Havering Dolphins Swimming Club was formed by Bill Dyer, Lynette Dyer and Julie Barnes in June 1999. The Dolphins were granted official affiliation to the national Amateur Swimming Association on 22nd October 1999. Both Bill and Lynette who were very much part of the Killerwhales' successes, now headed the Dolphins' coaching line-up.
On formation, local press coverage concerning the formation of the Dolphins had Julie Barnes quoted as saying "Our club will put swimmers first. We aim to be the biggest and best club in the area in the coming years. "We've only got around 20 swimmers so far but now we've got the go-ahead to compete we expect a lot more to join. "It'll take a couple of months to build up a squad and our first competitions will probably be in January."
Now three years on, the club boasts the Scottish National Champion, National level swimmers and the Learn-to-Swim and Development section of the club has grown to 100+ members.
Bill Dyer - A Squad and Chief Coach.
Bill swam competitively for Hornchurch Swimming Club in his early teens. Coached by John Verrier, the Great Britain Olympic team coach, Bill achieved achieved National level standard and competed at the Blackpool National Championships.
After this, Bill turned his experience and knowledge into coaching the youngsters of today, helping them to achieve their goals and realise their ambitions. Bill had coached for both Hornchurch and Killerwhales swimming clubs before being involved in the setting up of Havering Dolphins Swimming Club. Bill's commitment to the club and his swimmers has made the club successful in the few years since its affiliation.
Lynette Dyer - B Squad and Chief Coach.
Lynette swam competitively during her youth for Beckenham Ladies, training at Crystal Palace National Sports Stadium, and Lambeth Swimming Club. Coached by Bill Ludgrove and Reg Laxton, Lynette reached National level at backstroke competing at the Blackpool National Championships.
Lynette has spent the last 30 years teaching and developing both children and adults throughout the borough and has also coached for both Hornchurch and Killerwhales swimming clubs before being part of the setup team behind Havering Dolphins. Lynette helped to build the Learn-to-Swim and Development section of the club from the beginning to the 100+ members we have today. She also has a proven track record in teaching and encouragement is now bringing in the children of the children she taught 30 years ago.
Lynette is highly regarded in the sporting community and is also a long standing Committee Member of the Sports Council.
