DST's Leaders:
Coaches & Directors
For any questions concerning NEW INTEREST
we hold monthly Zoom sessions to highlight what our Team can do for you.
To receive your invite, please contact Riley @ learntoswim@duncanstingrays.com
For all of your other needs, please contact leanne@duncanstingrays.com
Board of Directors
2025 - 2026 Season
| POSITION | MEMBER | |
|---|---|---|
| President | president@duncanstingrays.com | Natalie MacGregor |
| Secretary | secretary@duncanstingrays.com | Elisabeth Ruiter |
| Treasurer | treasurer@duncanstingrays.com | vacant |
| Director at Large | ||
| Director of Operations | leanne@duncanstingrays.com | Leanne Wilkinson-Sirup |
| Organizational Committees - non voting | ||
| Family Liaison | familyliaison@duncanstingrays.com | Jen Strachan |
| Meet Managers | meetmanagers@duncanstingrays.com | DST Sr Staff |
| Volunteers Coordinator | volunteers@duncanstingrays.com | Stacey Wenstob |
| Officials Administrator | officials@duncanstingrays.com | Carrie Matheson |
| FundRaising Chairperson | fundraising@duncanstingrays.com | Natasha Ayers |
| Grants Applications | grants@duncanstingrays.com | - vacant - |
| Corporate Sponsorship | sponsorship@duncanstingrays.com | - vacant - |
| Team Equipment & Apparel Coordinators | apparel@duncanstingrays.com | Stephanie Lempinen |
| Events Coordinator | events@duncanstingrays.com | - vacant - |
Stingrays Staff
A look at our key leaders!
All Stingrays Staff have been trained by the
1) National Coaching Certification Program - Making Ethical Decisions upholding the NCCP Code of Ethics in Sport
2) National Coaching Certification Program - Safe Sport Training
3) Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
2) Swimming / Natation Canada's sport specific education:
NCCP Community Sport Coach / NCCP FUNdamentals / NCCP Age Group Coach / NCCP Sr Coach / NCCP Advanced Coaching Diploma
All Stingrays Staff:
4) are members of Canadian Swim Coaches Association
5) are members of BC Swim Coaches Association
6) have completed a Swim BC Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector through the Gov't of BC's Criminal Record Review Program
Leanne Wilkinson - Sirup
Head Coach & Director of Operations
Leanne is entering her 20th season as the Stingrays Head Coach.
Leanne has earned her National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) & Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)'s Advanced Coaching Diploma with the Canadian Sport Institute: Ontario (L4).
Leanne is also SwimBC's NCCP Learning Facilitator for the:
- NCCP Community Sport Coach (1 of 4 in BC)
- NCCP L1: FUNdamentals (1 of 3 in BC)
- NCCP L2: Age Group (1 of 2 in BC)
Our HC is also the pleased to be Head Coach for Team BC: Indigenous Sport since 2004 and a Lead Advisor for the nationwide Orange Cap Day.
Leanne's regular Office Hours are M - F @ 1230 - 330 and families can expect a response to their emails within 2 business days.
Riley Janes
Assistant Head Coach
This is Riley's 3rd season with the Stingrays.
Riley comes to the Stingrays with a rich history as both a Coach and a Swimmer, most notably racing as Team Canada at both the World Aquatics Championships (2001, 2002, 2003) and the Olympic Games (2004).
Riley is "Trained" as an NCCP L2 Coach with more than 10yrs Coaching experience.
Riley is very excited to bring his competitive swimming knowledge as both swimmer & Coach to our team. Riley's primary roles within DST are:
- Lead Coach of the "B Group"
- Intake Coach: 1st point of contact for new members
- Meet Manager for our unsanctioned competitions
Riley's office hours are generally T/W/F @ 2 - 3. Members can expect a response to their emails within 2 business days.
Sophie Paridaen van Veen
DST Sr Coach & Administrator
Sophie is an integral staff member for the entire Stingrays Team. From being our Lead Coach for all our Development program "D Group" & Challenge Group "C Group" as well as working behind the scenes as one of our Team's Administrators.
This is Sophie's 13th season of Coaching Swimming, 9th season with the Stingrays. Sophie is NCCP Certified L2 Coach and is "Trained" as an NCCP L3 Coach.
Sophie's great experience also includes being a member as both Swimmer and Coach of the BC Summer Swimming Association and Swim BC.
Sophie's office hours vary but members can expect a response to their emails within 2 business days.
Jacob Hamilton
Strength & Conditioning
--> "Foundations" & "Physical Literacy"
Entering into Jacob's 4th season with the Stingrays and brings his great knowledge and expertise to benefit our membership.
Jacob works primarily out of Cowichan Active Rehabilitation as a Active Health and Fitness, Injury Rehabilitation / Exercise Therapist.
With the Stingrays, we are pleased to work with Jacob across our Competitive programming in both Physical Literacy (on CAC deck) and also Strength & Conditioning.
Dylan Kruger
Fit4Life Lead Coach & D Group Coach
Dylan is in his 2nd year as a Stingrays Staff member with a background as a Stingrays Swimmer (6years, Western Nationals level) and having recently Graduated from Mount Allison University and working towards Medical School.
Dylan is a Certified NCCP L1 Coach and brings ample experience for our young Swimmers.
Dylan's primary roles are:
- working with the Fit4Life Group
- DST Social Media
Brody McCartney
Challenge Group + Development Group Coach
Brody has been a Stingrays Swimmer for the past 8 years and entering his 4th season as a Stingrays Coach.
Brody has earned the distinction of being a Stingrays Graduate: maintaining his membership & participation all the way through his Grade 12 year.
Currently, Brody is working through to his 2nd year of Electrical Apprenticeship while also being a prominent leader in our local Air Cadet squadron. He brings his experience, skills, and enthusiasm to our C Group & D Group Swimmers.
Brody is a Certified NCCP L1 Coach.
Nolan McCauley
Development Group Coach
Nolan has been a Stingrays Swimmer for the past 6 years and entering his 2nd season as a Stingrays Coach.
Currently, Nolan is working through his 11th Grade of Secondary School while working with our entry level D Group and showing them the fun of Swimming!
Nolan is trained as an NCCP Community Sport Coach.
Eli Soto
Development Group Coach
Eli started his swimming experience with Stingrays at age of seven. After a short break, he returned to the world of swimming through summer club. Shortly after that he began to want to expand his opportunities and he switched back to winter club. He has been swimming with the Stingrays again for the past two years.
Currently, Eli is working through his 11th Grade of Secondary School while working with our Development Group and showing them the fun of Swimming!
Eli is trained as an NCCP Community Sport Coach.