Young UK journalists coming to cover games

Young UK journalists coming to cover games

Among the media people who will soon be arriving to cover the Pacific Mini Games are four adults and eight young people aged 15 or 16 from Manchester, England.
They are members of S2R – Supporters to Reporters – a media project started in 2007 to inspire youngsters to get involved in sports reporting, turning kids from supporters into reporters.
The people involved create audio and video programmes on a huge range of sporting events in Britain for the world to access. Their work is published on the website www.radiowaves.co.uk.
The young journalists get the chance to interview sporting heroes and ask the questions that the Radiowaves community wants answeried.
Reporters get the chance to:
• Meet and learn from sporting media professionals.
• Work alongside journalists at matches.
• Experience the real-life world of sports reporting.
• Connect with local radio and TV companies for training.
The reporters coming to the Cook Islands include:

	Matthew Bowcott Matt started with Supporter to Reporter during spring 2009. He has reported from Super League Rugby at Salford City Reds, British Superbikes, the Paralympic World Cup, County Cricket from Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester’s Great 10K run where he grabbed an interview with Usain Bolt. Matt has been with the project a short amount of time compared to some of the other young people, but has shown a massive amount of commitment, enthusiasm and skill. Matt has spent time training at BBC Radio Manchester, has been interviewed by BBC’s Radio 5 live presenter Victoria Derbyshire and has had some of his rugby programmes commissioned by the Salford City Reds. To see the work that Matt has done with S2R check out his reporter page on www.radiowaves.co.uk/matt94
	Emma Cullen As a budding athlete, Emma brings a special insight into the reports that she makes. A new recruit to S2R, Emma provides a fresh slant into the video and radio reports that her colleagues create. Emma has reported from the European Badminton Championships, spoke to an audience of hundred at the National Launch of S2R at London’s Football Association headquarters and is enthused to follow Oceania’s 2012 Olympic hopefuls like herself. www.radiowaves.co.uk/indiegirl
	Shane Gibb Shane was one of the original 10 reporters to Supporter to Reporter. Over the past two years Shane has had many exciting and unique sports reporting opportunities. Most recently he commentated live on BBC Interactive on the Formula 1 racing season, interviewed Manchester United’s Alex Ferguson, three time gold medallist cyclist Chris Hoy and more sports personalities than you can ‘shake a stick’ at. Shane has learnt from professionals from Sky Sports, Soccer AM, BBC Manchester, Radio 5Live, Manchester United Radio and Manchester United TV. Shane is very skilful at creating a rapport with sport professionals, asking considered questions and creating interesting media to consume. He is skilled in video and radio production and writes well. www.radiowaves.co.uk/gibby150
	Peter Fry An original S2R-er and a natural video editor with creative vision. Peter has reported at the national Twenty20 Cricket Finals, Manchester United champions League Games, Formula 1, World Short Course Swimming Championships and Elite League Speedway. Peter also chose to research Sao Tome and Principe’s Beijing 2008 performance last year. While reporting at Rosebowl for the Twenty20 finals last year Pete successfully managed and produced his own team of young people to produce multiple video and radio programmes. He thrived in the environment. www.radiowaves.co.uk/fried.polo
	Daniel O'Hara Aka the Beast! Dan is the most active S2R reporter. He has reported at over 30 events this year, everything from canoeing to cycling. Dan has been on work experience at BBC Manchester and has met and learnt from media experts all over the country. He shone this year while he was following a specific professional cycling team (Rapha Condor), creating a personal insight to the team and getting beneath the skin of the riders and the team. He developed a mature and close relationship to the team that has paid off with a collection of brilliant cycling films. There is no doubt that Dan is going to have a successful career in the media. He has many video and audio skills to share with others. www.radiowaves.co.uk/thebeast
	Lewis Woods Lewis is a talented sports reporter with a great knowledge of football and a willingness to learn about all sports. Lewis has been with the project for nearly two years and has had many brilliant experiences including climbing a mountain with Prince William, commentating at the Carling Cup Final, interviewing the Manchester United squad and touring with The Tour of Britain cycling race. It has been said that Lewis’ work rivals that of professional broadcasters! He has a bright future ahead of him. www.radiowaves.co.uk/woodyzz
	Gemma Martin Gemma is a dedicated member of Supporter to Reporter and has been trained for a year. Gemma is an expert in radio and video production, she has grasped many opportunities to interview Olympic legends as well as up and coming hopefuls during her time with S2R. www.radiowaves.co.uk/dancegirl This year she has covered beach soccer, paralympic world cup, cricket, cycling, taekwondo, football and swimming. Gemma works mostly with video and is very reliable when speaking in live media situations.
	Ryan Alleyne Ryan is a long standing member of S2R and continually produces quality video programmes. Ryan has a great way with words and can paint a picture of sports action very succinctly. His programmes always promise to have humour, sensitivity and creative use of visuals. Ryan has a natural talent for creating media and is looking forward to putting his skills into practise on Rarotonga. www.radiowaves.co.uk/bluemuffin

As you can see, Supporter to Reporter is a wonderful programme for these youngsters and we look forward to having them on Rarotonga to help bring the mini games to the world.

Last Modified on 13/09/2009 14:45

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