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, participated in Triathlons since 1990.  Mum to 2 boys-Connor and Hudson. Vicki recently won the “Everywoman of the Year” award for the category of Sport. This was announced on July 1st 2005

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

 Rebecca Biltoft- One of the swim coaches-This pocket rocket can seriously swim fast and takes a mean swim session

Rosie Longmire Bachelor of P.E. mum of 3 kids, one of the most down to earth people you’ll ever meet. Always makes everyone feel good

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

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.

Kylie Kippin- Wat a hill climber. Has done a 3 week cycle tour where the shortest ride day was 80-120km per day and the biggest 200 km in a day. So that is alot ofkilometres in 3 weeks. In fact 2695 kms in 3 weeks.

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. The bigget improver on the bike this year.

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.

Lisa Hughes- A state 800and 1500m runner who comes from a cross country background. Won cross country championship for 8 years. Also competed at heptathalons.

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

 Sandi Peake-Outstanding athlete who has competed in Triathlons for 12 years. Has done Hawaii Ironman

Suze Watt-Course commentator, experienced triathlete and great role model and very accomplished cyclist-Has represented Australia at the Worlds in Triathlon

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.

Sharon McIvor One of the most naturally talented chickees around. Fantastic fun –trains hard and laughs hard. Technically perfect cyclist-fantastic to watch how great Sharon is on the bike

Natalie Sumner-A treasured Wat  -P.E. teacher at St Mary’s-Nat is the kindest heart there is. Never forgets anyones anything-everyone is important to our beautiful Nat-she will remember to ask you about your goldfish if you had been sad about it the week before-SIMPLY IRRESISTABLE

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

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 much coaching-fantastic swimmer

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

Suzanne Narbey-Awaiting the birth of baby number 3 in May but still hopeful to be coaching

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

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