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Cyclist with promise Sam’s the Wildcats iceman in the community

Swindon Wildcats Sam's calibre the challenge: "I was really pleased
ice hockey club have already within the to be offered the job. As a Cats
appointed Sam Bullas organisation and player I already know how impor-
as their community I’m very happy tant the community programme is.
development officer he has taken the It introduces future Wildcats to the
responsible for de- position. game through Kids Go Free games
livering the Wildcats “It is an im- and Learn to Play sessions as well
in the Community portant time for as promoting sport and healthy
programme on a local the programme lifestyles in general."
and regional level. as it moves to Sam can be contacted on 01793
The popular forward charity status; he 886857 or samuel.bullas@
is well qualified for is perfectly suited swindonwildcats.com
the role as he has a foundation to help us do that and continue Find details about Wildcats in
degree in sports coaching and a to grow our involvement in the the Community by clicking on the
first class BSc in sport studies. He community." community tab at:
is also currently in the process of Sam himself is looking forward to www.swindonwildcats.com
Dorcan Academy pupil Jamie completing a Masters in sports
Kimber, 14, came fifth out of 59 coaching science.
in the Prudential Ride London U16 On the practical side Sam is
girls Grand Prix in July, one of five ideally suited, having had work
girls representing the South Region. experience in primary and sec-
A member of the Cotswold ondary schools, coached teen Home fixtures in September
Velsrijden club she is also the South hockey camps in Canada over three
Region individual pursuit champion summers and also at numerous Sat 5th, 5.45pm Bracknell Bees
for her age group and is one of Okanagan Ice Hockey Camps in Sat 12th, 5.45pm Peterborough Phantoms
six 14 to 16 year olds in the club Britain over the last four years.
on the British Cycling Olympic Wildcats general manager Steve Sat 19th, 5.45pm Bracknell Bees
performance pathway for future Nell said: “Putting Sam’s experi- Sat 26th, 5.45pm Manchester Phoenix
champions. ence alongside his hockey playing
Cotswold Velsrijden is the only career at Nottingham and Swindon Wed 30th, 7.45pm Milton Keynes Lightning
club in Swindon which accepts ensures the Wildcats in the Com-
children (under 12 & youth) into munity programme will be in good
their team. hands moving forward.
Find out more: www.laatste-ronde.cx "It is great to have someone of

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