club structure.

Herne Bay Lifeguard & Swimming Club is a non-profit organisation and all those involved are volunteers, this includes all coaches, committee members, Club Shop and poolside helpers.

All the fees and sponsorships we receive are used to further the objectives of the Club. Membership fees are used to pay for pool hire, ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) membership, insurance, coach training and many other things that are necessary to keep the Club in compliance with the ASA and other legal requirements.

swimming sections.

The Club is split into two swimming sections for our swimmers: Junior Herons Squad & Senior Herons Squad

Junior Herons - This section of the Club is for competent to intermediate swimmers. Anyone wishing to join the Junior Herons Squad will be assessed by the Lead coach of the Junior Squad. There are 4 sessions available.

Senior Herons - This section of the Club is for advanced swimmers. There are four regular sessions available. In addition, by invitation of the Head of the Senior Herons Squad Coach, specialist training sessions are also available from time to time.

meet the coaches.

Our Club Head Coach is Lee Mullins.

Our Deputy Head Coach is Pauline Jones.

Our Lead Coach of Juniors is Anne Hicks.

Our Director of Performance & Strategy is John Butler.

the committee.

The committee is responsible for running the Club on a day-to-day basis.

The committee is responsible for running the Club on a day-to-day basis. It consists of a Chairman, Treasurer, Club Secretary and a number of elected members. A full list of Committee Members is available in 'Who's who' members section of the website. If you have any questions on the running of the Club, please feel free to speak to anyone on the Committee. Please make a point of checking the Club Notice board, Website and Closed Facebook page as they are regularly updated.

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23 Apr 2024Tuesday 23rd April 2024 - Club Champs Session 4 (200m IM) - No Club Training
Our Club Champs 2024 Session 4 for the Lanes 1-6 (plus invites only) is on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at Whitstable. Acceptances have all been sent out by email to everyone. Reminders have also been emailed out to remind there is no training on the 23rd April. Session 4 will be a fantastic opportunity for Lanes 1-6 (and a few invites from Lane 7) to gain racing experince in a familar setting and to gain a first time or new PB in their 200m Individual Medley Event. The Session 4 is for Lanes 1-6 inclusive plus a few invites from Lane 7. The Session 4 is Licensed as a Level 4 competition, so any early qualifying times could be bagged for next years Kent County Champs. No regular Senior Training will run on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 if you are not participating in this Session's Event(s). Non-participant Club members who wish to support their team mates are of course more than welcome to watch the Session on Tuesday 23rd April from the Reception area.
22 Apr 2024Swimmer of the Month Award: March 2024-Junior Squad
Our Swimmer of the Month Award for March 2024 goes to Fred B for our Junior Herons Squad. Well done Fred on your selection!
22 Apr 2024Swimmer of the Month Award: March 2024-Senior Squad
Our Swimmer of the Month Award for March 2024 goes to Jacob R. for our Senior Herons Squad. Well done Jacob R. on your selection!
18 Mar 2024Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Club Champs Session 3 (800m Free) - No Club Training
Our Club Champs 2024 Session 3 is only for those swimmers who have applied to enter the 800m Event. It is on Tuesday 19th March 2024 at Whitstable. Accepted Entries have all been sent out by email to everyone. Reminders have also been emailed out there is no training to those who declined their invite or did not respond to the 800m Event Invite. No further entries can be accepted due to Session time constraints. Session 3 will be a fantastic opportunity for swimmers to gain long distance racing experince in a familar setting and to gain a first time or new PB in their 800m Freestyle Event. The Session 3 is only for those swimmers who have applied and have been accepted to enter the 800m by the Closing Date. Session 3 is Licensed as a Level 4 competition, so any early qualifying times could be bagged for next years Kent County Champs. No regular Senior Training will run on Tuesday 19th March 2024 if you are not participating in this Session's Event. Non-participant Club members who wish to support their team mates are of course more than welcome to watch the Session on Tuesday 19th March from the Reception area.
18 Mar 2024Swimmer of the Month Award: February 2024-Junior Squad
Our Swimmer of the Month Award for February 2024 goes to Esme P-G for our Junior Herons Squad. Well done Esme P-G on your selection!
18 Mar 2024Swimmer of the Month Award: February 2024-Senior Squad
Our Swimmer of the Month Award for February 2024 goes to Jess for our Senior Herons Squad. Well done Jess on your selection!
03 Mar 2024Tuesday 5th March 2024 - Club Champs Session 2 (400m Free) - No Club Training
Our Club Champs 2024 Session 2 for the Lanes 1-7 only is on Tuesday 5th March 2024 at Whitstable. Acceptances have all been sent out by email to everyone. Reminders have also been emailed out to remind there is no training to those who declined their invite or did not respond. Session 2 will be a fantastic opportunity for Lanes 1-7 (and not so new swimmers) to gain racing experince in a familar setting and to gain a first time or new PB in their 400m Freestyle Event. The Session 2 is for Lanes 1-7 inclusive for all swimmers who have accepted their Invite by the Closing Date. The Session 2 is Licensed as a Level 4 competition, so any early qualifying times could be bagged for next years Kent County champs. No regular Senior Training will run on Tuesday 5th March 2024 if you are not participating in this Session's Event(s). Non-participant Club members who wish to support their team mates are of course more than welcome to watch the Session on Tuesday 5th March from the Reception area.
28 Feb 2024Friday 1st March 2024 - Club Champs Sessions 1A and 1B - No Club Training
It's the start of our Club Champs 2024 with Session1A for the Juniors only and Session 1B for the Seniors Only on Friday 1st March 2024 at Herons. Acceptances have all been sent out by email to everyone. Reminders have also been emailed out to remind there is no training to those who declined their invite or did not respond. Session 1A will be a fantastic opportunity for new Juniors (and not so new Juniors) to gain racing experince in a familar setting, and for Seniors Squad to gain a first time or new PB in their 400m IM. The Session 1A is for Lanes 6-10 inclusive for all Junior Squad swimmers who have accepted their Invite by the Closing Date. The Session 1B is for Lanes 1-5 inclusive for all Senior Squad swimmers who have accepted their Invite by the Closing Date. The Senior Session 1B is Licensed as a Level 4 competition, so any early qualifying times could be bagged for next years Kent County champs. No regular Club Training Session will run on Friday 1st March 2024 if you are not participating in this Session's Event(s). Non-participant Club members who wish to support their team mates are of course more than welcome to watch the Session on Friday 1st March from the blacony area.
14 Feb 2024Swimmer of the Month Award: January 2024-Junior Squad
Our Swimmer of the Month Award for January 2024 goes to Luka S for our Junior Herons Squad. Well done Luka S on your selection!
14 Feb 2024Swimmer of the Month Award: January 2024-Senior Squad
Our Swimmer of the Month Award for January 2024 goes to Seren for our Senior Herons Squad. Well done Seren on your selection!

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