It is with very great sadness we report that Christine Irwin, the Federation Coaching Officer, has passed away suddenly after a brain haemorrhage whilst in the US and where a cremation is planned to take place. Chris died on 14th March in the critical care neurology unit at UF Shands Hospital in Jacksonville. Christine, a brilliant Coaching Officer, was developing new initiatives to take our Federation coaching to new levels. Christine was a highly regarded member of the Bowdon Club where she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Colin at this very sad and difficult time and we send our condolences on behalf of everyone in the Federation.