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 Schools | 1980 |
| Mark A. Baldwin | Esso English National Youth Team. National age group champion and record holder in 1980 for the boys 12/13s 100m breaststroke, he swam in Sweden and Denmark for the youth squad | 1981 |
| Paul Brian Williamson | Great Britain in the International Student Games - Caen France | 1986 |
| Joanne Marsh | England Youth Squad | 1990 |
| Catherine Wilson | British 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 Lumpur | 1998 |