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Capt Douglas
Crossfit
Since the arrival of the new RAPTC Instructor, SSgt Billingham, and
the new Regimental Admin Officer (RAO), Capt Douglas, Crossfit has
now become a key component of life in 1 RIFLES. In line with one of the Commanding Officer’s key directives and preparing the Bn for the adaptable force of 2020, Crossfit has been programmed in at Coy and Bn PT.
With the team only in their infancy
it entered this year’s Midlands Throwdown in Litchfield. Consisting of 5 Workout Of the Day (WODs)
with multiple team and individual events the Throwdown tested key physical components including power, speed and endurance. Captained by Capt Jim Douglas the team stayed consistent and unfailing and ended the day in 1st place. A big well done to SSgt Billingham, SSgt Wolfe and Cpl Kirkbright.
With early success in the Midlands Throwdown the team will look to capitalise on the additional training and coaching provided by Dragon Crossfit, Cardiff. With more than
30+ soldiers benefiting from the UK’s leading Crossfit team (finishing 4th in the Crossfit Games European regional) the future for the fledgling team and for the soldiers is bright.
Capt Jim Douglas, Regimental Administration Officer (RAO)
Capt Douglas, SSgt Billingham, SSgt Wolfe and Cpl Kirkbright
Lt Dishman in America on the Army Athletics tour
Athletics
Much like its exposure within the Infantry, the athletics season is small; it only runs from May to July. Regardless, uptake within the battalion has been growing and 1 RIFLES was
throws, showing potential in particular for the discus (an event he has never competed in before). Finally, Rfn Adam Podmore went well in the 1500m and 3000m steeplechase.
able to contribute 4 athletes to the Infantry Athletics team for the annual Inter-Corps Championships in Aldershot.
Lt Dishman and Rfn Fletcher were both selected for the victorious Army team at the Inter-Services
Moreover, the exposure our athletes have received at this event has led some
of them to go on further to compete at Army level. In addition to representing the Service in Sheffield and
The Infantry went in
to the competition as
reigning championships and confidence was high for another successful competition. Lt Aaron Dishman competed in his favoured 800m event, coming 4th, and helping the
4 x 400m team to 1st place. Rfn Julian Fletcher again proved his worth as a multi- eventer, winning the discus and shot-putt and scoring well in the sprint events. Sjt
Dan McCoauig scored valuable points in the
Loughborough, Lt Dishman and Rfn Fletcher were both selected for the victorious Army team at the Inter-Services, defeating strong competition from both the Navy and RAF, to end up as Inter-Services Champions for the third year running.
Lt Aaron Dishman, Platoon Commander, 9 Platoon.
Members of 1 RIFLES with the Infantry Athletics team
34 FIRST BATTALION
THE RIFLES