magazine 2015

Elite Performers Old and New
Jake Farnworth got his first senior start for Leicester Tigers first XV this season when selected to play in the
LV Cup against London Irish at the Madesjski stadium. Jake had an excellent debut in the side’s 17-16 victory.
He retained his place for the home game against the Barbarians in the celebration match to mark the
125th anniversary of the Baa Baas.
Keen archery specialist Griff Jones has enjoyed yet another highly successful season. Currently ranked
6th in the national junior rankings, Griff is a member of Archery GB’s elite under 18 development squad
which regularly trains at Lilleshall. After winning several events this season, Griff was selected for the
England U18 Archery team to compete at the Junior National Outdoor Championships. Well done, Griff!
This excellent form was noticed by the England selection committee with Jake being called up to the England
U20 squad for the six nations competition. Jake made his debut for England where he was used as a replacement
against Italy U20’s and scored a try late on in the game.
He has been awarded a 5th year contract with the Tigers. Well done, Jake!
Congratulations to Will Davis who has been playing regular cricket for Derbyshire Second XI. Will was
awarded a winter contract by Derbyshire over at the start of the 2014-15 season. His hard work was
rewarded by his selection to the England U19 squad which recently toured Australia. Will played in
the opening game for England where he took two wickets. Will finished not out when batting to help see the
England team to victory. Well done, Will!
Currently ranked number one in Great Britain at U20 level and ninth at all ages in the Javelin JT600 classification,
Emma Hamplett has had an outstanding season. She was placed first in the Loughborough
Students BUC trials and open event, first in the England U20/U23 championships, First in Senior combined
events championships, First in The Brewer games open meeting and first in the Sheffield Festival of athletics.
At the Loughborough International invitational event, Emma was placed 4th ahead of Jessica Ennis-Hill
in 6th place!
Emma’s outstanding form has been rewarded with selection to the England team to compete at the Commonwealth
Youth Games in Samoa. Emma has also gained selection to the Great Britain team to compete at IAAF
World Youth Championships in Colombia. Well done, Emma!