Every season our swimmers choose two Club Captains who will support them for the year, and we have the pleasure of introducing them on this page.
Please read below to find out a little more about this season’s Captains.
2024/25 Club Captain – Emma Fields
As I’m sure most of you know, my name is Emma, and I swim in Senior Performance Squad. I’m currently 18 years old and I have swum at the club since I was 9.
When I joined the club, I started my swimming journey all the way back in Rookies B squad in 2015. From there, I gradually made my way up through the club, which I feel gives me lots of experience that I can use to help younger swimmers who are starting their swimming journey.
I was never the fastest person in my squad and know how it feels to not get picked for a team or get a new PB. I also know how it feels to not move up when other friends perhaps do.
I would love to be able to use my swimming journey to help inspire other swimmers to keep on training and reach their full potential, no matter what squad you are in or how old you are. I love swimming; it has been my passion for years and for me to be able to share my love and give back to the club that has done so much for me would be amazing and complete my journey here at BSSC.
2024/25 Club Captain – Dylan Davenport
I have been a committed member of Bishop’s Stortford Swimming Club since the age of 8. I have also had the opportunity to represent the Club at all different levels of meets, all the way up to Nationals. Racing at this level has taught me many different lessons from how best to prepare for a race with nerves to what I should be eating on the up-and-coming weeks.
Being a Club Captain means more to me than just a title, it will give me the opportunity to give back to the Club everything the previous Club Captains have taught me along the way. This has shaped me not only as a swimmer but also as the person I am today.
As Club Captain, I want to encourage bonding between team members by making sure that social events and activities help build a bond throughout the club – even if we are not in the same training squad.
I may not have held any formal role before, but my commitment to the sport and experience through the past seven years as a swimmer will help me to take on the challenge of this role.
I am honoured to have been chosen to be your club captain!
