Welsh Triathlon AGM 2010 Nominations for the Board

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Vice Chairman: Steve Butler

My name is Stephen Butler I am forty-nine years of age and I am very passionate towards Triathlon and its development in Wales. I have been involved with Triathlon for approximately sixteen years. The majority of this as a competitor but due to a recurring back injury the past six years has been spent as a Committee member & Coach with Pencoed Tri Club.

I have been part of the Welsh Triathlon executive committee for the past three years with the last year covering the Vice-Chairman's role due to the Vice chairman standing down.

My roles on the committee apart from the general Vice-Chairman's duties have included the following.

• A member on the British triathlon age group sub committee, which has involved introducing the new age group qualification criteria for World and European championship races. The qualification process is now more performance based. This has improved the quality of athletes representing GB and has been very well excepted by the age group athletes.
• I have also revamped the criteria for event organisers in Wales wishing to hold either a National Champs or Grand Prix series race. To host a Welsh championship event you now have to place a comprehensive bid with all relevant documentation to be considered. (Criteria to be found on WT website)This will help raise the standard of events in Wales and hopefully attract more participants and a higher standard of competition.
• I have also helped in the reorganisation of the Welsh academy with Richard Brady. The Welsh academy is now functioning very well and have a very strong group of athletes with huge potential.
 
If re elected to carry out the Vice-Chairman position, I feel my past experiences with sport and Triathlon will enable me to continue to develop in this role and help create a solid working relationship within the association and its associated clubs and members.

Executive Officer:  Richard Jones

My vision and ambition for Welsh Triathlon is to develop a performance level pathway that is effective and sustainable. This will provide Welsh athletes with the realism of competing at championship level at all distances.  This can only be supported with the development of home grown coaches. Coach development is imperative to the long term success of Welsh athletes.
During my time racing pro at Olympic distance and then long course, winning numerous titles at the elite level, I gained an abundance of experience and knowledge of the sport.
Since then, the past five years have been devoted to developing and strengthening my coaching skills. I have coached a number of athletes to European and World championship podiums, age group and elite IM winners and World Ironman championships. 
Having competed and coached at a high level, I believe that I have a full understanding of the requirements of performance that will enable Welsh Triathlon to move towards a greater depth at championship level.
My intention is to share my knowledge and coaching techniques in developing all coaches involved with Welsh Triathlon. 
I consider myself fitting for the role as Performance Director as my background, current coaching status and future vision for Welsh Triathlon all highlighted above demonstrate that I fully understand the requirements and skills to develop performance in Wales.
 

Executive Officer:  Rosemarie Jones

I have been involved in the sport of triathlon for approx 18 years when I participated in my first sprint distance triathlon. I have enjoyed the sport at all levels and have competed at all distances including Ironman. I have also twice represented GB in age group races.
 
Along with my Husband we formed Celtic Tri  triathlon club in October 2005  and I worked on the committee within the club in the role of development officer. I am still actively involved in organising club events including a yearly duathlon and aquathlon training series. I have on two occasions organised the Aberavon Beach Aquathlon which was awarded Welsh Championship status.

I now feel that I would like to use all my experience and enthusiasm in supporting and helping Welsh Triathlon and would like to apply for a position on the Welsh Triathlon Executive Board

 

 Executive Officer:  Jayne Arnold 

I have been involved in the sport of triathlon since 2003 when I participated in my first sprint distance event, ever since then I have been completely hooked on the sport and have completed numerous triathlons from sprint distance to Ironman.

I assisted in the creation of Celtic Tri triathlon club and undertook the position of treasurer for 2 years. I also assisted with the first club Aquathlon including receiving and processing application forms, on the day registration and timing for the event. I am extremely passionate about the sport of triathlon and I'm always keen to encourage others to participant irrespective of their ability.  

I would like to take up a position on the Welsh Triathlon Executive Committee to enable me to give something back to a sport that has given me a great sense of pride and achievement over the last seven years.