(from left) Ayesha Jones and Maksym Lisiutin, Lob the Cobb Champions
In a highly competitive tournament, Ayesha’s throw of 13.1 metres proved the winner in the female category with Maksym’s 23m winning the gold medal in the male event.
The new Limerick champions, Ayesha and Maksym, will represent Limerick at the ‘Lob the Cob’ International Championships at the Alliance of Bakery Students and Trainees (ABST) Annual Conference in England this June.
‘Lob the Cob, which is popular in the baking industry, involves lobbing a 400g bread cob over your head using a baker’s peel -which resembles a wooden shovel!’ explained Paul O’Brien, LYS.
‘A person gets three attempts with the winner the person who lobs the cob the furthest!’ said Paul, Baking Instructor at LYS’ Community Training Centre.
One of the most prestigious events in the baking calendar, the ABST Conference sees students and trainees take part in competitions, attend workshops and liaise with leading professionals in the baking industry.
LYS wishes to congratulate Ayesha and Maksym on their success and wish the Bakery Team the very best of luck on their trip to England.
The FDQ accredited Professional Bakery Skills Course is one of the many education and training courses for young people with the LYS Community Training Centre.
The courses at the LYS Community Training Centre are supported by the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board with more information at limerickyouthservice.com
A member of Youth Work Ireland and the Irish Association of Community Training Organisations, LYS remains committed to connecting with young people and supporting them to reach their potential.
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