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KUHSC

We Are

A friendly, welcoming and supportive swimming club in East Yorkshire

EAST YORKSHIRES PREMIER SWIMMING CLUB

Founded in 1996, Kingston Upon Hull Swimming Club is a friendly, competitive swimming club; catering for swimmers of all abilities and ages from Hull and the surrounding areas. The Club helps it's members learn how to swim; develop swimming skills, advance techniques, prepare for competition and personally excel at all levels of the Club.

 

Kingston upon Hull offers a structure that will enable swimmers to progress their swimming ability all the way to National Champions by following our squad pathway. The Club's aim is to create well rounded young athletes through a stimulating, challenging and competitive swimming environment. Championed by dedicated coaches and volunteers our swimmers are supported to reach their individual potential.

 

Swimmers range from 6 years old to 90 years old across our Development, Performance and Masters squads.

 

The Club continually has swimmers training for County, Regional, National and European competitions. Striving for greatness and podium/medal success, we ensure that each individual swimmer is supported to achieve their goals.

 

If you are interested in joining the Club or or would simply like more information, then please contact us today! We are currently accepting new members via an initial Trial Swimming Session.

OUR COACHING TEAM

Our incredible coaching team is made up of experienced and dedicated individuals who are passionate about helping swimmers develop and achieve their potential. Across all squads, our coaches support swimmers at every stage of their journey, creating a positive training environment that encourages skill development, confidence and a love of the sport.

OUR COMMITTEE

Our club would not run without the time, dedication and support of our volunteers.

Our committee works alongside our coaches to help keep the club running smoothly, ensuring our swimmers can train, compete and enjoy their time in the pool. From organising events and supporting galas to helping with welfare, communication, membership and the day-to-day running of the club, each committee member plays an important role behind the scenes.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who gives their time to help Kingston upon Hull Swimming Club continue to thrive.

Peter Richardson

ELITE PERFORMANCE & JUNIOR ELITE

Head Coach

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Hannah Willingham

ACADEMY

Lead Coach

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Graham Martin

YOUTH COMPETITION

Lead Coach

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John Spence

JUNIOR PERFORMANCE 1

Lead Coach

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Stefanie Bell

PENGUINS & SWIM SKILLS

Lead Coach

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Gary Thomas

MASTERS

Lead Coach

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George Allen

JUNIOR PERFORMANCE 2

Lead Coach

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Gill Harrison

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT

Lead Coach

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Lisa Leech

AQUATICS ABILITIES

Lead Coach

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Chair

Sarah Clausen

Membership Secretary

Veronika Sibova

Sponsorship & Marketing Coordinator

Steffan Kellner

Masters Liaison & Media Officer

Matthew Rudd

Committee Member

Hayley Drummond

Vice Chair

Gill Harrison

Trial Coordinator

Jade Oriowo

Sponsorship & Fundraising Officer

Robert Aitken

Squad Manager Lead

Liz Hall

Committee Member

Denis Dikal

Treasurer

Karen Towse

Club Kit Coordinator

Helen Ayre

Website & Newsletter Coordinator

Robert Harrison

Committee Member

Simone Mendoza

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Our VISION Statement

Kingston upon Hull Swimming club is committed to providing services for our members, supporters, affiliates and the interested public. 

 

We value these members of the swimming community, and the staff and volunteers who serve them. 

 

We are committed to excellence and the improvement of our sport.  We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment for all members.


"ANYTHING is possible, you just need to believe it"

Our MISSION Statement

Kingston Upon Hull Swimming Club is a competitive swimming club with the purpose and commitment to:

  • Advance the sport of swimming Increase participation in competitive swimming

  • Recruit individuals who share our vision

  • Provide swimmers with the highest quality coaching

  • Create and maintain an enjoyable and productive swimming environment

  • Recognise each individual and value his or her role in the success of our organisation

  • Encourage positive mental attitudes and mutual respect

  • Ensure that swimmers and volunteers have a positive and enjoyable experience during their period of membership of the club

  • Teach and develop life skills through our swimming programme

  • Provide swimmers with the opportunities to grow and reach their highest possible level of achievement

  • Promote and develop the voluntary side of amateur sport

Our VALUES

  • Excellence & Work Ethic:  Reach maximum potential as an individual athlete 

  • Team Values: Promote the values of Team participation in addition to those of individual excellence 

  • Education: Develop and maintain a strong educational programme for swimmers and volunteers 

  • Entitlement: Promote the right to participate in and access high quality and appropriate experiences within swimming 

  • Accessibility: To adapt provision to fit the needs of people with varying requirements subject to the limitations of the pools managed by Hull Culture and Leisure. 

  • Inclusion: Wherever and whenever possible, to provide access for all to the same quality of provision, and if necessary to use positive action to ensure this. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination. 

  • Integrity: Whatever we do as a club to change or adapt provision, it must be of equal worth, challenging, relevant and in no way patronising or causing disadvantage to any particular group.

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