Leanna Crowley, 16, is a student. (Photo 4 courtesy of Li Jiayi)
Tell us a little about yourself.
I’m Irish but I have lived in Singapore for 8 years now so I would definitely call this my home. I live here with my parents whilst my brother lives in England because he goes to university there. I go to Tanglin Trust School and have three more years of studying there before I go to university in England too.
How long have you been a flowrider?
Since April 2010 — 6 months.
What do you enjoy most about Flowriding?
If you are determined and really enjoy it, you can progress extremely quickly which is a very rewarding experience. I’ve also made many friends here and enjoy coming to the Wave House to hang out with them also.
What is your game plan for the Contiki IFC?
Have fun! I’m quite an underdog in the competition because I am the youngest and only girl in my division and I also don’t have as much riding experience as the others, so my goal is to enjoy it and learn from all the other competitors.
What kind of training have you done leading up to the event?
I have been riding almost every day after school to try and learn and land as many new tricks as I can. Also the instructors at Wave House have been great in helping me with my new tricks.
What is your usual fitness programme like and what does it consist of?
I am hugely involved in sports at school; I’m on the basketball, tennis, soccer and netball teams so I generally play sports after school three to four times a week. Since being picked for team Singapore I’ve been doing lots of training both at school and at Wave House.
What do you say to anyone keen to try Flowriding?
Keep riding! It’s amazing how quickly people progress in this sport so if you enjoy it ride lots and learn from others and you will be landing tricks in no time.
Why would you encourage others to participate?
It’s a really fun sport to do because it’s easy to pick up, it’s not dangerous and it’s a great sociable sport to do with your friends or to make new friends through.
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