Committee - Wakefield Triathlon Club

Terry Blackwood

Head of Coaching

As Head of Coaching Terry works with the Coach Leadership Group to oversee our coaching and ensuring the development of our coaches. A club member since 2012 Terry can usually be found at the back of races doing his best to look like he’s enjoying it. Terry tries to show by example that you don’t need to be fast to be a triathlete.

Karl-Eric Devaux

IT administration & Membership officer

Karl-Eric got into Triathlon in 2018 when a friend invited him to the Warsaw 5i50 – he loved it! He joined WTC in December 2019. He swims like a stone but loves the open water swimming experience. He is not a keen runner. You are more likely to see him on his bike. He looks after the membership processing for the club and general administration of the website.

Joe Howard

Treasurer

I have been a member of the club for just over 15 years in both the junior and senior guises. I have a passion for the club and the sport in general and compete as often as I can – the type of event matters little! In my role as treasurer I oversee the finances of the club. I’m likely to be found cycling up a hill, somewhere in Yorkshire!

Suzy Coates

Started triathlon about 15 years ago and made some great friends in the club over the years. Love anything long distance and can be seen mostly in the lakes walking running or jumping into a waterfall.

Jane Partridge

Welfare Officer

I Joined the club about 8years ago as wanted to try other sports besides running (as I was never any good at it!) I love the camaraderie of the club and have made some life long friends as well as some amazing memories. The club has shown me that although I may not be fast I’m still very much part of the Triathlon team! As welfare officer for the club I aim to ensure triathlon remains safe and fun for all involved.

Belinda Parkinson

Social Media

I joined Wakefield Triathlon Club in 2018 and quickly fell in love with the sport and the amazing community. Triathlon has challenged me, pushed my limits, and given me incredible experiences—plus, it’s where I met my partner! I’m excited to give back to the club as part of the committee.

Mark Mills

Communications

Terry Blackwood Head of Coaching As Head of Coaching Terry works with the Coach Leadership Group to oversee our coaching and ensuring the development of our coaches. A club member since 2012 Terry can usually be found at the back of races doing his best to look like he’s enjoying it. Terry tries to show by example that you don’t need to be fast to be a triathlete.
	Karl-Eric Devaux IT administration & Membership officer Karl-Eric got into Triathlon in 2018 when a friend invited him to the Warsaw 5i50 – he loved it! He joined WTC in December 2019. He swims like a stone but loves the open water swimming experience. He is not a keen runner. You are more likely to see him on his bike. He looks after the membership processing for the club and general administration of the website.
Joe Howard Treasurer I have been a member of the club for just over 15 years in both the junior and senior guises. I have a passion for the club and the sport in general and compete as often as I can – the type of event matters little! In my role as treasurer I oversee the finances of the club. I’m likely to be found cycling up a hill, somewhere in Yorkshire!
	Suzy Coates Started triathlon about 15 years ago and made some great friends in the club over the years. Love anything long distance and can be seen mostly in the lakes walking running or jumping into a waterfall.
Jane Partridge Welfare Officer I Joined the club about 8years ago as wanted to try other sports besides running (as I was never any good at it!) I love the camaraderie of the club and have made some life long friends as well as some amazing memories. The club has shown me that although I may not be fast I’m still very much part of the Triathlon team! As welfare officer for the club I aim to ensure triathlon remains safe and fun for all involved.
	Belinda Parkinson Social Media I joined Wakefield Triathlon Club in 2018 and quickly fell in love with the sport and the amazing community. Triathlon has challenged me, pushed my limits, and given me incredible experiences—plus, it’s where I met my partner! I’m excited to give back to the club as part of the committee.
Mark Mills Communications