 was a Bournemouth brand, I said I’m in! Anything I can do to promote or spread the word, I do for the brand. They do some great things and I love their website. It’s brilliant to see how the Bournemouth 7s Festival has grown; it’s really put Viper 10 on the map with such a fantastic event. Describe your training regime… At the moment (at time of interview) being in the England team, we’re in holding camp in Bath and we travel to Glasgow tomorrow (at time of interview) to be in camp for the Commonwealth Games. Training is twice a day, one is a court session and the other is more unit and skill work or in the gym. We have some down time after the Commonwealth Games but then move into internationals and we travel to Australia and play against them and New Zealand in October. The preseason training with the Vixens happens throughout December, January and February and our season kicks off in March, so all in all, it ends up pretty much being netball 12 months of the year! Particularly when it’s a winter sport and you’re playing during winter in the northern hemisphere and winter over in the southern hemisphere. When not on the court, where can we find you? When I’m in Bournemouth, if it’s cold and winter time, it’s at normally at home chilling out by the fire. If it’s a nice day, then as I said before, Mum and I go for a cycle or my brother and I will go to the basketball court and I’ll attempt to shoot a few hoops but more than likely, I leave that to him! Then in Melbourne with my partner, Lachy, we love going for walks and grabbing a bite to eat. Finally, what would you say to people reading this who may be thinking about giving netball a go? I think netball has opened so many doors for me. Whether it’s a local league, mixed netball team or elite team, just being able to get involved is fantastic. It gets you out get, gets you active and it’s a great way to make friends. For me a lot of my friendships I’ve made will be lifelong that I’ll take with me well after my career has long gone. It’s a good way to socialise and gets out that competitive streak in you. I guess my biggest tip would have to be, grab a friend and come and join in whether it’s ‘Back to Netball’ or being part of a competitive team. Thank you for your time Geva, we wish you all the best with Commonwealth Games and your future.
THE JOBS COACH
With The Game’s resident jobs coach, Julie Cook-Hughes
CLIMB THE LADDER AND REACH YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL PLAN YOUR PERFECT CAREER WITH THE EXPERTS
Julie Cook-Hughes, Managing Director & Founder of SOS recruitment
Here at SOS Recruitment we care about ‘YOU’ – every candidate we assist is important, whether you are starting out on the ‘Career Ladder’ or you have an established work history and are seeking a new exciting job opportunity! Julie Cook-Hughes, Managing Director, SOS Recruitment has over 20 years’ experience along with her highly experienced team - her Management Team alone have over 60 years working in the commercial recruitment sector . They have placed thousands of highly satisfied candidates in their perfect career; having built long and established client relationships across a broad spectrum of industries in and around the area. Julie and her colleagues ‘Core Values’ are to exceed expectations, build honest consultative relationships, ensure candidates feel they are valued and empowered to make the right career choices’. Our aim is to plan a future for you that is both safe, secure and enjoyable – some of the most unexpected jobs can turn into the most satisfying and rewarding careers.
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A successful company is certainly the result of a happy workforce, we know ensuring staff are offered continuous training, support and a happy working environment results in a productive workforce within a company. Registering with SOS Recruitment will give you the confidence to ensure your career path is taken seriously, we will prepare every individual we meet to have the very best chance of being successful in their job search – our ‘motto’ is no ladder is too high! Your skill set, personality and expectations will be taken into account in your job search, plan, expand and be flexible when seeking a new role – it’s an exciting time finding a new employer and we, the experts, at SOS recruitment are your perfect partners to make the journey as successful as possible! We will ensure we give you a consultative approach, with regular advice, feedback and guidance along the way – we are extremely PASSIONATE about our roles in helping you, our valued candidates. Julie takes pride knowing her team are happy , enthusiastic, productive and results driven – all essential in the fast paced world of recruitment. She will always listen to new ideas and initiatives from her team - remember the Golden Rule your most important commodity in a successful business is your staff. That’s YOU AND WE NEED YOU! If you are looking for a new job call or email the SOS Recruitment Team NOW! Immediate temporary and permanent opportunities are available! Experience a ‘SERIOUSLY OUTSTANDING SERVICE’ and let us assist ‘YOU’ on your career ladder and realise your career aspirations. Climb the ‘Career Ladder’ The only way is up! Think of your career as a ‘ladder’. Plan steps and be organised with your approach, make a list of what’s most important to you, i.e. job satisfaction, salary, career progression for example and put these in order of importance. Your first employer will not necessarily be the company where you reach the ‘top step’ of the ladder, think of the climb as a path which is taking you on a career journey! You will experience roles which you absolutely love and those which you learn new things but do not necessarily like the industry it’s based in; careers can be built upon and the path is sometimes ‘smooth’ and sometimes ‘rocky’ – all a great learning curve in life’s work journey. What’s important to you? Every day we should look forward to going to work not dread it! There are many factors to consider that may mean a lot to you personally, the content of a role needs to motivate you, it needs to suit your lifestyle and you need to find a career path that you feel passionate about. We all have traits which come naturally to us, some of us love people therefore customer focused roles give us great job satisfaction. If you are naturally good at something the
challenge to do ever better will not be a hurdle and you will be recognised by your employers as an individual that ‘goes the extra mile’ to excel within a role. What are you good at? How can you improve yourself? Think about what interests you and makes you feel good at work, do you like helping other colleagues? If so are you a born leader? Do you like to study, would a career with additional qualifications be something that will stretch you? Companies like to see employees improve their skill set and set their own personal challenges, make a list of what you are good at, a list of what skills you could improve upon and be honest with yourself, we all learn something new every day and educating ourselves further can only be a bonus in the workplace. Should I gain more Qualifications? What does experience count for? The above questions are asked frequently, you need a combination of both. A basic good education will only be advantageous to you so therefore gaining good grades at School, College or University will only benefit you in the long term, employers like to see at least good GCSE results including good grades in Maths and English. If you are the studying type demonstrate your desire to gain further qualifications should a role require this. As for experience any work experience is highly beneficial, this may even have been a paper round when you were at school, or a role assisting your father in business, these experiences are hugely advantageous to us improve upon our ‘life skills’ – communicating at all levels, good listening skills and willingness to work hard from an early age will only benefit you when seeking employment as an adult. Should I research and plan? Yes preparation and planning your career from the moment you take your ‘Options’ at secondary school will benefit you when moving from education to work. You will need to be patient at times, market conditions dictate that companies can be hiring in vast numbers one year and then not recruit perhaps the following year at all, therefore keeping records of where you have applied for a job, who you spoke to and what response you got is something worth keeping. Always remain flexible and open-minded, you may apply for one role and not be offered an interview then re-apply a few months later for a similar role and successfully be invited in, perseverance and patience are great qualities to have. Be open minded! You may have a ‘dream job’ in mind – believe me we all did when we left school or further education but sometimes the disappointment that the dream job is taking forever is part of life’s rich path. The jobs available when you happen to be looking may not appeal to you but being open-minded is essential, it is often the most unlikely role you end up taking in your career path can result in the most rewarding career – explore all avenues. Ask for advice. Be confident! When you visit a prospective employer feel confident enough to ask the question about future career progression, however ensure this does not come across in a pushy or expectant manner. You may desperately wish to be the CEO of a company one day but right now you are being interviewed for the position of Customer Services Supervisor. Being ambitions and focused are brilliant qualities but manage the timescales carefully with your employer, you need to prove your worth with an employer first. Be aware of what’s expected! You will need to keep the support of your Manager and respect their wishes, ensure you are fully aware of what’s expected of you and if you are unsure you must ask for advice, feedback and guidance if you need further clarification. A good Manager will see your potential and work with you to ensure you progress, remember it’s your ‘career journey’ but Managers are put in place to grow and develop team members to be able to ‘step into their role’ eventually. Welcoming change, adapting to new processes and generally being interested in your role will be highly beneficial for your future. Good luck with your climb up the ‘Career Ladder’ - it’s worth being positive and pro-active – surprises are around every corner – keep sharp, focused and determined!
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STATTO
Due to popular demand, the special Game Statto returns... Arm yourself with some great sporting knowledge to share with your mates down the pub.
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Athletics: The Marathon is the only athletics event that is measured in both metric and imperial figures at a distance of 26 miles and 385 yards.
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Golf: The longest televised putt in history was holed by 18-time Olympic Gold medallist Michael Phelps at a humungous distance of 153ft during the Dunhill Links ProAm Championships in 2012.
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Tennis: Over 42,000 tennis balls are used throughout the duration of the Wimbledon Championships every year.
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Football: At this Summer’s FIFA World Cup, Columbia’s James Rodriguez became the first player in 36 years to score in his first five World Cup finals appearances.
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Cycling: The average rider will burn over 123,000 calories during the 21-day race of the Tour de France.
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Golf: Sir Nick Faldo holds the record for most match victories in Ryder Cup history with 23.
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Cricket: England duo Joe Root and James Anderson set a world record for the highest 11th wicket partnership with a total of 198 in the recent Test series against Sri Lanka.
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Commonwealth Games: Australia leads the way in the alltime gold medal haul with a massive total of 803. They’re also the only national to have won over 2000 medal in the games’ history.
RUNNING
This month, our very own Harry Lund, Sales Executive for The Game has started a diary about his thoughts, training and progress ahead of major commitment and no easy feat, the Bournemouth Marathon.
PROFILE Name: Harry Lund Age: 23 Job: Sales Executive at The Game Magazine and Level Two Coach at Christchurch Tennis Facility
MARATHON RUNNER’S BLOG “What on earth are you thinking?” This was the response I met from my friends and family last October when I told them I’d signed up to the 2014 Bournemouth Marathon. Not the most inspiring start, but admittedly it did give me some added motivation to prove that I haven’t made a mistake. Firstly, let’s set the scene, when I signed up to do the Bournemouth Marathon, I’d never run further than 10km which I did in a Cancer Research UK charity run back in October 2010, so a marathon was more than a considerable step
up. It was a bit of a no brainer for me to sign up for the Bournemouth Marathon when it’s right on my doorstep. I’m quite an active person, I play a lot of different sports and at the start of this year I became a parttime tennis coach at Christchurch Tennis Facility, which offers a great experience every time I’m there. At 23 years old, I feel I’m in the prime age bracket to do something like a marathon, a big challenge that requires a lot of commitment, not necessarily something I could have done when I was younger. So far, the experience has been a positive one, albeit in a lot of different ways, the learning curve has been steady and even in just the training and build-up stages of the experience, I’ve learnt a lot about myself, which sounds clichéd, but it’s true. I’ve always admitted that I’m quite often a “leave it to the last minute” type of person and after pretty much getting away with it through college and university, I paid the price for my laziness in March of this year. I took part in the half marathon event of the Bournemouth Bay Run, with the best of intentions and with the scope to giving myself a taster of a large event. My training for the race included about eight or nine runs of distances starting at 5 miles and going up to around the 9 mile mark, not too bad, but not enough. The race itself started off OK. I was feeling pretty good by half way, but I’d started too quickly and my mood soon changed in the second half. With probably the most feeble sprint finish of all time, I crossed the line in 2 hours 12 minutes, not too bad considering I was hoping for a sub-2 hour finish. The post-race experience was the most valuable part of it all, I was massively dehydrated, cramping and struggling to walk to the car for my lift back. Worse still, I almost passed out on the way home and was in a pretty bad way for a couple of days after. Whilst it was horrible to endure, I’m actually glad it happened, because I now know what I need to do better in preparation for the full marathon.
“THE POST-RACE EXPERIENCE WAS THE MOST VALUABLE PART OF IT ALL, I WAS MASSIVELY DEHYDRATED, CRAMPING AND STRUGGLING TO WALK TO THE CAR FOR MY LIFT BACK”
My training has experienced a big dip since I completed the half marathon. A holiday, new job and a taking on new challenges has halted my progress, but I feel I’m back on track in July when I visited the official Bournemouth Marathon Festival workshop at Bournemouth University run by husband and wife team Liz and Martin Yelling of Yelling Performance, with Tim Cruse-Drew from East Cliff Therapy Centre. I found the entire day a very helpful and fulfilling experience. It really helps give you some more perspective hearing how to train, how to diet, how to prepare from a former Olympic athlete (Liz). Martin’s enthusiasm and delivery is so motivating and his to-the-point approach helps you gain a better understanding everything involved with the marathon experience. The core stability advice from Tim will prove very useful with training. Maintaining posture and body shape whilst running is vital and I now feel more confident in achieving that. They’re going to be leading two more Bournemouth Marathon Festival Sunday Series
runs, the first on August 17th and the second on September 14th in the build-up to race day. The runs are open to anyone who is running in any distance in the Bournemouth Marathon Festival, whether it’s the full marathon, the half marathon, the 10km or the 5km. So, what next? First things first, I’ll be officially beginning my training and aiming for the three runs per week minimum that was recommended by Liz and Martin. Those of you who are also taking part in one of the events and who are also struggling with your training, you can aim to do this too and can compare your progress with my own in our September issue. For me, the best way to train is with other people and knowing that others around you are too. So knowing that some of you out there are going through the same thing as me on this will help no end, I hope it does the same for you. Until next time, thanks for reading and get running!
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MISSION NO. 22 LONGBOARDING Last month, our new hero, Jo, Editor of The Game, went along to a Weightlifting class with the Wessex Weightlifting Club based at West Hants Club. She did well mastering some of the techniques to safely and effectively lift the weights. With the heat wave shooting temperatures up to the high twenties, we thought we’d make the most of the incredible weather we’ve had so far this summer and get Jo down the beach to have a go at popular skate activity, longboarding. With the expert guidance of local pro, Ben Schofield, Jo took to the promenade at Branksome Beach on a very warm summer’s evening and we caught up with her to find out how she got on… Find out more > benbschofield@gmail.com www.vortexextremesports.co.uk
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Hi Jo, you did well with the Weightlifting last month and we hear you’ve been back for more? Yes, I’ve been back several times to the club’s classes they run on a Monday and Wednesday. They’ve also got a class Friday but three times a week is a bit ambitious for me at the moment! I’m really enjoying it and making steady progress with my goal to get fit. This month, you’re off to the beach armed with a longboard and a safety helmet! Have you skateboarded before? Um, no! I love roller booting and still do that now and again and I remember having a board back in the 80’s (showing my age now!) but I never really got the hang of it! I’ve watched people cruising along the prom though many a time and always wanted to get a board. I’m hoping I can keep upright on it! AFTER… Well done Jo, how was it? I’m boiling! Wow, that’s a good little workout. I loved it! Such an amazing evening down the beach too with the stunning backdrop behind us. What was the best and hardest parts of the session and why? BEST: The best part was when you feel stable on the board and you’re cruising along. The board I was on had really good quality wheels so you roll easily without too much pushing effort. HARDEST: The promenade had a slight decline down towards the sand so I found myself heading off towards the edge a few times! You have to bend your knees then bring your weight to the balls of you feet or onto your heels to move the board left and right. I could do the forward part OK but trusting yourself to keep balance when you’re leaning backwards takes a little time!
Tell us about the board and how is it different to a normal skateboard? It’s all in the name – a longboard is quite a bit longer than a standard skateboard. The boards can be in different shapes, the ‘pintail’ looks like a surf board and is good for smooth cruising. The one I was on was a ‘drop deck’ which is good for riding downhill, something that I won’t be doing just yet! We saw you have a few wobbles, any injuries?! Nothing too bad, thankfully! I stepped off the board whilst in motion and it scraped across my ankle bone skinning it a bit, but I can take a little blood! Oh, and I also somehow managed to do my interpretation of the splits…ouch! Was it good to have an expert on hand for some advice? Absolutely, Ben was brilliant and told me how to stand properly on the board so I could use my weight to change direction. He was also there to catch me a few times when I fell, thanks Ben! He showed us a few tricks after the session and some downhill moves in the car park. He’s very good at what he does and you can see his passion for his sport in how easy he makes it look and the time he must have spent to master some of his tricks. Would you recommend longboarding as a good outdoor activity? 100%. It’s good for fitness; you get lots of fresh air and from what Ben was saying, it’s quite a sociable sport too. He meets up with a group of skaters every week and they all share tricks and skills to improve their skating. With the miles of promenade flanking our incredible coastline, this is the ideal activity to take it all in whilst having fun. Do it! We’ve got another good one lined up next month so watch this space!
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NICK COOMBS Setting up a new sports initiative and the processes, organisation and planning that goes with it would be enough to put many people off. But, local wheelchair user, Nick Coombs has set a goal in his sights and he isn’t going to stop until he reaches it. We caught up with founder, Nick Coombs, to find out his motivations behind setting up The Dorset Destroyers Wheelchair Rugby Club and he tells us in his own words how he got to this exciting point in his life…
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“I used to play lots of sports when I was growing up in Barnet, Hertfordshire with my good friends. I was a great fan of riding my racing bike and always pretended to be Eddy Mercx or Bernard Hinault crossing the finishing line. I cycled for a club in Barnet for about 3 years. I wasn’t the fastest, but I was a very good domestique and could lead out well, but not finish. I was happy to do that for the team and enjoyed supporting them and shouting from the back to tell them who was coming up to attack (I had a big mouth then, even bigger now!!). I played with the Saracens RFC for a few weeks (they were looking at getting an under 16’s team together). But I ended up breaking my leg, which is a common theme that has affected my life since I was 9. Numerous operations have been done to my legs and
The rise of the ‘Dorset Destroyers’ there was a time where the Professor at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, said my next operation would have to be an amputation! The world stood still. Sue, my wife, carer and my rock, looked at the Professor and said quite defiantly.... NO! I’m not sure he had ever been spoken to like that before, but he backed down and discussions carried on and he suggested that the knee cap was removed and not replaced. We both agreed that it was a better option, and so it happened. 10 years later, the other knee cap was removed. Sometimes, I am grateful they never amputated, but other times when I’m throwing up from pain as bone grinds against bone and the pain is so unbearable that you just feel like you would quite happily cut the damned things off yourself, it’s not so good. It’s like you’re walking on stilts that keep slipping, the legs give way and have been known to snap backwards (the wrong way), ouch! So, my family, Sue, Jenny and Tom literally helped pick me up and got me back on my feet. They have been very strong for me, while I’ve been in Hospital (43 times) and they’ve had a different life to the norm when Dad does not do too much as he is in pain or it’s just too tiring to do something.
My sporting life finished in 1994. Or so I thought. It took me until 2013 to face the fact that I was disabled (I tried fighting every inch of the way to not have to use a wheelchair, as it’s not the most convenient of things to try and get around town) but I went to Slade’s Farm in July 2013 and met Terry Dennis and I tried out Wessex Accessible Cycling’s bikes, which just set my world on fire. Then two weeks later at the Legacy games in Poole Park, I tried playing Wheelchair Basketball and started to play every Friday night. My love affair with sport came back.” Incredible story Nick and we’re glad to hear you found a way to re-ignite your love for sport. Tell us how you came up with the idea to launch a wheelchair rugby team? I just saw a game of Wheelchair Rugby/Murderball/Killerball and thought to myself, now that’s a hell of a game to play! Having tried it out at Hospital in 1999, my head was not in the right place at the time, but it obviously stuck there. In 2013, I was talking to Luke (Andrews) at The Junction Sports and Leisure Centre and blurted out how I would love to set up some Wheelchair Sports Teams that are far more aggressive and aimed at people who want to play rough and ready and don’t mind being hurt in the process. He suggested that Broadstone would love to have a club like that based there. 6 months later, I met a gentleman called Paul Sutherland whilst playing Wheelchair Basketball, and was talking to him about it and he said, “I’ll help, what do you want doing?” Sue (my wife) said, “Go on then, do it, you’ve got nothing to lose and you know I’ll back you” My kids looked at me with that look of ‘Oh God, Dad’s off on one again’. So, that’s how it started. So, who is part of your set up team? My wife, Sue, my friend and fellow Wheelchair Basketball Player Paul Sutherland, plus we’ve got backing from Poole Council, GBWR (GB Wheelchair Rugby), The Junction Sports and Leisure Centre, Tony Jones Pert, the list goes on. The amount of people who’ve raised their hands and have offered to help is just fantastic. The Paralympics really hit home to so many people. What will your role be once it’s up and running? I am aiming to play, but as I am approaching 50, I think it would be good to get my hand into coaching so at least I can still play a bit and be surrounded by the joy of sport. The first aim is to get a recreational team together, to practise and to play against other recreational teams. The reason it’s a recreational team is that you have to have a very high level of disability to play (as it’s a points system) but we want to encourage any players with a disability to come along and try out a taster session and see what you think.
How is all the planning going and what kind of support and funding are you hoping for? It’s a long journey, funding is an interesting proposition, and we have to spend many an hour browsing paperwork to make sure everything is correct. We are looking for sponsors as each Wheelchair costs a minimum of £2,500/£3,000 each and we require defence and attack chairs plus different sizes of each so we are looking at £75,000 to start the club off. That’s without buying any balls and other equipment. We want to make this a club that is not just about Wheelchair Rugby, but we’d like it to be a Social Club as well, so our supporters can come together as well and we do things together such as fundraising. How are you planning to recruit your team? There are so many disabled people out in Dorset and word of mouth is spreading without much advertising. We are the only club in Dorset and even more proudly, we can say we are Dorset’s first Wheelchair Rugby Club. The nearest teams to us are Southampton Solent Sharks (who have been so helpful to us). Plymouth are the next ones in the South West and north of Dorset, there’s South Wales or Gloucester, so we’ve got a wide area to cover. The first part of the Club will be for 16+ aged group, and in the future we aim to have a younger side as well, but we want to make sure everything is up and running properly before we go forward another step. We are planning on getting out and about at such events as the ‘Join In Festival’ at Poole Park on August 17th and so much more over the next year.
How can people get involved and when do you hope to launch? If you want to have a go, you would need to book a date via Paul Arnold (at GBWR) who is doing all the hard work for us and helping us out. The sessions are open to any age, but as I’ve said previously, the Club will start off as a 16+ for a short while. Paul Arnold 07872 664927 or e mail paul.arnold@gbwr.org.uk Our taster sessions are being held at: The Junctions Sports and Leisure Centre, Station Approach, Broadstone - Sunday September 28th, Sunday October 12th and 26th and Sunday November 9th from 1pm till 3pm. If you want to be a volunteer, then just come along on the day or email nickcoombs65@gmail.com Once funding is in place, we would like to be going by December 2014. Thanks for telling us about this exciting and unique local team.
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ark Harding is studying for a masters degree in multimedia journalism at Bournemouth University. As part of his final project, he travelled out to Brazil to film a documentary about the protests over the World Cup and we are lucky enough to include a fascinating firsthand insight into a slice of the atmosphere from the largest football event in the world.
Makeshift bookmakers can be found scattered across the city taking on all kinds of bets while sat on their stools at various street corners. Argentina, the Carioca bookies’ favourite, has strong support from both locals and travelling argentines whereas the German support is a much rarer sight. The two sides have much respect for one another, which is reciprocated through their fans, but they also know to fear one another; holding the title 5 times between them before this game. The streets are empty, the cars still, street merchants are AWOL, and even children all seem silent. The whistle for kick off can be heard across Rio. Here it is; the World Cup Final in Brazil has begun. Brazil splutters back to reality from a temporary paralysis as noise of cheers returns to the street and the people from all over the world on Brazilian streets unite in embracing the beautiful game. England may have been woefully knocked out in the group stages and left the nation in despair but it did not stop an ever strong English presence throughout the gorgeous city. Rio is an awe inspiring city it has a dramatic landscape, silkily woven in to the very fabric of the place. From the world’s tallest coastal monolith, Preda de Gavea, to the world’s largest natural urban forest and some of the most famous and beautiful beaches in the world. Rio has it all. Certainly a suitable setting for the World’s most watched sporting competition.
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Temperatures are soaring; a sweat of anticipation can be tasted in the air, and bars are aching from over capacity. Brazil has a fever, a football fever. It’s Sunday 13th of July 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, and the last few minutes leading up to the final feel like hours. ‘Carioca’s’ (locals from Rio) can only be found in front of a TV screen with the game on. Despite two shocking back-to-back defeats and finishing an unsatisfactory fourth, Brazilians are still in good spirits. Their passion for football runs deep in the veins of every man, woman and child of Brazil. Hairdressers, supermarkets, museums, churches, favelas, and even street performers are all in stand still, every pair of eyes are transfixed to the green screen awaiting that first kick of the Adidas ‘Brazuca’ football.
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Late into the second half of the game, the TV showed the sun setting behind the Christ the redeemer statue to represent a big, bright halo around his head. That moment received the second largest cheer and round of applause from the whole night. The deeply religious culture of South Americans shone through as they felt blessed to be a part of such a historic moment. Anticipation tightened its grip on the entire city as the game crept into extra-time but as the 113th minute struck with an unfathomable level of skill executed by Mario Gotze, a combination of pain, relief and jubilation poured on to the street. Car horns were honked, improvised drums were drummed, and flags were waved. Germany had surely clinched the coveted cup in much the same way Spain had done 4 years before. It was heartbreak for every Argentine. Despite the lack of time left, Argentine fans continued to display belief and good spirit, willing their team to score just one goal! ‘Messi’ was the only decipherable word in their chants. The hopes of Argentina lay with just one man. The final whistle blew. A scatter of cheers and despair raised and filled the air. Rio was pulsating once again. The swollen Copacabana beach was being vacated en-masse. But the Argentinian faithful stood strong. After a brief mourning period, the distinctly recognisable Argentinian song boomed again. Messi may not have gifted his motherland the goal they so desperately needed, but he was the player of the tournament. Argentinians can be proud of at least that. The Germans did gain some temporary support of a few who watched but they remained an unpopular team in South America. It’s Monday, the morning after the night before, and Rio seems empty. A day prepared for a national holiday, had Brazil won the tournament, was now just doing business as usual. Brazil has finished hosting one of the most controversial yet successful World Cup tournaments to date and now it’s time for the country to relax before hosting the next biggest sporting event in the World, the Olympics.”
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‘My Team’ is our monthly feature where we like to shout about local teams from across the area. Any sport, any age, anywhere… get involved and #SupportLocal. TEAM NAME: Avon Social Club EST: 2014 Manager: Simon Bowey
CLUB NEWS Whilst we are a new name in the league this year, this team has evolved over the last 7 years or so, with the core of the current team being present for the last 3 years. With family and work commitments (plus injuries!), it can be hard to get the same 11 out each week, but we are a dependable bunch who have a passion for football. Our age range is late teens to 50, so a real breadth of knowledge and enthusiasm. Avon Social Club itself is based in Charminster, has two full sized snooker tables, dart board, pool table, function room (available for hire), live entertainment and a massive garden (check out www. avonsocialclub.co.uk). They were looking to introduce a team and we thought the facilities would make a great base for us! With our new base we are proud to announce our sponsorship with R M Clarke & Son Roofing Specialists (tel 01202 523664 or mob 07771 565990). Ray is a great guy who enjoys his football and we are truly grateful for his backing! Thanks Ray and Avon Social Club. With a new home and backing we are looking forward to a promising season!
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The Clown – who keeps team spirits high? Philip Watkins – With his caustic sarcasm - but being ginger, he is a protected species and we can’t retaliate! Best Tekkers – who has the skills to pay the bills? We’ll keep this under wraps as we have a few new ‘secret’ weapons for the forthcoming season. The lightweight – who’s first to let the side down? Luke Andrews – Enjoys a Saturday night out which sometimes rolls into Sunday mornings = man down! Mr Vain – who absolutely rates themselves? We don’t do vanity; we do football – as none of us are good looking enough to preen ourselves. Who is the hard man of the team? Paul Stevens – Takes no prisoners, very firm but very fair. Who’s the glory hunter? Jamie Phillips – Once he gets the ball he only has one thing on his mind – the opposition’s goal! Our top goal scorer the past two seasons!
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Biggest liability on and off the pitch? ON – Paul Donworth, Keeper – but only when he ‘sprints’ outside the penalty box! OFF – Luke Andrews, purely because his Saturday antics are becoming legendary – he’s great to have around, hung-over or not! Worst Dress Sense – who needs to update their threads? The older heads would say the youngsters and the youngsters would say the team elders! The team social spot – where is your designated club house after a game? Avon Social Club, Avon Road, Charminster, BH8 8SE TEL: 01202 242681 – Caters for all our needs, come and have a look – it has history too! Who’s the longest in the shower? Russ Akerman – It seems like he spends hours in there, especially when you are waiting for him to give you a lift back to the Social Club!
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