Wrexham Crystal Meet March 2025

Crystal Meet March 2025

Feedback from the coaches and team managers was that the team were super supportive of each other, great atmosphere poolside resulted in some great times and multiple PBs across the whole team.

 

Huge thank you to our Coaches Lorna Clarke, Martin Rogerson, and our team managers Kate Fisher, Sheryl Garrett.

 

The Team:-  35 Swimmers travelled to compete at Wrexham WaterWorld and finished as top visiting team

 

  • Reuben Arthur (1 Sixth – 1 PB)
  • Seren Bailey (3 PBs)
  • Charlotte Batt (1 Fourth – 4 PBs)
  • Clemmie Batt (1 Silver – 2 Bronze – 1 Fourth, 2 PBs)
  • Ieuan Blackwell (1 Sixth)
  • Noah Camplejohn (1 Sixth -2 PBs)
  • Theo Camplejohn (1 Bronze –  1 Fourth – 1 Fifth – 2 PBs)
  • Toma Clarke ( 1 Gold – 1 PB)
  • Ellen Davies (2 Bronze – 1 Forth – 3 Fifth – 1 Sixth – 2 PBs)
  • Charlie de Haan (2 Gold – 1 Silver – 2 Bronze – 5 PBs)
  • George Donnan (3 Gold – 3 PBs)
  • Sam Donnan (1 Gold – 1 Silver – 2 Forth – 2 PBs)
  • Sian Evans (5 Silver – 2 PBs)
  • Robyn Gorst (1 PB)
  • Betsy Jones (4 Silver – 1 Bronze – 4 PBs)
  • Emily Jones (1 Bronze – 1 Fourth)
  • Gethin Jones (1 Fifth – 2 Sixth – 2 PBs)
  • Noah Jones-Walker (2 Gold – 1 Silver – 3 PBs)
  • Matilda Kearns (3 Fifth – 3 PBs)
  • Martha Langridge (1 Sixth – 2 PBs)
  • Victoria Lazarova ( 1 PB)
  • Emily M’Keown (5 Gold – 2 PBs)
  • Elen McCoole-Jones (1 Gold – 3 Silver – 1 Fourth
  • Patrick McCullagh (2 Silver – 3 Bronze – 1 Fourth – 1 Fifth – 4 PBs)
  • Matilda McKintyre (1 Fifth – 1 Sixth – 4 PBs)

 

Stand out swims were from our Captain Tom Clarke who subbed the minute in the 100m Fly (59.07) setting the gala record, (No2 in Wales).

 

Charlie de Haan’s 100m Backstroke, a 2.69 second PB, a gala record (putting Charlie 10th in Britain in his age group, No1 in Wales).

 

Emily M’Keown setting records in the 100 IM (No2 in Wales), 50m Free (No1 in Wales) and 50m Backstroke. (No1 in Wales).

 

Phoebe Williams setting the 50m Breaststroke record. (No1 in Wales).

 

Noah Jones-Walker gala records in the 100m Breaststroke (No 1 in Wales) and 100m Free. (No2 in Wales).

About Terry Boardman

I have been coaching at Holywell ASC for nearly 19 years, beginning as a volunteer when my two sons swam for the club. After earning my Level 1 coaching qualification in 2005, I progressed to Level 2 and became head coach in 2010. In 2013, I achieved my UKCC Level 3 Senior Coaching Certificate and completed a degree in Sports and Exercise Science to deepen my understanding of the sport.

I’ve gained valuable experience from renowned coaches and programs, including Swim Wales, British Swimming’s S&C coach Barry Shillabeer, and mentoring from industry experts like James Stannard and Barry Healey. I also hold training in disability coaching and am a deaf-registered coach.

My coaching philosophy spans all levels, from entry to performance and masters swimming, focusing on skill development, inclusion, and following British Swimming’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. My goal is to empower swimmers to achieve their aspirations through a holistic approach that combines technical skills, personal growth, and life skills.