Carole Penfold MBE

President. Jersey Swimming Club

admin@jersey-swimming-club.org

Qualified ASA Referee

Qualified First Aider

Carole joined Jersey Swimming Club in the 1970s when her two daughters, Tina and Julie, became members. They went on to join the Competitive Squad and both enjoyed trips away as members of the team. Julie became an Island Champ in 1979 when she won 4 out of 5 of the available events.  Carole was Vice President in 1986 but took a break from membership when her daughters stopped swimming. She later returned as Club Administrator and Licensee for the Pool View Cafe at Fort Regent, a very strong social venue for the club at that time. Since then she has seen the club move to the Aquasplash and to Langford and has been involved in the growth of available lessons from Parents & Babes/Toddlers, Learn to Swim, Development and Competitive Squads, Swim for Sport, and Masters. Becoming Hon. President in 2009. Carole maintains that the growth of the Club is down to the excellent team of coaches and teachers who are all dedicated to the sport and says "Having been founded in 1865 it is the duty of all members to pass the thriving club on to the next generation." Her words are so true - this is such a precious and worthy club that blends communities and offers opportunity to all.

Bill Davies

Head of Aquatics

Vice President

One of our long term swimming coaches with heaps of experience. Bill has gone through the ranks of teaching but not concentrates on the Squads and Masters.

You may also find Bill in the Market selling his wares in his fruit and veg stall or find him down the beach when there is a good surf.

Andy Aird

Assistant Coach

As well as coaching Squads Andy is also a Gymnastic coach so has gained a huge amount of experience coaching children in these two highly technical sports. Andy generally works with Junior competitive swimmers but also takes the Dolphin lanes at our late Family session on Fridays at Aquasplash.

Ailie Brown

Team Manager

ASA Level 2 Coach

Qualified Judge Level 2S

ASA Level Two Teacher

ASA Aquafit Teacher

NPLQ Lifeguard

Committee Member

Contact: team_manager@jersey-swimming-club.org

Ailie has recently returned to deepest Scotland, though remains as (remote) Team Manager - in charge of competitions. Her role has slightly changed in that she will no longer be around our poolside but will continue to work behind the scenes - liaising with ASA, event licensing, and ensuring everything is above board, then relaying all information to new coaches, office and swimmers digitally. 

Marcel Morin

ASA Level 1 Swimming Coach 

Open Water Coach

RLSS Trainer/Assessor

Marcel Coaches our Masters sessions in the mornings and at Aquasplash. He also teaches Adult Improvers and transition to Masters. If your looking looking to improve your technique, Marcels' your man

Looking to be a Lifeguard? Marcel is our NPLQ trainer/assessor 

Tricia Barrett

Transition Coach

Swimming Development Manager

Level Two Teacher

Apart from assisting in the maintainance of the Learn to Swim Programme and teaching both children and adults, Tricia is, in a small way, involved at the very early stages of competitive swimming - in the transition lane - ensuring that young swimmers from Learn to Swim enjoy their first experience of Dolphin training.

Les Jewitt-Ward

Level 2 Swimming Teacher

Lifeguard Trainer/Assessor

RLSS Trainer/Assessor

Les has been teaching swimming, lifesaving along with first aid both voluntary and professionally since the 80’s, originally working as a Swimming Teacher,  Lifeguard, RLSS Trainer/Assessor and Duty Manager. Over the years, he has trained various RLSS courses for most of the aquatic based clubs in Jersey. And has worked at the British School in Singapore - Tanglin Trust School, teaching save a life skills and lifesaving, whilst working in Asia.

Sam Kemp

Assistant Dolphin Coach

Level One Teacher

Sam is also a mum of two girls who are swimmers -  both now at Junior Squad level. A sports person herself, Sam competed in Triathlon at two Island Games, medalling on both occasions. She also represented Great Britain at the Triathlon World Champs as an age group athlete. She brings experience of competition to our young enthusiasts.

Tricia Barrett.

Aka - Trish the Fish!

Swimming Development Manager

Level Two Teacher

Transition Coach - Dolphins

Committee Member

contact: development_manager@jersey-swimming-club.org

Although an avid sports person at school, Tricia didn't learn to swim till she was 14 - An awkward experience but one that has served as a reminder of how it feels; and the experience of which she draws on when teaching, particularly to children who are afraid of the water. However, having learnt quickly and technically from then onwards she had a brief spell in competition before becoming a Life Guard and Swimming Teacher herself at 16.

"Teaching swimming is my art and I wouldn't be without it. To give a child the opportunity to swim confidently, skillfully, beautifully and sometimes with great success is just so satisfying, it's a skill that I'm very gratefull to have."

Tricia took the roll of Swimming Development Manager at JSC after many years at Tigers Club and has helped build and manage the Learn to Swim Programme, as well as passing on some of her knowledge to help new teachers. "There are always fresh ideas and new ways of teaching to discover - and they could come from anyone or anywhere. You have to keep your eyes and minds open then be prepared to learn and evolve!"

If you want to talk 'Swimming' - email or Facebook Tricia anytime, day or night.

Christopher Carnegie

Level One Swimming Teacher

As well as still actively training and competing himself, stepping up to take a lead coach for Dolphins, Chris is also a level one teacher in our Learn to Swim Programme.

Marion Walton

Level Two Swimming Teacher 

Hayley Butlin

Level Two Swimming Teacher

Open Water Coach

Swimmer all my life, still swimming... 10 marathons and a full Ironman under my belt. Represented Jersey at Island Games for triathlon in 1993. Round Jersey and Jersey to France solo swims. Lake Zurich relay swimmer. Waiting to add Lake Geneva to the list.. Keen walker and biker too....

Bianca Kempster

Level Two Swimming Teacher

Elaine Travers

Swimming Teacher - Adult non-swimmers

Vice President

Welfare Officer

Teacher

First Aider

Qualified ASA Referee

Elaine works mainly with adults on Wednesday evening. She has a keen interest in helping those adults who have not yet discovered the pleasure and sense of freedom and relaxation that swimming can bring. As well as teaching some of our very young swimmers in our late Family session at Aquasplash on Friday evenings - she is always on hand to step in and help where-ever needed and is a solid addition to our teaching family group.

Tricia Barrett

Swimming Teacher - Adult non-swimmers

Transition Coach

Swimming Development Manager

Level Two Teacher

Apart from assisting in the maintainance of the Learn to Swim Programme and teaching both children and adults, Tricia is, in a small way, involved at the very early stages of competitive swimming - in the transition lane - ensuring that young swimmers from Learn to Swim enjoy their first experience of Dolphin training.

Chris Hales

Swimming Teacher - Adult non-swimmers

Swimming Teacher LTS

Josephine Carnegie

Cover Swimming Teacher

Level 1 Swimming Teachers Award

Josephine swam in the senior squad  and taught at JSC before flitting off to Oxford to study. At present studying ferom home.

Sarah Anne Foot

Level Two Teacher

Sarah is one of our more experienced Teachers but due to an exciting role within the Fire Brigade she has had to reduce the number of lessons she is able to do. However, she remains a vital member of the Teaching team and hopefully we will have greater use of her expertise in the future.

Marcel Morin

Lifeguard Trainer/Assessor

Les Jewitt-Ward

Lifeguard Trainer/Assessor

RLSS Trainer/Assessor

Les has been teaching swimming, lifesaving along with first aid both voluntary and professionally since the 80’s, originally working as a Swimming Teacher,  Lifeguard, RLSS Trainer/Assessor and Duty Manager. Over the years, he has trained various RLSS courses for most of the aquatic based clubs in Jersey. And has worked at the British School in Singapore - Tanglin Trust School, teaching save a life skills and lifesaving, whilst working in Asia.

Bill Davies

Lifeguard

Ailie Brown

Lifeguard

Bianca Kempster

Lifeguard

Christopher Carnegie

Lifeguard.

Liberty Carstairs

Lifeguard

Liberty is one of  our Senior Squad swimmers and in full time education. You may also find Liberty working down at Little Joe's surf camp

Robin Carnegie

Lifeguard

Claire Le Fondre

Lifeguard