Sara Tye, award-winning entrepreneur, top 500 international
PR, business and organisational development expert and triathlete, is the new
chair of Swindon
Triathlon Club.
Sara succeeds Paul Cox, who steps down from the chair after two years. Paul said: “It’s been a
real pleasure to serve as chair of the Swindon Triathlon Club. Throughout my
term in the role,
we’ve achieved so many milestones. The club has grown in membership, our
members are in races all over the world and I’m now delighted to be passing the reins on to Sara. She’s a keen middle
distance triathlete and proven businesswoman with a deep commitment to the town
of Swindon.”
Looking forward to her new role, Sara said: “Paul has done a
fantastic job as chair at Swindon Triathlon Club, so I’m delighted to be taking up the role
with the organisation in such great shape. We have an amazing membership, which
includes around 140 people of all abilities. My
aim is to bring a dynamic new culture to the club and invest in our
members. Working with Justin Robbins, our head coach, who is also a
former GB triathlete, we’re implementing a sophisticated new
coaching strategy. Other new developments include swim analysis, which started
last year.”
Established in 1985,
Swindon Triathlon Club is a British Triathlon affiliated and insured club
catering for all abilities of triathlete, from novice to international
Ironman competitor level. Swindon is one of the best
training areas in the UK, with access to outstanding running and cycling
routes, a great swimming pools and fantastic lake venues.
Flexible membership options allow joiners to focus on one or two
training disciplines rather than all three, yet still have access to expert knowledge
and advice. Swindon Triathlon Club is run by triathletes for triathletes with
the aim in helping members to achieve and surpass their fitness goals and
ambitions.
Committee:
Sara Tye, Chair
Vince Knight, Treasurer
Mark Tredgett, Membership
Louise Wadsworth, Secretary
Felicity Westall, Social
Joanne Jackson,
Communications and Welfare
Rosie Benson, Club
development
Ben Walter, Committee member
Paul Cox, Committee member
Laura Rothwell,
Communications and Welfare
Justin Robbins, Head Coach
Alec Cox, Website
