Our People
Yarra Plenty Waves runs on the people who show up for it, our coaches, committee, and volunteers, all working towards the same purpose: developing and inspiring a life long love of swimming.
Meet Our Coaches
Our program is driven by a dedicated coaching team led by Head Coach Yu Dong. Drawing on more than a decade of international coaching experience, Yu leads with skill and vision, working closely with swimmers to turn their goals into achievements.
Our Committee
Our club thrives thanks to the dedication of a committed committee who generously donate their time to support our swimmers and the wider club community. They're ably assisted by a fantastic team of volunteers who step up whenever needed. The committee convenes monthly, with additional meetings held as necessary to ensure seamless operations.
Our unwavering mission is to instil a lifelong love of swimming and foster a program of excellence across multiple dimensions. We strive to provide exceptional training, build a strong sense of team unity, nurture positive character development, and offer unwavering family support, living out the values we ask of every swimmer.
Open Communication is Key: Feel free to approach any committee member directly with your thoughts, questions, or suggestions.
President | James Lamont |
Vice President / Competitions | Stephen Ford |
Treasurer | David Siddles |
Secretary | Linda Wein |
Memberships | Peggy Liu |
Uniforms | Lina Mariana |
Grievance Officer/Child Safety Officer | Nicholas Bennet |
Events/Fundraising | Jesse Freestone |
Metro North Delegate | Ruoyu Cao |
Records Officer | Alice Izard |
Club Team Manager | Irene Lynch |
Head Coach | Yu Dong |
Lead Coach | Gabe Watson |
Centre Manager (Yarra Swim School) | Kris Bartlett |