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Club History

 

          Hindley Amateur Swimming Club was formed in 1970. Over time the club as provided swimmers who have represented Great Britain in various events (see below) and provided officials to our local associations. Here are some of the highlights.

          Alan France father of Leslie a Great Britain swimmer is now coach for the Wigan best scheme. Alan organised the Bolton and District mini league for many years and was president of the association between 1984 and 1985.

          Philip Ainge was age group organiser for Bolton and District for several years. Both his son and daughter represented Hindley and their district. Philip was also president of Bolton and District between 1992 and 1994.

          Gordon Halliwell was swimming secretary and league organiser for Manchester and District for many years including the presidency in 1984. Gordon was also a qualified swimming referee. Gordon’s son Michael represented Hindley, the district, the country and catholic schools.

          Christopher Carol was age group organiser of Manchester and District for several years including the presidency in 1995. Currently Christopher is the deputy president for the Lancashire water polo and swimming association.

 

 

Notable Achievements

 

Name Event and Team Year
Leslie France England & Wales Junior Team 1974 & 1975
Leslie France England & Wales Youth Squad 1978
Michael Halliwell Great Britain in the International Sports Federation of Catholic Schools 1976 & 1977
Paul Monks Great Britain Youth Team - Oslo 1976
Paul Monks Member Green Shield National Youth Squad 1976
Paul Monks Member Green Shield National Youth Squad 1977
Mark Lythgoe Great Britain at the F.I.S.E.C 29th International Summer Games at Cholet France 1977

Gold Medal - Medley Team

Silver Medal - 100M Butterfly

1977
Andrew Lythgoe Great Britain at the F.I.S.E.C 30th International Summer Games in Austria 1978 - 1979
David M. Brocklebank English National Swimming Team 1979
Andrew J.Gleave English National Swimming Team 1979
Julie Rigby Great Britain in the International Sports Federation of Catholic Shools 1980
Mark A. Balwin Esso English National Youth Team 1981
Paul Brian Williamson Great Britain in the International Student Games - Caen France 1986
Joanne Marsh England Youth Squad 1990
Catherine Wilson Brish Catholic Schools - France 1990
Lyndsey Cooper English National Age Group Freestyle Champion 1993
Karen Greenough English National Age Group Backstroke Champion 1993
Roger Ashcroft Member of the Great Britain Senior Teams 1996 - 2000
Roger Ashcroft Commonwealth Games 200M Butterfly Finalist - Kuala Lumpar 1998
     

 

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