SEE BELOW STORIES FROM OUR PAST AND PRESENT ATHLETES.
FLAIR Spotlight - Andrew Horsfall - Turner
FLAIR Spotlight - Andrew Horsfall - Turner
Meet Andrew, one of our FLAIR athletes.
Andrew competes in Triathlon and professional Ironman, some of his sporting achievements include 2nd place at 70.3 Ironman Gdynia and qualifying for the 2027 Ironman 70.3 world championships.
Andrew is currently training towards Ironman Wales (in September) and Ironman Florida.
Andrew says, "Being a FLAIR athlete gives me access to the facilities I need, primarily the gym and pool which are essential to training for my event. Creating easy access and ability to use is pivotal in competing at my level."
Drop us a message to find out more about our FLAIR programme.
FLAIR Spotlight - Caitlin Walters
FLAIR Spotlight - Caitlin Walters
Meet Caitlin ...
Caitlin is a member of Welsh Contact Karate Association and trains at Penlan Leisure Centre. Caitlin competes in kickboxing and has been selected to represent Team GB in the WAKO World Kickboxing Championships in Italy in September. She is also a Boxer and won the Welsh nationals in May 2026. Being able to use the gym and facilities at Penlan leisure centre help to keep up her fitness and keep her prepared for competitions.
We wish Caitlin all the best at her next competition in Budapest in August and then the World Championships in Italy in September.
FLAIR Spotlight - Jennifer Croucher
FLAIR Spotlight - Jennifer Croucher
Meet Jennifer...
"I complete in walking football, a sport I'm passionate about that keeps me active, competitive and continually striving to improve. I proudly represent Cymru Amdani Hi at international level and play for Briton Ferry at club level."
"One of my proudest achievements is being selected for Cymru Amdani Hi over-50s for the upcoming World Masters Walking Football Tournament. At club level, I also helped Briton Ferry win the 2025/2026 league title, making it a fantastic season. My focus is on preparing for the World Masters Walking Football Tournament, which will be held at the Briton Ferry League of Wales Ground on Old Road. Representing my country is a huge honour, so I'm committed to being in the best possible shape for the tournament."
"Freedom Leisure Swansea has played a huge part in my preparation. The excellent facilities, welcoming atmosphere and supportive staff have helped me build my strength, fitness and confidence. It's a place where I genuinely enjoy training, and it's given me the perfect environment to prepare for competing at the highest level."
FLAIR Spotlight - Max Marchant
FLAIR Spotlight - Max Marchant
Meet Max one of our FLAIR athletes.
Max plays basketball for Wales and has played at an international level for 4 years: u13s, u14s, u15s and u17s, as well as being Captain of the Under 17s.
Max says: "Being chosen to play for Wales and to have the opportunity to captain the team was a proud moment . I am also captain of Swansea Storm and we won the league this year and the Terry Price Cup. We are a brilliant team and have been playing together for years. I have been out in America for the last 4 weeks at Combine Academy. It was a scholarship provided by Basketball Wales. I played AAU basketball games in tournaments for the Under 17 age group. It was a massive learning experience and I am looking forward to applying what I have learnt to my game this upcoming season."
" In the future, I hope to be playing basketball at university and to do a sports based degree. I love playing with my friends at Swansea Storm and we have played together for a long time. Our coaches Nigel and Moz are brilliant and I would still like to be involved with my local club. Obviously I would like to still play in the Welsh Team. Under 21’s or the Welsh men’s team."
""Being able to use the gym and courts at the LC has been brilliant as it has allowed me to improve myself physically and to also improve my game. I usually cycle to the LC but am also able to use the gym and courts at Bishopston. It has helped me progress as a basketball player."
If you would like to find out more about our FLAIR programme, drop us a message.
FLAIR spotlight - Jacob Davies
FLAIR spotlight - Jacob Davies
Meet Jacob...
Jacob has continued to make significant progress in table tennis and has achieved a number of notable successes. Most recently, he was awarded Junior Sportsperson of the Year, sponsored by Freedom Leisure, in recognition of his sporting achievements, commitment, and dedication to his sport.
Jacob continues to represent Wales at international level and has recently been selected for the European Youth Championships in Portugal, a prestigious event held over nine days and featuring the best young players from across Europe. He has been selected to compete in the Under-19 category despite being only 16 years old, which is a significant achievement in itself.
In addition to his sporting achievements, Jacob has recently become an Ambassador for Morgan’s Army, a charity that supports children, young people and families affected by cancer. He is proud to use his profile in sport to help raise awareness and support for such an important cause.
FLAIR SPOTLIGHT - FLO TOVEY
FLAIR SPOTLIGHT - FLO TOVEY
Meet Flo Tovey one of our FLAIR atheletes:
'I am Flo Tovey, and I am sailor in the Women's Olympic class dinghy the ILCA 6. I am currently in the British Youth Sailing Team and I am representing GBR at the u19 World championships in a few weeks time in Denmark this August.
I have just finished racing at the British Nationals and I won the U19 National Title and a few weeks ago I became the Welsh National ILCA 6 champion , this was a big milestone in my sailing. Training at Freedom leisure has been super beneficial to my training and It has been useful to have access to a number of gyms across swansea. Having a small local gym in Bishopston was great for me during my A level exam period as it allowed me to keep consistent training without the extra commute time.'
We are so proud to be able to support athletes like Flo, drop us a message to find out more
FLAIR SPOTLIGHT - DEAN HARDIE
FLAIR SPOTLIGHT - DEAN HARDIE
What sports do you compete in and how did you first get involved?
Triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon, aqua bike and some running races. Been racing for 25 years. I’ve also competed in Cross triathlon and Cross duathlon this year. Represented Team GB this year in Alsdorf, Germany and Pontevedra, Spain.
What is your current national ranking?
Ranked number 1 in Wales for triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and aqua bike for my age group. Ranked 8th for duathlon in Great Britain and 25th in Triathlon in Great Britain.
What has been your proudest achievement in your sporting career so far?
Proud achievements this year - winning the Welsh Triathlon Super Series (televised on S4C) and also for coming 2nd in the Xterra Trail 1/2 Marathon World Championships in Llanberis. I’ve always been super keen in sporting activities - multisport races keep me motivated to train hard, compete hard and be the best I can be.
What does being part of the FLAIR membership mean to you?
FLAIR membership really does help a lot - I use the gym and swimming pools. Gym work is key for the disciplines of running, cycling and swimming - building strength, endurance and helping reduce injury risk. Swimming pool work obviously very important as the weather in Wales means we can’t always train in open water.
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