Behind Harwich Swimming Club is a dedicated team of coaches, teachers, swimmers and volunteers who support the development of our members every week.
Learn more about the people who help make the club what it is today.
Masters swimmer, Swimming Official and Volunteer
Paddy O’Toole is one of the familiar faces at Harwich, Dovercourt and Parkeston Swimming Club. A long-standing member of the club, she has supported swimmers in many different ways over the years — as a swimmer, an official, and a volunteer who has helped others gain lifesaving qualifications.
Read profile →Swimmer and Swimming Teacher – Harwich, Dovercourt and Parkeston Swimming Club
Jasmine Hall-Barnett is one of the club’s experienced swimmers who is now beginning to support the next generation. After recently qualifying as a pool lifeguard and swimming teacher, she has started helping with younger swimmers during group sessions while continuing to train and compete herself.
Read profile →Boys’ Club Captain
Laurence Wynne-Jones is the 2026 Boys’ Club Captain at Harwich, Dovercourt and Parkeston Swimming Club. Known for his strong work ethic in training, he has worked hard to achieve county qualifying times in the 50m, 100m, and 200m breaststroke.
Read profile →Assistant Head Coach and Committee Member
Jo Higgon has been a familiar face at Harwich, Dovercourt and Parkeston Swimming Club for many years. A former Head Coach and now Assistant Head Coach, Jo has played a central role in developing generations of swimmers at the club.
Read profile →Girls’ Club Captain
Tabitha Pickersgill is this year’s Girls’ Club Captain at Harwich, Dovercourt and Parkeston Swimming Club. Alongside her own training and competitions, she helps support younger swimmers and plays an important role in encouraging the team spirit that makes the club special.
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