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22 The Link Magazine • October 2000
Youngsters set out on road to fame and fortune Pacific calling
Two football mad boys from Shaw are hoping for a striking future as professional footballers after being Dave Tomlinson's plan to com-
signed up by premiership team Southampton FC. pete in the Hawaii World Iron
Sam Parker and Liam Williams, in early September when they were Man championships came a step
both 8 and with Lydiard Youth FC, beaten 5-4. The results are not seen closer in August when he won the
were picked out for their potential by the club as important, players British championship for his 35 -
from well over one hundred oth- are getting to know each other and 39 age group.
ers at Southampton Academy tri- are trying out different positions. Dave, from Westlea, has been
als earlier in the year. Liam, who has been kicking a running marathons since 1982 and
Both families are now even more ball since he was 10 months, said, taking part in triathalons for over
focused on football. Sam's dad "I just got into it and kept playing ten years. This was his fifth
Simon coaches Lydiard Youth. all the time. My favourite position triathalon. A member of the Swin-
Academy training takes place is left or central defence, I defi- don Tigersharks Tri team, he had
on Saturday mornings and Tues- nitely want to be a professional." to swim 2.4 miles in a lake, cycle
day evenings at Bath University, Sam agreed, "I also want to be a 112 miles, then run a 26 mile mara-
with games on Sundays. Kit and professional footballer; I spend thon, without a break.
the away coach are funded, but most of my time playing." To get to Hawaii he has to gain a
families have to commit the time Lydiard Youth FC runs an un- qualifying place in another race
and cover other travelling costs. der 8s, 9s,10s and 11s teams. If you abroad early next year. If success-
Sam and Liam's first game for are interested in joining them call ful he will then have to raise the
Southampton was against Chelsea Pete Bailey on 875992. cash to get himself to the starting
line.
Dave Tomlinson on the move
Northern girls get organised
A new football club has been launched for girls living in the Abbey Meads area.
Part of Blunsdon Colts FC, the New team line up
girls team has an emphasis on pick- Rear from left, Nikki
ing up skills in a fun and enjoyable Hicks, Emma Skinner,
way, within recommended FA Karen Ainscow.
guidelines. Middle, Alana Fowler,
Training is taken by RSA health Dani Hudson, Molly
fitness qualified Nikki Hicks, with Collins, Hannah
Beverly Wright and Karen Glass, Rosie
Ainscow on Saturday mornings, Magillevery, Lea
10.30am to 11.30am at Abbey Blanchard. Front,
Meads school. They hope to de- Shaun Hudson
velop talent so that the squad can (helper), Kristi
play friendly games later this sea- Murphy, Sophie
son and join a league next year. Ponting, Amy Vizard, Out and active
There are a few places available. Gemma Johnson
Call Nikki on 330726 for details. Get Active Day Swindon, on 20
September, brought out thou-
West based team looks for players Ladies only course sands of people who danced,
walked, swam and got into exer-
An introduction to football coaching course
In West Swindon, Chiseldon Girls and Ladies football club is being run in October. It is aimed at cise.
has places for girls at its training sessions at Greendown women with any experience and is ideal Children, staff and parents at
School all weather pitch on Saturdays: Shaw Ridge school went for a brisk
for teachers, students, players and mums.
Starters under 7s, 2pm - 3pm For details, call Danny Robinson at Swin- walk around West Swindon be-
fore returning for a fresh fruit
Under 10s 3pm - 4.30pm don Council on 466550. breakfast donated by Sainsburys.
Under 12s & Under 14s, 4.30pm
The ladies team train on Wednesday, 6.30pm to 8pm at Open at the ALC
Ballards Ash in Wootton Bassett. There will be free induction vouchers on
Chiseldon compete in the Wiltshire County Girls League and offer at Link Centre's Active Lifestyle Cen-
new players in all age groups are welcome. tre when it holds a first anniversary open
For more information, call Ian or Sue Povey 875271. weekend on 14 and 15 October.

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