Our Committee

Meet your committee for 2024/25…

 

Role: President

Name: Ben Jackson

Course: 3rd Year physiotherapy

I initially joined the tri club to improve in the sport but over the last 2 years I have gotten so much more out of this club, meeting some of my best friends and creating the most amazing memories. From sunny cycles in Majorca and trips to BUCS, to bake off competitions and poorly attempted “Beer Miles”. This club is so versatile and made for anyone and everyone no matter your experience.

I’m looking forward to meeting all the new faces joining this year and seeing the impact they have on the club, my advice is to get stuck in! See you all in September for another amazing year!

Role: Vice President

NAME: Ewan Kemsley

Course: 3rd year international economics

What got me into tri? I used to run primary school XC and then the rest followed naturally. Some of my favourite memories include Majorca 312 loop, nights out after the Brum aquathlon and getting halls breakfast after 6:30 swims. I am hoping to make the most of my final year with the club and continue the progress of Notts Tri!

Role: Treasurer

NAME: Ruby Dee

Course: 3rd year Masters in nutrition and dietetics

I started triathlon quite young (probably 7 or 8) encouraged by my dad, who was a keen triathlete himself. While I enjoyed the 3 sports, I never took up training more seriously and over the years, I became much more of a runner. When I joined Nottingham University I wanted to throw myself back into triathlon and I’ve already had the best 2 years because of the club.

Some of my favourite memories so far have been supporting others competing. It was such an exciting day to watch so many compete in the half ironman at Holme Pierrepoint and before this in Weymouth. And of course, pretty cool to have raced Cassandre Beaugrand at BUCS sprint..!

Role: Welfare Officer

Name: Emma Hurdle

Course: 4th year medicine

I joined triathlon in first year and it’s been the best part of my uni experience ever since. One of my favourite triathlon, memories is cycling between the mountains in the Sun in Majorca with the tunes blasting and great company. I can’t wait to welcome new people to welfare runs and welfare walks or yoga, and organise an excellent Movember for the club !

Role: Club Captain

NAME: Greg Finn

Course: 4th year natural sciences

I stopped swimming during lockdown so took up running and cycling as a way to get outside and keep fit. After the lockdowns and coming to uni I decided to continue by joining the tri club. It is easily the most welcoming and incredible group of people I’ve met during my time at university.

Role: Club Captain

NAME: Ella silsby

Course: 3rd year medicine

I started tri in first year as a complete newbie and have loved it ever since, tri is such a friendly club and can’t wait to welcome lots of new faces! Some of my favourite memories in tri are the Mallorca trip and spring lakes socials!

Looking forward to leading wattbikes sessions and getting everyone involved in BUCs, no matter your ability everyone is so welcome - see you in September!

Role: General Secretary

Name: Charlotte porter-sparks

Course: 3rd year Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

From a young age I had only swam but after watching the success of GB in the Tokyo Olympic Games they inspired me to start triathlon!

One of my favourite triathlon memories would have to be the Mallorca trip and being the biggest supporting club at BUCS sprint!

I’m really looking forward to setting up and maintaining the club bikes this year ready for you to join in on the Sunday club rides and helping you race your first triathlon!

Role: Trips Secretary

NAME: Jess Ward

Course: 3rd year Psychology

I got into triathlon during my year out after going to some running sessions with my dad. I loved how encouraging everyone was and the challenge of learning new skills, especially as I was so new to the bike. One of my favourite memories was the Puig Major cycle we did in Mallorca this year. It’s a beautiful climb and having the support of the club around you makes it so enjoyable. I can’t wait to organise the trips this year so everyone can experience how incredible they are.

Role: events Secretary

Name: Caleb Thornber

Course: 3rd year biochemistry

I been doing try for almost 7 years, after one day spontaneously deciding it’s what I wanted to to. The best of those years have been at Notts, especially when getting to compete at BUCS with your best friends being there to cheer you on at each event. I can’t wait to get back to training with the club and am wanting encourage more people to get involved with the sport and get involved with all types of events.

Role: Publicity Secretary

NAME: Edward Jolliffe

Course: 3rd year Sport and Exercise Science

I’ve been been doing triathlon since I was 10 years old, inspired to follow in my dads footsteps and have done the individual disciplines as well as other sports my whole life.

I’ve had two brilliant years so far in both the development and general squads, creating some amazing memories and meeting such lovely people but the fantastic trip to Majorca would be by far my favourite experience with the club!

I’m loving the role so far and look forward to a year of celebrating everyone’s amazing achievements, providing insights to what we are up to and continuing to publicise the club and help it grow even more!

Role: Social Secretary

NAME: Theo Lakin

Course: 2nd year Business Management

I got into tri following a surgery after rugby injuries, wanted to get myself into shape again and got a bit carried away with it… having now completed an Ironman!

I am very much looking forward to next years trips and events, and working with such a great committee to keep this club developing

I’m really keen to create a good balance between training, work and social life with a mix of exciting social plans to bring the club closer together

Role: Social Secretary

NAME: freddie Taylor

Course: 2nd year Geography

Joining the club at the start of last year was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It has given so many new friends and memories, some of the best being the Mallorca trip and BUCS Sprint. We have got some fantastic socials lined up for you this year, some new and many old favourites like Backyard Tri! They will hopefully be a great way for you to take your mind off the stresses of uni life. I cannot wait to see you all in September for a dip in Ocean!