Young athletes flourishing at academy workshop

Monday, 15 October 2018 06:07

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

A trio of sports stars were on hand at the latest workshop by Isle of Man Sport Aid Academy aimed at taking young athletes to the next level.

Olympic snowboarder, Zoe Gillings-Brier; former World Youth 400-metre medallist, Catherine Reid and professional golfer, Tom Gandy, offered advice and spoke of their experiences as part of the event.

IOM Sport Aid's Sports Performance Co-ordinator, Chris Quine, says the progress being seen in those taking part is 'very rewarding'.

The programme is sponsored by Island-based companies SMP Partners and Newfield.

More from Isle of Man News

Bus strike: Manx Care issues advice to patients

Manx Care's issued advice after talks between drivers and the government failed to avert this week's bus strike.
MGP newcomers on their way to see the course

Newcomers to the TT course will be on the Island this weekend.
Strike mean no school buses, says Bus Vannin

Bus Vannin says strike action will mean no school buses next week.
Financial regulator warns of email fraud

The Island's financial regulator is warning people about scammers who are impersonating it in fraudulent emails.
Strike bus timetables released

The Department of Infrastructure has published the contingency timetables for buses during upcoming strike action.
Yellow weather warning for Saturday's high tide

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued another warning for coastal overtopping.
Garage chain ready for bus strikes

An Island filling station chain says it plans to open as normal as normal during a 10-day bus strike, after making some staffing changes.
Joe Locke may reprise superhero role

Manx actor Joe Locke could be returning to his Marvel superhero role, according to reports in the US.