DOSC Club Captains
Donald Senior Captain I got into swimming as none of the times at Stradbroke worked for me, so my dad decided to bring me to Diss when i was around 7. I never realised that i would start swimming competitively, but I just ended up doing it! I’ve been at Diss for around 8 years now, which is more than half my lifetime which is crazy to think about… I will bring support and kindness to the club as my role as team captain, and always give 100% in training. My favourite stroke is backstroke and my favourite events are 100IM, 50, 100 and 200 backstroke and maybe the 50 breast. Ashleigh Senior Captain As team captain, I want to motivate and support my teammates to work hard and be the best versions of themselves. Being a regional swimmer I hope to inspire them to reach their goals. I have been swimming at Diss Otters for almost seven years and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to be captain and I’m excited to support the team in any way I can.
Ashleigh Oscar Junior Captain My swimming journey started at AQUAnimals, and moving to Diss Otters felt like the next natural progression for me to continue developing my skills and confidence in the water. The support and coaching I’ve had along the way have helped me get to this point, and I’m really grateful for that. Swimming has taught me the importance of hard work, commitment and supporting others. I always try to lead by example at training, by listening to coaches, working hard, and encouraging my teammates to do their best too. As Junior Captain, it's important that everyone feels part of our team, and I’ll always do my best to support and include others. I also want to help motivate swimmers at galas and competitions, cheering people on and celebrating everyone’s achievements, not just wins but personal bests too. Diss Otters is a great club, and I’m really proud to represent it. I’ll do my best to be a good role model, work hard, and support both swimmers and coaches in any way I can. Lydia Junior Captain My name is Lydia, and I started swimming at a young age. I learnt how to swim at WaterLilies and loved it. When I grew older I joined squad as a one off club, but then I decided that I loved swimming so I joined Diss Otters 🦦. I have been with Otters for about 3.5 years now, I really enjoy it and I think that I bring happiness and encouragement to the club. My favourite stroke is backstroke and my favourite events are the relay galas and Counties. I also love to run; I go to an athletics club because I find it enjoyable. Most of all it helps me with my swimming and swimming helps me recover from my running injuries. |
Club Captains Role
- We encourage our Club Captains to bring their individual qualities and character to the role in a dedicated and professional manner. They are encouraged to act as a voice for all the swimmers in the club and to support the coaching team and committee in leading the other swimmers and assisting in their development. Whilst also aiming to be good role model for all swimmers.
- As the Club Captain, you are the representative for every single swimmer; be they junior or senior. You must treat everyone equally, and, if the situation requires, make fair decisions that can be understood and appreciated by all involved and others observing.
- As a representative for the club, you should be seen in the correct kit at all times i.e. a DOSC shirt when coaching, helping, competing and a club hat when competing. You should also encourage other swimmers to do the same.
- You must be accessible to everyone, so should attend regular training sessions and assist the coaching team on poolside either at training or junior/ development galas.
- You will be required to give a short speech at presentation evening. This should be a roundup of the year to date, combined with some events to look forward to and words of encouragement.
- It is your duty to report any problems to the coaching staff if they arise. This may include misbehavior in the changing rooms, suspected bullying, or other discrimination. Swimmers are likely to come to you if they have a problem, so you must treat their information with confidentiality and respect and pass on any concerns to the appropriate adults.
- Fundraising – it is hoped that you would attend any event raising money. You should promote the event positively and try to gain the support of as many swimmers as possible.
- When at a competition you should be at the forefront of supporting the team. This means you should be cheering on all other swimmers and encouraging others to do the same. You should also always give support to younger swimmers, especially when things don’t go so well!
- Social events - liaise with the Social & Fundraising Committee to help organise appropriate social events during the year.