Committee

Executive Committee functions

The Executive Committee consists of 5 roles : Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership and Welfare, additionally we have a Vice-Chair who assists the Chair with the running of the Club.

	Name	Position
	Peter Simpson More Info	Chairman Contact Peter
	Tracey Hodgson More Info	Welfare Officer Contact Tracey
	Helen Joliffe More Info	Club Secretary Contact Helen
	Michaela Raynor More Info	Welfare officer Contact Michaela
	Richard Purnell More Info	Treasurer Contact Richard

General Committee functions

The Non-Exec Committee has 4 additional members that help the Exec Committee with managing the club, supporting the various activities that we do and represent a broader voice of our general membership to assist the Committee with decision making.

	Name	Position
	Mark Allaston	Kit Officer Contact Mark
	Roshan Mallard	Communication
	Beth Laycock	GoTri

Executive Commitee Members

Peter Simpson: Chairman

Despite some cycling and running in my teens I didn't give Triathlons a go until Skipton Tri in 2013. I managed Skipton Tri at least once a year until 2016 when I was persuaded to put my cricket kit away and see if I could do a few more Tri's... and maybe learn how to swim with a little less splashing. Some friends being Craven Energy members suggested I join and I haven't looked back since - the coaches, the people, the camaraderie, the overall energy and sense of belonging are the best I've ever experienced in a Club!

Tracey Hodgson: Welfare officer

As well as being the club's welfare officer Tracey is one of our coaches, for more info on Tracey please see the coaching section of the website

As Welfare officer Tracey is ther point of contact to provide support for juniors (and parents) who may be experiencing difficulties and need somebody to talk to in confidence.

She has undertaken the relevant Safety and Welfare training for this role.

Helen Joliffe – Secretary

I first encountered triathlon around 2008, when a friend invited me to Ripon Tri to watch her race. That was all it took to convince me this was a sport for crazy people; whilst I admired the level of fitness and dedication of the athletes, it was definitely not for me. Some years later another friend took up the sport, and their enthusiasm was contagious. This friend challenged me to compete in Skipton Tri in 2017, and I was hooked.
I have been a member of Craven Energy Tri Club for three years. Initially I joined for the coach-lead training, and advice from experienced club members. However, the club is a community with so much more to offer. I have been introduced to Open Water Swimming, partaken in social events from rides and runs, to meals out and weekends away. Sometimes it’s just coffee and chat with new friends, doing life together. Whatever the occasion, the support and encouragement from every member permeates the environment of this club. Honestly, I love it and am glad for the opportunity to give something back through my work on the Committee.

Richard Purnell – Treasurer

Fell for Triathlon back in 2012 when London hosted the Olympics & seeing Alistair Brownlee bring home the Gold medal for GB.

My knees were too old to chase a football so why not Triathlon as a new challenge.

Competed at Sprint & Olympic distance for 7 years then discovered that even at my age there was a pathway to getting into the GB Team via the age group system. Well, if that didn't just put the cat amongst the pigeons.

I've managed to compete for GB 3 times upto 2023 & enjoy the challenge this brings.

It's a team effort really as my top supporter , nutritionist, travel companion & wife, Gill makes this a shared journey.

As I look to step away from running my Financial Services business I've owned for the last 25 years, hopefully Gill & I will have more memories of trips away with Triathlon woven through it.

Michaela Raynor – Membership Officer

I am Michaela and I joined the club with my husband 4 years ago. I love all things sport and I have stuck with this club owing to the endless support all coaches and members give. The 'can do' attitude has encouraged me to engage and try all sorts of variations of triathlon. You find your rhythm and then try something else! Never a dull moment....it's all out there. Join us!

Mark Allatson

I joined Craven Energy in 2009, not long after it was formed and completed my first triathlon at Skipton in April 2010. I went on from there to complete a first open water standard Tri at Coniston Water and then further triathlons followed including half and full iron distance. I completed my first full iron distance in 2013 at the Double Steelman, followed by Roth in 2016 and Outlaw in 2017. My favourite distance is probably the half-iron though. I’ve now retired from work as an electrical engineer with National Grid so have more time for helping out. I’m not able to compete at the moment due to illness but hope to be able to contribute a little to the running of the club.