Wednesday the 5th April was the first training race in the Scunthorpe Triathlons clubs summer series. 78 riders signed on and competed on a near perfect night weather wise. There was a great mix of new and old faces from Tori Smaller taking part in her first duathlon to a return to the series …
Category: Lincsquad
Mar 31
Lincsquad Ahead of the Game
Long Term Performance Development Just over a year since its conception, Jeff Chappill reflects on current thinking within the sports coaching fraternity and the changes made within our training sessions. Lincsquad Ahead of the Game In February 2016 a presentation was made to the LincsQuad Youth Committee with regards the implementation of LTPD. This presentation was …
Mar 26
‘Squadlets get a head start towards Quadrathlon
So the day finally arrived, Saturday 25/03/17, & we embarked on making some world class Quadrathletes with 12 intrepid Lincsquad Youth & Squadlets who had booked their places. We began on dry land with the introduction of how to sit correctly in the kayak, not as simple as you may think. But everyone had a …
Jan 30
Mark Clements Going Solo at the Strathpuffer 2017
Going Solo at the Strathpuffer 2017 I did the Strathpuffer 2 years ago as part of a quad team and for those who aren’t familiar with the event it is billed as the only Winter 24hr Mountain Bike Race. It is held in the Scottish Highlands north of Inverness and competitors can enter as a …
Jan 29
Lincsquad Awards Night 2017
Friday (27th January) saw the circus that is the Lincsquad Awards Night, roll into Redbourne Club in Scunthorpe. For this year’s extravaganza we were at the mercy of Lincsquad’s answer to Ant and Dec, David Hinch and Ric Longcake, to reveal the winners and hand out the awards.
Jan 19
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance Cheque Presentation
At The Club AGM, on 18th January, Lincsquad were very pleased to present a cheque for £2497.26 to Trevor Cherry, from Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. This donation was a combination of funds raised by last year’s Paul Kirk Sportive and Christian Brown Ride. It’s fantastic that we were able to give such a sizeable …
Dec 28
2017 Committee positions
As mentioned in the AGM notification post the club will (as per our Constitution) be looking to form the 2017 committee at this meeting. Up to now we have received the following nominations for each role: Chairperson David Hinch nominated by Nicky Robinson 2nd by Steve Grocock YouthChair – to be voted for at AGM …
Dec 07
Notice of AGM 2017
As per our Club Constitution our Annual General Meeting will take place at 2000hrs on Wednesday 18th January at Arties Mill Castlethorpe. Tea and coffee will be available. The agenda will be; Opening address from Chair Secretary report Treasurers report Membership Secretary report Coaching Secretary report 2016 Committee stand down Nomination and election of 2017 …
Nov 13
Lincsquad thank – you night 2016
As a thank you to all our helpers, marshals and supporters for all their efforts during 2016 we invite you to join us at the King William IV Scawby Brook November 23rd 2016 from 1930hrs until late. Its an oportunity to meet more lincquadders, have a bit of a drink (on a school night!) and …