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! T N E L A T T O G PIRATES POOLE PIRATES class of 2014 have proved that they certainly have talent as they opened the new speedway season with a flourish last month. Picking up where they left off at the end of 2013, as Elite League Champions, they were quick to continue their success into the new term with an unbeaten run that left their rivals in their wake. Having the benefit of five riders who contributed to that league title back at Wimborne Road was undoubtedly a help, but the new faces have contributed too and proud Pirates’ boss Matt Ford is convinced that there is more to come from his defending champions. “We still have to remember that we have to be patient with our newcomers even though they have already made a great impression with the fans. The idea this season is to keep the foundations of last year’s

title winning squad and for them to continue to lead by example,” says Ford who assembled the new side during the winter. The Pirates triumphs have not been without adversity as, once again, lady luck has dealt them some misfortune. Their number one and skipper Darcy Ward, fell victim to injury during the New Zealand round of the World Championship in March which meant that Poole began their league season without their inspirational Aussie. However, waiting in the wings was his compatriot and fellow “turbotwin” Chris Holder who has been deputising for Ward in the opening weeks. The 2012 World Champion wasted no time getting back to his best in the blue and white and of course, proved the perfect replacement for the side-lined skipper.

KYLE NEWMAN, FLYING START TO THE SEASON High flying reserve Kyle Newman was also struck down after just two league meetings when it was feared he had broken his leg whilst riding for Plymouth, his lower division club. Fortunately, Pirates’ worst fears were unfounded when it transpired that the young Brit had sustained severe muscle damage, an injury that, whilst still serious enough to keep him off track, would heal much quicker than a potential season-ending fracture. Despite the setbacks, Pirates have prevailed. The cream rises to the top and it has been the performances of Maciej “magic” Janowski and Josh Grajczonek that have grabbed much of the limelight, along with Newman prior to his injury. For Janowski it has meant taking over the captain’s armband whilst Ward sits it out and he immediately responded with a five ride maximum score against Coventry on April 14th. He has been instrumental in the latest Pirate “partnership” as fans witness the clubs two “pole stars” Janowski and Premyzslaw (Shamek) Pawlicki in some majestic team riding. Grajczonek has been quietly amassing big scores too to provide a solid back up to the established heat leaders. Ford underlines the talent of this year’s class. “What is remarkable is the maturity with which this side has ridden since the beginning of the season. If you are looking for unadulterated drama there are few better places for entertainment than Poole Stadium on Wednesday nights in the summer. In the case of Kyle Newman, I can honestly say that his performance recently ranks right up there with the sort of pleasure I have had watching World Champions wearing the skull and crossbones over a period of 15 years. But there is nothing more special than watching a local boy like Kyle – a lad who actually lived in Wimborne Road at one stage in his life – racing on the biggest domestic stage and getting an ovation that he was once dishing out on the other side of the fence as a childhood fan. With that in mind, I can definitely say that the Pirates have got talent!”

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The season of 2013-14 for Bournemouth Rugby Club will go down as the season of change, it will also be known as the season we got relegated but also the most important part, it was the season where we made a conscious effort to start to become a united club once more.

At the start of the season, the whole coaching structure changed at the senior level with previous coaching team leaving and myself, Paul Dunne, Crispin Cormack and Peter Short arriving. That in itself would always earmark change for the club some way. Another important introduction was James Davies of Exoformance who came in and delivered a great preseason for all the players. Unfortunately, this preseason dictated by previous management was too short and didn’t give James and the coaches enough time get what we call “money in the bank “in terms of conditioning endurance. However, we started off with a bang winning four games on the trot and heading up the National 2 South league. We knew though due to the strength and attritional element of this league that we would face a rocky road. What we didn’t realise is that we would end up using over 60 players in the first team due to unavailability and injuries. It was quite extraordinary and at times relentless and incredibly frustrating. There were periods of terrible weather thrown in as well which hampered training and games quite considerably and has elongated the season even as we speak.

There were 5-6 games we should have won, probably another 3-4 that we should have got losing bonus points from which would have left us mid table, but we didn’t and it was only by small margins that we fell away from it. These are lessons that as a squad and coaching team we must carry forward into next season. However, the other senior sides have all had fantastic seasons with league winning consistency and great cup runs. The most encouraging strides forward have been the reconnection of the senior sides from 4ths to the 1sts to the Colts and the Mini and Junior squads. We have a long way to go to make ourselves truly united but the initial work has started and we must keep building on that. We have had a number of Colts play up into senior level and have also had a number of players come through from the 4ths all the way to the 1st which is a great sign that Bournemouth Rugby club is starting to get it right. And watching the wonderfully organised Mini and Junior Tournament at the start of April, you will understand the strength of the club. Next year will be another good challenge but with less change across the board. It is important for the club to move forward and not allow anything or anyone from the past to try indicate that it was better in their day. We have started the process of forming a united club again and we must strive to keep that going. I personally believe the next two years will be very exciting and will form the basis of what Bournemouth Rugby club will look like in years to come. I have loved my time at Bournemouth and I leave with some great memories of a most enjoyable and challenging season here, I know that Bournemouth will get over this slight relegation blip and be stronger as a club next year. Budge Pountney

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PERSONAL TOUCH by Sean Burgess (MSc)

Drinking Water To Keep Your Beach Body OK, so this is the general rule of thumb that you have probably recited or been told when it comes to staying hydrated over the summer months. •

Don’t let yourself become dehydrated when it’s hot, drink before your thirst kicks in

2% of your body weight lost in water will result in impaired physical and mental performance.

4% your muscular capacity (strength) declines

Always carry water as it is the best way to rehydrate the body and replace lost sweat

5% heat exhaustion kicks in

7% hallucinations occur

Dehydration can leave you feeling unwell and cause numerous health complications

10% circulatory collapse, heat stroke and death

The above facts are all true and should 100% be adhered to by every reader. However, these are of course just general rules. I often find the deeper understanding of the how, why and when in regards to fluid type, consumption and consequences and look at the best ways to ensure everyone maintains great health and a great physique in hot conditions and when exercising strenuously. With this in mind, I will use my writing space this month to share some eyebrow raising facts about hydration and pass over some simple advice that will hopefully become the backbone of your thought process in this area. Did you know that females are made up of 50% water and males 60%? Some say this percentage can be as high as 70-80% dependant on what research you read. These figures of course vary dependant on your age, body type and gender. Why then do we store so much water? Well, the answer is water makes up the composition of all our cells and blood plasma whilst also serving to flush out toxins and support the immune system. In addition, it also lubricates joints, regulates body temperature and carries nutrients throughout our body. Therefore, if your body becomes dehydrated (loses water), this will have a serious knock on effect on your internal processes which allow you to function correctly and will therefore help to stimulate the release of cortisol a stress hormone which breaks down tissues and leaves your muscles looking flat and fatigued when in a dehydrated state. 08

Here are some interesting facts about dehydration in relation to water lost as a percentage of body weight.

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For example then, if you weigh 60kg and lose 2% in water you will have lost 2kg in body weight. In review of these figures you should now see how your physique can change from a few hours or a sustained period of poor hydration. It is worth remembering that most water that is lost from the body occurs during rest or in cool conditions. For example, you can lose up to 1-2 litres of water from sleeping through respiration and perspiration; so drinking plenty first thing in the morning is an important tip to follow. On top of this recommendation, how often then should we consume water during the day? Well, the general guideline is to check your urine is clear, if it is then you just need to maintain hydration by drinking every time your thirst needs quenching. When exercising though, researcher Edmund Burke PhD in a recent peer reviewed journal made the specific recommendation that we should consume about ‘150-200 millilitres every 15 minutes during training but take into consideration the daily temperature and intensity of the exercise regimen’. Keeping on the exercise conversation, consuming just water is not always the only recommended fluid that the body needs. For post exercise recovery and to replace lost minerals an electrolyte drink is also desirable. Electrolyte repletion will come from consuming most sports hydration drinks and can be important for energy production, nerve transmission and plasma restoration. These are all factors which again tie in with the dehydration and cortisol release conversation above. However, don’t panic too much the composition of sweat is 99% water and 1% sodium, potassium , magnesium

and chloride. So, if you think you are getting a real advantage by consuming your expensive sports drink over the others drinking water think again. Most isotonic sports drinks only contain 6-8% of carbohydrates and single figure percentages for each mineral. The ideal scenario then, especially when playing sport, would be to drink water alongside a more cost effective sports drink which you have created yourself, using a simple recipe such as 25% any fresh or organic fruit juice, 75% water and a pinch of salt. For the reasons outlined above regarding the importance of water in the body, telling you that stimulants (tea’s, coffee’s) and fizzy drinks should be avoided to maintain a better standard of health and subsequent physique might not come as ground breaking news. Why this is, in short, stems from these drinks containing the following: •

A low percentage of water (<10%) which in turn lowers oxygen transportation.

High amounts of sugar which raises blood sugar levels and causes insulin spiking, this can lead to potential weight gain as insulin helps to control the breakdown of fats.

Many different toxins can be released from teas especially which attack the immune system, and can stimulate the release of cortisol.

Bear in mind the above facts are just some general negative consequences from these types of drinks; naturally it is far beyond the scope of this one article to explore these areas in any sufficient depth. However, this article has met its early rationale and considered how best to stay hydrated (consume water), how often to consume water for athletes or non-athletes and lastly assessed what might happen if hydration levels drop below what is considered healthy. I always encourage any reader interested in achieving significant and sustainable results to contact me direct through my website seanburgesspt.com for more information on nutrition and exercise if you have any further queries.



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02 HandTrux Backhoe £40 www.amazon.co.uk Who doesn’t love digging holes in the sand?! Now you can dig deeper holes in record time! Make your arms into digging machines and impress your friends with the biggest hole…

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04 NScessity Personal UV monitor £5.99 www.safetots.co.uk Nscessity Personal UV Monitor is an invaluable aid to protecting your children whenever they are out in the sun, at home or abroad. The Nscessity Personal UV Monitor calculates the safe exposure time based on inputting users skin type, SPF protection and then measuring the UV level. When the safe exposure time is up an alarm will sound.

05 Wild Sling: Solo Water Balloon Launcher £9.99 www.play.com Tired of manually throwing a water balloon and want something with a little more oomph? This is for you... If it’s a water fight they want, bring it on as this can fire up to 120 feet!


A great place to work “TEAMWORK IS ALL ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER - BRINGING OUT INDIVIDUALS STRENGTHS TO GAIN POWER AS ONE UNIT. LIKE A SPORTS TEAM STRIVING TOGETHER ON A PITCH OR COURT, A UNITED TEAM IN THE WORK PLACE FUNCTIONS IN A SIMILAR WAY.” THE GAME MAGAZINE

Ageas in Bournemouth know how vital it is to be an employer of choice and to find – and keep – talented individuals. We are looking for people who want to be in a challenging, yet rewarding environment, helping us drive forward as one of the largest over 50s insurance providers in the market with our two customer facing brands – Castle Cover and RIAS. Thanks to the diverse functions within the business you’ll be sure to find a role that matches your career aspirations.

GREAT PLACE TO WORK Our strong internal values promote the ‘What matters to you, matters to us” slogan and we love that our employees are so vocal in sharing their opinion. We have a strong “people focused” ethos, with great team-working and a supportive management culture. Employees tell us they thoroughly enjoy working in their teams and year on year vote this as one of the best things about working for Ageas.

SKY’S THE LIMIT Naturally we want our employees to get the most out of their career with us and that’s why we heavily invest in our learning and development programme. We love to see colleagues excel themselves and we’re committed to giving you the support you need to transform your career with us – whether it’s a qualification, a general insurance apprenticeship or our comprehensive in-house training, there are a number of opportunities to progress. We recognise talent in our organisation with our ‘Super Stars’ programme, and we’re very proud of our internal culture of promoting from within. This is why many of our employees have successfully worked their way up from junior to senior positions. The focus is on providing the support, development and coaching to help our people be the best they can be. And it doesn’t stop there – as we are part of the global Ageas group, with opportunities opening up across the UK, in Belgium and across Asia, employees are welcome to apply for jobs far and wide across the group. In other words, if you’re looking for space to grow, develop and build on your skills, then you’ll find it with us.

TAKING YOUR FIRST STEP

PROFILE JON BROWN SENIOR ONLINE OPERATIONS MANAGER “Eight years ago I walked through the door at Ageas after returning from travelling. I started as a Call Centre Advisor, worked hard and started to hit my targets. Ageas gave me the support that I needed to learn the management skills required to lead and support a team of advisors. I have held the role, Head of Inbound Sales, responsible for nearly 200 people, via Team Manager and Senior Manager roles as well as a stint as a Call Centre Manager in both our Bournemouth and Belfast offices. In that time, Ageas financed an Open University qualification in management and has continually given me the opportunity to develop my people management skills and commercial awareness through internal courses. I am also working on some bespoke projects for the business. It really is the case that if you show the right attitude and aptitude to fulfil your own ambitions, as a company, Ageas is more than willing to support you.”

We appreciate that getting your first job can be hard. If you don’t have much experience but the right attitude, we can help you, with or without qualifications. If you are looking to take your first steps on your career journey, then Ageas offers an excellent award nominated learning and development package.

REWARDING ENVIRONMENT Our incentives and rewards reflect the fact that our employees really make a difference and feel valued for their individual contribution towards the company’s goals. We offer a great total reward package which means aside from your salary; employees also have access to a range of benefits and development opportunities to suit their lifestyle and aspirations. It’s not just about how we can help colleagues develop and give them a great place to work; we take great care in helping our local community too. Over the last four years we have had fun, and exhilarating moments, raising £100,000 for charity – an extremely credible and fantastic result that we are proud to own. Impressed and want to know more? Take a look at our website and make the next step in your career. We look forward to welcoming you to the Ageas family soon.

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This month, we speak to Jack Clinton, a film maker and surfer who travels around the UK making films in and out of the surfing industry. We ask about his life on the road and his passion for his sport.

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It must be an amazing job doing what you do, but does life on the road ever get tough with all the travelling? Our last BlurfTV episode took us to the Outer Hebrides which was a crazy trip; 19 hours of driving, 3 hours on the ferry, crazy conditions and big waves! That trip, I had to get a full routine going with my lenses. The majority of days, it was tipping down so it was very testing. If I’m honest, last year the majority of my work was in and around the local area for small businesses and events. Alongside BlurfTV, I’m frequently working with Monster’s surf team putting various short films together from surf spots in and around their local spots so that means a lot of darting up and down the coast. What are you working on at the moment and any plans to come back to Dorset in the near future? Myself and my brother are in the process of putting together this year’s episodes and where we like to explore. Surfing is such a hard sport to plan as waves are so fickle! But, we’re aiming to have our first episode this year out by the end of May. We’ve considered going back for sure but want to tick off a few more obscurer spots first. Can you tell us about any competitions you’ve taken part in? I used to surf in all the UK pro tour events ‘back in the day’ along with other various surf events around the region, but I spent the majority of time judging instead. It’s something that I had picked up from competing and watching lots of heats. It was less of a risk than surfing to maybe get a final. With judging you get paid with less hassle! Where are your favourite places to surf in the UK… and abroad? I have a few spots around the corner from where I am that I love heading over to with my mates. We surf Fistral the majority of the time. We love going out to Barbados and can’t get enough of a bit of soup bowl there! Which surf reports do you use to check out conditions for the places you visit? Mostly Windguru and MSW. You have to alternate between the two then meet somewhere in the middle! Have you been out surfing in the extreme weather we’ve had recently? To be honest, I haven’t been surfing that much over this winter due to my work so I’ve been giving it a miss and hitting the bike. However, I’ve just got back from a recent trip to Barbados this winter which has rekindled the flame. Amped to get in now I’m back!

Hi Jack, tell us how you first got into surfing and when it all started… My dad was always a keen surfer so it was natural he would drag me into the ocean to catch waves. That was around the age of 12 from what I remember.

When you’re not filming or out in the water, what do you like to get up to? I’m not a massive drinker so I don’t really hit town too hard and the majority of my mates and my girlfriend are the same as me. I like to chill and watch a movie with some good food, and conjure up new ideas I can potentially take to the dragons den.

Do you take part in any other sports on land or sea? I love fishing. There’s nothing better than hooking into a big ol’ carp! I also love cycling and downhill is sick. I love having a kick about with mates and if I’m not in the sea I’m either on the drums or eating!

What are your hopes and goals for the future? I just want to build up my business and see where that takes me. I love my job and it’s amazing having one of my favourite hobbies that I can earn a wage from. I am aiming to continue building BlurfTV and create short episodes that are entertaining and also aiming to get a place and have a big TV!

Finally, what would you say to any of our readers wanting You make films for Monster Energy with your brother, to try surfing and what’s the best way of starting out? Lewis, travelling all around the UK. We loved your film in I think everyone expects to pick up surfing in the first session but, Bournemouth with Miles Lee-Hargreaves who we featured in with surfing, you have to learn about waves as well as balancing The Game last year…tell us about your visit here and what you on a surfboard! You have to be patient, that’s for sure, but it’s thought of the conditions. worth the wait. I would say for anyone starting out to book in To be honest, I wasn’t expecting too much as I had been to Bournemouth with a professional local surf school and spend an hour with in the past and every time, it was either flat, lapping on the beach or them. From there, you will know whether you want another super windy and real weak. We we’re heading up for a swell that we’d lesson or want to buy a board! tracked for about week and when we got there the waves were so fun! The boys were getting some good ones by the pier. It reminded us a lot Thank you for talking to us, Jack. We wish you continued of Huntington Beach in California. success with your sport and films in the future. …and what about Bournemouth as a town? Did you enjoying hanging out and where did you go? I love Bournemouth…it’s such a fun town! Miles took us to some crazy Chinese ‘all-you-can-eat’ restaurant. That was a serious feed that day! There are some great hotspots for watersports fans in the surrounding area with the Purbecks on our doorstep and Poole Harbour, have you been to other spots along the local coastline? We checked out Poole Harbour. I’m sure it’s paradise there for the wakeboarders, especially when it’s glassy! At the end of our trip, we had the largest part of the swell and we decided to head back home via checking out some sweet secrets spots. I can’t give away any names or places as I’ll get Miles into some serious trouble!

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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: Janine Murphy SPORT: Weightlifting

Hi, I live in Bournemouth (born and bred) not many of us left in this town. I have done a bit of travelling; I lived in California for 3 years in the 90’s where I became a personal trainer and took up Kickboxing. On my return to the UK I took up full contact fighting (I didn’t do too badly Southern Area Thai boxing Champ, British Kickboxing Champ, World Thai Boxing Champ). After taking an injury in my last fight that pretty much finished my fighting career, I took up Power lifting (I didn’t do too badly at that either several British Titles and then a World Title in 2009) I then took up Weightlifting that I am currently competing in and doing ok; I did my first year of competing last year 2013 and gained an English Senior Title, British Masters Title and took Bronze at the British Seniors Championship so not a bad start really. I have worked as a PT and Thai Boxing Instructor at the Phoenix Gym. I’ve been married to Steven Murphy for 10 years. We have no children… where would I possibly find the time?! 14

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Hi Janine, tell us about what you do and how you first got into it? I have always had a passion for sport and competing from a very young age, I still have all my certificates that I got from school that include outstanding achievements in P.E. I took up kickboxing because I fancied giving it a go. I didn’t set out to be a fighter it just happened. One day the trainer asked if I wanted to fight. I thought ok, just one and then let’s see what happens, the rest is history. I had started training with weights when I was 21 years old; I felt it always gave me the edge over my opponents because I was stronger than them. I ruptured my ACL in the lead up to the World Title fight and then after the fight it was a bit of a mess I had to have an operation to fix it and used weights to get my leg strong after the operation; whilst I was training a coach asked me in the gym one day if I fancied being part of a Power Lifting Team. When I was training as a power athlete, I started to learn how to Weightlift it has taken a while as it is very technical but I am now competing in this sport and will see how far the journey will take me. You’re currently the 75kg English Champion and the British Masters Champion in weightlifting… can you tell us about your competing and anything else you are training for? At this present time, I can compete at Senior and Masters Level. Seniors are up to the age of 35 and Masters are from the age of 35 onwards. I recently became British Masters Champion 2014 again. I have not competed at senior level this year because I have taken on doing a Masters Research at Bournemouth University and wanted to give myself some time to settle into studying again. I will be competing again this year but at smaller competitions until the qualifier for the English Championships comes around again at the end of the year. I am not sure where this journey will take me, hopefully I will get to go to a World Championships and who knows, third time round, I may get a World Title in this too. They are holding the European Masters in this country next year so that will be something I will be working for definitely. Where do you train and can you tell us what your sessions involve? I do most of my training at West Hants Tennis Club where we have Wessex Weightlifting. They have a strength and conditioning Unit there. I train 3 to 4 days a week for two hours at a time. It sounds like a long time but once you are doing the session the time flies past. The sessions will generally be broken down to either doing the squat snatch which is straight from the floor into a squat position with the weight above your head and stand up, with other exercises thrown into the session, snatch pulls, snatch balance, overhead squats, front squats, pistol squats, chin ups, abs, and lower back work. Or concentrating on clean and jerk, clean pulls, jerk balance, jerk off the racks, back squats, dead lifts… those are just some of the things I do! Did you get all that?! Haha.

Tell us about the health benefits from doing weightlifting? Women always associate lifting weights with having big muscles and this just not the case, if your body is not predisposed to this it will just not happen. It takes a lot of hard work in the gym to put on muscle it is not something that will happen overnight. Lifting weights will make your muscles stronger which will improve your posture and help to keep your body balanced, increase metabolism and having stronger muscles will also help with preventing injuries. Weightlifting will tone, lift and shape your body along with helping to prevent osteoporosis in later life. I see so many women slogging it out on the treadmill or the other static cardio machines in the gym because they are too afraid of picking up a weight. Like I said, if you do not have that body type you will not get big and muscly but you will have a body that you will love and have a bum to be proud of! How do you get on with the guys at training and are you finding more women are getting into weightlifting? Since the 2000 Olympic Games, women have been allowed to compete in weightlifting. This has resulted in a massive rise in women getting involved. Having seen the women on the senior circuit, there are some really top quality girls and women lifting and some of these girls are as young as 14 and are out lifting some of the men; it really is inspiring. At Wessex Weightlifting we have girls as young as 11 and then myself as old as 42 and then boys again from the age of 12 up to men the age of 60, so it is a really mixed bunch of different athletes from all backgrounds that are all working together really well. What are your hopes and goals for the future? I will keep training and hope to make it to a Masters World Championships to make it a hat trick with my titles. I will always keep moving forwards with my education. I will finish the Masters Research I am doing. Where I will go with that will depend on how I do. I am certainly not a natural academic and I left school with no qualifications so I have had to really battle to get this far. But, I am always up for a challenge and will work hard to finish it and maybe, just maybe look at doing a PhD but let’s just see what happens. Finally, what would you say to women wanting to give it a go and where is a good place to get involved? I would say to anybody just give it a go, you have nothing to lose. Forget about what you think it may be and come along to a session where you get properly coached and shown how to do the techniques properly. Don’t think that you will not be strong enough it isn’t about strength it is about learning technique especially in the early stages. I am going to be biased and say to come along to Wessex Weightlifting. We are a friendly bunch interested in helping you achieve your goals whatever they may be, JUST GIVE IT A GO! Thank you for talking to us, Janine. We wish you continued success with your sport in the future.


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This month sees the 7th year of the famous Bournemouth 7s Festival. The countdown has started to the late May Bank holiday weekend 23th -25th May as over 20,000 likeminded party goers and sports loving people will meet at Bournemouth Sports Club at what is known as the ‘Party Of The Year’.

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fficially kicking off the summer, the Bournemouth 7s Festival organisers, Diamond Sporting Group, promise the biggest and best festival yet with more sport, more entertainment and the familiar, unrivalled atmosphere combining sport and music enjoyed at the world’s largest festival of this type. Months of planning and detail go into the Bournemouth 7s Festival which has 370 teams competing across 28 tournaments. Four sports feature this year; Rugby 7s, Netball 7s, Dodgeball and new for 2014, Hockey 7s. Teams travel from across the country to take part in this major sporting event, battling to win the relevant cup for their sport in front of thousands of spectators. The Viper 10 Campsite holds up to 3,000 campers and with it located just 50 metres from the Main Festival Arena, it gives the ultimate festival experience. Fully equipped with catering and coffee units, hot showers, 24 hr security and plenty of toilets, campers can sleep off the partying from the night before and get ready for another action packed day. V.VIP campers have the options or pre-erected tents for comfort and convenience in an exclusive camping area. Keeping with the VIP theme, the Alcatel OneTouch VIP Lounge provides the perfect place for players to upgrade their festival weekend with a private bar, exclusive DJ’s and an arena which exudes a cool party feel. Over in the Heathrow Express V.VIP Lounge, international rugby stars, celebrities and spectators have the best seats in the house to watch the world class Rugby 7s teams compete in The Heathrow Express National Cup.

We’re excited for this event and we’re counting down the days! Look out for our 2014 Bournemouth 7s Festival post-event review in June’s issue of The Game Magazine. It’s not just the sport that festival goers return for year after year. The music and entertainment creates the perfect party environment with resident DJs and live bands in 10 themed arenas including the all new Kopparberg Big Top Dance Tent. Giant sized bars, a whole range of freshly cooked food and many attractions are on site adding to the experience of the Bournemouth 7s Festival. There’s still time to get your tickets if you haven’t got them yet so don’t miss out and book yours today! Bournemouth7s.com or call 01202 545630

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At Velocity health + fitness, you’ll find state-of-the-art equipment in the gym, spacious studios and a full-length heated swimming pool with relaxing spa. It’s a club that gives you results to be proud of and with the facilities and services constantly evolving to meet customer’s needs, you can keep up to date with the latest news and information in The Game magazine. GROUP FITNESS “Alone we’re weak, together we’re strong…” Velocity, Bournemouth has an extensive Group Fitness Timetable with something for everyone. Each of the motivating and supportive instructors are trained to help you achieve the very best from your workout and can adapt each class with high to low impact movements to suit all ability levels. There are over 110 classes every week including 8 different Les Mills programmes including Body Pump, Body Combat, Body Balance, Body Step, CxWorx, Sh’bam and Grit. No other club in Bournemouth currently offers the Grit Series so you’ll be part of an exclusive class with fantastic results. Velocity is proud to offer some of the best instructors locally to instruct, encourage and help you through each class. You’ll be met with high energy and expert advice at every session with many of the team qualified as a Les Mills advanced instructor.

SOME OF THE CLASSES ON OFFER INCLUDE: V. Spin An indoor cycling programme developing cardiovascular capacity, bruning up to 900 calories in one 60 minute session. 11 weekly spin classes on offer along with a full virtual spin timetable so you can do a spin class any time of the day with no need to book – just show up!

Pilates/Fitness Pilates Slow and controlled movements work deep core and lower back muscles, excellent for improving posture

Nice n Easy A great class if you are just starting or returning to exercise. The moves are low impact and easy to follow

Legs, Bums & Tums Toning class focusing on legs, bums and tums

Yoga/Fitness Yoga Physical and mental exercised improving posture, strength and flexibility

Aqua Low impact aerobic and toning moves in the pool

LES MILLS The Les Mills series sees real results with the great mix of classes on offer including: Body Pump, Body Attack, Grit Series, Metafit, Body Step, CX Worx and Body Balance plus many more. Or, if you wanted to take part in a Circuits class, there are plenty of sessions on the timetable as well as our Synrgy Blasts – a 30 minute group PT session for FREE!

Dance Workout We have a variety of dance classes from Zumba, Sh’bam and Salsa. Plus, exclusive to Bournemouth, a revolutionary dance class, Jekajo. Abs Workout A 30 minute short but intense set of exercises to target your core muscles Tai Chi Graceful relaxing movements from Chinese martial arts, improving posture and flexibility

MYZONE MyZone is an effective means of monitoring and recording your physical activity both inside and outside the club. Your belt creates a seamless link between body and mind which means you will always know how hard you are working. Track your progress and ensure every exercise session is an effective one to reach your individual goal where that be weight loss, getting fitter or to stay healthy. Ask a member of the team about how to get in your zone and start achieving your goals now!

UNWIND When it’s time to relax after all the hard work, there are three different types of Yoga on offer - Ashtanga, Iyengar and Hatha plus FREE Pilates session 6 times a week.

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WITH MARTIN YELLING

This month, we speak to Martin Yelling, local running expert, endurance coach and event organiser. We chat to him about his running career, his involvement in the Bournemouth Marathon Festival and get some valuable advice for people who are thinking about giving running a go. Hi Martin, thanks for talking to us. How long have you been running and when did it all start? I’ve always enjoyed running. I guess it started at school showing promise in school sports days and inter school competitions. I wasn’t a top runner in my school days but I knew it was something I enjoyed. I think it gave me something to focus on. I also had some inspirational teachers and coaches that guided and supported me when I’d otherwise have spent considerable time mucking about and getting into trouble. I’m 42 now and so that’s a lot of years running (and a lot of trouble avoided!). I picked up a few National medals and represented England in small international races but never reached the lofty heights of my wife Liz (2x Olympic marathon runner, Commonwealth medallist and 2:28 marathoner) or my sister (Hayley, 2 time European cross country champion). Watching those two compete against each other was brilliant! I snapped my Achilles tendon in a track race in 1998 and so shortly after that I switched to multisport. I won the British championships twice at duathlon (run-bikerun) and represented Great Britain at the World and European Championships. I also raced as an Ironman triathlete (3.8km swim – 180km bike – marathon) and competed in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. More recently, I’ve been enjoying some ultra running; I did Comrades (the world’s biggest ultra in South Africa) in 2011. You’ve had a wealth of running experience and must have covered thousands of miles in your time, what is your favourite type of event? That’s difficult because different events give you a different set of experiences. As a competitive elite athlete, I used to enjoy the high level races around the world. The travel was exciting and we used to get to visit some fantastic places to race. The fury and excitement of the competition made the events tough and challenging but memorable. I once came 2nd to last in one of America’s

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biggest 10k’s in Boulder, Colorado, but loved the event! In running, mass participation big city events (they don’t have to be marathons) are awesome. The crowds, the other runners and the sheer spectacle make them impressive. I also like events in destinations where the scenery is stunning. I love trail running and racing in the mountains of the French Alps and the Colorado Rockies. The Jurassic coast is one of my favourite places anywhere in the world. Events in awesome locations, with brilliant people, that are well organised and offer a memorable experience are my favourite. They don’t have to be big or far away either. One of my top events is held every Saturday at 9am in Poole Park. The Poole parkrun is one of hundreds of free, timed 5k events across the UK. There is also one at the same time every Saturday in Kings Park, Bournemouth. They are open to everyone and are a really welcoming, friendly and family feel event. Tell us about your coaching work... I work in the running industry. My job is varied and different through the sports consultancy Yelling Performance that I run with my wife Liz. A part of that is coaching. We work with a small number of individuals hoping to achieve amazing things in endurance sport (mostly running and triathlon). I really enjoy working with runners of all abilities and helping them achieve their goals. I also work with some celebrity runners, for example, Eddie Izzard to get them ready for their running challenges. We also work with big corporate teams, charities and organisations as well as events and brands. I’m an adidas running ambassador and Liz is a patron of Julia’s House. Liz also coaches Richard Whitehead. He won the London 2012 Paralympic Games 200m and is the world record holder for the marathon. It’s incredibly rewarding working with lots of different people. Recently I worked with ‘Harry’s Heroes’, the injured ex serviceman from the charity Walking with the Wounded that trekked to the South Pole with Prince Harry. I also work within running media and write for Men’s Running magazine. I founded and host the UK’s number one running

podcast Marathon Talk (www.MarathonTalk.com) and this spring created at the country’s biggest digital running challenge Jantastic (www.jantastic.me). We had over 21,000 people hitting their running goals! How often do you train and how far do you normally run? I like to get out and run 4-6 times a week. We live in such a brilliant place for running. The prom is simply fantastic. The distance of my runs depends how much time I’ve got, how fast I’m running and what I’m training for. Mostly I’d say runs are between 5 and 10miles each time. Do you enjoy taking part in any other sports? I’m an avid stand up paddler and a poor surfer. I saw SUP when I was in Hawaii in 2007 and picked one up as soon as I got back. It’s perfect for this area with Poole Harbour and the coastline. It’s also pretty good for my conditioning and core - something I’m terrible at and have neglected. I’ve been thinking for a while about joining a local cross fit gym to properly get to grips with more general strength and fitness but the arrival of our twin sons has put paid to any free time! The first Bournemouth marathon festival last year seemed to go down very well, tell us about your involvement with the event... I came up with the idea of a marathon in Bournemouth a few years ago and worked really hard locally to get it off the ground. The local Councils in Bournemouth and Poole have been highly supportive of the event and the benefits it brings. I’ve been fortunate to have experienced some brilliant events and thought wouldn’t it be great to have one of these where I live. I founded the event with GSi Events who stage the highly successful Edinburgh Marathon Festival. The Bournemouth Marathon Festival is a mass participation event with races that cater for everyone spread over the whole weekend. It’s got a really friendly feel to it and we want to give local people and those visiting Bournemouth a fabulous experience of running and also the area in which we live. The course is one of the best I’ve ever seen for coastal scenery and being able to support runners as they run in the speed of light evening 5k, the supersonic 10k,


half marathon or full marathon. Local people are heavily involved in the organisation and delivery over the weekend and as last years event showed it really gives participants, race crew and spectators a great experience. Are you involved with it again this year and are you able to share anything regarding the route or details as yet? Yes, for sure! It’s going to be an amazing event again we hope. The weather last year was stunning! The route will stay the same as last year, starting in Kings Park and finishing on Pier Approach for the half marathon and marathon on the Sunday. The Saturday events start and finish at Pier Approach. This year’s BMF event is on October 4th and 5th and entries are open right now. www.run-bmf.com How important is it to make sure you have adequate footwear and what are your recommendations and advice to people who may be looking for the right running shoes? There are lots of choices and the key is to make the right one for you. My advice to runners would be to pop along to their local running store and seek out some specialist advice for their footstrike and individual requirements. You don’t have to spend a fortune but getting the right pair for you is important. Finally, for people reading this who may want to get into running, which local events would you recommend to start with? Definitely the Bournemouth Marathon Festival of course! The Saturday evening ‘Speed of Light’ 5k is awesome. The finish is electric! Poole and Bournemouth Park Run are also great places to get involved in the local running community. We also have the Bournemouth Bay Run in April and the Poole Festival of Running in June both of which are fantastic local events. We’re spoilt for choice really. Many of the local clubs (Poole Runners, Poole AC, Littledown harriers and Bournemouth Joggers) also have accessible and friendly first time runner opportunities. Thank you for speaking to us, Martin and we look forward to seeing you at the marathon again this year.


THE SWEET ALTERNATIVE The British love affair with sugar began in the 16th century - back then sugar was a luxury item enjoyed only by the wealthy elite. Fast-forward to the 21st century and sugar is a constant companion in most of our lives with the average Brit consuming a shocking ½ kilo per week! Britain’s obesity levels and associated diseases are at an all time high – data released by Public Health England reveals 66% of residents in the New Forest to be overweight or obese. On a national scale the cost to the NHS is a weighty £5.1bn! Whether it’s added by the spoonful to hot drinks or hidden in soft drinks and processed foods there is now an increasing awareness of just how bad excess sugar intake can be and it’s now a strongly debated topic which isn’t likely to go away anytime soon.

In this article we’re simply going to highlight some of the natural alternatives to sugar that you could consider. Many sugar substitutes are no better for you than real sugar because they are synthetic so we aren’t going to give them space on the page. Neither are we going to enter into debate about government and food manufacturers’ responsibility towards food marketing – we’d be here all year… So, if you’d still like to indulge your sweet tooth but reduce the amount of sugar you consume read on – we’re going to highlight the ‘sugars and sweet things’ that feature in our own kitchen cupboards, and you’ll have the chance to receive a great ‘Naughty but Nutritious’ treat recipe from our ‘Eat Well with Exerformance’ series.

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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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Bournemouth 7s Festival 23/24/25 May – Chapel Gate Join over 20,000 sports and music fans this May Bank holiday and be part of the largest festival of this kind in the world. The Party of the Year will include over 370 teams taking part in Rugby 7s, Netball, Dodgeball and Hockey 7s. With live music, DJs and entertainment happening all weekend, the Bournemouth 7s Festival is THE official start to the summer.

Find out more and tickets sales > Bournemouth7s.com or call 01202 545630

Lake Fear 2: Nemesis

Saturday 24th May Merryfield Park, former RAF Sopley Following the success of the first Lake Fear extreme running event last October, the crew at the Bournemouth based company are putting on the second race at new venue, Merryfield Park, this month. Bigger, better, grittier and tougher, the route straddles two counties, includes thirty gruelling obstacles with the lake crossing, DJs, a ‘swag bag’ of goodies for entrants, a delicious BBQ serving local produce and prizes for the fastest runners and a buzzing atmosphere. ‘Lake Fear: Nemesis’ on Saturday 24th May is an event not to be missed.

Find out more and book your wave: www.lakefear.co.uk

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There are some massive events taking place on local soil this month making May’s sports and activities calendar packed with things to do and watch. Here are some of our highlights of what not to miss this month...

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Bournemouth Wheels Festival 24th-26th May

2014 sees Bournemouth welcome the inaugural Wheels Festival to town from Saturday 24 May to Monday 26 May. Billed as the UK’s biggest free family Wheels themed festival, it’s set to combine motion, power and elegance into three days of high energy action across Britain’s premier seaside town and seafront. From beautiful historic classic cars and world-class BMX stunts to Monster Truck shows and supercars there will be something for everyone with a full programme of family fun. The packed line-up so far is planned to include show stopping arenas on the beach, a cliff top demonstration course featuring racing cars and bikes, pier jumps, displays, live entertainment, fireworks and much more.

Find out more: www.bournemouthwheels.co.uk

Sandbanks Boat Show

Salterns Marina - 10th/11th May Excitement and anticipation levels at Salterns Marina are building as preparation for the fourth Sandbanks Boat Show is in full swing. There will be an unprecedented and diverse line-up of over 70 new boats on the water including sports cruisers, high performance, fishing, ribs including tenders, jet skis and marine associated products, such as marine electronics, engines and ancillary equipment. A real family event with local food and drink, live entertainment, this FREE boat show is one you won’t want to miss.

Find out more: www.sandbanksboatshow.co.uk

Handball Horizons Inter-School Tournament 21st MAY As the fastest growing sport in the UK at this moment in time, Handball is reaching local primary schools in the Bournemouth area with children enthusiastic about taking part in this fun and high energy sport. The Handball Horizon Inter-School Tournament takes place on Wednesday 21st May at Bournemouth University. GB athlete, John Pearce will be joined by the Mayor of Bournemouth, local sportswear brand, Pure Warrior to help promote Handball to young people and help leave a strong legacy for the future.

Find out more: www.facebook.com/handballhorizons

Wiggle Jurassic Beast 2014 Sunday 11th May - Bovington, Dorset Now in its 5th year, the event continues to grow in popularity attracting 2,000 riders in 2013, 3 route options starting from the National Tank Museum and set along Dorset’s historic Jurassic Coastline. How tough do you feel? The options are: • Epic – 100 miles • Standard – 63 miles • Short – 36 miles

Find out more: www.wiggle.co.uk/wiggle-superseries-wiggle-jurassic-beast-sportive-std-2014/

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Rising NAME: Luis Gomez SPORT: Tennis luis, who is 9 years old, moved to the bournemouth area recently in november 2013, with his sister, alana, who is 5 and his mother and father. the family moved here from falmouth in cornwall. luis has joined bournemouth collegiate prep school which he loves and the tennis academy squad at the west hants tennis club. avi reuven, performance coach at west hants, is his coach.

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summer tennis camp for six weeks in Falmouth, Cornwall and was asked by the coach to join a talent squad which ran weekly. I was 6 1/2 at the time. The talent squad ran on a Saturday morning for two hours. After several of the weekly sessions my mummy and daddy asked the coach for private lessons for me. This started when I was seven.

…and what made you choose tennis as a sport to try out and what do you love about it the most?

For some reason I seemed to pick up tennis quite quickly and enjoyed it – it’s a sport where you meet lots of people and visit many towns due to the number of tournaments you need to play.

You’ve had an impressive history of wins in tournaments both in Cornwall and Dorset; can you tell us about any highlights that stick out for you?

At the end of March, I played in a tournament in Milford, Surrey where I was chasing my next grading of moving from an Orange 2 to an Orange 1. I needed five wins to move to an Orange 1. I played some tough matches against some good players but I won the tournament and also became an Orange 1. It was one of the best feelings ever. Winning is the best!

…and what are you currently training for? Now I need to move

from Orange 1 to an Orange 1* - to do this I need to win twenty matches against other Orange

1s’ and Orange 1*s. You can only do this by playing in Grade 3 tournaments. My mummy and daddy have booked me into a few tournaments, where I have been accepted to play at Sutton, Maidenhead, Cheltenham, Bristol, and Winchester.

Do you take part in any other sports apart from tennis?

I represent my school in rugby and swimming. Swimming I have been doing for the past few years but rugby is a sport I only started in January 2014 and have been asked to play for the A Team. Rugby is so different to Tennis. In Tennis I am on my own, making decisions for myself and not being able to share any of the pressure from being in a tournament. With rugby, it’s great to be part of a team and have my team mates patting me on the back when I score a try. I also like the laughs we have when we are getting changed or when we talk as a team about something that happened in the match.

Do you have a sporting role model?

Yes, Rafa Nadal….He’s my hero.

What are your hopes and goals for the future?

I move to green ball and a full size court in September and my goal is to make sure I am at the highest possible rating for the move to green. It would be fantastic to be a professional!

Can you describe in three words what tennis means to you?

I LOVE IT!

Finally, what would you recommend to other young people wanting to give tennis a go?

Tennis is a great game. It keeps you fit but you also need to be fit to play. The great aspect about tennis is that you learn so much about life, you learn to keep your own score and be a gentleman when playing sport. You can play tennis to whatever level you want. It gives you confidence and you meet lots of people and make great friends. It’s a great sport. Thank you for talking to us, Luis and we wish you success with your future.

Tell us about your training and how you balance school with time spent on the court?

It’s so important to have ‘time on court’, lots of hitting and matchplay and I am part of the West Hants Tennis Club Academy Group. We train in a squad on a Monday evening, Tuesday evening and Thursday afternoon. I have 1-1 coaching sessions on a Friday afternoon and Sunday morning. Before the Tuesday session, we have a Strength and Conditioning session which is needed to make sure we are athletic in the right areas. I enjoy the squads which compromise of drills and set plays for tournaments. I do train a lot, but I always make sure that I do my school homework.

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KING OF NAME: DANIEL MANUEL AGE: 28 BORN IN POOLE SPORT: BRANKSOME RAILWAY FC TEAM COLOURS: YELLOW & BLACK SPONSORS: PATRICK’S RESTAURANT & BAR

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Daniel Manuel’s business keeps him busy working up to 65 hours a week, but it doesn’t stop the Team Captain from scoring over 400 goals for the local Branksome Railway FC. The Game talks to the 28-year old sharing his experience and secrets on how he does it. Hi Dan, massive congratulations on your achievements I am sure that your manager, Ian Colmer, is very proud of you for being a top scorer for the Branksome Railway. What is your secret? Yes at the moment I am a top scorer, I scored 39 goals for this season. Sean Gallagher is second but I don’t think he’ll catch me! I don’t keep track what my overall goal tally is throughout my career. I would say that I am well over 400, possibly 450. Carly Chadwick is the top scorer of all time for the railway with 528 goals. People tell me that I have a natural ability to score. Players are different, they have different qualities. Some players are quick some players have loads of skills. I am not really that quick, I don’t have a lot of skills but I know where the back of the net is. Scoring all the goals is easy but you need the other players around you. Having Sam Purdy and Nathan Saxby two of the quickest players I’ve ever seen, all I have to do is get in the box and the ball will get there. I don’t score every game. To be honest the last couple of games I played rubbish and I haven’t scored. How did you first get involved playing for the club? I started playing football when I was seven. When I was fifteen years old I joined the railway, so I’ve been there for thirteen

years now. I joined because my dad, Steve Manuel, played for Branksome and after his career he managed the club for a few years. Since you’ve been with Branksome Railway for thirteen years, is that why you are a captain? What are your responsibilities as a captain? Yes, probably because I’ve been there the longest. I don’t really have any responsibilities to be honest. I suppose the biggest one is just to lift the trophies when we win them. Haha! I think that is quite a good responsibility to have. It is nice being a captain, but we’ve been a team for so long all the boys know what they have to do, they don’t need me to tell them what to do. I love being a part of the Railway, that’s why I always said this is going to be the last team I will ever play for. How do you prepare yourself before the game? Sometimes I will go to bed earlier, sometimes I will end up on a night out, like last week… yeah Ian wasn’t really happy about that, but we got the win! Before the game I maybe will have porridge, eggs, bacon… it depends what’s in the fridge. I don’t eat pasta or anything like that the night before, I usually have a take away. Do you get nervous before you step on the pitch? I don’t get nervous regards to the game. I get nervous as whether I will actually play. The way we play our games is with one striker, so that one striker will always going to be me or Sean Gallagher. Ian as the manager has a really hard decision every week that has to let one of us down. It’s hard because I want to play every game and it is the

same with Sean. Sean scored 34 goals this season, which that’s 73 goals between us, and we only play half of the amount of games as everybody else in the league. Sometimes we play half and half, but it depends how the game is going and whom we play against. Ian always picks the player to play against the team that he thinks will suite. If he needs a player with a physical side he will probably play Sean, he is a bit stronger, good in the air. If he thinks the other teams defence need running at or running around then I’ll do it. What are three words that describe you on the pitch? Definitely passionate, like I said being at railway for thirteen years now everything I do on the pitch is because I am playing for the team I love. Three words…? I would say I work hard on the pitch. I won’t stop running. I might not have a good game but I will always work hard. Err, what else… I will probably say fun. Yes we are a good team and we play football properly and win games but we also have a bit of a laugh and a joke on the pitch. It’s usually when someone does something wrong we’ll take the mick out of them constantly. What is your favourite memory in 2013/2014 season so far? There are two. The first one is when we faced the first round of the national F.A. Sunday Cup which was our first time playing, I started on the bench which was disappointing but came on half time and scored three goals and we won. That was a good feeling. The second one is the Mark Hart Sunday Senior Cup, playing the whole game, getting the man of the match award, scoring three goals and lifting

the trophy was probably one of the best days. It seems like your team gets a long with each other very well, do you guys spend any time outside of football? As soon as football finishes on a Sunday we go back to Patricks Restaurant and Bar where we are sponsored. Some will get back home at two, three, four o’clock but some might get home in the early hours of Monday morning. We are all going away together in the summer, which we do every year. I think that’s the main thing about our team is the social time. Everyone gets along with everyone, all the girlfriends, wives, and kids, it’s real family run base club. Railway is a family practically. You must really love football since you’ve been playing for such a long time. How do you balance football with work and family? With difficulty. It’s hard because having a 2-year-old boy, having my own holiday home decking system business… I work ridiculous hours during the week. I work 65 hours some weeks, and then I have to play football Saturday and Sunday. It doesn’t leave me a lot of time with my family. Saturday football I am definitely finishing next year, I have to… I promised my partner last year that I was going to finish but I played again. Finally, what would you change to improve the team for next year? I wouldn’t change anything in our team. Our team as it is now is perfect - players, management, everything. Thank you for talking to us Dan Manuel, we wish you many more goals and trophy lifting in the future!

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MEET THE PRO

STEVE BENDALL

A true champion lives, trains and works right on our doorstep. Former European/British/Commonwealth title challenger and two time English Champion, Steve Bendall does all his training in his own gym, ‘Steve Bendall’s Gym’ in Wallisdown, Bournemouth where people can benefit from his 25 year experience in the sport. But, Steve isn’t done with his time in the ring and last December, proved he still has what it takes to be a world class champion. At 40 years of age, he holds the current WBU World Title and is working towards his next fight to defend the middleweight accolade. We speak to him about his past, his present and future as one of the best boxers, not only on the south coast, but in the world.

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ONE OF THE BETTER FIGHTS WAS WHEN I BEAT PAUL SMITH ON POINTS IN 2009. IT WAS A GOOD WIN FROM A TOUGH FIGHT, HE WAS A BULLY AND HE COULDN’T BULLY ME! Hi Steve, thanks for talking to us. Tell us a bit about your background and how you first started your boxing career… My boxing career started when I was 6 years of age in Coventry, my granddad used to run the amateur boxing club and I would go along with him and watch. One day, he asked me and my brother if we wanted to join in. I was 6 and my brother was 8 and we got into it. From an early age, my granddad could see I had a talent. You weren’t allowed to fight in England until you were 11 years old, but in Wales you can fight at 10 so my granddad took me to Wales when I was 10 to fight a 12 year old Welsh lad. I stopped him in the first minute and it carried on from there. www.christianlawson.co.uk

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MEET THE PRO

STEVE BENDALL www.christianlawson.co.uk

What is your current fighting record? As a professional, 37 fights with 30 wins.

You are currently World Champion, how did it feel to win the belt? Brilliant…it felt great becoming WBU World Champion. I am a realist, it’s not the best world title out there but I am trying to use it as a stepping stone. Years ago, when Ricky Hatton was the WBU World Champ, it was classed as a good title. Unfortunately, when the main man at the WBU, a guy called John Robertson, died a few years ago, the WBU fell apart but now they are trying to re-establish it. There aren’t many 40 year old World Champions about… what do you have that others don’t? I just work really hard… I keep myself fit and always have done. I’ve just got that natural fitness in me. There is a world champ who is 49, Bernard Hopkins. He is a legend and I’m no Bernard Hopkins but all that said, there maybe a little longer left in the game for me yet! Is the training harder now to keep your fitness levels up? When I’m fit, I don’t find it tough and when I’m actually training, it feels fine. It just takes more out of me afterwards. When the training has finished, I need to rest more. I try and train later so I don’t have to work afterwards and can go home to rest. You have your own gym, how long have you had it and what do you offer? I’ve been here for 3 years and I had another gym too before for 2 years. I offer as much or as little as people want. We offer all different aspects of fighting sports so Boxing, MMA, Kick boxing, Thai boxing. I personally only teach boxing but have coaches to teach other things. We provide fitness options using the different choices plus, white collar boxing with our two pros…but, if you want to come here and get fit, you can come to my gym and never take a punch. I want people to feel safe and that they can walk in and do any level they want. I believe Boxing is the best fitness training in the world. Talk us through one of your best fights and why… One of the better ones was when I beat Paul Smith on points in 2009. It was a good win from a tough fight, he was a bully and he couldn’t bully me! Your title defence has been cancelled and rescheduled a couple of times, it must be very frustrating given the amount of work and training you put in. On a plus side, you must be at a great level of fitness. How does your training alter in the lead up to a fight? I train full on up to the week before a fight then stop for a week so I can make weight. The last week is all about recovery and rest so you are ready to explode on the actual fight night. I gradually build it up every week from 8-10 weeks before the fight but it all depends on how much notice you have before an event. Any news on the new proposed fight night date? I’m in discussions at the moment to sort out the best way to do the fight in Bournemouth. 28

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When did you turn pro and what difference did that make from being an amateur? I turned pro in 1998, just after failing to make the Olympics in 1996. I took a year out after that due to injury. My dream was always to fight in the Olympics. I was 22 then and to hang on to the next Olympics, I would have been 26 which is too late really. I also had people coming after me so I took the best deal. In those days, as an amateur you never got paid. Now the top class amateurs get paid lottery money which is quite good money, to be fair. That wasn’t about back in my time so when I was at the top of my amateur game and boxing for England, I was training like a pro for no money. When you go pro, you get paid but the only slight downfall now is when you are at the top, the money is good but the rest isn’t that great so it doesn’t mean to say you make a lot of money being pro.

How do you find juggling your family life with your work and training? It is tough as I do get tired. If I need to rest after training, my 3 year old boys don’t understand and if Daddy’s lying on the bed, they want to come and jump on me and play! It’s great fun but when you’re tired, it is hard. But, I make it work. I love my family life. What’s the best and worst part of your training? The worst part is anything to do with legs. Chris, my coach, knows this so he gives me a lot of leg work! Also the diet is tough. The best part is just loving my training with my pros, Jake Gosling, Matti Legg and Chris Billam-Smith. Trying to keep up with those boys, as we all train together, is great. I’ve never enjoyed my training so much as at the moment. Have you had many bad injuries? I dislocated my shoulder in my second fight which put me out for 2 years. When they opened me up to operate, I had ripped the muscle off the bone so they had to screw it all back in place. Apart from that, I’ve been quite lucky. What would you say to people who may be thinking of giving boxing a go? Boxing, over the years, has had a lot of bad press because of what you are seen to be doing. When you are involved with the sport, you are taught a lot of respect if it’s being taught properly. You also learn a lot about discipline and diet. In all my years, I’ve never met anyone that I’ve not got on with. I think in this day and age, it is good to have some self defence knowledge too. Boxing uses every muscle in the body so is really good for fitness levels. Where are your favourite places locally to: Eat? I love Italian food so Alcatraz in town or for takeaway, has to be the Chicken Shack. Chill? When I’m not training, I love relaxing with my family at home. Play? I like to go to The Westbourne pub and enjoy a beer or two. What can we expect to see from you and your gym in the next 12 months? We are working to try and keep things new and add different aspects for people to train. We’re going to keep growing, bring in more equipment and offering what people want. Finally, we heard that you are taking part in the extreme running event, Lake Fear 2 on 24th May. How are you feeling about the race and have you ever done any of these kinds of events before? I’m looking forward to the challenge of Lake Fear something I have never done before and I will be giving it my all. Also, a close friend of mine who came fourth last year is taking part again in our Pure Warrior team so I will be trying to keep up with him! Thanks for speaking to us, Steve and we wish you all the best with your career and work in the future. www.stevebendall.co.uk


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Coasteering

Taking the

plunge by Ben Schofield

Well, what can I say? We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world here both minutes from the New Forest and close to the Jurassic coast. With all of this on our doorstep, it would be silly not to take advantage of the beautiful surroundings that line the coast and not make good use of it. Coasteering is a physical activity that uses a variety of movements along the intertidal zone of a rocky coastline on foot and by swimming. It gives you the chance to use our incredible coastline as a climbing wall and natural spring board into the sea using the jagged cliffs and ledges of the Jurassic rock. With the Purbecks in our reach and professionals waiting to provide first class guidance and training, this unique experience really allows you to experience the challenge and thrill of the elements.

People usually start out low and would work up to a higher jump. There are specific techniques for jumping which are taught to you by the guides as Russell explains, “We adopt a challenge by choice ethos at Cumulus which means that you only ever attempt what you’re comfortable with, the guides demonstrate correct jumping techniques on previously identified safe jumping sites”.

If you want to try Coasteering then do it the safe way with an expert crew to guide and encourage you applying the highest standard and latest safety equipment. Learn the techniques and develop your skills to climb the cliffs, explore the caves and enjoy the thrills of jumping from a height you choose whilst taking in the incredible views

Coasteering may include all or some of the following:

• Swimming/adventure, swimming in calm, rough or white water and/or tidal/ currents: “Preparing properly for Coasteering is vitally important” says Russell Thompson, founder of Cumulus Outdoors, “we check weather, tidal and wave conditions in advance before deciding on the best location, we then provide all the kit necessary for people to enjoy the experience, wetsuits, gloves, buoyancy aid, helmet etc, and then we provide a comprehensive safety briefing ahead of actually taking to the water.” • Rock scrambling and traversing at sea level: The variety in nature of the coastline will depend on what method you would use as you explore the wonders the stunning Jurassic coastline has to offer. • Jumping - Often seen as the exciting and appealing part of Coasteering. With the varied heights of the cliffs and ledges, this part of the experience is in your hands in terms of choosing the height you are comfortable with, if at all.

Coasteering should never be undertaken alone, or without the necessary recommended qualifications and protective equipment. “It is vital that you book with a professional outdoor adventure company with the experience, knowledge and safety equipment necessary to ensure you have a fun but safe experience” says Russell, “we always allocate two guides per group to provide complete peace of mind”.

A defining factor of Coasteering is the opportunity provided by the marine geology for moving in the ‘impact zone’ where water, waves, rocks, gullies and caves come together to provide a very high energy environment. The Jurassic coast is perfect for Coasteering especially around Dancing Ledge and Durdle Door where you will find various companies running tours. Both are areas of outstanding natural beauty making them ideal locations for Coasteering; with wildlife, caves, blow holes, pure limestone cliffs and more. Exhilaration and excitement are guaranteed with Cumulus Outdoors, specialists in outdoors adventure for individuals, groups and corporate teams as well as schools and educational organisations. “We feel we go the extra mile to make Coasteering a great, safe and adventurous experience” says Russell.

of the stunning Jurassic coastline. All abilities are welcome and children aged 8 and above can take part. It’s also the perfect activity for stag and hen parties looking for a great adventure activity in the great outdoors. All the Guides are trained and qualified, and have a wide range of expert skills to help deliver a fantastic and memorable session. Cumulus Outdoors will safely take yourself, a group, hen/stag party, or the family out on an exciting Coasteering session to show you some of the most amazing caves and features that you would miss walking along the coast path. There’s also the chance of seeing some fabulous wildlife including Puffins, Cormorants, Gannets and Peregrines while Coasteering. Look out for our ‘Have a go hero’ feature next month where we give Coasteering a go and report back on this popular outdoor experience. Find out more: www.cumulusoutdoors.com


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WE’VE PICKED A SPORTS RELATED FILM FOR OUR LOCAL FILM EXPERT TO VIEW AND CRITIQUE. DAN MCRAE HAS WORKED AS A VISUAL EFFECTS ARTIST ON BLOCKBUSTERS INCLUDING STAR WARS AND THE DARK KNIGHT AND WE’VE SET HIM UP WITH ANOTHER GREAT FILM TO REVIEW WITH A BEER AND POPCORN.

GRUDGE MATCH Release Date: Jan 2014

If you’ve ever sat in a bar pitching Raging Bull against Rocky and ever wondered who would win. Well, this film is for you. Staring Robert De Niro as Billy “The Kid” McDonnold and Sylvester Stallone as Henry “Razer” Sharp the pair of retired boxing rivals are coaxed out of retirement to fight one final match. On their first encounter in three decades, their long-festering feud erupts into an unintentionally comical skirmish that inevitably goes viral. With this sudden influx of social media attention it alleviated what was to be a local ‘grudge’ match into a prime time HBO event. The film is set up for some cliche training sequences that put two older men, who should know better, against potential cardiac arrest in the name of grabbing the lime light of past glories. The thing is, will they actually live to fight again?

We’re cranking up the tunes in the office and on the ipod to get fit and ready for the beach season and warmer months ahead. The month’s tracks are brought to you by our resident DJ. With a mix of old skool tracks and banging tunes, they’ll get you moving on your chair, in the lounge, on the streets or in the gym… enjoy!

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WHAT I THOUGHT

RATING:

It’s a no brainer what you are going to get in this film; it has a stellar supporting cast including Kim Basinger, Alan Arkin, Kevin Hart and Jon Bernthal with Stallone and De Niro at the helm of what could really have been an interesting film. But, Grudge Match lacks pace and relies on comedy moments painted by numbers. These guys have made the best boxing films in Hollywood back in the 1970s/80s but time can weather a Grudge Match into a Sludge Match if the script cant pack a punch!


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Mission No. 19 Kitesurfing with Poseidon Kite School Dan had a great session with the Bobcats last month and we were impressed with his effort on the pitch. With the spell of amazing weather we had mid April, we thought it was time to get down to the beach and out on the water for some Kitesurfing with pro and owner of Poseidon Kite School, Chris Burke. Armed with a wetsuit, helmet, very large and powerful kite and an expert tutor, Dan enjoyed a very sunny challenge down at Sandbanks Beach. This is our final challenge for Dan, who is retiring from all sports on the advice of his doctor who believes Dan to be a danger to himself :) Big thanks to Dan for being a great sport and taking part in and reporting back on some of the top activities on offer in our area.

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Hi Dan, well done with the Bobcats session last month. Did you have any aches and pains following your training with them? No broken bones but I did need a sports massage just to remove the build-up of lactic acid in my quads – it’s a deep burn, it’s so deep!

That looked amazing! What did you think? Wow, that was fantastic - what an experience on Sandbanks Beach! Under the guidance of Chris, the instructor, who took me through a speedy but safe introduction, I was able to glide through the water whilst keeping the kite relatively under control. Amazing too that no one got hurt!

This month, we’re challenging you to try out Kitesurfing which is really popular along our coast. Have you ever done anything like this before? No way! I’ve seen people doing it as I take a gentle stroll on a summer’s day to the ice cream hut and thought that looks cool but not an activity for me. I must admit Dan, you’re looking a little nervous about this one! How are you feeling about the task ahead? I genuinely thought this could end in tragedy for myself and the poor individual who will get clobbered by a 7 foot power kite.

What was the best part of the session and why? Being pulled by the kite is the obvious choice, even though the conditions were not ideal, I could feel the kite’s power and I am now converted to a disciple of the wind god. All hail to the wind god! Was it hard to control the kite? My introduction to kitesurfing was a bit of a crash course, excuse the pun. The set up and control looked complicated but given more time to understand the basics, I’m sure the various strings and safety attachments would have made perfect sense. How did you find Chris and did you pick up a lot during the session? Chris was excellent, a very likeable and passionate guy who gives you loads of confidence and advice. It was a privilege to have him show me the ropes ( I love these kite puns!).

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Did you enjoy being out in the water on our stunning beaches? It was a glorious afternoon on Sandbanks Beach, and wearing a full body wetsuit, it was pretty warm even in the water. Would you recommend Kitesurfing to locals who maybe thinking about getting into watersports? Do it, Do it, Do it! One of the best challenges I’ve done with The Game. Now the weather is getting better, get yourselves down there and check it out. It’s so much fun! More information please visit: www.poseidonkiteschool.com

Massive thank you to everyone I have met through The Game and ‘Have a go Hero’ – you guys really are making sport and leisure in our local area the best in the country. I’m now going to have a lie down in a dark room. ‘Have a go Hero’ numero dos signing off. Peace and love. Dan X

Well done Dan and thank you for being our ‘Have a go Hero’. Next month, The Game’s Editor is taking on the role and will report back on her first challenge!


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The Game is delighted to be working with the Steve Bernard Foundation this year as one of the charities we are helping to support in the magazine. We look forward to featuring regular articles to raise awareness of the fantastic work the foundation do and to promote fundraising events.

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The Steve Bernard Foundation was set up in memory of the affectionately named ‘Stevie B’ following his tragic passing in a car accident in November 2005. Following his death, his family and friends were inundated with support and donations. It seemed right, even in the earliest stages that these funds should go to that which Steve loved best, sport. Steve had a great talent for football playing at many clubs across the region. His memory lives on in the incredible work the foundation does helping to raise more than £180,000 to support sporting projects based across Bournemouth, Dorset and the South Coast. This month, we caught up with Tony Bernard, Steve’s father and Director of the Foundation to talk about some of the great events that have taken place over the last few months and to find out what they have in store for fundraising over the summer. As one of the Mayor’s charities for 2014, the Foundation has been involved with some great local, innovative activities to raise funds for local projects.

LOOKING BACK

• The Fancy Dress Fun Run took place on Sunday 16th February where 120 local runners raised £2,000. The event was fantastic with some great outfits worn by the runners including the Minnions, Thunderbirds and the cast from The Wizard of Oz! • In keeping with the fancy dress theme, Tony Bernard and Steve’s Brother Jacques took part in the University of Chichester Student Union Rag Race at Bognor Regis on Saturday 5th April. Over 2000 students were involved this year, and were hoping to raise over £10,000 for the Steve Bernard Foundation. • Every Tuesday evening in April is Blind Archery night at the Bournemouth Society for the Visually Impaired in Winton when the Wimborne Sagittarii Archery Club give the opportunity for totally blind and partially sighted people to participate in sport. • On Thursday 24th April, Tony walked over broken glass at the Royal Exeter Hotel as part of the Mayors Charities Fundraiser. He thoroughly enjoyed it and said afterwards that it felt like he had been walking for many miles! 14 people took part in front of 150 guests raising over £2000 for the Mayor’s Charity.

“WE’RE TRULY THANKFUL TO EVERYONE WHO TAKES PART IN OUR EVENTS. WITHOUT THEM, WE COULDN’T RAISE ALL THE MONEY WE DO TO HELP OUT THE WORTHY ORGANISATIONS AND FOR THE MANY PEOPLE WHO BENEFIT.” TONY BERNARD, DIRECTOR OF THE STEVE BERNARD FOUNDATION

WHAT’S ON THIS SUMMER

• Wednesday 14th May: Queens Park Golf Course hosts the Mayors Golf Day with registration from 11am for a 12 noon start. Find out more: lornatrent@bcha.org.uk

• Friday 13th June: Steve Bernard Foundation’s World Championship Skittles event at Hurn Bridge (£4pp). Find out more: www.stevebernardfoundation.org

• 24th – 27th July: Le Normandie Challenge Bike Ride across France. 300 km in 3 days to raise money for the Foundation. Find out more on Facebook Steve Bernard Foundation or www.stevebernardfoundation.org

From the fantastic fundraising and support from the local community, the Steve Bernard Foundation has recently supported several organisations in the area that have benefitted from equipment needed to keep people involved with the sports they love or to obtain coaching qualifications to help youngsters improve their game. The Bournemouth Bobcats, South Coast Tigers Basketball Team, Bournemouth School’s 1st VX Rugby Team, Arena Boxing Club, Victoria School and Bournemouth Churches Housing Association are just some from the list and with a summer packed with more exciting and fun events, the Foundation hopes to reach more over the next few months.

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With thanks to Tony for taking the time to talk to us and we look forward to the next update.


Welcome to The Yoga Zone, a new 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.

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. It works to strengthen the body and detoxify by stretching, balancing (using gravity), and creating pressure all at the same time. The blood supply in the arteries and veins is restricted, creating pressure. When released, a lock gate effect is created, causing blood to rush through veins and arteries, flushing them out. Pressure is also applied to the heart by its relative position to the rest of the body. Yoga changes the construction of the body from the inside out, from bones to skin and from fingertips to toes. So before you change it, you have to heat it up to soften it, because a warm body is a flexible body. Then you can reshape the body any way you want.

“YOGA MAINTAINS YOUTH; IT KEEPS THE BODY FULL OF VITALITY AND IMMUNE TO DISEASES, EVEN AT AN OLD AGE” BIKRAM CHOUDHURY

POSTURE OF THE MONTH Balancing Stick (Tuladandasana) The forward tilt of your torso sends high-speed blood pouring into the heart, especially the neglected region, cleaning out the veins and all the arteries, strengthening the heart muscle. The same rejuvenating flood rushes into the brain as well. It strengthens your powers of concentration.

FACT OF THE MONTH Muscle Memory = Improvement through repetition Have you ever wondered how professional tennis players are able to put a serve right on the line time after time? Or how about how a professional golfer is able to pull off pin-point shots with extreme consistency? Aside from intense focus, these athletes are using motor learning, also known as muscle memory. This is essentially teaching your muscles how to repeat movements or techniques over and over.

This is why in Bikram we practise 2 sets of each posture. Your body, your brain and muscle have just “been there”. Take your body back into the positive 2nd set, you adjust, align and push a little harder each time to see the best results. This is why you will hear a teacher say “get back in as soon as you can… in the next 48 hours if possible”. In a safe environment you can push the boundaries – You have “been there” before.

CHILL OUT VENUE OF THE MONTH Urban Beach, situated right on the stunning beach near Boscombe Pier, is the ultimate chill out zone to relax, enjoy some delicious food and drink and take in the incredible views we’re so lucky to have on our doorstep.

CHILL OUT TRACK OF THE MONTH Perfectly chilled remix to relax your mind – London Grammar ‘Sights’ (Tourist Remix)

Look out in next month’s issue for more about Bikram Yoga and for more information, visit: www.bikramyogabournemouth.com or call 01202 390090

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Wimborne Wayfarers Est. 1976

Wimborne Wayfarers offer hockey for all and run 3 mens, 2 ladies, a mixed XI, U12 and U14 boys and girls teams. We pride ourselves on playing a good standard of hockey while keeping a great social atmosphere to the club. The club is based at Queen Elizabeth School, Wimborne and all matches and training takes place here.

Club History In the 1970’s, Wayfarers Sports Club started a hockey section. The Wayfarers Hockey Club played on grass pitches at Dolmans Farm, Ferndown. During the 1980’s, Wayfarers renamed as Ferndown Wayfarers Hockey Club in order to distinguish it from London Wayfarers who played in the same league. The Club still played on grass in Ferndown. The 1990’s saw the Ferndown Wayfarers merge with Wimborne Ladies Hockey Club to form Wimborne Wayfarers Hockey Club. Wimborne Ladies used to play home games on the cricket pitch where Waitrose is now situated. The Club started to play on Astroturf pitches at Ashdown Leisure Centre, Poole and at Burgate School, Fordingbridge. In the 2000’s, Wimborne Wayfarers set up base at the new Astroturf pitch at Queen Elizabeth School, Wimborne. All home games and training started to take place there and still do.

Club News

This season has seen the Mens 1st X1 win Hampshire Division1 without losing a game and next season will see them playing regional hockey for the first time in their history. The last year has seen the club linking itself with local businesses, Fit Space Gyms, Carfords Catering and Industrial Building Solutions all back the club but the last few weeks has seen the biggest coup, seeing the club working hand in hand with Bournemouth 7s to host it’s summer Mixed Tournament in July. We are proud to announce that we have signed a partnership agreement with Diamond Sporting group, the company behind the Bournemouth 7s Festival and our kit supplier Viper 10 Sportswear. This partnership is something the committee has been working on for 18 months and sees the next step in linking our club with local businesses. The partnership will not only see a continuation of our links with Viper 10 but sees us working with the companies to help build our awareness in the game. Bournemouth 7s Festival is the largest sport and music festival that takes place over the Late May Bank Holiday Weekend and attracts 20,000 people including 350 teams across Rugby 7s, Netball, Dodgeball and NEW for 2014, Hockey 7s. Over 20 teams are expected to take part in this fast and ferocious scaled down version of Hockey, which will involve teams made up of 7 players and games lasting 7 minutes each way across a Mixed & Ladies Cup!

FIND OUT MORE

Wimborne Wayfarers welcome anyone who would like to join the club. We offer a good level of hockey with a great social set up. If you are interested in coming along just contact us and we will answer any questions. We welcome all comers, seasoned players; people returning to the game after a while to people that come along to try a fast, fun, social sport.

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just in case I made a mistake, but afterwards he told me that I had a good game. That meant a lot to me. “You don’t get what the other lads get here, with the chance to see their families every weekend. It’s at times like that you wonder if it’s the right choice, but I think about the positives and where the club is going. I know this is where I want to be.”

CHERRIES JORDAN HOLMES:

Home and Away Young, talented Australian goalkeeper, Jordan Holmes was signed by AFC Bournemouth having impressed the club whilst here on tour. At the end of the first year of his two year scholarship, Holmes talks about his move to the UK, his time so far with AFC Bournemouth and his ambitions for his future. To get from Boscombe to the Goldsands Stadium you head away from the high street, take a right off Ashley Road and then walk over Kings Park . It takes just less than ten minutes on foot. Or you can take Jordan Holmes’ more roundabout path: Grow up in Australia devoted to playing football and baseball, become a goalkeeper aged 14, get offered a contract by a club in England and then fly half way round the world for the chance to become a professional footballer. Holmes’ story is certainly different to most, but that’s how he finds himself where he is today. His walk in from his digs each morning is much shorter than the journey he decided to start in the summer, leaving home and signing a two-year scholarship. And as he approaches the end of his first season with the club, he speaks about his experiences, as well as football and life, with a perspective beyond his years. “I love the football here and that keeps me going. I don’t really think about home, I just think about playing for this club. The opportunities they have given me are unbelievable and I couldn’t be happier that I chose to come here,” Holmes tells Bournemouth’s official programme, Matchday “Sometimes, I sit in my digs and think that it does feel like a long time since I’ve been home, but in the end it’s worth it

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because this is a great experience. “I’ve grown up a lot. Not many 16-year-olds can move to the other side of the world and stay mentally strong, but I feel like I’ve done alright.” It was this time 12 months ago that Holmes paid his first visit to the Goldsands Stadium. Travelling as part of a tour organised by former academy coach Paul Hubbard, he trained alongside Shwan Jalal and David James under the guidance of Neil Moss. Holmes’ raw potential, coupled with his athleticism and willingness to learn, prompted Moss to make the call to offer the young goalkeeper a two year scholarship. “At the time, I didn’t think about leaving home too much,” he remembers. “Then once I got here I realised that there was a lot of hard work to do, but life isn’t meant to be easy. Coming over here has made me so much stronger mentally and made me a better person, thinking about how much I appreciate things. “My parents just said that they would support me 100 per cent in whatever I wanted to do. As soon as I heard I had the chance to come here, I knew what I was going to do. But I think if my parents had pushed me, then it wouldn’t have felt the same. This is solely my decision – I will live by the rewards and live by the consequences.” Similarities can be drawn between the two places Holmes calls home. Both Bournemouth and Sutherland, where the 16-year-old grew up, are small towns by the coast, but it’s more than just distance that separate them. “Some things are the same like the language and driving on the same side of the road, but there are little things that are different. For example, people talk to each other differently here to how they would in Australia,” he explains. “Bournemouth and Sutherland Shire have a few similarities, but one of the big differences is the beaches. Bondi beach and

Bournemouth beach are worlds apart. You’re going to get that though and I didn’t expect England to have warm weather and great water! “I love England and Australia and I’m lucky to have been given the opportunities that I’ve had in both countries. This is my home now and when I go back to Australia, I think ‘When am I coming back?’ because I’m so excited to train and play here. I love this town as much as I love home.” Holmes makes every effort to stay in touch with family and friends back in Australia, detailing his experiences and keeping them up to date with his training routine and his performances in youth team and development squad games. “We chat on Facebook every other night and if it’s important, then my parents will call me. My mum loves Snapchat and I send her one every now and then to keep her happy. We also Skype on a Saturday to go through what has happened during the week,” he adds. “The time difference can make it difficult. It’s tough to get the times right because both my mum and dad work, but sometimes they will stay up late and I will get up early to make it work.” The 10,000 mile gap between Holmes and his parents felt a whole lot shorter though when the FA Youth Cup tie against Hereford United was streamed live on the club’s YouTube channel in December. While the evening ended in defeat for the goalkeeper and his team-mates, it was the first time his family had seen him play in England. “My dad was just about to go to work and he saw it on his phone. He went upstairs and told my mum that he wasn’t going to work so that he could watch the match,” Holmes recalls. “My dad said that he wasn’t going to give the link to anyone else though

Some supporters may have seen glimpses of Holmes in action, either at New Milton’s Fawcett’s Field in youth team games or in the warm up ahead of first team fixtures at the Goldsands Stadium. He joined Lee Camp and Ryan Allsop as they completed their preparations before the FA Cup tie against Liverpool and, most recently, in the build-up to Saturday’s win over Queens Park Rangers. But while Holmes hopes further first team involvement isn’t too far away, he is keen to avoid drawing similarities between himself and any other goalkeepers. “I’m not at a level where I can compare myself to anyone else,” he says, “I want to be Jordan Holmes rather than Iker Casillas, Manuel Neuer or Petr Cech. If that means I’m playing in the Champions League or if I’m playing in the Conference South, then that’s what will happen. I just want to be me and hopefully my individual traits will help me get there.” Given Holmes’ rapid rise, it comes as a surprise to find out that he only became a goalkeeper two years ago. By his own admission, he was more interested in scoring goals than taking his place between the sticks at the start of his teenage years. However, it was a natural progression for the teenager who benefitted from growing up playing a number of sports, including baseball. Life in Australia had its limitations though. “It depends what you want from your career. If you want to be an average player, then you stay,” he explains. “If you have ambitions of playing against the big teams in Europe or in the Premier League, then you can’t really get there by playing for Sydney FC or Newcastle Jets. This is the path I want to take because since I was a young kid I’ve wanted to play in the Premier League and hopefully that becomes a reality one day.” This article was first published in AFC Bournemouth’s programme, ‘Matchday’, available online, in the club store and around the ground on a matchday. PHOTOGRAPHY: AMY MAIDMENT


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