Teams representing every branch of the cadet services took part in the UK’s largest and most ambitious youth first aid competition. In all 32 teams competed in 4 separate national competitions. The event also included the Inter-Services Young Adult Competition.

 

Tasmin Smith (16) from Cherry Hinton, Abbie Bowen (17) from Waterbeach together with Jodie Page (17) and Hannah Brady (15), both from Ely made up the all female junior team. Hannah, in her first ever Competition, produced a faultless performance in the individual test scoring the maximum points on offer. Fellow team member Jodie also did well in the individual round taking second place. The team worked exceptionally well together and were fully focused on the on the challenges they faced. All their hard work paid off as the team walked away with the National Champion Shield and the London Cup, as the Combined Services Champions.

 

Zoe King (18) and Amber Bradbury (17), both from Ely along with Alix Lovell (19) from Haddenham made up the Young Adult team. Putting in an excellent performance they came away with a well respected 2^nd place.

 

 

 

(L-R) Young Adult runners up Alix Lovell, Amber Bradbury and Zoe King

 

As Regional, and now the National and Combined Services Champions, the team will be hoping to continue their success as they go on to the Young Grand Priors competition held in Rugby early next month.

 

The teams were coached by Sergeant Major Instructor Les Edwards and Under Officer Dave Gaskell at the cadet training centre at Waterbeach near Cambridge. Speaking of the success Les said “The whole team put in a first class performance and we are extremely proud of all of them. They put in a lot of hard work and thoroughly deserve their collective win.”