Our Committee

Sharon Hudson

Chair

I am Sharon and I am currently the Chair of Rykneld Swimming Club. I have been involved in the club since 2014 when my daughter Mia started doing Artistic (then known as Synchronised) Swimming. I soon started helping poolside then was asked to join the committee as a voice for Synchro, and in the usual ‘careful what you say yes to’ habit of clubs run by volunteers, was soon helping Head Coach Alyssa run the Squad - doing all the behind the scenes organisation, communication, membership, events, finance etc so she could focus on Coaching, and building and mentoring our brilliant team of 8 coaches (of which she still now does a fantastic job!). After several years on the committee as Synchro Coordinator, when Pam had to step down as Chair last summer I agreed to step up temporarily to cover for her, with Judie from Competitive Swimming as Co-Chair so we had an experienced person from both disciplines of the Club overseeing things. This seemed to work well in the short term so we both stepped up as Chair and Vice Chair moving forwards. My daughter Mia is now a Coach and Masters swimmer for the Artistic Swimming Squad so it looks like I’ll be around for some time to come!  In my day to day life (when I get a minute to spare from swimming business!) I work part time as an Exam Invigilator and part time for the NSPCC doing Primary School Workshops empowering children to Speak Out and Stay Safe (Google it - it’s brilliant!) and I get out in the Peaks to walk as often as I can!

Margaret Roberts

Secretary

Katie Westwood

Treasurer

I took on the role of Treasurer (and website coordinator) after Rykneld's AGM in November 2024.

My daughters swim competitively for Rykneld, and I wanted to do my bit to support the club they love.

I'm always available by e-mail or in person to answer any finance questions parents may have. In my day job, I'm a Business Manager in a local school, and hold several school governance positions.

Judie Mayolfi-Rebaudi

Vice Chair & Membership Secretary

I first dove into the club as a Masters swimmer and never looked back. Now, with grandchildren making waves in the pool, swimming has truly become a family tradition. When not supporting the club behind the scenes, you may find me helping on pool side or sneaking in a few lengths. I am dedicated to keeping the club a fun and welcoming place for swimmers of all ages.  

Jennifer Colton

Welfare Officer

Laura Stopps

Welfare Officer

I joined the Rykneld Committee following the AGM in November 2024. My daughter swims competitively and I wanted to get more involved in the running of the club.  My role as Welfare Officer (shared with Jen) fits with my safeguarding responsibilities in my job as a paediatric physiotherapist and safeguarding supervisor in the NHS as well as my other voluntary role as the safeguarding governor at a local primary school. If you have any concerns or just want to chat something through, feel free to speak to me or drop me an e-mail via the welfare e-mail address on the website.

Kirsty Morley

Volunteer Coordinator & Parent Liaison

I'm our Parent Liaison and Volunteer Coordinator. You'll find me on the spectator gallery and I'm more than happy to be approached for a chat about any questions or concerns parents may have.  My son Rex swims competitively for the club.

By day I'm a Dental Hygiene/Therapist treating a range of both adults and children in the NHS and private section just outside of Chesterfield. I've been doing this for 20 years and am passionate within my role.  My hobbies include netball, walking my two dogs and reading. 

Amy Roberts

Swimming Head Coach

Rykneld Swimming Club runs in my blood; my granddad was one of the founding members and my mum was also a member of the club from an early age and is still an active member. 

I started swimming for Rykneld at the age of 7, where I fell in love with the sport. Throughout the years I started to volunteer and help with the learn to swim programme where I found my love of teaching the younger generation - I became a qualified Level 2 teacher. While I was at University I was Learn to Swim Co-Ordinator and oversaw the programme. Whilst doing this I became a Level 1 coach shortly followed by my Level 2 qualification. Since becoming a qualified Level 2 coach I fell in love with the sport all over again and saw what coaching could give to these young swimmers.

I believe that every swimmer should be given the opportunity to thrive within the sport; both swimming and para swimming. I helped our very own Learn to Swim teacher Kai get to the World Para Championships. I continue to help guide and coach our swimmers with swimmers to reach Midland level. 

My qualifications include: 

• Level 2 Swimming Coach 

• Level 1 Swimming Coach 

• Level 2 Swimming Teacher 

• Level 1 Swimming Teacher 

• Technical Swimming Official- Starter 

• Artistic Swimming Teacher Level 1 

• Deliverer of Swim England Team Manager Courses.

Alyssa Ward

Artistic Swimming Head Coach

I first started with Rykneld SC as a ‘speed’ swimmer at the age of 6, before transitioning to Artistic Swimming in 2011 at the age of 14. I fell in love with the sport extremely quickly and was soon developed to a national level by our previous Head Coach, Jean Timmons, before being encouraged to join a regional hub designed to bring swimmers together into a competitive team who would otherwise be isolated. When I retired from competing, I naturally pursued coaching and passed my Artistic Swimming Coach (Level 2) qualification in 2018. 

I became Head Coach in 2019 and have since had the pleasure of growing the club fourfold alongside a fantastic and dedicated group of 8 coaches who I am very proud to lead and mentor. 

Of course, I am passionate about Synchro in itself; I love the intricacies of choreography, the artistry and I respect the physicality it requires. But most importantly I am dedicated to inspire and encourage both our swimmers and coaches to progress to the highest standard of which they are capable and learn important life skills that will help them succeed in the future.

Evie Greenhalgh

Social Media

Teacher & Coach

I joined the artistic side of the club when I was 10 and swam all the way up to national level to compete in Combo Cup (where we won gold). When I reached masters age I then started to volunteer as a coach and loved it so much I decided to do my swimming teacher qualifications. I started teaching Learn to Swim and when our pool closed I started assisting our Head Coach Amy with running squad sessions. She encouraged me to do my Level 1 coaching qualification and I now coach the junior squad under her mentorship.  

 My qualifications include:  

Level 1 Swim Teacher 

Level 2 Swim Teacher 

Level 1 Artistic Swim Coach 

Level 1 Swimming Coach  

Team Manager 

Mia Hudson

Social Media

Competition Secretary

Coach

I joined Rykneld’s Artistic Swimming Squad in 2014 at the age of 10, and immediately became addicted to the sport! I proceeded all the way through the Under 18 section of the club, with my last four years in the role of Club Captain, competing (and medalling!) at national competitions. I am now swimming in our Masters section, and have also been coaching since 2021. I have completed both my Level 1 Assistant and Level 2 Artistic Swimming Coach qualifications, and I am also a Level 1 Artistic Swimming Judge. I am now on the committee as Artistic Swimming Competition Secretary, in charge of the competition entries and admin. In my non-swimming spare time I work in retail, and am learning to ice (figure) skate as a hobby.

Wendy Ellis

Committee Member

Vice Treasurer