Carole Penfold MBE

President. Jersey Swimming Club

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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

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 Paterson

ASA Level Two Teacher

ASA Level 2 Coach

ASA Aquafit Teacher

NPLQ Lifeguard

Qualified Judge Level 2 

Committee Member

Team Manager

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Ailie hales from deepest Scotland - where swimming is absolutely huge! As one of our most experienced teachers and now a qualified coach, Ailie finds herself working across many areas of the club in a teaching or coaching role. Ailie is also Team Manager - in charge of competitions.This involves liaising with ASA, event licensing, signing swimmers up for events and ensuring everything is above board, then relaying all information to all relevant club members.

Liam Spencer

Level One Teacher

NPLQ Lifeguard

Liam is one of a host of young, newly qualified Assistant Teachers who have risen through the competitive programme, understanding the importance of good technique and with indepth experience of the process from a swimmers point of view - to become teachers of their sport. Liam's love of sport flows through his life outside of JSC as he is forging a career as a Personal Trainer. Liam is currently responsible for Learn to Swim classes on Mondays & Wednesdays at Langford.

Tricia Barrett.

Aka - Trish the Fish!

Swimming Development Manager

Level Two Teacher

Committee Member

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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 you 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.

Elaine Travers

Vice President

Welfare Officer

Teacher

First Aider

Qualified ASA Referee

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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.

Sam Kemp

Level One Teacher

Club Shop Distributor (Tuesdays & Thursdays - Langford)

Sam is also a mum of two girls who are swimmers -  one at Dolphin & the other 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.

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.