POPULAR forward Sam Bullas has taken on the full-time role of Community Development Officer for the Swindon Wildcats ice hockey team.

Bullas is well qualified for the role as he has a foundation degree in sport's coaching and a first class BSc degree in sport studies. He is currently completing a Masters degree in sports coaching science.

On the practical side he has gained work experience in a wide array of schools, coached abroad in Canada, and at numerous Okanagan ice hockey camps in the last four years.

Wildcats general manager Steve Nell said: "It is great to have Sam on board with the community programme.

"We are lucky we had someone of Sam's calibre already within the organisation and I was very happy to be able to offer him the position.

"It is an important time for the programme as it moves towards charity status."

Bullas said: "As a Wildcats player I already know how important the community programme is. It introduces future Wildcats to the game through kids go free games and learn to play sessions as well as promoting sport and healthy lifestyles in general. There is a lot to get up to speed with and I can't wait to get started."

Sam can be contacted by email at samuel.bullas@swindonwildcats.com or by phone at 01793 886857.