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International Women’s Day – Clare’s Story
RAF Sport is proud to have many successful female athletes representing the Royal Air Force in their chosen sport. This International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the remarkable success of the women’s Telemark team through the story of Squadron Leader Clare Thomas’s inspirational ten-year journey.
8th March 2024
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Sportsman of the Year – Simon’s Story
Squadron Leader Simon Almond, currently serving as Officer Commanding Force Development Squadron at RAF Odiham, scooped the RAF Sportsman of the Year Award at the RAF Sports Awards last month. It was for his achievements in the pool as part of the RAF’s successful water polo team that saw this recognition bestowed upon him, and we caught up with Simon to talk through his journey in the RAF, his passion for water polo and his gratitude for the support provided by the RAF Central Fund.
17th November 2023
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Jackpot Win for RAF Fencer – Dom’s Story
Squadron Leader Dom Walden recently got in touch with us to thank the Central Fund for its contribution to sport in the RAF. He told us how it wasn’t until a few years into his sporting journey that he released how much the Fund supports personnel through grant funding programmes, and how getting into fencing at 38 years old has not only kept him fit over the years but also helped him to build a range of skills he can take back to his day job.
22nd August 2023
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Key to Karting Success – Robert’s Story
Sergeant Robert Small has enjoyed racing karts from a young age so having the opportunity to continue a sport he loves was an incredibly appealing benefit of joining the RAF. Robert talks to us about his experience with Station sport and how funding from the RAF Central Fund is vital to the continued success of clubs like his.
26th June 2023
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OVs for all – enjoying the benefits of RAF Sport as a Master
Last Autumn, the RAF Netball Association visited sunny Australia on an overseas visit designed to develop teamwork, communication and tactical skills whilst demonstrating Masters level participation in RAF Sport internationally.
26th April 2023
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Bigging up the boarders – Chris’s story
Having started skiing with the RAF in 2001 and realising that he was better at going sideways down a mountain, Chief Technician Chris Edgar talks to us about his passion for snowboarding and how our charity’s support has helped him become the RAF Winter Sports Alpine Association’s Chief Instructor.
17th March 2023
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Making a splash – Sophie’s story
Flight Lieutenant Sophie Trotter has been a keen competitive swimmer since she was nine years old. Wanting to take her passion further having joined the RAF, Sophie joined the RAF Swimming Association and has been an active member of their committee over the years. Sophie explains how funding from the RAF Central Fund on both an individual and association level has helped her achieve goals and represent the RAF.
10th February 2023
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Giving back – Bryn’s story
As the principal funders of sport in the RAF, Flight Lieutenant Bryn Mullard has been keen to give back to the charity that has not only supported him but provides vital funds to ensure serving personnel stay physically fit and healthy during their time in the service. Bryn talks to us about trying a variety of sports during his career and how his desire to give back led to becoming an RAF Central Fund Ambassador.
12th January 2023
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