Marianne gets more kids windsurfing in the Team 15 Inter-Club Champion
by RYA on 28 Apr 2010
Marianne Bryan who has taken on the role of Team15 Competition Organiser for the South West (South) region. RYA
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Windsurfer Marianne Bryan will encourage more youngsters out on the water this summer as she takes on her new role as Team15 Competition Organiser for the South West.
As part of the Team15 Champions Cup 2010, Marianne has been busy organising a series of races for the South West (South) Zone which she used to take part in herself as a member of the Team15 club, Roseland Waveriders.
Marianne says: “I really enjoy windsurfing, especially the thrill you get when you are out on the water. I am really excited about this summer’s Team15 Inter-Club Series and the Champions Cup, it’s a great opportunity for youngsters to windsurf competitively and something I really enjoyed taking part in myself.”
She began windsurfing in her local T15 club when she was 13 and after two years taking part in her local Team15 sessions at her sailing club she progressed to become a T15 coach.
Marianne’s commitment to her sailing clubs, South West Windsurfing and Roseland Waveriders, was recognised this November when she was presented with an RYA Community Award for Youth by the Princess Royal.
The inter-club championships start in Scotland and Wales on April 16 with the 2010 Champions Cup final taking place on the 9-10 October at Northampton Watersports Centre, Pitsford.
Supported by industry leaders Tushingham/Starboard, Windsurf magazine, Boards magazine, Neil Pryde and Boardwise, T15 was set up by the RYA to help make windsurfing more accessible and appealing to youngsters at a grass roots level.
Fun and informal training sessions take place at T15 clubs all over the country for kids up to the age of 15, which are run weekly by specialist RYA coaches.
The T15 inter-club championship takes place regionally over the summer adding a competitive edge and race training for those keen to hone their skills. Kit can be borrowed from the clubs and the cost of sessions is kept low.
To get involved with Team15 and locate your nearest local club visit: www.team15.org.uk or contact the RYA on: 0845 345 0400
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