THE COACHING TEAM
The City of Leeds Synchronised Swimming club coaching team includes a full time development coach and several volunteer coaches who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the club. All coaches have a passion for the sport and are dedicated to developing athletes to reach their potential
SUE BARRINGTON
Assistant Development Coach (part time)

UKCC Level 2 in Coaching Synchronised
Swimming UKCC Level 2 in Teaching Aquatics
Sue is one of the founding coaches of the City of Leeds Synchro club and has over 30 years coaching experience. Sue is also an ex- International judge.
GEMMA WRIGHT
Nationals Squads Coach (Volunteer)
UKCC Level 1 in Coaching Synchronised Swimming
Olympic Games Waterpolo Organiser London 2012​
Gemma specialises in technical work and figures and has many years of coaching experience.
Synchro Organiser Eurpean Games Baku, Ajerbizan 2015
FIONA BLACKSTONE
Nationals Squad Coach(Volunteer)
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UKCC Level 2 in Coaching Synchronised Swimming
North East Synchro Development Officer
FINA International Judge (G)
SWIM21 Coordinator
Fiona is one of the key founding members of the City of Leeds SSC and has played a huge part in growing the sport in the area and improving the standards in region.
SARAH SPEERS (Volunteer)
UKCC Level 2 in Coaching Synchronised Swimming
UKCC Level3 (Currently undertaking)
Active IQ Level 2 Fitness Instructor
NPLQ lifeguard qualification
Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence
Assistant Coach for England Talent
AquaFun Tutor
Winner of the Sue Ryder (Yoikshire) Woman of Acheivement in Sport 2015
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New UKCC Level 2 Coaches:
Rosie Barrington
Angelique Richardson
Jenna Coultard
New Level 1 Coach: Lynda Devanny
Pool side assistants:
Samantha (Sam) Travis
JOIN THE TEAM

We are a growing club and are seeking new volunteer coaches and poolside assistants for 1-2 hrs per week. A background in either synchronised swimming, swimming, ice-skating, dancing or gymnastics is ideal, but enthusiasm is all that is required! Start as a poolside assistant working with an experienced coach, and develop through professional training courses, in-house training and CPD's. Synchro a unique and exciting sport, and is becoming increasingly popular, so why not give it a try? deanne.ward@leedsgov.uk for more information.
JEANNE ANSLEY
T.I.D Squad Coach Volunteer)
UKCC Level 2 Synchronised Swimming Coach​
UKCC Level 2 in Teaching Aquatics
Ex GB Synchro and Diver
Multi European and World Masters competitor and medallist