GB Team crew selections for 06/07 season announced.

19 September 2006

After testing throughout the summer, British Bobsleigh has the most exciting intake of new talent in recent years.

With a mix of experienced international performers, and an intake of the top explosive power talents from across the UK, the new look squad formed by Richard Simmons appears to have the making of a World Class push for 2010.
Newcomers are from international Rugby and Track and Field.
Congratulations to all those selected.

Men
Henry Nwume
Dan Money
Allyn Condon
Julien Hughes-John
Matt Roberts
Lamin Deen
Ryan Freckleton
George Harris
Jack Boorman
Steve Smith
Glen Kerr
Richard Sharman

Women
Heather Fisher
Lauren Therin
Paula Walker
Joanne John
Shauna Vetch
Julia Hubbard

They will be joined by the following drivers who have been selected for the season ahead:

World Cup
Nicola Minichiello
Jackie Davies
Lee Johnston
Neil Scarisbrick

Europa Cup
Gemma Metherell
Jenny Pacey
Nina Lake
Ian Crump
John Hillman
John Jackson
Martin Wright

The next stage is GB Team Ice Push Trials at Konigssee track in Germany from 2 - 6 October. Our base will be the British Olympic Training Centre in Lofer, Austria - just across the border from Konigssee. The 5 days will determine who is in which team of the 10 teams that Bobteam GB will turn out in British colours this winter.