Who's Who (or should that be "Rogues Gallery" ?)
The club is administered by a committee of dedicated people...there is always a need for fresh blood within the organisation structure, so don't be shy in coming forward.... but of course, there are lots of other people involved in the background.
We've put together a "who's who" to help you put a face to a name (but obviously some of the images below are temporary... cloning hasn't yet been perfected !)
Team Captains
Girls Captain
Hi, I'm Laura Tongs, the Junior Club Captain at Stafford Apex (and yes that is my dad towards the bottom of the page ! ) I've swum for Apex since I was 8 years old, swam in 7 county championships, 6 midland championships and 3 national open water championships. I even managed to swim in an international 3km open water championship last year. As junior club captain I am here to support and motivate all swimmers at Apex and hope that I have done this well so far. I attended all of last years diddy's and really enjoyed supporting the swimmers and look forward to this years events. I am always here if you ever fancy a chat or want a few tips (but you're better talking to the coaches for the tips - honest!).
Laura xxx
Boys Captain
Hi, I'm Adam Lake, the Junior Club Captain at Stafford Apex (If you want to see my Mom and Dad look like they are below me on the page) I've swam for Apex since I was 7 years old, swam in 7 county championships, 6 midland championships, 1 national open water championships, 4 national Championships and have represented Staffordshire 13 times. This year I am currently taking my GCSE exams but will try my very best to attend all galas, to help and support the young swimmers. As junior club captain I am here to support and motivate all swimmers at Apex and hope that I have done this well so far. I attended all of last year’s diddy's and really enjoyed supporting the swimmers especial seeing them get into the final, and look forward to this year’s events. I am always here if you ever fancy a chat or want a few tips (but you're better talking to me than the coaches for the tips...honest ;-)).
Xx--- Adam ---xX
The Committee
The club committee is split into executive and non-executive members:-
Executive Committee Members
Chairman
Andy Key
Deputy Chairman
Edward Gibbs
Club Secretary
Allan Colclough
Treasurer
Tracy Hitchenor
Fixtures Secretary
Ross Smith-Jones
Non-Executive Committee Members
Membership Secretary
Tina Barrett
Child Protection & Welfare Officer
Ann Saxon
Water Polo Representative
John Bulpitt
Results Secretary
John Lake
Club Shop & Masters Swimming Representative
David Lord
Club Shop & Website
Steve Bowyer
Committee Member
Sunita Roberts
Committee Member
Lorna Botham
Committee Member
Julia Percival
Committee Member
Bob Davis
Non-Committee Members/Helpers
Apart from committee members and coaching staff, the club depends on it's crew of helpers, poolside assistants, timekeepers and the like. If you fall into this group of "unsung heroes" and aren't listed below - please shout at Allan Colcough - not your webamster (sorry Allan!).
Without helpers the club simply couldn't function, so the importance and value of the time that all our helping hands give mustn't be understated.
Likewise, if you'd like to see your name here - speak to anybody who is....we can always fit you in somewhere !
Fixtures Secretary
Angela Smith-Jones
Results Secretary
Tracey Lake
Coaching Team
Without a great coaching team, we'd have no swimmers. Simple! With five coaches who each take responsibility for their own squads within the club, the development and progress of each swimmer is monitored. Whilst every member of the team tends to know who is "their" coach. that's not to say you won't bump into any one of them at your training sessions....get to know them well. They're all watching you in those lanes !!
Head Coach
Julie Shenton
Coach (Senior Squad)
John Walker
Coach (Junior Squad)
Kim Hill
Coach (Senior Squad)
Steve Parker
Coach (Junior Squad)
Steve Tongs
Current News
Training Times & Squad Lists updated....see squads page for details (also available for download as PDF)
Gala Results Out....see results page for Coventry Spring Open results
Entries for Midlands Age Group - CLOSED !
Entries for Apex Junior Meet close 10th May - Forms to Angela or Alison please
Goggles now available for sale....see shop pages
Official Sponsors