
MEET OUR COACHES
Mike Robinson
Head Coach
Joined: 2019
Awards: SENW Inspirational Coach 2021
Bio: A former coach at Pioneer ’79, Burnley Bobcats and most recently Bolton Mets, Mike has worked with and developed some of the best swimmers in the region.
Martha Smith
Swimmer / Assistant Coach
Joined: 2008
Awards: Welsh National, Regional & County
Bio: Martha is a senior swimmer, representing Wales at National level and swimming for many years at County and Regional events up and down the country.
Lee Scanlan
Assistant Coach
Joined:2016
Awards: SEQ Level 1, SEQ Level 2
Bio: Lee is also a qualified Rugby Coach and passionate about Swimming he has a great record of developing talent and currently supports our Master Pod.

Nick Wilson
Assistant Coach
Joined: 2014
Awards: SEQ Level 1, SEQ Level 2
Bio: A former National Water Polo player, Nick is a Level 2 coach with years of experience pool side and experience of county, regional and national swimming.

Rene Calitz
Assistant Coach
Joined:2018
Awards: SEQ Level 1, SEQ Level 2
Bio: Rene is a former competitive swimmer who brings energy, encouragement and a love of the water to every session. She’s passionate about building strong foundations and confidence, and especially enjoys working with our younger Dolphins and D3 swimmers
Help shape the next chapter of Clitheroe Dolphins
Best of luck to all athletes who are starting their GCSE’s over the coming weeks.
We already know you are made up of resilience, motivation, determination and have the ability to succeed. Go and apply that in your exams and we know you you will smash it
Our athletes need some support - Can you help this weekend in Liverpool
We hope you all have a great day
Congratulations to our 19 swimmers who qualified for this years summer regionals, we proud to share the 15 swimmers who are racing over the 3 weekends.
Clitheroe Dolphins swimming club produced a sterling performance as they clinched 18 medals at the 2026 Lancashire County Championships
Enjoy your day
If your role in the club requires a DBS check, why not make life easier by joining the DBS Update Service. It keeps your certificate up to date and helps reduce admin workload for your club officers.
If you are a qualified Swim England coach and are looking for an exciting new challenge Clitheroe Dolphins are recruiting.
Merry Christmas to all our athletes, coaches and poolside helpers - it's been a great year for Dolphins and we are looking forward to 2026.
We would also like to wish our wider swimming community a Merry Christmas and New Year - We look forward to seeing you soon
Clitheroe Dolphins