Who we are

Jan Heppenstall – Club President & Life Member

Level 2 Teacher, Honorary Life Member Jan has been a member of Penguins for over 30 years. She joined initially as a supportive parent for her children Simon and Claire. She served on the Committee for over 10 years holding a number of senior posts including Club Secretary and Welfare Officer. She also qualified as […]

Erica Hodgson – Chairperson

The Role and Responsibilities of the Club Chairperson can be found at https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/good-club-guides/

Olga Sands – Club Treasurer

For payment queries please contact treasurer@marlboroughpenguins.com The Role and Responsibilies of the Club Treasurer can be found at https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/good-club-guides/

Lynne Blunden – Assistant Club Treasurer

Jo Jones – Club Secretary

The Role and Responsibilities of the Club Secretary can be found at https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/good-club-guides/

Jayne Wilson – Welfare Officer

Please contact the Welfare Officer by emailing welfareofficer@marlboroughpenguins.com The Role and Responsibilies of the Welfare Officer can be found at https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/good-club-guides/  

Tracey Mercer – Welfare Officer Support

Karen Heal – Membership Secretary

Level 2 Teacher, Level 2 Coach and Judge 2 starter  

Sara Allen – Learn to Swim Coordinator

Level 2 Swimming Teacher, Level 1 Coach and Judge 1 To join us please email membership@marlboroughpenguins.com

Jane Hughes – Committee Member

Debra Armstrong – Committee Member

Alison Gillard – Committee Member

Committe Member

Richard Smith – Head Coach

UKCC Senior Coach

Kay Findlay – Coach & Committee Member

I’ve been a member of Marlborough Penguins since 2012 when my son Harry joined the club as a 9 year old. During this time, I’ve qualified as a level 1 teacher; Level 2 Coach; team manager and I’ve also been a level 1 judge. I thoroughly enjoy helping the swimmers develop their skills and confidence […]

Matt Hodgson – Coach

Swim England SEQ Level 2 Coach.

Jo Smith – Coach & Club Official

I learned to swim at Marlborough ASA in 1971, when the club operated from the town’s open air pool. I operated as a Club Instructor as an young adult as well as competing for the club for several years. I have been a Club committee member for the past two years, supporting various initiatives, most […]

Jim Briers – Coach & Club Official

Swim England SEQ Level 1 Assistant Coach. Swim England Licensed Official J2 (Level 2).

Rachel Knight – Teacher, Official & Officials Co-ordinator

Swim England SEQ Level 2 Teacher Swimming. Swim England Licensed Official J2S (Level 2 Starter). Marlborough Penguins Officials Coordinator.

Jenn Batten – Coach

Bria Knight – Team Captain

Jack Haley – Team Captain

Alan Crook – Life Member

Honorary Life Member  

Peter Seward – Life Member

Peter has been a member of Penguins for over 25 years. He initially joined the Club as a supportive parent for his four children Ben, Tom, Hannah and Will, becoming an official timekeeper. He served on the Committee from 2002 in various roles including Vice Chair and Chairman and has been the Club’s Chairman since […]

Philippa Lines – Life Member

Honorary Life Member Philippa has been a member of Penguins for over 30 years. She joined Penguins initially through her interest in Life Saving and then became involved as a supportive parent for her children Peter and Judy. Philippa has served on the Committee for many years and has taken lead responsibility for organising the […]

Theresa Kirby – Official

Qualified Judge Level 2 starter Swimming Official and Officials Coordinator for Marlborough Penguins