Its remit has since widened to support healthy living projects and a Wheelchair Basketball initiative in Somerset.
TS5C HAS BEEN SUPPORTING YOUNG ATHLETES IN SOMERSET SINCE 2007
TS5C relies completely on the generosity of local businesses and individuals to operate.
Joe Nelson - Team GB in Sweden
17 year old Strode College student and TS5C supported Joe Nelson from Walton has just returned from competing in the European Open Handball Championships held in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The 16 strong Great Britain team were drawn in the toughest group which included some of the best teams in Europe.
Luke Mason: Summer 2020 Update
Luke Mason 18' Army took part in R.A.F Cosford's Epee open last Sunday. Bearing in mind he hasn't fenced that much due to phase 2 training with the Army, he had a reasonable first round pool but won all his 2nd round bouts. He then worked his way through the D.E's to reach the semi finals coming home with a Bronze.
Corey competes against Olympic Champion
Corey successfully competed as a senior- the only male from GB to be selected to compete in trampolining at the European Games held in Minsk. He finished in 10th and 1st reserve for the top 6 final (one per country). He missed the final by 0.6 - great experience to be competing against the current Olympic and World champion!
Jess: Tough season ends on high
I am now mid-way through the season and there has been some high’s and low’s, but all things to learn from for the second half of the season and following years. As mentioned in my last email, the start season went pretty well at the performance assessment so I was looking forward to good racing in the Super Series this year.
Money Raised for TS5C
Alan Gloak and all his helpers raised £364 for TS5C on Sunday from the sale of tea, cakes and plants at his National Garden Open Day event. A massive thanks you to all involved.
Bertie Kelly's Latest England Selection
Bertie Kelly the TS5C sponsored Table Tennis athlete from Bridgwater has been once again selected to represent England. Over the weekend of June 29th Bertie flies to the Channel Islands to participate in the Senior Schools International where he will play for England in both the team and the individual events.
Cameron Kurle: 2020 Update
I have recently returned from a preparation series of meets in Monaco, Canet and Barcelona where I swam tough, in heavy training, amidst great international competition, all preparing for the upcoming World Championships in Gwangju South Korea at the end of July.
Corey Walkes - TV & European Games
It was a bit of a hectic day yesterday for Corey as the British Olympic Association officially announced the team selected to compete at the 2nd European Games in Minsk next month! There will be over 4,000 athletes from 50 countries who will compete across 10 days in 200 different medal events and Corey will be one of them!
Brodie @ British Swimming Champs
I recently went to the British Swimming Championships in Glasgow. I swam well and got 2 bronzes one in the 200 Backstroke and one in the 400 Individual Medley.
Bettine Harris Sailing Update Spring 2019
Bettine Harris and her sailing partner Megan Ferguson have continued to work on their partnership in the 420 dinghy and have been training hard in the British Youth Squad and competing around the country through the Winter months.
Joe Nelson makes GB U18 squad
Strode's Joe Nelson has been selected as part of the GB U18 handball team travelling to Gothenburg in Sweden to compete in the European Handball Open tournament this July.
Jess Cooksey - Rugby update 2019
Jess has had mixed fortunes so far this season as she badly damaged a finger in November leaving her unable to play for several months. However, she is now back playing again and has been fast making up for lost time!
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