Head Coach - Steve Parker
I coached for 12 years at other swimming clubs before
joining Chirk Dragons in September 2007. At these
previous clubs I have taken swimmers to both County
Championship winners and National Qualifier standards.
My responsibility is the yearly coaching plans to get
the swimmers to the peak of competition for their main
goals, setting the programmes to each individual needs.
My role is correcting and highlighting faults with the
swimmers stroke technique, taking into account what I
believe each swimmer can achieve and, picking the right
events for them to compete in. This sometimes has to
take into account the Team benefit at Galas being the
foremost decision on who does which event as other clubs
will do.
I am in my final stages of completing my level 2
swimming coaching qualification. |
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Chairperson:- Sue Marin
The role of
Chairperson usually runs for a minimum term of twelve
months from AGM to AGM (March to April)
Commitment six to eight committee meetings per year
(usually evenings) pus an average of 1-3hours per week
Key Responsibilities
To chair committee meetings and AGM
Co-ordinate club policy and ensure its delivery
Lead by example
To represent club in public
Make rulings, direct committee procedures and explain
club policy
Maintain the good name of the club
Make decisions of routine nature
Oversee and organise communication with outside bodies
such as WASA, Wrexham Authority, Chirk Leisure centre
Act as Volunteer co-ordinator shared with other member
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Vice
Chair: Sarah Jones
The role of Vice Chairperson usually runs for a minimum
term of twelve months from AGM to AGM (March to April)
Commitment six to eight committee meetings per year
(usually evenings) pus an average of 1-3hours per week
Key Responsibilities
To deputise in absence of Chairperson
To carry out other duties in conjunction with
Chairperson
Assist in running of club as needed |
Secretary Gail Davies
The role of
Secretary usually runs for a minimum term of twelve
months from AGM to AGM (March to April)
Commitment six to eight committee meetings per year
(usually evenings) pus an average of 1-3hours per week
Key Responsibilities
Preparation and notification to relative persons of
agendas for Executive and AGM in conjunction with the
Chairperson
Recording minutes of all meetings and circulation to
the relevant persons
Ensure that the club is represented at meetings which
involve the club
Act as intermediary between the committee and the club
coach
Ensure the day to day business of the club is carried
out
Responsible for ensuring Swim Wales affiliation and
registration plus any other bodies such as Local Sports
Council |
Treasurer:- Carol Richardson & Pam Lloyd
Treasurers Role :
To collect monies owing, bank and record into Club Log
Book the members WASA Annual Subscriptions, Voucher
Subscription Fees, Gala Entry Fees and any outstanding
equipment money (hats, t-shirts, costumes etc)
It is preferred to collect fees by standing order giving
the swimmer / parents control over the date of
collection of subscriptions every month. These payments
show the subs received clearly on the monthly bank
statement and makes it much easier to keep track of
payments.
I am generally on Poolside on a Tuesday and at some
point on a Thursday evening to collect any payments
owing. Cheques are accepted and should be made payable
to "Chirk and District Swimming Club".
The Treasurer also pays all club invoices (monthly pool
hire, coach fees, expenses, equipment invoices, gala
entry fees, training session fees etc). |
Welfare Officer - Rachel Owens
Role is to oversee the welfare of all children/ young
adults in the pool or on poolside. to thoroughly
investigate any accusations by club members of bullying
by coaching/volunteer staff or other club members, or
other accusations to do with sexual/ physical/mental
abuse/harassment.
All club members who are 18yrs and over require to have
an up to date Criminal Records Bureau check [CRB] -
re-check every three years. All adults who assist on
poolside in whatever way require to have an up to date
CRB check and this is organised by the welfare office.
Who also submits a report yearly for AGM |
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Health & Safety Officer - Steven Owens |
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Team
Manager Jill Cooke/Aiden Martin
As Team Manager I am
responsible for:-
Leader taking charge of the swimmers at the
competitions/galas. Being able to arrange swimmers in
time for their races and warm-ups.
Administrator arranging the galas/competitions so the
swimmers and parents know what they are swimming and
what they need to take with them etc.
Travel Agent making arrangements for transport to and
from competitions /galas. Checking all swimmers are able
to get to and from the venue.
Doctor/Disability Awareness being aware of any health
problems/concerns swimmers may have and being able to
address these and deal with them confidentially.
Discipline to maintain discipline of our swimmers
whilst at galas/competitions. Ensuring all swimmers are
well behaved, polite and respectful of each other and
other competitors.
Friend being someone to for the swimmers to talk when
things are just not going right (and when they are!).
Nutritionalist being able to ensure the swimmers have
food and liquid at galas |
Swim
shop & equipment Manager Wendy Stretford
It is my role
to ensure the club has all equipment we need, that it is
safe to use and in good working order.
A large part of my work involves ordering a variety of
swimwear for the club, including hats, swimwear,
poolside shirts etc, ensuring that they meet with the
clubs quality standards, and where possible carry the
club logo.
Any suggestions for new or extra kit from members of the
club will come to me so that I can source and price the
items before I pass the information to the committee for
agreement to become part of the accepted club kit.
I have to ensure that all club orders for equipment and
swimwear are delivered, paid for promptly, and I meet
with the treasurer regularly to ensure this happens.
Finally, I have to report to the club committee on a
regular basis, and prepare an annual report.
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Membership Secretary Gail Davies
The role of
Membership Secretary usually runs for a minimum term of
twelve months from AGM to AGM (March to April) (often
combined with Club Secretary)
Commitment six to eight committee meetings per year
(usually evenings) pus an average of 1-3hours per week
Key Responsibilities
In conjunction with the club treasurer, be responsible
for collection of club membership and training fees
In conjunction with club secretary, be responsible for
Swim Wales registrations
Provide club coaches with up to date register of each
group
Be responsible for keeping and updating a register of
all club members. Keep contact details including
emergency contact details up to date and distribute to
correct people
Liaise between members and committee on membership
matters
Maintain contact with swimmers, who have not attended
the club sessions recently and to ascertain the reason
Collate and supply membership packs |
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Fundraising Officer Angie Jones
The role of
Fundraising Officer usually runs for a minimum term of
twelve months from AGM to AGM (March to April)
Commitment six to eight committee meetings per year
(usually evenings) pus an average of 1-3hours per week
Key Responsibilities
Communicate with local firms to attract sponsorship
Communicate with Community Chest for funding
Develop ways of raising funds
Encourage club members to help with fundraising and to
give their own ideas and time |
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Committee members Kate Jones, Gavin Jones, Paul Jones,
Mark Baker |
