How did you get started at GBDSC?
I joined GBDSC around 2011 when my eldest daughter began training with the club. At first, I was simply a parent cheering on my children — and as my other children joined later, my involvement naturally grew. After volunteering at their local swimming club, I began helping GBDSC with the website and social media.
Two years ago, I was asked to accompany two swimmers to the World Deaf Swimming Championships in Argentina. It was an incredible experience — meeting swimmers, officials and organisers from around the world, attending technical meetings, and supporting our athletes. I really enjoyed the opportunity and am now looking forward to the Deaflympics in Japan with a larger and more diverse team.
Unique Skills?
I have completed Team Manager Module 2 and safeguarding training with Swim England, as well as additional safeguarding, Club Matters, and risk assessment training with UK Deaf Sport.
By profession, I am a qualified teacher of deaf children and young people, specialising in secondary mathematics at a deaf school. I also serve as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and manage a curriculum team of teachers.
I have completed Team Manager Module 2 and safeguarding training with Swim England, as well as additional safeguarding, Club Matters, and risk assessment training with UK Deaf Sport.
By profession, I am a qualified teacher of deaf children and young people, specialising in secondary mathematics at a deaf school. I also serve as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and manage a curriculum team of teachers.
Focus on your swimming, trust in all the training and preparation you’ve done, and most importantly — enjoy the competition experience. It’s a unique and memorable event, so make the most of every moment.
What are you most looking forward to about going to Tokyo?
I’m looking forward to seeing our swimmers achieve their best times — and hopefully bring home some medals! I’m also excited to network with officials from other countries and continue learning from the international deaf sporting community.
Go, go, DeaflympicsGB — it’s going to be a good one!