With the gruelling summer programme complete, the attention now turns to the Sainsbury UK School Games which will take place the weekend of 3-5 September in Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland. Once the bank holiday weekend has passed the players and coaches will meet at Sport Wales National Centre for a 2 day training camp before flying to Newcastle.
Both teams are looking to improve on last year’s finishes (boys 8th and girls 4th in team) and there is a confidence from the players that they can win medals in the singles events also.
Gareth Jones and youngster Cellan Hall also have great chances to in winning medals to add to the success of Team Wales.
Whatever happens we all can be sure they will give their best as they always do.
Teams:
Girls - Megan Phillips, Charlotte Carey, Angharad Philips & Chloe Thomas
Boys – Josh Jenkins, Lewis Williams, Lee Morgan & Conor Edwards
Disabled competitors – Gareth Jones and Cellan Hall
Coaches – Simon Oyler, Aled Howells, Steve Gertsen & Julie Furber
Team Manager – Ryan Jenkins