Wrexham Spring Meet 2025
The team arrived at the Wrexham Waterworld venue ready and raring to race and the team did not disappoint.
The team were in an upbeat mood and great to see the comradery poolside, cheering each other on showing brilliant team Spirit.
All the swimmers were a credit to the club, a huge thank you to our coach Martin Rogerson, and our team managers Susan Roscoe, Sheryl Garrett and Allison Rogerson.
The team:-
- Thomas Baldwin (5 Golds – 1 Silver – 3 Bronze – 2 Fourth – 11 PBs)
- Noah Camplejohn (1 Bronze – 1 PB)
- Theo Camplejohn (1 Silver – 1 Bronze – 1 Fourth – 1 Sixth – 3 PBs)
- Charlie de Haan (3 Gold – 1 Silver – 1 Bronze – 1 Fourth – 5 PBs)
- George Donnan (2 Gold – 3 Silver – 2 Bronze – 1 Fourth – 8 PBs)
- Sam Donnan (3 Silver – 2 Silver – 2 Bronze – 1 Fourth – 1 Fifth – 7 PBs)
- Betsy Jones (1 Gold – 9 Silver – 8 PBs)
- Noah Jones-Walker (8 Gold – 1 Silver – 1 Bronze – 10 PBs)
- Matilda Kearns (1 Bronze – 1 Fourth – 2 PBs), Oliver Langridge (2 Silver – 1 Bronze – 1 PB), Henry Law (1 Fourth – 1 Fifth – 2 PBs)
- Emily McKeown (9 Gold – 1 Bronze – 5 PBs)
- Elen McCoole-Jones ( 1 Gold – 2 Silver – 2 Bronze – 1 PB)
- Patrick McCullagh (4 Gold – 2 Silver – 1 Fifth – 6 PBs)
- Matilda McKintyre (1 Sixth – 4 PBs), Millie McPherson (3 PBs)
- Amber Nash (1 Gold – 1 Silver – 1 Bronze – 2 Fourth – 4 PBs)
- Ffion Rich 1 Sixth – 2 PBs)
- Heidi Rogerson ( 2 Gold)
- Isabelle Skippon ( 1 Fifth – 1 Sixth – 3 PBs)
- Ralph Thomas ( 1 Gold – 2 Silver – 1 Bronze – 4 PBs)
- Sky Turner (1 Gold – 1 Silver – 2 Bronze – 4 PBs)
- Phoebe Williams (5 Gold – 1 Silver – 6 PBs)
Stand out swims from Phoebe Williams who broke the 100m Breaststroke and 100m IM records, Emily M’Keown broke the 50m & 100m free records, Ralph Thomas broke the 100m Fly Record, Noah Jones-Walker and Patrick McCullagh and Thomas Baldwin all broke the 800m Records in their respective age groups putting them ALL No1 in Wales for that event. Patrick and Thomas also broke the 1500m Free records and again putting them No1 in Wales in their respective age groups.
Top Boy Trophies went to :- Thomas Baldwin, Patrick McCullagh and Noah Jones-Walker
Top Girl Trophy went to :- Emily M’Keown.
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.