Freedom Leisure Athlete Investment & Recognition - is a support scheme that offers athletes competing at a national level, FREE access to our facilities to support their training.
Check out some of our Flair athletes in the Forest of Dean and their stories below.
Ava and Amber Snell
Ava and Amber Snell, better known as "The Archery Twins", are 14 year old, identical twins from the Forest of Dean. Their journey began in 2019 following a "have a go" session at primary school, the girls joined the Barebow Archery club. Within 18 months, they were competing nationally and representing their country, gaining national and county titles between them.
Ava is currently 1st and Amber 5th in the national rankings in the women's Recurve under 15 category. Ava holds the title of National outdoor champion for 2025 and has also represented England in the Home Nations Cup.
Both girls have competed internationally at the World Indoor series in Nimes, France and Strassen, Luxembourg.
Sid Griffiths
Sid Griffiths from Pillowell, Forest of Dean. Slalom Kayak, 14 years old.
Sid Griffiths took up canoeing only four years ago, yet at just 14 years old he has already risen to the top of the sport. He is currently ranked number 1 in the under‑18 category in the UK and number 1 in the under‑14 category in Europe.
Alongside his canoeing success, Sid is also an accomplished diver.
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