Our Athletes

I joined Pen-y-bont SLSC when I was 11 years old. As a member of the club, I have competed in a number of different competitions like the Welsh champs and British champs.

I joined Pen-y-bont Surf Lifesaving Club in the early 1970’s. The aim of Pen-y-bont Surf Life Saving Club was to patrol Ogmore-By-Sea keeping the beach safe for the local community by good communication, efficient rescue techniques, high levels of fitness and C.P.R and 1st Aid skills.

I joined Pen-y-bont SLSC when I was 7 years old, and was an active member for over 10 years. The club has given me the most amazing experiences and opportunities as well as being like a second family when growing up!

Hi, I’m Meriel and I’m Pen-y-bont’s PR officer. I joined the club a few years ago because I needed better training than the club I was previously in could offer.

I joined Pen-y-bont lifesaving club around 12 years old after being encouraged by some friends at swimming. At first I treated lifesaving as a bit of relief from swimming, but little did I know that I would be competing within my first few years.

I am currently the Competition Officer for Pen-y-bont. I have been part of the club since the first group of Nippers, so I started the club at age 7.

I’ve been a member of Pen-y-bont Surf Life Saving Club for over 30 years. In that time, I’ve represented Wales 16 times, my first cap being in 1994, and I’ve represented Great Britain 8 times, including 2 world championships.

I’ve been a member of Pen-y-bont for around 8 years now, and was a member of Aberystwyth SLSC for around 10 years before moving down here.

I’m a life member of Pen-y-bont Surf Life Saving Club. I’ve had different committee roles across the years, and I now coach junior beach training all summer.

This is my 21st year as member of Pen-y-bont Surf Life Saving Club. I’ve been a committee member for 14 years – I’ve done a few different roles along the way but currently I’m the Club Secretary and part of the junior coaching team.