Last Updated: 26th November 2007

Rossington Amateur Swimming Club

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Committee Who's Who

With a large number of new swimmers joining the club in the past year we felt it was time to introduce the people who volunteer their time and energy to keep the club running smoothly.


The club holds an AGM at the start of every year where parents and guardians are welcome to put their name forward to join the committee with new blood comes new ideas.



Josie Blacklock
Chairperson

Josie has been involved with the club since 1999 and chairperson since 2002. One of her sons, Andrew swims for the club in galas and is the Boys Team Captain. As Chairperson she is responsible for the smooth running of committee meetings and the organisation of the yearly club galas.
Josie Blacklock

Paul Griffiths
Vice-Chairperson

Joined the club in 1999 and has been the Club Treasurer since 2002, his daugther, Jessica, is heavily involved in the club as a competitive swimmer and Peer Tutor. As Vice-Chairperson he is jointly responsible for the smooth running of committee meetings and the organisation of the yearly club galas. Paul is also a qualified timekeeper.
Paul Griffiths

Ian Gordon
Teacher, Lifeguard & Club Secretary

Joined the club in 1995 and has been the Club Secretary since 2002. Ian is responsible for the liasion with the other clubs and the Doncaster Metropolitan ASA with relation to sound running of the club. He also produces a great deal of the club's literature and posters that you will see on the club's noticeboard. Ian is a qualified Teacher and holds a National Pool Lifeguard certificate. Ian is also a qualified Swimming Judge, Timekeeper and Starter.
Ian Gordon

Martin Powell
Club Treasurer

Joined the club in 2006. Martin recentley took over the role of club Treasurer, Martin's Daughter Jade is heavily involved as a competitive swimmer.

Martin is responsible for the club’s accounts; ensuring that the club gets the best deal on pool hire from the council, the payment for training and the co-ordinating any equipment expenditure.

Martin Powell

Mow Siddons
Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Teacher

Joined the club in 1998 holding the position of Competition Secretary from 2002 to 2005. Mow has two grandchildren, Kasey is a competitive swimmer in A squad and Josh is in B squad. Mow is a qualified Assistant Teacher and is a qualified Timekeeper.
Mow Siddons

Sam Fountain
Membership Secretary, Assistant Teacher and Lifeguard

Joined the club in 2000 and has been the Membership Secretary since 2002. His son, Ryan, is heavily involved in the club as a competitive swimmer. Sam is responsible for the enrollment of new members, the liaison with the ASA and the reporting to the committee on membership. Sam is a qualified Assistant Teacher and holds a National Pool Lifeguard certificate. Sam is also a qualified Swimming Timekeeper. Assistant Teacher. Lifeguard and Membership Secretary
Sam Fountain

Heather Newby
Competition Secretary and Teacher

Heather has been involved with the club since 1998 and Vice-chairperson since 2002. Her son, Chris, is heavily involved in the club as a competitive swimmer and Peer Tutor. Heather is responsible for the organisation of the galas in which Rossington competes; this includes the liaison with other clubs, the arranging of officials and the creation of teamsheets. Heather is a qualified Teacher and is also a qualified Swimming Timekeeper.
Heather Newby

Vicky Norman
Chief Coach

Joined the club in 2005 as Chief Coach and is responsible for the organisation and delivery of the club's coaching sessions. Vicky is also responsible for the close liaison with the Chief Coach of DARTES to ensure that coaching strategies are closely aligned.

Vicky is a qualified Coach, Teacher and holds a National Pool Lifeguard certificate.

Vicky Norman

Sharon Fountain
Club Administrator and Committee Member

Joined the club in 2000 and has been involved in a number of areas in this time. Sharon 's son, Ryan, is heavily involved in the club as a competitive swimmer. Sharon is one of the first people you will meet at the club as she helps organise the new members and collects fees.
Sharon Fountain

Andrea Walker
Club Administrator and Committee Member

Joined the club in 1998 and has been involved in a number of areas in this time. Andrea has two children , Kasey is a competitive swimmer in A squad and Josh is in B squad.

Andrea is one of the first people you will meet at the club as she helps organise the new members and collects fees.

Andrea Walker

Julie Arnold
Committee Member and Team Manager.

Joined the club 2003, has two children who both swim competetivly Tom Who is the boys vice captain and Sophie.
Julie Arnold

Phil Gaukrodger
Teacher, Lifeguard and Committee Member

Joined the club in 1999, Phil's son Lewis is heavily involved in the club as a competitive swimmer and Peer Tutor.

Phil is a qualified Teacher and holds a National Pool Lifeguard certificate.

Phil Gaukrodger

Linda Humphreys
Teacher, Lifeguard and Committee Member

Joined the club in 2002, Linda's daughter Emma is heavily involved in the club and DARTES (the Doncaster Swimming team) as a competitive swimmer.

Linda is a qualified Teacher and holds a National Pool Lifeguard certificate.

Linda Humphreys

Joanne Rutter
Committee Member

Joined the club 2000, has daughter Shannon who swims competitivley.
Joanne Rutter

Chris Thorton
Committee Member

Joined the club in 2003 and was voted onto the committee in 2005. Chris has two children, Kelsie and Tayla in B and C squad respectively.
Chris Thorton

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