The Guernsey NatWest International Island Games is set to take place from 8 – 14 July 2023. Cleland & Co are proud to have 4 members of staff representing Guernsey, 3 as competitors and 1 as a volunteer with St John Ambulance. Over the coming weeks we will be showcasing each of them and letting you know where you can support them in their respective sports. Next up is Chloe Domaille.
Chloe is a trainee accountant at Cleland & Co, having joined as a school leaver in September 2022.
Chloe started playing golf when she was 11, following in the footsteps of her Dad. She joined weekly junior sessions and ended up progressing to the Talent Squad when she was 14. In 2021, Chloe was selected to be Junior Captain of the Royal Guernsey Golf Club, the first girl to ever be nominated in the newly established junior section. Since then, Chloe has played various matches for the ladies Guernsey team, specifically the Inter-Insular in 2022 where she won her singles match as a debutant.
What are you most looking forward to about at the Island Games?
I think representing Guernsey whilst being the host island will create a fantastic environment and I can’t wait to see lots of green supporters flooding the golf course.
How are the preparations going? How are you juggling work and training
Whilst having a compact training schedule and upcoming exams for work, I have been juggling a lot but finding a work/life balance is key to ensuring I stay on top of everything. Our coach Vron Bougourd has been very accommodating when organizing our training and always aims to fit it around everyone’s working hours.
How do you think Guernsey will do compared to the other Islands? What are their medal chances?
I think we do have a good chance to win a team medal in the golf. On top of the home advantage we also have debutants in the team who are ever-improving on their game.
What kind of support have you had in the lead up?
Cleland have been extremely supportive in giving me the time off when I have training or competitions to play. This flexibility has allowed me to continue with my goals and be able to work hard on my golf whilst working towards my CAT qualification at the same time.
When can we watch/support you?
I will be playing at L’Ancresse from 1pm on Tuesday 11th and from 9.15am on Wednesday 12th, both for approximately 5 hours.
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