We have two Level 2 Coaches and our Teachers are all qualified to ASA Level 2.
All of our adults are DBS checked
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I have been a club member since 1989, starting as an adult swimmer. When my children joined the club, I became a helper on both Thursday and Friday nights. This led eventually to becoming a qualified Level 2 teacher in 1997 and a Lane Coach the following year. I taught on both nights until the club merged into one night. I have also served as President of the club. I became a committee member in 1991 and have served as Club Secretary since 2003. These days I only teach when needed and prefer to undertake the administration work needed for the club. This involves swimmer registration, correspondence, liaison with KAL and organizing the exchange visit which I have taken part in several times. |
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I first became a member at the age of 5, swimming on a Thursday night. As I got older I was able to join the speed session on a Monday night , I also trained on a Saturday morning from 6.30 till 8.00 am, later I became a member of the life saving section taking all my life saving awards from Bronze medallion all the way to the Silver Cross and award of Merit – this also included life saving in outdoor water. At the age of 13 I began to help in the water with the non swimmers. I was made captain of the club when I was 15/16 years old and did this role for about 2 years, along with swimming and teaching. I finally stopped swimming when I was about 19 years old and took on the role of the club representative for Kirklees and District. Joining the committee at age 16, I was given the role of producing a monthly magazine which ran for about 18 months. I have been Treasurer of the club for 30 years, elected president in 1991/1992 and am President again this year. My roles of today are: Club Member for 45 years, Teacher for 37 years, Committee member for 35 years, Treasurer 30 years, Kirklees and District representative 31 years, I am also Child Welfare Officer and current President of the Club. |
| Jennifer Facey | Helen Smith | ||
| Club Secretary | Head Teacher |
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I started with the club in 1996 for experience before taking the teachers course in 1997. Once qualified I began teaching on a regular basis at the Friday night sessions as my 3 boys were all club members on that night, continuing as members until their late teens. One of my sons also became a club teacher, and occasionally still helps out. I also taught KAL lessons for a number of years.
I have been President for 6 years in the recent past and have represented the Club as President on several of our exchange visits to Overath, Germany. I am a member of the Club Committee of which I am the Chairperson. |
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I started swimming at the club at the age of 8 and continued as a swimmer for many years. I represented the club in competitive galas and in Germany as a swimmer and as President on the exchange visits. I was Club captain for several years and have always helped to look after and encourage younger swimmers. I have helped on the poolside since my teens and became a qualified Level 2 teacher in 1997. My own children began swimming with the club as soon as they were old enough and I have been a committee member for some time, serving as President between 2012 and 2014. |
| Sarah Avery | Cath Cannon | ||
| Senior Teacher | Senior Teacher |
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I joined the club at the age of 6 and learnt to swim here, working through all the groups, served as club captain for 4 year and only giving up swimming in a club session in my twenties (I am currently an active masters swimmer with another club). I have represented the club in external galas as well as in Germany.
I began as a poolside helper at the age of 14 at the Friday night session and went on to take all the qualifications needed to become a Level 2 teacher. I have now become a Level 2 coach as well and work for Kirklees Active Leisure & Kirklees School Swimming. |
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I joined the club at the age of 5 and learnt to swim here, working through the groups before giving up swimming with the club when I left for University (I am currently swim with a local Water Polo Club). I have represented the club in external galas and Germany as well as being my school’s swimming captain.
I began as a poolside helper at the age 15, helping with the Friday night session before taking the qualifications to become a Level 2 teacher. While at Wolverhampton University I began helping at Wolverhampton Swimming Club before taking my coaching qualifications and becoming a Level 2 Coach. I also coach and teach for Kirklees Active Leisure. |
| Peter Bradbury
Coach |
Patrick Bradbury
Coach/Teacher |