WAT CAST AND CREW

 

Vicki Delves-Instigator of the WAT spirit. Co-owner of Bikeforce South Perth from 1990-dec 2005  Bachelor of Education-P.E. trained-15 years teaching experience, cycling development course, Level 1 Triathlon coach, Junior Squad and Assistant Coach Swimming accreditation, Certificate 1V Training and Assessment. Participated in Triathlons since 1990.  Mum to 2 boys-Connor and Hudson. Vicki won the “Everywoman of the Year” award for the category of Sport in 2005, List Inspire Winning Ambassador- Champion for Success in 2008 and Active After School Community Coach of the Year for Term 4 in Western Australia 2008.

Gary Delves-Mr Wat- Has been there since the start of Wat and does lots of work behind the scenes. Co-owner of Bikeforce South Perth from 1990 till dec 2005 during which time the shop won every major award in Cycling Retail, Bikeforce Franchising and also won Australian Franchisee of the Year 2004. Gary recently won “WA Business News”-40 under 40 Award-March 2006

Naomie Edmunds-Naomie is one of the legends of Triathlon. Has raced in every form of Triathlon from short up to Ironman-incredible work ethic and determination.Naomie is one of the stars of the sport . Naomie will be representing Australia at the World Long Course Championships in October.

Sam Rivers- Wat a brilliant role model. Has been doing triathlons for over 12 years, mum to 3 boys and keeps really fit.

Lesley McDonald-PE teacher,triathlete,Paddler and excellent endurance based athlete. Has been with the Wat team from the beginning-always encouraging others and paddling on the river swim day. Lesley will be representing Australia at the World Long Course Championships in October.

Lorraine Shultz-Road Cyclist  extra-ordinaire-Holds most of the records for the Time Trial Assoc-The top cycling groups are in for a treat here. Lorraine is a wonderful example of a someone who gives a lot back to sport.

Tanya Birkbeck- Great cyclist. Has competed in both triathlons and road cycling. Concentrates more on the road cycling nowadays-very smooth technically. Competed in a triathlon in Phuket where the humidity was nudging in the high nighties and the sweat had disappeared before it left the skin.

Nicola Burke- A very organised and well planned athlete and coach. Dedicated, works hard and also incredibly fair to all. A great supporter of all. Brillaint on the bike.

Lee Kavanagh- Technically perfect on the bike. Great pedal stroke and her ability to stay smooth even when fatiguing is fantastic to watch. Last time Lee did half ironman was one of the quickest bikes in the age groupers..

Helen Watkins- Simply inspirational. Fantastic role model for all. Wicked sense of humour, great grace, humble and truly a great person.

Sandy Doran- One quick swimmer. Has been in the winning team for the Rottnest Female Team swimmers.

Andrea Lange - One of the world's truly great people.

Suze Watt-Course commentator, experienced triathlete and great role model and very accomplished cyclist-Has represented Australia at the Worlds in Triathlon in the Short course and about to represent Australia in the Long Course Championships.

Dave Fitzgerald-Accredited yoga instructor, taught yoga for many years, accomplished triathlete-

Helen Garnett-Past President of City Tri Club,multi talented athlete,P.E, teacher, great role model. Has represented Australia at Hockey and also at the Worlds for Triathlon. Started the trystars programme for City Tri club in 2006/07 and had an overwhelmingly successful season with it.

Kay Burt- Fantastic technician and one super fit chick. Has done many extreme distance in running and a fitness fanatic

Suzzane Laidlaw- Just one of the great stories of Wat is possible with a great attitude. Has fought her way back from severe illness and participated at the World Triathlon Championships and also the Australian Masters Games.

Jodie Hyde- Brilliant organisational skills to boot with a great sense of humour.

Liana French- Awesome on the bike. Will be representing Australia at World Long Course Championships in October

Becc Errey- Qualified for the Long Course Championships in October 2009. A machine on the bike.

Natalie Sumner-A treasured Wat  -P.E. teacher at St Mary’s-Nat has competed half ironman, ironman and is about to represent Australia at World Long Course Championships.

Sherree Rylands-  A fantastic runner and a fantastic motivator. Has the gift of the gab and just a wonderful way

Sherree’s experience and great run sessions made a huge difference to the top run groups-getting them to the next level

Roz Reynolds- Coached City Trystar's  and did a great job.

Caitland Bridgland-10 years ago when we began the Wednesday morning rides Caitland was our token teenager on the ride and boy did we learn a thing or two from her-Caitland has done half ironman and is about to represent Australia at Long Course Championships in October.

Tracy Watson-Has done many a Wat course- Tracy is a mum to a young family, a great organizer of time and also a  great supporter of all things cycling

Kylie Wheeler-Just returned from the Commonwealth Games. Down to earth, humble, generous of spirit and a great role model.

Fiona Raven- level 2 swim coach.PE teacher, mum to 3 great kids. Can seriously swim and fantastically creditentialled coach

Jenni Tibbits-Fantastic naturally talented athlete.Will be representing Australia at World Long Course Championships in October.

Nikki Rogers- Fantastic new addition to the coaching staff. Represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Swimming

Carolyn Hector- Designer of the WAT logo , mum to beautiful Mackenzie and Fletcher .One of the most naturally talented athletes in all 3 disiplines.

Natalie  Morris -Brilliant swim coach. Fantastic swim sets and technical advice.

Caito Telfer- Has come up through the ranks. Brilliant junior, fantastic communicator and accreditated level one coach

Maree Valli - The organisational queen. Very good technical approach to cycling

Holly Williams- Outstanding cyclist who represents the state in track and road