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Hazel Tew Trudy Legon
Dean Williams Dave Smith
Lynda Pinkess   Sue Rickwood
Helen Gray Susan Webster
Steve Harris Dawn Nicholas
Stan Fountain Nick Pembroke
Kevin Ladley  
John Willis  
Andrea Knight  
Emma Kemp  
Malcolm Appleby  
Hazel Tew

Hazel Tew: Life President / DDSC Chairwoman / Coach / PSA Secretary.

Hazel has been a member of the club since she was 7 years old and is our longest continuous serving member. She has taught swimming for over 25 years and in particular, enjoys teaching younger children. She holds an ASA preliminary coaches certificate, ASA teachers and advanced teachers certificates and is also qualified as a teacher of life saving. She is an associate member of The Institute of Swimming Teachers and Coaches and an ASA qualified County Starter , Judge and Timekeeper. Hazel is responsible for the development of our younger swimmers.

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Dean Williams

Dean Williams: W.D. Coach.

Dean joined GBM in 1990 and soon became Chief Coach there. In 1995 he joined White Oak as Chief coach and in September 1997 he took responsibility for the coaching of the joint County squad. Senior Top Squad swim alongside County coached by Dean for two hours on Sunday mornings. Dean was coach for the London Borough of Greenwich youth games team and still teaches swimming for the London Borough of Greenwich youth services. He started swimming at the age of seven, representing Kent and competing up to National level. He was an original squad member of the Crystal Palace center of excellence. He holds an ASA Club Coach Certificate, ASA Advanced Teachers Certificate, ASA Teachers Certificate and is a Fellow of The Institute of Swimming Teachers and Coaches.

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Lynda Pinkess

Lynda Pinkess: W.D. Coach.

Lynda is responsible for the development and coaching of the Junior Top Squad building on stroke technique and stamina, preparing swimmers for all levels of competition, e.g. County, District and National. Swimmers progress from Junior Top into either County or Senior Top Squad once they have attained the requisite age and/or ability. Lynda holds ASA Teachers Certificate.

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Steve Harris

Steve Harris: Coach.

Steve is responsible for the development and coaching of the Killer Whales squad. He started swimming as a boy with Lewisham Men's and Triton swimming clubs but took up coaching when he joined us. He holds an ASA preliminary coaches certificate, ASA teachers certificate (Level 2) and is qualified as an Assistant Coach. He is an active member of our Masters section and competes in county events.

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Helen Gray

Helen Gray: Coach

Helen is responsible for the development and coaching of Junior Club Squad. She started swimming in 1996 with the Club's Club Squad and qualified as a teacher after joining us. She holds an ASA Assistant Teachers Certificate (Level 1) and ASA Teacher's Certificate (Level 2). She is an active member of the Masters Section and competes in County, National and International Events.

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Stan Fountain

Stan Fountain: Coach / PSA Chairman.

Stan has been affiliated with Dartford District Swimming Club for many years and he also coaches the younger end of the Club's swimmers.

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Kevin Ladely

Kevin Ladely: Coach

Kevin concentrates on the stroke work of the younger squad members, building on their techniques and preparing them for their first competitive swims and galas. He holds an ASA Teachers Certificate and is a Fellow of the Institute of Swimming Teachers and Coaches. Kevin competes in the Masters Section and is a National Bi athlete.

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John Willis

John Willis: Coach.

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Andrea Knight

Andrea Knight: Coach

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Emma Kemp

Emma Kemp: Coaching Assistant

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Malcolm Appleby

Malcolm Appleby: Diving

Malcolm is a Grade 2 diving coach and teaches at Fairfield Pools on Friday evenings.

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Trudy Legon: Child protection - Welfare Officer.

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Dave Smith

Dave Smith: DDSC Treasurer.

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Sue Rickwood

Sue Rickwood: DDSC Membership / Subscriptions / ASA Registrations / Home Gala Secretary.

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Susan Webster

Susan Webster: DDSC Championship Secretary.

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Dawn Nicholas

Dawn Nicholas : Opens Secretary.

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Nick Pembroke

Nick Pembroke: Trophy Secretary

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