Squads

The Borough of Stockton Swim Scheme

Swimmers are invited to join the scheme, when they have shown sufficient evidence that they will benefit from the intensive training involved. Swimmers must be a member of their base club to be eligible to join. The three base clubs are:
  • Stockton Amateur Swimming Club
  • Billingham Lifesaving Club
  • Thornaby Swimming Club
 
Scheme Entry Criteria
  • 10 years and under via talent ID
  • 11 years - 6 County times
  • 12-13 years - 4 Regional Times
  • 14-15 years - Top 50 British
  • 16-17 years - Top 25 British
  • 18+ years - National Finalist
 

Head Coach

Chris Leighton

Chris joined the BOSSS coaching team in June 2009 as Head Age Group coach and became Head Coach in June 2011. He is on the verge of completing his ASA UKCC Level 3 coaching award, and has been selected to be part of the ASA Advanced Coaching Offer. He was formerly a member of BOSSS, competing nationally & internationally in both swimming and lifesaving and winning, among other titles, 10 national gold’s and 5 British records. He has also been selected to the England basketball team.

 

 
 

Coach

Craig Wilson

I have been involved in swimming since 2011 as a parent, helper, official, volunteer and coach. My passion for the sport began due to my daughters’ enjoyment, dedication and commitment. Throughout our journey, my involvement has included positions at swim clubs within Northumberland & Durham and Yorkshire Counties. I joined BOSSS in 2020, coaching the squads throughout the scheme and working with athletes at County, Regional and National level. I have progressed and enhanced my experience by completing several additional Swim England development programs which have led to me becoming a Swim England Level 3 Senior Coach.
Qualifications
Swim England Senior Coach – August 2024
Swim England Coach – June 2019
Swim England Assistant Coach - October 2018
Qualified Official - Time keeper, J1, J2, J2S (starter)
Team Manager 2
Team Manager 1
 
 

 

 

Development Coach

Denise Pimlott

 

Denise is the longest-standing member of the coaching team, having been with the scheme since 2000. She has overseen the development of dozens of swimmers as the Development Squad coach, ensuring the future success of the scheme by coaching its youngest members.