About Us

Our history, contacts, our supporters and some of our key affiliations

Coaches and Swimming Teachers

We are proud to have a dedicated team of committee members, trustees, coaches, and volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the smooth running of our club and swimming sessions. Our leadership team, which includes the Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Safeguarding and Welfare Officers, is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all our members. In addition, our Swimming and Social Committee members and coaching staff, each with a wealth of experience and a range of qualifications, are dedicated to helping our swimmers reach their full potential, providing reassurance about the quality of training our members receive.

We are fortunate to have the invaluable support of our volunteer teachers and Helpers in the Water, who give their time each week to assist with swimming activities. Every volunteer has undergone the necessary training, and DBS checks to ensure the highest standards of care and instruction. We are particularly grateful for our partnership with Blackpool Council, which ensures that fully qualified teaching staff with appropriate levels of certification are available to support our swimmers, a support that we deeply appreciate.

Below is a list of key contacts and the individuals who make Blackpool Polar Bears a success:

Contacts

Chair Lynda Inglis

01253 751076
07948 208765
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Secretary Donna Hollamby  
Treasurer Mel Joyce  

Safeguarding & Welfare Officers

Lucy Morrison
Michelle Lattimer

07919 333539
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Club Coach

Emma Inglis 01253 751076
Trustees

Shantell Christie
Tracy Crook
Donna Davies
Andrew Finlayson
Ann Foster
Donna Hollamby
Lynda Inglis
Mel Joyce
Alan Morrison

 

Swimming & Social Committee members

Shantell Christie
Tracy Crook
Donna Davies
Laura Hall
Donna Hollamby
Emma Inglis
Lynda Inglis
Mel Joyce
Pam Lloyd
Lynda Riley
Craig Smith
Jenny Smith

Coaches & Teachers  

Emma Inglis

ASA Level 2 Swimming Coach
ASA Level 1 Disability Swimming
ASA Level 1 Water Polo
ASA Level 1 Syncronised Swimming
ASA Timekeeper
BSL Level 3 (British Sign Language)
Safeguarding Level 2 

 

Shantell Christie
Lynda Riley
Andy Inglis
Paul Cooper
Ann Foster
Donna Hollamby
Alan Morrison

IOS Level 1 teacher
IOS Level 2 teacher
ASA Level 1 teacher
IOS Level 2 teacher
IOS Level 2 teacher
IOS Level 1 teacher
IOS Level 1+2 teacher
 
Hazel Sharratt (Blackpool Council) ASA Level 1 teacher
ASA Level 2 teacher
ASA Level 1 disability
 
Sharon Smith IOS Level 1+2 teacher  

Volunteers - Qualified ASA or NASCH Helpers in the Water

*Donna Hollamby
*Lucy Morrison
*Shantell Christie
*Lynda Inglis

Karen Belcher
Tiagan Christie
Bevan Clark
Andrew Finlayson
Joseph Harrison
Joe Harrison

Colin Hirst
Andy Inglis
Alan Morrison
Lynda Riley
Shezelle Riley
Jan Smith

* NDCS deaf friendly swimming course

In addition to the committee, the Club could not be run without a number of volunteers, both volunteer teachers and "Helpers in the Water". These members give their time to assist in running swimming sessions each week. They have all received appropriate training and are DBS-checked. Blackpool Council supply teaching staff with levels of qualifications appropriate to their involvement.