| Ian Wakenshaw | |
|---|---|
| ♂ | |
| Born | 2 February 1950 |
| Career | |
| Member Association |  |
| World Wheelchair Championship appearances | 3 (2002, 2004, 2005) |
Medal record | |
Ian Wakenshaw (born 2 February 1950) is an English wheelchair curler. [1]
| Ian Wakenshaw | |
|---|---|
| ♂ | |
| Born | 2 February 1950 |
| Career | |
| Member Association | |
| World Wheelchair Championship appearances | 3 (2002, 2004, 2005) |
Medal record | |
Ian Wakenshaw (born 2 February 1950) is an English wheelchair curler. [1]
| Season | Skip | Third | Second | Lead | Alternate | Coach | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–02 | Ian Wakenshaw | Noel Thomas | Ken Dickson | Ewan Park | Joan Reed | WWhCC 2002 (6th) | |
| 2003–04 | Ian Wakenshaw | Noel Thomas | George Windram | Valerie Robertson | Joan Reed | WWhCC 2004 (4th) | |
| 2004–05 | George Windram | Ian Wakenshaw | Dave Quarrie | Valerie Robertson | Garry Robson | Joan Reed | WWhCC 2005 (10th) |
| 2006–07 | Ian Wakenshaw | Dave Quarrie | Rosemary Lenton | Valerie Robertson | George Windram | Joan Reed | WWhCQ 2006 (5th) |
| 2007–08 | Ian Wakenshaw | Garry Robson | Robin Crawford | Valerie Robertson | WWhCQ 2007 (5th) |
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