MEET OUR TEAM
Find out a little more about our Committee members and Head Coach:
Chair - Mike Thompson
I am a member of our Masters Squad and have been involved with swimming for over 50 years. I used to swim at a County level as a teenager, transitioning to triathlon as I got older. Since retiring from corporate life, I've qualified as a L1 swimming teacher and am now involved with all things Exmouth Swimming Club - working to support our swimmers and Head Coach in becoming more competitive and developing our Learn to Swim programme so that we can ensure that swimming is accessible to everyone.
I can be contacted at: [email protected]
I am a member of our Masters Squad and have been involved with swimming for over 50 years. I used to swim at a County level as a teenager, transitioning to triathlon as I got older. Since retiring from corporate life, I've qualified as a L1 swimming teacher and am now involved with all things Exmouth Swimming Club - working to support our swimmers and Head Coach in becoming more competitive and developing our Learn to Swim programme so that we can ensure that swimming is accessible to everyone.
I can be contacted at: [email protected]
Head Coach - Rob Yardley
I enjoyed competitive swimmers until my mid-twenties and swam up to regional standard. I began teaching at around 15 years old at Westminster Swimming Club where I helped establish a learn to swim program, that fed into and supported to competitive squad. From here I moved to Southwark Aquatics where I took the position of Chairman whilst coaching the Development Squad, helping to shape the club and continue its development, for a short period I acted as head coach between appointments, taking pool and dry land sessions.
I enjoy using these skills to steer the club and provide swimming for the community, and a team that can support swimmers to compete and achieve their goals.
I can be contacted at: [email protected]
I enjoyed competitive swimmers until my mid-twenties and swam up to regional standard. I began teaching at around 15 years old at Westminster Swimming Club where I helped establish a learn to swim program, that fed into and supported to competitive squad. From here I moved to Southwark Aquatics where I took the position of Chairman whilst coaching the Development Squad, helping to shape the club and continue its development, for a short period I acted as head coach between appointments, taking pool and dry land sessions.
I enjoy using these skills to steer the club and provide swimming for the community, and a team that can support swimmers to compete and achieve their goals.
I can be contacted at: [email protected]
Secretary - Lauretta Wozniczko
My son joined Exmouth Swimming Club as a member of the Junior squad in the spring of 2023. He is loving swimming with the club and, as his parent, it is great to see everything this is bringing him – not only progression and enjoyment with his swimming, but also new friendships, and the challenge and excitement of competitions.
I love being able to give something back and enjoy building on the amazing opportunities the club can bring. In my role as Secretary, I love working as part of team to help things run as effectively and efficiently as possible as the club continues its exciting journey.
I can be contacted at: [email protected]
My son joined Exmouth Swimming Club as a member of the Junior squad in the spring of 2023. He is loving swimming with the club and, as his parent, it is great to see everything this is bringing him – not only progression and enjoyment with his swimming, but also new friendships, and the challenge and excitement of competitions.
I love being able to give something back and enjoy building on the amazing opportunities the club can bring. In my role as Secretary, I love working as part of team to help things run as effectively and efficiently as possible as the club continues its exciting journey.
I can be contacted at: [email protected]
Treasurer - Rachael Thompson
I have always loved swimming and am a keen member of our Masters squad. My daughters are both swimmers too and to ensure I had the best poolside view when they were competing at galas, I took up my club's offer to qualify as a swimming official.
Since retiring from my full time career a couple of years ago, I've qualified as both a swimming coach and teacher, which means that I'm able to support Rob with our Junior and Youth squads & also our Learn to Swim programme.
I am your contact for all things relating to Club Finances and accounts and for new enquiries to Exmouth Swimming Club.
I can be contacted at: [email protected]
I have always loved swimming and am a keen member of our Masters squad. My daughters are both swimmers too and to ensure I had the best poolside view when they were competing at galas, I took up my club's offer to qualify as a swimming official.
Since retiring from my full time career a couple of years ago, I've qualified as both a swimming coach and teacher, which means that I'm able to support Rob with our Junior and Youth squads & also our Learn to Swim programme.
I am your contact for all things relating to Club Finances and accounts and for new enquiries to Exmouth Swimming Club.
I can be contacted at: [email protected]
Membership - Laura Aubry
My two sons are swimmers in The Junior Squad.
I am your contact for all things relating to membership and for new enquiries to Exmouth Swimming Club at: [email protected]
My two sons are swimmers in The Junior Squad.
I am your contact for all things relating to membership and for new enquiries to Exmouth Swimming Club at: [email protected]
Masters Squad - Jon Stanford
I enjoy my role as Masters representative for The Club, as it continues to evolve. My focus is on maintaining the good communications and group spirit that have grown over the last few years, as well as encouraging participation in social, club and other swimming events.
I am your point of contact for new Masters enquiries at: [email protected]
I enjoy my role as Masters representative for The Club, as it continues to evolve. My focus is on maintaining the good communications and group spirit that have grown over the last few years, as well as encouraging participation in social, club and other swimming events.
I am your point of contact for new Masters enquiries at: [email protected]
Welfare Officer - Mike Dixon
Although an Exmothian, I only moved back with my family in 2023, having lived away for a number of years. As a keen sailor, I ironically spend most of my time trying not to end up in the water swimming! However, with a child very committed to swimming, who enjoys being part of the club, I am very much involved in the swimming community. I have qualified as a Timekeeper to support at competitions, but as a licensed theatre chaperone, I am now also delighted to bring some of that existing experience in qualifying and becoming one of the club’s Welfare Officers.
I can be contacted via the email: [email protected] or if you see me at the pool
Although an Exmothian, I only moved back with my family in 2023, having lived away for a number of years. As a keen sailor, I ironically spend most of my time trying not to end up in the water swimming! However, with a child very committed to swimming, who enjoys being part of the club, I am very much involved in the swimming community. I have qualified as a Timekeeper to support at competitions, but as a licensed theatre chaperone, I am now also delighted to bring some of that existing experience in qualifying and becoming one of the club’s Welfare Officers.
I can be contacted via the email: [email protected] or if you see me at the pool
Competitions Secretary & Welfare Officer - Lisa Moore
My children have been active members of Exmouth Swimming Club for the last 2 years, progressing through the squads. They both are very proud to be part of the team.
I undertook my Team Manager training course last summer so I could support from poolside during the galas. I really enjoy helping all the swimmers take part and encouraging them to swim their best.
I am delighted to be both one of the Welfare Officers and also Competitions Secretary for The Club and can be contacted at either the welfare address above or: [email protected]
My children have been active members of Exmouth Swimming Club for the last 2 years, progressing through the squads. They both are very proud to be part of the team.
I undertook my Team Manager training course last summer so I could support from poolside during the galas. I really enjoy helping all the swimmers take part and encouraging them to swim their best.
I am delighted to be both one of the Welfare Officers and also Competitions Secretary for The Club and can be contacted at either the welfare address above or: [email protected]
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