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! D I K R SUPE Few would argue with that sentiment when looking at the formbook, especially in consideration of the injury which renders the Poole skipper far from 100% fit. At the end of May, Ward went unbeaten in the heats of the Czech Republic round of the World Championship in Prague to launch himself into third place in the standings, just one race point behind the joint leaders Tai Woffinden (GB) and Greg Hancock (USA).
CLASSY DARCY! PIRATES ‘SUPERKID’ DARCY WARD TURNS ON THE STYLE AT WIMBORNE ROAD AS HE HEADS 2013 WORLD CHAMPION TAI WOFFINDEN .
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LAST MONTH we wrote about the raw bravery of the 2014 POOLE PIRATES and how their riders have overcome injury as they continue thrilling crowds at a packed Poole Stadium on Wednesday nights. Consider then the brave return of Pirates ‘superkid’ Darcy Ward. After just one Pirates’ meeting in March, the Aussie star was the innocent victim of an on track crash in New Zealand whilst hunting for points in the World Championship series. The Pirates’ captain suffered a broken thumb and concussion on the night and it was reported that he had also sustained damage to his knee. As it turned out, the knee was his greatest problem. The diagnosis proved to be a torn cruciate ligament, a debilitating and painful rip in a crucial component of the 22 year old’s left leg. Such are the demands on an International speedway rider like Ward, the first concern was “how soon can I
get back on track?” In ordinary folk, the prognosis would likely be for surgery and a six month recovery period before normal activity could be resumed. This was not nearly fast enough for the World Championship chasing speedster. Brushing aside surgery and with intense physiotherapy the determined star was back inside two! What a comeback it was for ‘Classy Darcy’, the darling of the Pirates. He hit the track as if he had never been away! Immediately returning to form with double figure scores in each of his appearances for Poole, he confounded the medics with a dazzling display at what he does best, a true racer and an inspirational captain. Pirates’ boss Matt Ford was ecstatic to have his number one back in the side and hauling in the points. “He really is such an exceptional talent, I believe the bookies had it spot on pre-season when they made Darcy one of the favourites to land the World Championship this season”.
Now, despite a subdued showing in Sweden in the following round, he remains well in contention for a shot at the sport’s biggest prize. He is, indeed, a contender, following through on the bookies predictions. Meanwhile in Dorset, Pirates need their Australian Superkid to remain at the forefront as Poole continue their assault on the Elite League as defending champions. Whilst suffering a couple of uncharacteristic defeats recently at Wimborne Road, there is still a quiet confidence about the class of 2014. Ford is proud of the whole team as they pull together towards a top four position and a place in the all-important Play-offs in September. As we went to press the team had just pulled off their biggest league win of the season against the Elite’s newest club, The Leicester Lions. A remarkable showing from the Pirates’ top five ensured that the visitors were shut out from the scoring and allowed just two heat advantages from the fifteen heats. Summing up for the Pirates afterwards, skipper, Ward said “We needed to get a win under our belts and we were just far too strong for Leicester, It was important we won and all the lads did their bit, even at the bottom end of the team despite a couple of problems mechanically”. As the Pirates push on for a Play-off position in September they will be looking to consolidate their top four placing and move up the table and with matches in hand over all their rivals, the ship is still on course. Naturally, with their ‘superkid’ back at the helm, they will remain one of the leading contenders for silverware once again. Oh, and be sure and keep a watchful eye on Ward for World Championship progress too! ARTICLE: NIGEL LEAHY
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New Director of Coaching Crispin Cormack THERE ARE PLENTY OF REASONS WHY 2014/2015 WILL BE ONE TO ENJOY WITH SEVERAL SIDES IN THE CLUB HAVING WON THEIR LEAGUES AND CUP COMPETITIONS.
It gave me great pleasure to accept the post of Director of Coaching at Bournemouth RFC. It is my 2nd year at the Club and already I feel very much part of the Club’s family atmosphere. Although the Season wasn’t successful for the 1st XV in 2013/2014, there are plenty of reasons why 2014/2015 will be one to enjoy with several sides in the Club having won their leagues and cup competitions. I am certainly very much looking forward to it. Pre-season training has started for the Senior squad with the Colts and under 17’s joining us in July. Strength & Conditioning Coach, James Davies, has devised an excellent and varied programme which includes MMA training, Bikram Yoga and Crossfit. Last night was a beach session and the weather was at its Bournemouth finest - excellent to watch perhaps not so much for those working hard! We have lost several notable players this summer to jobs across the seas. Norway, Dubai and Hong Kong being the beneficiaries, so we are actively seeking recruits and always welcome new players. Thankfully, we have a number of Colts stepping up and after their performances at the end of last season, we have no doubt they will be challenging for First XV positions right from the first pre-season game on the 9th August 2014.
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We have also lost our first team ‘Mum’ Helen Ryan, sports scientist, who looked after our First XV, filming and evaluating the games along with many other duties.
She has been very committed to supporting the team to achieve the best nutrition pre and post matches and we wish her all the best for her PhD and planning for her wedding in 2015. As with any Club in the area, we are always looking for sponsors so we can provide the best possible service for youngsters and seniors alike. However large or small your assistance is, it is always greatly appreciated. There are players for the First XV needing a sponsor, right the way up to a whole age group so please contact Jonathanbrookes@ stationfinancial.com for further details. We will be holding the annual Sam Yarwood Memorial match at Chapel Gate this year on the 16th August. Please put it in your diaries and more information will follow in next month’s edition. The Academy and Mini sections are on the summer break at the moment and will have some out of season activities planned for individual age groups, please look at the relevant age group page to see when and where these activities will be held. Or come along on the first Sunday in September at 10am. Should you wish to contact me on anything you have read whether a player looking for a new challenge or a sponsor who thinks they may be able to assist, please contact me on crispincormack@hotmail.com Article: Crispin Cormack, Director of Coaching BRFC
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Ageas people love to make a difference and one way they do this is to ensure they give something back by nominating a charity to support each year across all the Ageas companies. This year, the nominated charity is Macmillan Cancer Support and locally, in Bournemouth and at the Belfast site, they have set themselves a fundraising target of £20,000 for 2014. With the support of the charity committee, Ageas are well on their way to smashing that target through a variety of activities. Simple events like ‘Dress Down Days’ raise incredible amounts including the highest collection this year back in May of £866.67. In March, employees took part in the Bournemouth Bay Run raising a whopping £2,141.50 with Gift Aid added on top to swell the total further. The company also help with various national events to support important causes whilst having some fun along the way. With the summer of 2014 being such an important time on the sporting calendar, Ageas employees have made the most of these major events and have created innovative ideas and themes relating to Wimbledon and the World Cup to keep the target in sight. So far, employees have raised an incredible £12,000. The Ageas workforce are excited about what is coming up over the next few weeks and are now focussing on the second half of the year to reach their fundraising target. During July, the company will be increasing the total further with the events below.
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t Ageas, charity fundraising is a key part to the company’s ethos with employees from all departments and levels at the Bournemouth and Belfast sites readily taking part in a whole host of events and activities to raise money. One of the main reasons employees regard the company as a great place to work is the fact everything is done as a team to deliver great results, both in and outside of the workplace.
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THE PERSONAL TOUCH
Top tips for beach body maintenance
The above statement might apply more to some than others, but in general, most of us accept that we will always return back to home soil after a holiday out of condition to some degree. With this in mind the following short article will progress the discussion on from last month’s ‘top 10 tips for a beach body’ article and, instead analyse some simple strategies which you can adopt to maintain your new physique this Summer.
FAIL TO PREPARE, PREPARE TO FAIL Ok, so before I discuss things like nutrition and exercise I know being told to try and eat healthily on holiday for many is never going to be realistic, but before you flip the page let me just say my one big tip is not so much solely based around consumption but timing.
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The summer gym torture, the extensive dieting, the alcohol ban, the spending cut backs, the quiet nights in avoiding night’s out… it has all led to this point; your highly anticipated, highly sought after much discussed Summer break. The months of sacrifice to look great in the beaming rays has arrived and hopefully it’s time to BIRG (bask in reflected glory) with your new physique. If I have described your lifestyle of late above, I wonder are you also guilty of letting your high positivity quickly wane for groans of discontent at the beginning of each holiday; as over indulgence starts to chip away at your hard earned results.
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• Stomach bloating (stomach feels hard when touched) • Stool inconsistency • General fatigue Further to these short-term issues, more long-term chronic conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and epilepsy have all be linked to gluten intolerance. Remember, non-Caucasian populations can present the same issues described above as well, but because Caucasian individuals carry 2 specific genes (HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8), they are said to have a stronger chance of getting such symptoms. Why then am I telling you about gluten intolerance in an article about maintaining a beach physique I hear you ask? Well, let’s think about it…What are the common gluten based foods/beverages that you will find at the most beaches and on most holidays? The list often includes ice cream, sandwiches, rolls, chips, sweets, chocolate, alcohol, donuts, cookies and so on… Hopefully, from reading the above, you can now formulate the links to how taking on board gluten in preparation for the beach might affect your 6 pack! So, here are a few tips to plan your strategy on getting around this.
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Exercise
Before I get into this statement, did you know that nearly 50% of the global Caucasian (white skin) population is gluten intolerant? Quite a shocking statistic I know and you’re now probably wondering if your one of them, so described next is some easy ways to check whether you fall in this category. After eating gluten based foods such as anything containing white flour (bread, pastry, rice, pasta, biscuits, cakes etc), beer, breaded meats and almost all processed foods do you present any of the following conditions…?
There you have it - some simple tips on how best to maintain your physique this summer. As this short article draws to a close I hope you can now understand my above timing vs. consumption statement and, see that it is how you prepare with your timings alongside what you consume, which govern your ability to sustain your weight and muscle tone.
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Of course try not to eat heavy gluten based foods at all if possible but especially within 2-3 hours of hitting the beach: - For some, larger gluten based meals will take hours sometimes more than 3 to digest at times meaning regular bloating and an unsettled stomach will often follow. - Smaller gluten based foods for some will digest within 90 minutes potentially, however as research has proven the constant insulin spiking that gluten based foods stimulate typically leaves you craving more sugar and gluten based foods again. Carry fruit and small nutritious foods to the beach and eat every 2-3 hours. - If you plan to stay all inclusive this summer especially then pack your bag after breakfast with as many lower sugar fruits, nuts, seeds and boiled eggs as possible; although not likely to be organic these will still provide you with more nutrients and sustainable energy than any gluten based food.
Do 10 minutes of exercise: Let’s fac e it; the only way to keep those calories from becom burning them. It’s ing fat is by just a matter of ba lancing the odds, right? With the pla nned activities, com mitments to others and willing ness to not stren uously train, doing some exercise wh en away especially gym based might be a tough ask. However ,if you do find 10 to 20 minutes spare in your hotel roo m try doing som short HIIT worko e uts (High impact interval training). - Did you know you can burn more cal ories in 15 minutes of HIIT tha n 1 hour on a tre admill and, a simple HIIT worko ut will increase you r calorie burning rate throughout the day. - An example be ginners workout wh ich could be done in a hotel roo m would be doing high knees, a fast feet movem ent (skipping), squ at thrusts or mountain climbe rs for 30 seconds the n walk/stay active on the spo t for 1 minute, rep eating 10 to 20 times.
With this and last month’s article in your armour, you should now have many tools and tips to take you a long way towards achieving and sustaining a great body for the upcoming 2014 holiday season. For further, more personalised guidance on your exercise training and nutrition please do not hesitate to book a free 30 minute consultation by contacting me through my website: www.seanburgesspt.com or by calling: 07831 298610.
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It’s time to get out on the water and enjoy the stunning coastline we’re so lucky to have on our doorstep... We’ve been giving the foot pump a work out and getting some inflatable inspiration for fun in the sun this summer. Take a look at some of the great inflatable items in our July Kitbag.
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Sevylor Riviera The Sevylor Riviera is an ideal inflatable canoe for fun days out to the beach, calm rivers, lakes and canals. It even comes built with Sevylors back pack system, when deflated it can convert into a back pack and carried from the car to the water’s edge with no problem.
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Inflatable SUP Red Paddle Co 10’6” Ride The Red Paddle Co Ten Six is the single most popular inflatable SUP board in the world. Designed to match the requirements of the all round rider, it will float and glide easily on flat water, while still riding smoothly and predictably in surf.
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HandiRack Whether you’re carrying a surfboard or suitcases, these inflatable roof bars fit in minutes on most 2 or 4 door cars. Much cheaper than normal roof bars and can be packed away and stored in your boot! £52.00
Inflatable water slide Bebop 18ft liquid motion inflatable water slide An 18ft inflatable water slide... What party doesn’t need one of these?! £339.95
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and education for girls and boys respectively. Currently 20 children are on the Academy programme with an additional 20 on the Club’s Mini Tennis programme for players under 10 years old.
The comprehensive coaching programme at West Hants is not just targeted at the top flight aspiring players but caters for The West Hants Club has 21 tennis courts set in a 9 acre site all abilities and ages. Saturday in the heart of Talbot Woods. The current Clubhouse and indoor morning is a buzzing hive of facilities including a state of the art gym, indoor pool and courts activity with families enjoying the were built in 1999 but the history of the Club goes back much relaxed Clubhouse atmosphere further than that. and a bite of breakfast whilst the indoor courts are busy with over 70 Formed in 1926, the club hosted the British Hardcourt children enjoying various dropChampionships between 1928-1983 when many of sports greatest in sessions on Saturday morning stars played on our courts including Fred Perry, Jaroslav Drobny, Roy Emerson, Ken Rosewall, Rod Laver, Illie Nastase, Doris Hart, Ann which are open to members Jones, Virginia Wade and Evonne Goolagong. In 1968 the club held and non-members. The events and tournament programme is the first ‘open’ tournament in the world, when the game’s leading professionals lined up against amateurs and Britain’s Mark Cox made organised by the Sports Manager tennis history. As an amateur he defeated American Pancho Gonzales Sasha Wood. “Running a busy diary of events is a true balancing act in a 5 set thriller causing an absolute sensation amongst the press to ensure our members, the LTA and spectators alike. and the Club events can all share In 1994 the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) acquired and leased back the excellent facilities here at West all the freehold assets to the West Hants Lawn Tennis Club. The Hants” LTA’s investment resulted in a fully refurbished thriving members International tournaments such as Club which is one of the country’s finest tournament venues with the $10K Pro Series held in April is ten American Clay courts. The Club now provides sports and run by the LTA and attracts many social facilities for all ages and abilities. As one of the LTA High world ranked players. Last year 17 Performance Centres, with Academy training for pupils from the year old Croatian Borna Coric won age of 11 upwards, West Hants works closely with Talbot Heath the Bournemouth Pro Series and School and Bournemouth Collegiate School to provide training
went on to qualify for Wimbledon pushing his Junior World ranking to No.1 and his current singles World ranking to 271. West Hants runs a number of internal events and tournaments for members throughout the year as well as the Bournemouth Open which will be in its 93rd year this year and is open to all players with British Tennis Membership and a player rating. Played on all the Club courts during
the last week of July it has attracted many aspiring British players over the years and has seen the likes of Heather Watson, Katie Boulton, Luke Bambrige and Liam Brody, to name but a few, win silverware at the Bournemouth Open and then go on to play Junior Wimbledon and some even playing Wimbledon itself. Wimbledon fortnight often sparks tennis fever in this country but there is no doubt that the focus on tennis for West Hants continues all year round and not just for the 2 weeks SW19 plays host to the top players in the world. ARTICLE:SASHA WOOD For membership details or to arrange a tour of the Club call 01202 519455 or visit www.westhants.co.uk
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This month, The Game talks to Max Stovold, coach at Poseidon Kite School, about his sport, his history and thoughts about the surf scene on the south coast.... Name Max Stovold Sport Kitesurfing Sponsors Poseidon Kite School
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“IT’S AN AMAZING SPORT AND IF YOU ARE LIVING LOCALLY THEN GET IN TOUCH WITH US, IT ONLY TAKES TWO DAYS TO LEARN AND YOU WILL ENJOY IT FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE”
You are now part of the Poseidon team down in Poole Harbour teaching beginners and advanced levels, what could a first timer expect from a lesson with you? At the beginning of the lesson, we will do a bit of theory to go through all safety aspects and a bit on the language we use. Then from there, we go straight onto the beach to learn basic flying techniques before heading out to the water with more power, progressing through our syllabus as the day goes on. We aim to have people independent after two days. I try to focus on making it as fun as possible while still fitting in all the important information. What is your favourite thing about kitesurfing? It has to be the freedom, all you need is wind and the whole ocean is your playground. What’s your best or favourite trick? My favourite trick is called a kiteloop it involves jumping as high as possible whilst looping the kite through the full power zone whilst at the apex of my jump. There is a brief moment as the kite accelerates, it starts to pull you down towards the sea before it rises again and you start to float. The adrenaline rush is like nothing else. Have you ever been in any bad accidents? I have had my fair share but nothing too serious, most of them my fault! But, the one I remember best was during a photo shoot - I was supposed to be jumping over some rocks and didn’t clear them. I bruised my ribs and cut open my hip open. I definitely learnt my lesson that day! Do you take part in any other water sports? Yes, as many as I can afford. I have surfed since I was tiny; I sail and have recently got into cable wakeboarding. But predominantly, I kitesurf because it is all my favourite sports merged into one. What do you think of the conditions locally in Poole and Bournemouth and along the coast? To learn, you could not ask for a better spot than Poole harbour because it’s so shallow. I learnt in deep water and having to track back up wind to retrieve your board, will take up most of your lesson. With the shallow water, you can just stand up and retrieve it. As you progress, there are some cracking flat water spots around the harbour to practise freestyle and with the right wind, the sea front at Sandbanks can produce some nice kickers and waves.
Thanks for talking to us, Max...how did you first get into kitesurfing and how old were you when you started? When I first started, I was about 13. I have always loved watersports and have been wakeboarding behind boats and surfing since I was about 6 so when I arrived in Tarifa and saw all the kites out, I had to give it a go. It was like seeing most of the extreme sports I did when I was young merged into one, I was hooked on sight! Originally from the Isle of Wight where your dad ran a Chandlery/Kite Shop, did you find that it was almost natural progression for you to get into watersports from an early age? I think it was definitely always going to happen, I was blessed that my dad owned a watersports shop and centre on the Isle of Wight. I had all the toys available to me from a young age. I think what really got me hooked on watersports was my first family surfing trip to the coasts of France, Portugal and Spain. I remember catching my first big wave and getting that adrenaline rush, there was no turning back from there. …and you moved to Tarifa in Spain when you were 13, tell us about your time there and how your love for the sport moved on… It was different to say the least, I was never the most literate person in school and the idea of learning a whole new language was a real shock to me. I soon discovered kitesurfing and I couldn’t have asked for a better place; perfect wind practically every day so quickly got to know ex-pat local pro’s like Forest Bakker and Monty Sholz to help me progress. Have you taken part in any competitions? I took part in a few surfing comps on the Isle of Wight when I was younger and kitesurfing comps in Spain a couple of times. Competitions never really got me going. For me, it was always the freedom of going out with my mates and throwing down with no time slots or designated areas.
What is your favourite surf/weather report to check out conditions locally? I use two sites, ‘windguru’ to determine if we have wind on the way, and then I use ‘xc weather’ for a live feed. XC is great, there is nothing like a live report so you can really determine if the wind is going to come in. What do you recommend to anyone reading this who maybe thinking about trying out kitesurfing this summer? It’s an amazing sport and if you are living local then get in touch with us, it only takes two days to learn and you will enjoy it for the rest of your life! What’s your favourite kitesurfing hot spot in the surrounding area? It would have to be off the front at Sandbanks, when the wind is southerly and the swell is up it’s a sick spot with kickers to boost off. There is more space to throw down as it is never so busy. …and your favourite hangout place? Depending on the mood, the BT in Ashley Cross always calls to me after a long kite session. When I’m feeling fresh and up for a heavy one, then Bournemouth nightlife always delivers. Finally, what are your hopes for the future and where would be the ultimate place in your eyes to kitesurf? I have never been much of a planner but I have always wanted to travel, Cuba is a hugely unexplored area and has some of the most amazing kitesurf spots. I would love to go backpacking around there in years to come. Thanks for talking to us, Max and we wish you all a best with your future. Poseidon Kite School www.poseidonkiteschool.com PHOTOGRAPHY: PETE HAZELL OF WINDSPORTUK
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FOCUS 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: Molly McCann Sport: MMA Hi Molly, what got you in to your sport to begin with? For as long as anyone can remember, I’ve been a hyperactive person, and sport was used to keep me active and focused since I was a child. When I was a child, my mum would put me in to every sport she could, from gymnastics all the way to horse riding. There was a common factor to this however; it was all ‘girlie sports’. Sports that were stereotypically for girls - these sports never really interested me, but when I got to school and would steal the football off the boys and they wouldn’t be able to get it back, I knew I was on to a winner! Tell us about any recent wins you’ve had? Within the last 12 months I’ve been very active, I’ve boxed 4 times ( 4 wins), I’ve competed 3 times in MMA (3 wins) and one Grappling Tournament (bronze medal). I train at Ippon Gym with Jeff Lawson and he is a firm believer in being active. I love to compete and to win; the past 4 fights have all been on credible shows and been really big wins for me. 2 out of the 3 MMA fights were on ‘Shock ‘n’ Awe’, a brilliant promotion in Portsmouth against really good opponents and the last MMA fight I had was in the Liverpool Echo Arena on Cage Warriors. One fight got ‘fight of the night’, one I knocked the girl out with a knee and one was in my home town in an arena where some of the greats have performed. The last boxing fight was for an English title where I competed against a 2x European champion.
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Can you tell us what your training sessions involve? A typical week for me training involves a lot of highs and a few lows. When I’m in fight camp, it means training 3 times a day 6 days a week. 3 mornings a week I will run, 3 lunch times a week I will do a weights programme to improve power and strength, and 2 mornings a week, I will do strength and conditioning. Then 6 nights a week I will do 2 combat sessions those sessions include Boxing, MMA, MMA Striking, Thai boxing, Wrestling, Brazilian Jujitsu (gi/no gi). My conditioning is done by Kane Charig Personal Training, hit him up on Facebook if you fancy getting lean and mean. The highs involve the gains, when you’re learning a new technique and you pull it off and have positive sessions. The lows; being too tired to even brush your hair, mood swings (they call me bipolar Molly), when no matter what you do, the session just doesn’t go your way. What is your most memorable moment so far in your fighting career? My most memorable moment so far would probably be May 31st at the Littledown Centre for the English title in Boxing. Knowing this would be my final boxing fight and that I wouldn’t be allowed to compete on any other promotion for a while, I knew I had to go out and enjoy it. I remember being out the back waiting for my walk in tune to come on and all I could hear was my name being roared by all my friends and family. The second I heard them, any doubts in my mind of ‘am I going to win this’ disappeared - I was pumped up. My opponent entered the ring first and my support would have been pretty intimidating however, she had a brilliant poker face. Then it was my time to walk in and with all the support I received, it was like I was walking into Madison Square Garden; I felt on top of the world. I went into that fight and smashed the girl for 5 rounds. I got my belt, I had my boxing coach Huey in there with me and it meant so much that we won it together. After the belt was put on my waist I jumped into the crowd and shared a special moment with my friends and family! Do you spar with the guys and how is it training with them? Sometimes it can be very good and other times I find it hard to take anything away from the sessions. I train with the boys and when 70+ kilo lads turn up to spar a 57kg fighter like me, I won’t always be able to take much away because of the size difference. However, my partner, Kane, who I also train with, always reiterates to me to make the most of every session and I just have to believe in that. When the smaller guys are in, I’m able to pull stuff off and when I go into the cage with a girl, I can always get stuff off.
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Do you take part in any other sports? Other sports in my life would have to be football and boxing. I used to play for Liverpool Ladies from 2006-2010. There was nothing else in this world I wanted to do than play football for Liverpool. I got to play at Anfield and Goodison Park. I was also an amateur boxer and still coach at an ‘ammy’ gym now. What are your hopes and goals for the future? I am very goal orientated and I believe I have been so successful and fortunate because I set out my goals. When I joined Ippon Gym in May 2013, the goal was to go pro after 2/3 fights; within 12 months of starting MMA with Jeff at Ippon, that goal became a reality. The next goal was to sign to a professional organisation. That has also become a reality I will be fighting for Cage Warriors by the end of the year. My next focus is to become a World Champion within the next two years!
What would you say to women who maybe reading this and thinking about giving MMA a go? To any women reading this and wondering if they should try something new but are a bit apprehensive, all I can say is it took me years of knocking on gym doors and being turned away because I was a girl before I actually got in and was allowed to compete. Now, every gym I know has a female who fights for them, girls are very much welcome into gyms. I think it was the best thing I have ever done, it changed my life and gave me purpose. Ippon Gym situated in Bournemouth town centre is open to anyone and if you fancy it come in, I’ll be there - I’m there every day. Thanks got my sponsors for allowing me to train and compete; Scramble, the best fight wear around, Alpha Sports Supplements for keeping me lean and mean and helping on those weight cuts, Kane Charig Personal Training for getting me in condition and finally RTA Solutions for sending me money for training equipment. Any other sponsors who wish to help me on this journey, get involved! Thank you for talking to us, Molly. We wish you continued success with your sport in the future.
WINTER IN JULY Even though you may not have Christmas on your mind during these warm midsummer months, now is the perfect time to get the ‘bauble’ rolling and start looking for the perfect venue for your Christmas festivities.
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This year, the Village Bournemouth is going for a star studded theme with their famous party nights. It’s the movies, it’s glamour, and will be a sure-fire blockbuster whether you’re looking for a corporate Christmas party or a ‘do’ for family and friends. The Village Bournemouth literally has everything under our roof – a great pub, bar and grill, urban spa, Starbucks and cool room upgrades making it the perfect venue to kick start the festivities and really celebrate Christmas in style. The experienced and friendly team at the Village Bournemouth have been planning the finest details for Christmas 2014 and are armed with a wide range of party themes and entertainment ensuring there is something for everyone. Locally known as the home of the tribute night, these fantastic party nights take place in the Inspiration Suite and include top class entertainment with Abba, Robbie Williams and Olly Murs tributes putting on incredible performances plus the famous Rat Pack nights and many more. With prices starting at just £25.00 per person, Christmas is the perfect time to sample the spectacle, the excitement and the sheer fun of it all. If you’re looking for glitz and glamour, the Hollywood party nights offer great food, live music and the best tunes in town all with a dazzling Hollywood theme. The Verve Bar is being transformed into a Winter Wonderland so you can party in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Both Hollywood and Winter Wonderland party nights are £29.00 per person. If it’s an informal festive shindig you’re looking for then kick of the party season in Victory pub and kitchen with a buffet and disco for £15.00 per person, perfect for getting friends together. It doesn’t stop there… there’s also Christmas lunches including Boogie lunches, Santa Sunday lunches and Pantomime lunches and when the big day finally comes, why not forget the dishes on Christmas Day and let the Village take over the show for you so you don’t need to slave over the hot stove and worry about the turkey, leaving you to simply enjoy the big day!
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SPORT: Super Bike Racing
PROFILE Name Sam Thompson Nick Name Elbows Age 18 Home Town Bournemouth Hobbies Motorbiking, running, cycling My Idol’s Gotta be Rossi Favourite Track Oulton Park, Brands Hatch and Anglesey Favourite Food Chicken Pasta Favourite Rider Toni Ellias Favourite British Rider Scott Reading Ultimate Goal To become World Champion
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SAM THOMPSON RACING #50 This month, we catch up with top local British Super Bike rider, Sam Thompson about his season so far, the highs and the lows and his thoughts about the remaining races on the 2014 calendar. Hi Sam, thanks for talking about your sport with us. When did you first get into motorbike racing and how old were you?
I started racing mini motos at a local track (Matchams) in 2008 and I was 14. What is it about bikes that you love the most?
The speed, the engineering, the way they work, I just love them for what they are! Dangerous. Tell us about your favourite track and why…
My favourite track is probably Oulton Park in Cheshire. Mainly because it’s just such a natural flowing track, not all dug out to be made flat. All the corners have natural cambers; it just makes it more fun - more like a roller coaster! Tell us about the pre-season set up for this year’s racing…
We went testing for three days at Donington and Snetterton before the season started to try and get used to the new bike, the new 2014 Triumph 675R. It was a bit of a nightmare to start with as the 3 cylinder bike had a lot of engine braking which I wasn’t used to after the Kawasaki. Basically, every time I went down the gears, the rear wheel would lock up and skid which wouldn’t allow me to turn into the fast corners. We changed the rear shock spring to a stiffer one and the same with the front fork springs after chatting to the Ohlins suspension guys. I was also told I had to change the way I rode which was hard. How was the first round at Brands Hatch?
This season is a big difference being in the British Superbike paddock; lots of big names, 1000’s of fans so I’ve had to up my game. I started OK, qualified 9th overall and 1st in the cup class so pretty good. I was very nervous in the first race and finished 11th overall and 2nd in cup, so not too bad. The second race, it was pouring with rain, not my favourite conditions and I crashed in morning warm up so wasn’t feeling confident. I finished 13th overall and 5th in cup, so not great but some points in the bag. The last race on Bank Holiday Monday was dry in
////////////////////////////////////// front of a huge crowd. I felt a lot more used to the bike and was 1st in the cup and 10th overall. The first round was a good start to the season and put me in 2nd place in championship. …and the second round was a disappointing time?
We were at Oulton Park which I quite like; it’s very fast and narrow. I qualified really well, 6th overall and 1st in class, only 0.3 secs off front row and 1.2 secs off lap record. I went out for 10 minute warm up in the morning before the day’s two races and had a massive crash and completely wrote my bike off. I was fine but the bike was destroyed. I was gutted and couldn’t race meaning I lost 50 points to my main rival and also dropped to 5th in the championship.
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FRIDAY 11TH AND SATURDAY 12TH JULY “THE SPEED, THE ENGINEERING... I JUST LOVE BIKES FOR WHAT THEY ARE! DANGEROUS.” Did you get back on the track quickly following the crash?
Triumph took the bike away and promised to have it ready for the WSB round at Donington Park and true to their word, the bike was completely rebuilt and straightened for me to race at Donington. I give big thanks to Dynomite motorcycles and Asbo Racing for their speedy collection. I hadn’t ridden since the crash so was a bit nervous and only managed 5 laps in qualifying to get used to the newly rebuilt bike qualifying 11th overall and 1st in class. Unfortunately, the first race was very wet which my main rival prefers but I got quicker as it went on and finished 11th overall and 2nd in cup. The second race was dry and I finished 8th overall and 1st in cup. I had climbed from 5th in the Championship back to 2nd but was still 55 points behind so I had lots to do. What’s the latest news on your points following round 4?
I won three races out of three at Snetterton in Norfolk so am now 2 points behind the leader in the Championship after round 4. Have you had any bad accidents in your racing career so far?
I’ve never had any really bad accidents but my worst is probably breaking 8 bones in my right foot and three toes caused by a highside out of a corner called ‘Knickerbrook’ at Oulton! Describe to our readers how it feels when you’re racing at the high speeds you do…
To be honest it really doesn’t feel that quick, simply because everyone you’re on track with are doing the same speeds, it’s not like your flying past cars that are travelling 30mph! You only really realise how fast you’re going once you’ve crashed! If any readers are reading this and want to find out more about how to get into racing, what would you recommend?
I would certainly recommend a club called Thundersport GB, they have all kinds of different bikes that race in different classes there. I raced with the club for three years and learnt loads, brilliant place to get started! www.thundersportgb.com The “Cup Class’ is a Championship within the main Championship for riders that have never raced at this higher level. Sam’s aim is to win the cup championship and to try and get on the podium of the main championship also. Andrew LUND 178, Sam THOMPSON 176, Terry LEWIS 158, Kieron NEWMAN 113, Max ALEXANDER 105, Mark PENNINGTON 94, Brendan BROWN 92, Luke SMITH 78, Ben NEARY 59, Norbert MAJER 56
Sam is looking for sponsors to help him win the Championship. For more details, visit: www.samthompsonracing.co.uk
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For many years, fats were seen as the bad guy in the health and nutrition world - held responsible for obesity, heart disease, and everything in between. However, much misinformation has been absorbed by the general public over the last 4 decades and the burgeoning diet industry, food companies and marketeers have enjoyed huge profits from bringing us ‘low fat’, ‘healthier’ but essentially ‘engineered’ food options. So, this month we’ve identified several foods that you may have associated with being really healthy and given you a little more insight as to why they may not be as good for you as you may have thought.
1. Skimmed milk
Fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K can only be absorbed when accompanied by fat so you need the fat of the milk to properly digest the vitamins in it! (By the way it’s also harder to absorb these vitamins in vegetables if eaten without fat). A key point to note here, particularly for women is that without the fat, calcium cannot be properly absorbed. Better option: drink whole milk, which naturally contains the fat needed to absorb these vitamins.
2. Vegetable oils
These include soybean, corn, peanut and sunflower oils. When heated over long periods of time and over high heat they produce toxins. These oils are relatively recent additions to the human diet: we have only been eating them in significant quantities since the 1950’s. Better option: Cook with coconut oil, clarified butter (ghee), butter, and, to a lesser extent, olive oil. All bar the last one are more stable at high heats and do not oxidise easily. There’s no real evidence to show that eating saturated fats in this way cause heart disease. Enjoy Olive and Flaxseed Oils raw and cold pressed rather than heated too high.
3. ‘Engineered Low-fat’ foods
Removing fat from food removes some of the flavour and texture, so to compensate, food companies use substances called ‘fat replacers’ — which are almost always carbohydratebased. The result is that low-fat products are almost always higher in carbohydrates usually in the form of added sugar. In a study conducted for Channel 4 Dispatches it was found that the Starbucks ‘skinny’ blueberry muffin contains 34.7g of sugar – 8.6 teaspoons – which is more than the 28.1g of sugar in the ‘classic’ version of the same product! Better option: Choose whole-fat foods, because they generally have less sugar and fewer carbohydrates than the low-fat versions. They will be more satisfying taste wise and you will eat less of them.
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4. Chicken
Of course chicken is fine – it’s lean, high protein - but all the time? Chicken is relatively nutrient-poor compared to red meat, which contains iron, selenium, folate, vitamins B6 and B12…in all, a far more nutrient-dense package than another bland chicken breast. In following the official dietary guidelines, our diets have grown limited. Better options: enjoy grass fed and preferably organic red meat such as beef or venison, or even liver. Include turkey and other forms of poultry and game too. There’s no evidence that the saturated fat and cholesterol in red meat will give you heart disease. Look for vitamin rich fish too – mackerel and pollock are amongst the best.
5. Fruit
“This doesn’t contain fat”, I hear you say! Yes, but read on...Fruit contains fructose which is processed in the liver. When too much fructose enters the liver, the liver can’t process it all fast enough for the body to use as sugar. Instead, it starts making fats from the fructose and sending them off into the bloodstream as triglycerides – in plain English – to be stored as ...body fat. Fruits such as pineapple, grapes, watermelon and most dried fruits are particularly high in fructose. Better option: opt for berries and always eat with a source of protein such as nuts or a small piece of (full fat!) cheese. Steer away from glasses of fruit juice; opt for a whole fruit instead – would you ever eat 6 oranges at a sitting? That’s what’s in a glass of orange juice.
6. Whole grains as the mainstay of your diet
Again, these don’t contain fat, but whole grains are still carbohydrates, which break down into glucose in the body. Glucose triggers the release of insulin. When you eat carbohydrates, your blood sugar levels increase and your pancreas secretes the hormone insulin. Insulin is needed in your body to bring the sugar out of your blood stream and into your cells for energy. Any extra sugar not needed by your cells is stored for short-term usage in the liver or converted to fat for long-term storage. Clinical trials have definitively shown that people who eat a diet too high in carbohydrates, even complex carbohydrates, are at a higher risk for heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Better option: Consider replacing grains such as rice and wheat in favour of nutrient dense fibrous carbohydrates e.g. sweet potatoes or celeriac and enjoy more protein in the form of meat, fish or eggs plus masses of green vegetables on your plate too. Replace oat porridge for breakfast with eggs and broccoli or spinach, and consider making quinoa rather than oats into porridge – it’s naturally protein rich.
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Welcome to The Yoga Zone, a wellbeing feature in association with Bikram Yoga, Bournemouth. Find out about this popular form of holistic exercise, learn about the benefits and follow the posture of the month. What is Bikram Yoga? Bikram Yoga is a 26 Hatha Yoga posture Sequence done in 40 degree heat with 2 breathing exercises, all taking 90 minutes. Bikram Yoga systematically works every part of the body, giving your internal organs, veins, ligaments and muscles everything they need to maintain optimum health and maximum function. The heat allows you to stretch safely and when you sweat, impurities are flushed out of the body through the skin. Muscles are contracted and stretched allowing for better circulation and joint mobility. Blood and calcium are brought to the bones and the immune system is strengthened through extension, compression and increased circulation.
Fact of the Month: Weight training against gravity Unlike other strength training methods, Bikram Yoga relies solely on the body as an instrument. The body works against gravity to build strength naturally and safely. When the body is lifted or projected upward, work must be done against the resistance from gravity
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The secret to real, functional strength resides in using your body weight against gravity when you exercise. The practitioner’s own weight provides the resistance for the movement. Gravitational force is deployed against itself to stretch a muscle or a muscle group and the associated tendons along with strengthening. Better elasticity means fewer muscle injuries. Muscle pulling on bone builds bone, so weight-bearing exercise builds denser, stronger bones which amongst other things lowers the risk of osteoporosis. For example, back bends use the weight of the torso, head and arms to stretch and strengthen various arrangements of the back of the body. Sitting twists use gravity to stretch and strengthen the tendons in the back and widen the shoulder-blades. The floor series uses your lower body weight against gravity to train your upper body strength and vice versa. Yoga trains both sides of the body evenly to balance muscle strength and flexibility. The benefits include increased core stability, injury prevention, improved range of motion, a stronger leaner body and better balance
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Posture of the Month Locust Pose / Salabhasana BENEFITS: • Effective in helping conditions of slipped disc and sciatica • Firms buttocks and hips • Increases spinal strength, flexibility and circulation practically in the upper back • Improves flexibility and tone of spinal muscles • Helps relieve and prevent backache • Helps cure or relieve gout, lumbago, rheumatism, arthritis and
menstrual problems • Improves sluggish digestion • Increases abdominal pressure and regulates intestinal function • Strengthens the abdominal wall • Helps correct bad posture • Strengthens shoulder, arm and back muscles • The uncomfortable stretching of the arms can help to relieve tennis elbow, tendonitis, RSI • Can also help with varicose veins in the legs • Encourages concentration and perseverance
Chill out venue of the month The Chicken Shack in Boscombe is the place to enjoy some freshly cooked healthy rotisserie chicken in a deep south chilled out ambience… check it out www.chickenshackuk.com Chill out track of the month New sounds to chill out and relax to – Vicktor Taiwo ‘Digital Kids’ Look out in next month’s issue for more about Bikram Yoga and visit: www.bikramyogabournemouth.com or call: 01202 390090 for more information.
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World Cup Final
Sunday 13th July
Probably the most watched sporting even in history, the 2014 World Cup final will be in Rio de Janeiro. Who will be holding the most famous trophy in the world? Find out more: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/
Wimbledon Final
Sunday 6th July
As far as prestigious events in the tennis calendar go, the Wimbledon final is certainly up there. The nation will be behind Andy Murray again but can he do it...? Find out more: http://www.wimbledon.com
Commonwealth Games Glasgow - 23rd July - 3 August After the resounding success of London 2012, the 20th Commonwealth Games will be made up by 70 nations competing in 21 sports. It’s all happening in the city of Glasgow. Australia have topped the medal table in 7 of the last 8 games so will no doubt be the country to beat. Support local ‘Swim Bournemouth’ swimmer, Jay Lelliott who has been selected to represent England in the 1500 Freestyle at this summer’s games. Find out more: https://www.glasgow2014.com/ JAY LELLIOTT. PHOTOGRAPHY: ALEX ALLWOOD
British F1 Silverstone – Sunday 6th July Quieter cars and a Mercedes dominance, however, this like every year, will be no end of fun. Lewis is challenging for the world title and would love nothing more to win this race in front of his nation’s fans. Find out more: http://www.silverstone.co.uk
Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim
Sunday 13th July, Bournemouth Beach – Pier Approach
The biggest charity swim in Europe heads back to Bournemouth in 2014. Join hundreds of other supporters as you brave the English Channel in this incredible 1.4 mile open water swim. Starting from Bournemouth Pier you will put your front stroke to the test in this challenging sea swim along the coastline to Boscombe Pier. Find out more: http://www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/ events/swims/event-information/bournemouth-pierto-pier-swim.aspx
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JULY 2014
Keep up to date with the main events happening each month from the sporting and leisure calendar. We’ve picked the highlights of what’s not to be missed in July.
ASAHI BRITISH BEACH POLO CHAMPIONSHIP 2014
Friday 11TH AND Saturday 12th July, Sandbanks Beach
The famous Asahi British Beach Polo Championship is almost upon us seeing the seventh year of the event at Sandbanks, Poole on the 11/12th July 2014. Supported by some of the best arena polo players, the hotly anticipated beach festival promises more excitement and glamour both on and off the pitch. Watch the elite teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales compete for the prestigious title. There is floodlit night beach polo on the Friday evening, visiting international polo teams and of course the legendary beach polo after parties.
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We’re speaking to local children and young people involved in different sports across the area to find out their motivation and ambition about taking part in the sports they love in our ‘One to watch’ feature.
Name: Adam Grange Age: 15 Sport: Football Club: Portsmouth FC
Rising Hi Adam, tell us how you first got into football? I started playing football when I was about 6 years and went on to playing more seriously at weekly training sessions at Roko in Kinson. This was run every Saturday morning for 1 hour every weekend for the whole year. When were you signed to Portsmouth FC and describe how that felt? I got scouted by Portsmouth whilst playing in the Bournemouth Cup Final in 2012; this was for my club team Poole Town Youth. I then got invited to attend a 6 week trial with other talented players from all over the Southern region; this led to me signing a 2 year contract. I was very proud of myself as well as very excited.
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Adam Grange is a pupil at Federation of Glenmoor & Winton Academy in Bournemouth and plays for Portsmouth Football Club. Football is his main sport and what he focuses on mostly, but he does enjoy playing other sports such as athletics where he has recently reached county trials and will be representing Winton School and Bournemouth. Adam comes from a very sporting family with his mum, dad, older brother and younger sister who all play their own sports. Over the past 2-3 years they have had AFC Bournemouth football players living with them including Steve Cook and current Portsmouth player, Wesley Fogden. This has given Adam a real insight into the life of a professional sports person and has helped prepare him for the future that he hopes to have.
How often do you train at the club? I train twice a week at the club one being training all day on a Thursday which results in me missing school every Thursday. The school supports me in my football by allowing me to miss the school day. In this day off we do a gym session, two football sessions and a video analysis of the game the previous weekend that we all took part in. How do you balance your training with school work and studying? I try my best to stay focused on both football and my school work. School is very supportive of me and they give me extra lessons on the subjects that I miss whilst having to attend the club for training. I am also on an Elite Sports Programme at school where I get to have PE every day of the week; this really helps me out with my physical and mental development.
How long have you been playing with Portsmouth and are you hoping to stay with them in the near future? I signed for Portsmouth in 2012 and I have just been offered another year’s contract, this will take me until I leave the Federation of Glenmoor & Winton Academy in 2015. I hope that this will be extended and I can stay at the club on a full time basis.
What do you mates and teachers think about you playing for Portsmouth and do they ever come and support you? I think that my teachers and friends are proud of me for my achievements, although I sometimes get some jokes thrown at me when I make a mistake in PE!
What has been your highlight of your football career so far? The highlight of my career so far was scoring a goal against Chelsea at their training ground playing against David Beckham’s son, Brooklyn. It was the best feeling of my career so far.
What are your aims and goals for your football future? My goal for the future is to sign a scholarship contract for the club and my life time goal is to make for a professional club.
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Sum up your sport in three words… Exciting, inspirational and enjoyable. Finally, what would you recommend to young people reading this who want to get into football? I recommend for any young players to practise as much as they can after school and in school, watch clips of their football heroes and to be confident within their own ability and most importantly never give up on their dream. Thank you for talking to us, Adam and we wish you continued success for your future.
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The UK’s best arena polo player, Chris Hyde talks exclusively to us about how he started playing the prestigious game, his incredible career in the sport he loves and his thoughts on the forthcoming British Beach Polo Championships at Sandbanks on 11th and 12th July. Hi Chris, thanks for talking to us, can you tell us a bit about your history and how you started out playing Polo? We were a non polo family and I started playing in the pony club at Old Surrey and Burstow Pony Club in Sussex. My mother and I had ridden horses all our lives, doing dressage and other various eventing and show jumping. Polo was one of the activities you could do at the Pony Club and I gave it a go when I was about 13 and was hooked from then on. What has been one of the key highlights of your career to date? A big highlight would probably be playing in an international test match with my son - we played against America which had never been done before. Playing at Ellerston with Kerry Packer was a big highlight from when I was young. The problem is there are so many highlights but there are low points too so it’s very hard to pick out a particular one but playing with my son was definitely a highlight. Your son, Jack, is stepping into his father’s shoes by playing polo at a high standard for his young age of 16. You mentioned about playing alongside each other recently in the USA, can you tell us what that was like and it must have been quite a rare opportunity? It was a very rare opportunity. I was selected to play as the England captain for this match and they said to me, you can pick the team around you but one of the players is recommended to be a 3 goal player. There were only a couple of 3 goal players I could mention, one of them was my son so I said I would leave that choice up to the committee. I obviously preferred Jack to play but if they thought he was well deserving of the spot then
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he would get it. The whole of the international committee agreed he was so that is how we got the team together. It was a massive privilege to play alongside him. We played with Pete Webb but Pete had broken three of his ribs, I think, the week before so he was pretty much out of use for the whole match. We didn’t win it but we gave them a good show and it was great to play with Jack.
“THE SPEED AND THE AGGRESSION OF THE SPORT IS THRILLING FOR SPECTATORS.”
Do you think Jack will continue down that path with his playing? The thing is with myself being the first generation of polo player and Jack is now the second, he has got such a big head start than I had when I was his age. None of our family knew anything about the sport and Jack and the rest of the boys I’ve got have all grown up in the sport. They’ve been hitting a ball since they could pick up a short mallet and been riding since they’ve been able to do so. They have a massive advantage. That is how the Argentine families play polo, they have access to horses and polo. England is now starting to get that second or third generation blood line of players like myself and James Harper with kids of that age who are starting to play and take over where their parents left off. With Polo being a versatile sport in terms of the different terrains it can be played on, which is your favourite and where is the best place you’ve played in your career? My favourite is grass; you cannot beat playing grass Polo. The atmosphere at Windsor Great Park is just superb and the setting is beautiful. Playing at St Moritz on the frozen lake is just such a spectacle, it’s incredible. The privilege that we have to ride the horses on the lake and play in those conditions really is second to none. The British Beach Polo Championships is coming up this month at Sandbanks, do you enjoy this event and what do you think of the surrounding area? To be fair, I’ve only been to this event once. But Beach Polo is really taking off because it is such a spectator friendly sport. It’s a bit like Polo in the
Park - they’ve reduced the size of the pitch, the terrain is a lot slower so spectators and players get more time with the ball and they can see what is going on. But as a venue, you don’t get much better than Sandbanks, it’s absolutely stunning. Who do you see as your biggest challenge at this year’s event? Our team will be pretty strong with myself and Max Charlton. The England team, captained by Jamie Morrison is always very good. Jamie is a well seasoned arena polo player, I played against him at Polo in the Park and he certainly knows how to play polo. They will always be a tough team, they have three balanced players. We have a relatively new player, Johnathan Tidswell with myself and Max Charlton. You’ve captained England and Scotland in the past but this year at the Sandbanks Sandpolo you’re representing Scotland, what was the reasoning behind the switch and are there differences in playing for two different nations in terms of loyalty or general team set ups? My father is English and my mother is Scottish. I’ve played in the arena and captained for Scotland and England over the years so have played for both nations. It really depends where the affiliation lies and for a HPA fully fledged England tournament I am English through and through. But, when there is a tournament like this, I qualify to play for Scotland due to my mother’s side. It’s not like soccer where if you choose to play for Wales, that’s it. There is a bit of leniency. How do you think your team will fair this year? I think we’ll do very well. With myself and Max Charlton, we’ve played a hell of a lot of outdoor polo. We’ve won St Moritz two years in a row; we played international test matches in the arena together and won that against the best in the world. Sandbanks will be a big test for us but the people playing against us will be thinking: we’ve got to play against Chris Hyde and Max Charlton – that’s not going to be easy!
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MEET THE PRO
CHRIS HYDE
Can you tell us about your favourite horse? I don’t generally like to pick favourites but I have an American thoroughbred called ‘Gamsua’ and she is by far my favourite. What level of fitness does Polo require? My shape and size is a little more rotund than most people but once you get riding fit and keep training, the fitter you’ll be and the higher levels you’ll be able to sustain. I go to the gym a lot and play squash so I’m very horse and polo fit but I wouldn’t say I could run a marathon! Have you had any nasty injuries? I’ve had just too many to mention! In this sport, injuries are synonymous with it! What is the best way to unwind after a match, we’ve heard you’re a bit of a gaming fan?! I chill out on the X-Box before I play! I have a family of four boys and my lifestyle is quite hectic. A lot of people listen to music or read a book but I have to play a bit of ‘Call of Duty’ for about an hour - it zones me out and takes me away and I can really focus on my game. But, afterwards, I’m just like anybody else. I like a couple of ciders and chill out and then go home and have something nice to eat and relax.
“PLAYING AT ST MORITZ ON THE FROZEN LAKE IS JUST SUCH A SPECTACLE, IT’S INCREDIBLE. THE PRIVILEGE THAT WE HAVE TO RIDE THE HORSES ON THE LAKE AND PLAY IN THOSE CONDITIONS REALLY IS SECOND TO NONE.”
Tell us about what you see yourself doing once you’ve finished playing? People call me ‘the professor’ so I’m a bit of a self proclaimed guru at teaching and coaching, I’ve obviously got my son coming through and definitely two other boys that will be starting to play. There’ll be a bit of a family business going through with the polo; we’ll be bringing in horses for Jack to play as well as teaching, coaching and travelling around the world. To be honest, I can see myself still playing when I’m 60 years old. Got about another 20 years in me! I might not be at the top level but I’ll certainly be playing around the world at various levels. What would you recommend to people reading this who may want to get into Polo? It’s one of those sports people stand away from because people think it’s elite-ist or expensive. But there are so many small clubs and coaching academies around the country. It’s a bit like joining a small golf club. You can have lessons on the driving range you don’t have to go and do 18 holes twice a day. It’s the same with Polo you can have lessons on a wooden horse with the hand sticks and get onto a horse, have some lessons and see where you go. The only thing is, you have to be aware that Polo is one of the most addictive sports ever played. Once you’re in, you just want to keep playing and playing. That’s when it can be expensive but it’s very accessible to play at a decent level at a reasonable price. Finally, can you tell our readers the top three things they should know about Polo? Firstly, the speed and the aggression of the sport is thrilling for spectators. Secondly, the atmosphere for the public and their families - it really is a great sport to come and watch and finally, Chris Hyde is playing so come down and watch me play! Thank you for talking to us, Chris, and good luck at the Championships this year.
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Kick Off Your Career HOW TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE CV
With The Game’s resident jobs coach, Julie Cook-Hughes
There are certain dos and don’ts when it comes to the actual presentation of your curriculum vitae too;
1 The number one essential ‘must’ is to keep it honest
and factual at all times. The employer will find out if you have been dishonest; whether this be through references or asking you a question further down the line that you fail you answer, e.g. Your CV and your story do not match up! Be true to yourself. Julie Cook-Hughes, Managing Director & Founder of SOS recruitment
Newly appointed as The Game’s ‘recruitment coach’, Julie opens her doors to reveal some secrets to success when looking for work in today’s climate. Julie is a true expert in the recruitment field having set up SOS in 2000 and she has been at the forefront of the recruitment industry for nearly 20 years. Julie is a pioneer for innovation and bridging the gaps between candidate and client. As she often says, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, so we talk to her about how to create an award-winning CV. Something that works as the first step when looking to climb the career ladder... Keeping your Curriculum Vitae up to date, easy to digest and to the point can be one of the biggest hurdles to overcome when looking for a new role, but one that is vital to the process. Your Curriculum Vitae must be sharp, concise and kept simple at all times. If you only remember one thing, let this be it. Imagine it is a document marketing yourself to the employer and why YOU are perfect for the job in question. Therefore this is the time to emphasise your characteristics, skills and positive traits; everything from achievement s to examples of being both a leader and a team player. See your Curriculum Vitae as a form of advertising so focus on the role at hand and why you embody every part of it. Ask yourself, ‘why should I have the job?’, then write a list of the reasons and apply these to your Curriculum Vitae. Then during the interview refer back to these and sell in how you are the perfect match above anybody else.
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2 Next on the list is grammar and spelling. If there are
ANY misspellings and errors these will immediately put off any employer. If you can’t take the time to check what you have written, let alone run a spell-check, then this will speak volumes to the employer. They may take errors in the document as lack of concern, or laziness which you do not want.
3 A strong CV should always be well-written and ideally
no longer than two pages. This should be accompanied with a covering letter with no more than two paragraphs. Keeping things to the point is of the utmost important so cut the waffle, try to avoid long sentences, leave out irrelevant information and stay focused on the specific role you are going for. You do not want to lose the reader’s attention.
4 Crucial to the point above is remembering to keep your
CV well presented. White space is easy on the eye and keeps it clean. This is very important or else the employer will not know where to look first! Avoid coloured paper, complex fonts, shading or fancy wording or boxes; these will only act as distractions. Good quality white paper is really respected and it can often be the small things that get you noticed.
5 Never include salary expectations as you may well fall
at the first hurdle if you do. The economic climate has changed over the last few years and so stating your salary desires, holiday or any other benefits will put an employer off. This may result in you never even getting into the interview room. See your CV as your chance to showcase yourself regardless of monetary benefits.
6 Similarly, marital status, nationality, religion, has
no bearing on your ability to do the job so leave these off.
7 Lastly, this might seem simple but so many candidates
fail to head up their CVs correctly. An obvious, smart title including your name and contact details is essential because if the employer likes you and wants to invite you to the interview, why make them struggle to contact you? Please note: if you currently have an inappropriate or comedy email address change it immediately – it will only mark you out as unprofessional. Your job is not safe so it’s crucial to keep a strong, up to date CV on file ready for when you want to take on a new challenge, move up the career ladder or discover your ideal career.
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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.
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FLIXX ESCAPE TO VICTORY Release date: 1981
I think we all need some escape from England’s performance at this years World Cup, and what better way than with arguably the best football film ever made. No I’m not talking about Goal or Bend It Like Beckham, I am talking about that golden oldie: ESCAPE TO VICTORY or simply known as VICTORY. Under the distractions of this soccer game played in nazioccupied Paris, the French resistance and British officers are concocting an elaborate plan to Escape to Victory, while the Battle of Britain plays out on the pitch. Directed by John Huston and staring Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone, Max von Sydow and Daniel Masse this film also features the legendary footballer, Pelé.
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In many cases the best films about sport don’t actually have sport in the main theme of the film, but play a best supporting role. With ESCAPE TO VICTORY this marriage of prison life in a German war camp during World War 2 and an exhibition match of association football against a German team works perfectly. For one, those who have tried to avoid this football season can enjoy it with those who need a reminder of when Britons were truly great at football. Plus being the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day landing and all the attention around the 2nd World War, it is a good film that combines our great history and the beautiful game.
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Mission No. 21 Weightlifting with Wessex Weighting Club, West Hants
Last month, The Game’s editor, Jo, boldly took on her first mission as part of our popular ‘Have a go Hero’ feature. Her Coasteering session was a big hit and although it was a challenge, she thoroughly enjoyed it and is planning another session with Cumulus Outdoors again this summer. Jo was tasked with prising herself away from the desk again this month to try out Weightlifting with the Wessex Weightlifting Club, based at West Hants. Her mission was to complete a session with them and report back on the challenge. Read on to find out how she got on…
before Hi Jo, well done on your first Coasteering challenge last month. Any plans to get back out to the Jurassic Coast for more of the same? Definitely! I loved it and have got a date planned in with Cumulus to do more cave exploring and jumping off ledges! This month’s challenge is to join a Weightlifting class and learn some of the basics to this power sport. How are you feeling about this one?! I’m a little nervous as I’m not sure what to expect or what it will be like. I’ve got a picture in my head of a room full of buff men lifting very heavy weights. I suppose that’s not a bad thing! Have you ever done anything like this before? I used to enjoy the weights part of my workouts years ago! But, as far as I can make out, this is the real deal…just hoping I can lift them off the ground!
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After You made it through! How was it? Wow, that was tough! Absolutely loved it though…really good session. Completely different to what I was expecting and much more focused on the safe and correct ways to do the lifts. What was the best and hardest parts of the session and why? BEST: I learnt the transitions and steps in reverse to do a lift called a ‘clean’. The whole move from lifting the bar from the floor and up to your chest has different techniques to master it quickly and safely, so when I put them altogether to do the complete sequence, it felt really good. HARDEST: Definitely the legs! You always think weightlifting will be all about the arms and having the strength in your upper body. Of course, that plays a big part of it but I learnt that the power comes up from your legs, in particular your quads. I’m feeling it! Did you feel comfortable doing a sport which is so often thought of as a male dominated activity? I was pleasantly surprised at the male to female ratio at the session. There were several ladies there training, all at different levels and I felt very relaxed and not out of place. People always associate weightlifting with huge, bulging muscles but it wasn’t the case. The guys had great definition and the women looked toned. Everyone was very welcoming and the whole session had a really good buzz about it.
How did you find your instructors? The Wessex Weightlifting Club is run by Paul Saeed, Janine Murphy, who recently featured in our Female Focus article and Rob Anderson. Janine took me through some warm up exercises and stretches and was so welcoming when I first arrived not knowing what to expect. Paul expertly taught me the techniques to do a safe lift and was really encouraging. They are all fully qualified instructors and actively compete themselves. Would you recommend Weightlifting to people interested in giving it a go? I would say definitely give it a go. The team at Wessex Weightlifting were friendly, supportive and obviously extremely knowledgeable about their sport. They are based in the Performance Gym at West Hants Club and the facilities were excellent. If you want a different way to work out, get fit, achieve your goals and gently build strength, get in touch to speak to Janine, Paul or Rob. Well done Jo for completing your second challenge. You better get recovered and ready for the next one! Find out more > /wessexweightlifting.co.uk
SAM ROSS Hi again Sam! Welcome back to The Game. We have the upmost respect for you attempting this challenge, how did you come up with this route and what is the distance you’ll be covering?
We’ve been following the updates in awe, admiration and to be honest, complete amazement of a challenge which has been in the making for 10 months. Local professional Stand Up Paddleboarder, Sam Ross has chosen a jaw dropping challenge to raise money for Macmillan Caring Locally and in memory of his late father, who passed away in December last year. Sam’s father was cared for by the incredible staff at the unit and he himself ran a fundraising night in his final few weeks to raise money for the facility which is run almost entirely by charity funding. He asked Sam to do something too so to fulfil this wish, Sam has chosen something tough in the hope to fundraise for the unit and help others. This August, Sam and a team of fellow paddlers are attempting to be the first ever people on Stand Up Paddleboards to paddle from the Channel Islands back to Poole. We caught up with Sam to find out how his preparations were going and to talk to him further about his immense challenge ahead.
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Great to be back, the route idea came up a few years ago. Quite a few people had already crossed from Dover to Calais and I was keen to look at taking it further. I then remembered Guy Cribb and Antoine Albeau’s crossing from Cherbourg to Poole and started looking at what might be feasible on an SUP. Do you know roughly how long it will take to make the crossing?
I’m really not sure… as the crow flies, it’s about 70 Nautical Miles so 77 Miles, that’s 123km. 16-20 hours would be good but I very much doubt we will be flying like crows so we could go well over the 24 hour mark. How are you feeling about it with a about a month and a half to go and how’s all the prep and training going?
A little apprehensive! Training had been going really well up until May when I got hit by quite a few injuries. I’m getting back on my feet now but luckily have some strong paddlers joining me who I’m sure will be at the top of their game. The team from the Watersports Academy has lent their full support though which means we will have safety cover on the day to push us on. Who are you hoping will join you on the day?
Fingers crossed there will be a great team of us paddling. Jamie Gibbs will be there who
The Channel Islands to Poole SUP Crossing 2014 in aid of Macmillan Caring Locally was the other person that came up with the idea. I’m hoping that Andy Joyce from Surf Steps in Boscombe will join us and also Mark Slater. Mark has already circumnavigated the Isle of Wight in 24 hours and paddled back from the Sicilly Isles to Cornwall so adds some impressive credentials to the team. Also, George Shillito and Chris Murray, long time friends and windsurfers are hoping to get involved too. You’re hoping to attempt the challenge in August, do you know yet when exactly this will be?
We’re aiming for a weather window between the 17- 22nd of August. This is an incredibly demanding feat not only physically but which also must be tough emotionally following the loss of your father last year. Your family must be very proud of you?
Everyone has been really supportive, friends and family alike. I just hope we make it. How can people follow this challenge and get behind you with donations?
We are doing donations through Just Giving which can be found on our Channel Islands to Poole Facebook page. Big thanks to the support from The Watersports Academy, Palm, Suunto, Hey Dude Shoes, Foresolutions, SUP Inflatables and Red Paddle Co for all their support. We wish you the best of luck with your challenge and look forward to hearing about your progress. Please come back and tell us about it. Good luck Sam!
Handball Horizon’s Junior Handball Tournament Another great year for Oakmeadians RFC’s O2 Touch Oakmeadians Touch are celebrating their recent successes at Twickenham, the biggest rugby festival in the country, the Bournemouth 7’s and winning at Southampton Uni’s inaugural O2 Event. As a tribute to all their great work in promoting O2 Touch, Oaks Touch were invited to Twickenham on Friday 16th May to compete against 16 other O2 Touch teams from around the country. Oaks Touch won all their pool games, their quarter final and semi-final against Loughborough University who had a combined age of 201 against Oaks combined age of 440 across a team of 10. Oaks played Thames Valley Vikings in the final, a National Touch Series team and lost 4 -1. Jason Cunningham commented “Oaks Touch were thrilled to be acknowledged by O2 and the RFU for all our superb work in promoting touch and we felt very honoured to play at Twickenham and meet all the people behind the growth of O2 Touch in the UK. The fact that we made the finals was an added and unexpected bonus”. Closer to home, Oaks Touch also supported the Bournemouth 7’s event back in May and went a step further beating a local rival team in the final and successfully defended their Bournemouth 7s title having won it in 2013. The competition was a mixed touch tournament and this year’s Captain, Cathi Farrer, commented “It was a great couple of days and the team did very well to win all of their games and retain the title as Bournemouth 7’s Mixed Touch Champions. “ For anyone interested in Touch, Oaks have Beach Touch every Wednesday at 7pm at Boscombe beach, the O2 Touch Base on a Monday night in Meyrick Park and their own O2 Touch Tournament on the 5th July in Meyrick Park. Find out more: Jason Cunningham 07771 888100 or email touch@oakmeadians-rfc.com
Truck Pull The Challenge was to get a team of guys together to pull a truck around Poole Harbour (all 27 miles of it!) in an attempt to raise money for JYTAF John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation. The Foundation was established in 2008 to honour the memory of John Thornton, a young Royal Marines officer from Ferndown who was killed at the age of 22 in Afghanistan. The JTYAF supports young people from a number of youth organisations providing them with scholarships and bursaries which give them access to opportunities they would not normally have. Recipients of the awards are selected for their commitment to their chosen activity and also their demonstration of the foundations key values: Courage, determination, unselfishness and cheerfulness in adversity. The team of plumbers, builders, fitness instructors, boat builders and Army men went through 6 months of training to pull the 2.3 tonne truck from Wareham to Corfe Castle over the hills to Studland and Sandbanks Ferry. It was then pulled up Evening Hill to Poole Quay through Hamworthy, Lytchett and finally back to Wareham. Team: Daryl Price, Terry Pike, Ross Hodgson, Chris Schreiber, Ryan Capes, Dave Wright, Mark Hebditch, Andy Fitzpatrick, Mark Eastwood, Liam Diffey and driver, Dave Yeoman from Icando Landscapes. Thanks to all our helpers on the day we got around the harbour in 11 ½ hours. Daryl Price, the organiser of the event, would like to say a special thanks to JF Plumbing and Heating for supplying the T- shirts and J&B Plumbers Merchants for the drinks. The support from all the passersby was fantastic with £560 going into the charity buckets on the day. With all the training money and donations from friends and family’s over £2500 was raised.
Last month’s Junior Handball Event produced an amazing show of handball skills across the board. All schools involved showed real grit and determination to win, with the overall victor eventually being St. Josephs Primary School. The event was to conclude Bournemouth University’s last 6 months Handball Horizons initiative within local primary schools. Introduced by University sports students last September, this experience has provided up to a 100 children the opportunity to be coached a rapidly growing sport as well as to build self-confidence and represent their schools in what is going to be an annual event. The opportunity for handball coaching within the schools is still ongoing, with investment for future development with new clubs opening around Bournemouth and Poole. Headed up by John Pearce, former GB Olympian and as part of Poole Phoenix Handball, these clubs are investing in what will surely be the athletes of the future. Handball Horizons has had a staggering effect on all involved, including the students that organised it all: “The build-up to this point has not been easy, however the end result, seeing the level of performance and enjoyment, was more than worth the group’s efforts over the last six months” Sports Students of Bournemouth University: Felicity Squires, Freddie Francis, Georgina Stickland, Lauren Mawdsley, Stephen Dewdney, Zoe Drew. Handball Horizons would like to thank all for taking part! With special thanks to our Stakeholders, Poole Phoenix Handball and Pure Warrior who donated T-shirts to all involved, as well as to Vince Golden who provided an experience of his new sport ‘YBall’, a smash hit with all involved! Find out more: www.poolephonenix.com Twitter @poolephoenix
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TEAM NAME: New Milton & District Rugby Club EST: 1927 HEAD COACH: Brendan Treacey
CLUB NEWS New Milton Rugby Club are pleased to announce that David Dunn has accepted the position of Director of Rugby. David joins New Milton after a year out of the game before which, he was the Director of Rugby at National 2 South side, Bournemouth RFC. David spent 14 years at BRFC and saw them through three promotions culminating in their promotion into National 2. David who holds a Level 4 coaching qualification has also spent time with England RFU coaching the
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England Schools XV, and is currently Deputy Head at Ballard school in New Milton. New Milton RFC completed their first season in London SW3 in a credible mid table position. The appointment of David Dunn to Director of Rugby signifies their intent as they aim for a top of the table finish next season. David said “I am delighted to be invited to join this progressive and forward looking club. The club has great potential and I am excited at the prospect of making a contribution to their continued progress both on and off the field. This role will also give me an opportunity to develop closer links between the club, Ballard School and the local community”. “I whole heartedly welcome David joining us as Director of Rugby as I am certain that in conjunction with Brendan Treacey, who has been our Head Coach for the past four years, together with the continued assistance of Rohan Thomas, Aiden Macallister and John Wood, we will have the strongest coaching team that the Club has ever had and bodes well for the seasons ahead”, said Robin Jackson, President of NMRFC.
The Clown Who keeps team spirits high? James Poole The Brains Who is the most intelligent? No-one they are all thick! The Brawn Who is the player that makes the biggest hits? Sam Bew Mr Vain Who absolutely rates themselves? Ben Russell Initiation What is the best team initiation you’ve seen? New guys have to do naked skydiving on the back of the coach The lightweight Who’s first to let the side down? Danny Oliver can never get a pass out from the wife Worst Dress Sense Who needs to update their threads? Lewis Waugh
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The club currently has three Senior Sides, an occasional Vets team and one of the largest Colts, Junior & Mini Sections in the County. Head Coach Brendan Treacey said, “We have seen the numbers of players increase dramatically this season, and we regularly exceed over 60 at training even during the winter months. The new flood lights and indoor training facility has certainly helped in achieving this”. Recruitment of players in a few positions will be important in helping them achieve their goals for next season. “We hope that with the appointment of David as Director of Rugby, our mid table finish and some of the best facilities in the area we will be an attractive proposition for any player looking to either step up and improve their rugby or for players from a higher level to come and help make an impact at a forward thinking progressive club” said Brendan. New Milton are looking to start their preseason training on Tuesday the 8th of July, with three preseason friendlies already identified from August 17th. They train every Tuesday (which includes Senior Touch) and Thursdays from 7pm at their training ground in Ashley New Milton.
Biggest Bottle Job Who always ducks out of a tackle? No-one NMRFC all tackle hard! The team social spot Where is your designated club house on a night out? ‘The Fusion’ in Lymington Who’s the longest in the shower? Captain Chris Conacher
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NEW BMW M3 Saloon
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The BMW M3 Saloon: a four-door, highperformance sports car. The completely redeveloped 431hp M TwinPower Turbo straight 6-cylinder petrol engine offers exceptional performance across the entire rev range. Innovations taken directly from motor sport like the Active M differential, Adaptive M suspension, M Servotronic or the 7-speed M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic redefine the limits of possibility. The cockpit is the epitome of perfect ergonomics. The new M seats with their shell-like form offer side stability and create a seamless connection to the vehicle. Everything is orientated towards one thing: the driver.
With its record-breaking light weight of under 1,500kg, the BMW M4 Coupé has been designed to make the impossible possible. The car is equipped with the brand new 431hp M TwinPower Turbo straight six-cylinder petrol engine with seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic. It also features precision technologies like the M Servotronic, Active M Differential and Adaptive M suspension – creating a seamless connection between driver and machine.
The BMW M3 Saloon’s powerful driving dynamics are nothing short of extraordinary. The large air inlets in the front guarantee optimal cooling of the M drive train in all situations. The muscular powerdome hints at the turbocharger engine beneath. Every detail serves a higher purpose and adds to the car’s iconic design.
Even at a glance, the BMW M4 Coupé is clearly a car that delivers high performance. A classic BMW M model, its powerful, sporty look is enhanced with athletic lines and an elongated silhouette. The interior blends in seamlessly: every detail is built around the driver, offering the best possible control and an uncompromising motorsport character.
Last month, BMW proudly launched three new high performance cars which have been built with the driver in mind. A fusion of elegance, comfort, power, agility and exceptional handling make these premium models turn heads and stand out on the road, everywhere they go…
NEW BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé combines stunning looks and typical BMW performance with innovative functionality. Highlights include excellent head room and leg room, a large boot and unique design elements. The vehicle’s dynamic driving characteristics are emphasised by the optional Adaptive M suspension and the efficient, high-performance TwinPower Turbo engines. All of this makes the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé the perfect blend of dynamics, elegance and comfort. With a dynamic feel and elegant looks, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé immediately turns heads and is particularly striking from the side. Thanks to the elongated roof line, the perfectly formed coupé silhouette appears to be even more streamlined and athletic. Together with the four doors with frameless windows and the large one-piece boot the 4 Series Gran Coupé perfectly blends everyday functionality and sportiness. Visit Ridgeway Bournemouth for more information or to book a test drive call 01202 902185 www.ridgewaybournemouthbmw.co.uk
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The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé
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Set eyes on the stunning new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé and you could be forgiven for thinking the design has been driven purely by style. But this is first and foremost an Ultimate Driving Machine which means every last eye-catching detail is there for a purpose beyond just looks. Take the sporty coupé silhouette, for example, which cleverly provides four-door convenience and ample room for everything but improvement. To find out more or to book a test drive†, please call 01202 902185 or visit www.ridgewaybournemouthbmw.co.uk
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361-371 Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth Dorset BH12 5WB 01202 902185 www.ridgewaybournemouthbmw.co.uk Official fuel economy figures for the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé range: Urban 24.8–51.4mpg (11.4–5.5l/100km). Extra Urban 44.8–68.9mpg (6.3–4.1l/100km). Combined 34.0–61.4mpg (8.3–4.6l/100km). CO2 emissions 193–121g/km.
Figures vary depending on driving style and conditions. † Test drive subject to applicant status and availability. BMW EfficientDynamics reduces BMW emissions without compromising performance developments and is standard across the model range.
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days are the days before because that’s how you build your team to perform in the games. The game day is just the end result of all your work so in some senses what you’d like to do is sit back and watch the lads do well – but it doesn’t always turn out like that! If money was no object which player would you buy and why?
CHERRIES “ASK EDDIE” He is the man that has masterminded some of the greatest moments in the history of AFC Bournemouth. In this article, fans get their own personal ‘ask Eddie’ questions answered having sent them in to AFC Bournemouth via email and social media. Read about his personal thoughts on the past season, his role at the club and some questions that supporters just want to know about AFC Bournemouth manager, Eddie Howe. When you were learning your managerial trade, who did you look to copy or at least seek advice from? Ally Swadel via email
I didn’t set out to directly copy anybody, what happens is you end up being moulded by your playing career and experiences in football and that was very much the case for me. I’m lucky to have played under some very good managers – Mel Machin, Sean O’Driscoll, Harry Redknapp, and very briefly Tony Pulis so I think that shapes you. In no way for me did I then think that I copied anybody. I think you follow your beliefs. Which football manager’s autobiography have you learnt the most from? Steve Borg-Wheeler via email
Harry Redknapp’s book - not necessarily because of the management techniques but because there are some comical stories and some great stories about Bournemouth in his spell as manager here. I really enjoyed reading the book, so I wouldn’t say I’ve learnt the most from it, but I had most fun reading that. How does the atmosphere at the Goldsands Stadium on a matchday compare to other more larger grounds that you have been to when playing away? Peter Bridle via email The atmosphere here is as good as I’ve experienced at any other Championship ground this season. It’s obviously different 42
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to the big grounds, but in some senses that can be an advantage to us. There’s no empty seats and near enough every game has been close to a sell out this season. The closeness of the supporters to the pitch and the feel around the ground with the end we didn’t have last year are all things that I believe have contributed to a successful season. Which match this season was the most enjoyable to watch from the touchline? Matthew Adams via Facebook
There are a few in the frame for that. Leeds and Reading at home are my stand-out games later on in the season. I really enjoyed the Brighton and Reading away games as well, and Blackburn away was a really special night. There have been some really good performances from the players.
Michael Dias via Facebook
I would probably say Cristiano Ronaldo and my reasoning is obvious really - because of what he brings, and seeing him close up this summer and seeing his attitude. Although it was a friendly the attitude he showed in the game here was one of the things that stood out for me. He is a world class player, talked about more than any other in the world, and he came down here and worked extremely hard for his team and I thought that was very impressive. How big is the part that Jason plays in the success? Paul Dore via Facebook He plays a huge part - not just Jason but all the staff here do. We’re very much a team and I’m the leader of the team but the people behind the scenes – Neil Moss, Simon Weatherstone, the medical and physio departments – you could name them all. Everyone has to function for the players to be at their best. I am very lucky to have such good staff around me. Do you ever get bored of the “Eddie, Eddie give us a wave” chant? Liam via email No, I’ll never get bored of supporters signing songs, supporting the team or me.
During the summer do you find it hard to relax? Are you always looking for new additions to the squad, and developing training programmes? Ian Stevens via email That’s exactly what we do. As soon as the season ends, I imagine there’s a thought that we are off and taking a break, but the reality is that sometimes the summer is the hardest and that’s when the most important work takes place. All our planning and preparation is then delivered during pre-season and any additions to the squad are based on months of work - depending on how successful that is can very much shape your next season. What is the best team you’ve faced as a player and as a manager? @stevewright70 via Twitter
As a manager it has to be Real Madrid. Although it was in a friendly, we take every game very seriously and we prepared for the game as though it was a league game. I thought they were excellent and it was really enjoyable to watch how good they were close up. As a player I’m not sure! Do you get much sleep the night before a game or is your mind going over a thousand things? Joe Wright via Facebook I get a really good night’s sleep - I’ve never suffered from that as a manager or a player. I enjoy sleeping and it doesn’t change ahead of a match. When you’re a manager, people often get obsessed with game days but for us the most important
The day that stops is the day we’re not getting results so I hope myself, Jason and the Bournemouth fans continue to have a very strong relationship. How do you cope with the pressure of being Bournemouth’s best ever manager? Joel AFCB Foy via Facebook The pressure in management, and I say this to the players as well, is only the pressure you put on yourself. My drive is to not only be the best manager I can be, but also the best person I can be. That drives me every day to work harder, so the internal pressure I put on myself is greater than any external pressures put on me. This article was first published in AFC Bournemouth’s programme, Matchday, available online, in the club store and around the ground on a match day. Photography: AFC Bournemouth
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