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 Sophie @ 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 | Sarah Dunaway |
| Director at Large | ||
| Director of Operations | leanne@duncanstingrays.com | Leanne Sirup |
| Organizational Committees - non voting | ||
| Family Liaison | familyliaison@duncanstingrays.com | Jen Strachan |
| Meet Managers | meetmanager@duncanstingrays.com | Pierre Graham |
| Volunteers Coordinator | volunteers@duncanstingrays.com | Stacey Wenstob |
| Officials Administrator | officials@duncanstingrays.com | Carrie Matheson |
| FundRaising Chairperson | fundraising@duncanstingrays.com | Janice Gerbrandt & Natasha Ayers |
| Grants Applications | grants@duncanstingrays.com | Katrina Pellegrino |
| 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!
Leanne Sirup
Head Coach & Director of Operations
Leanne is entering her 19th 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)
- NCCP L1: FUNdamentals (1 of 3)
- NCCP L2: Age Group (1 of 2)
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 2nd 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 Challenge Group "C Group"
- Lead Coach of the FUNdamentals Group
Riley's office hours vary but 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 Intake Coach, to Lead of our Development & Diversity Group ("D Group") as well as working behind the scenes as one of our Team's Administrators.
This is Sophie's 12th season of Coaching Swimming, 8th 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.
Bruce Clarke
DST Masters Coach
Natalie comes to the Stingrays with a great background in the Sport of Swimming starting from being the Stingrays Head Coach from 1984 - 1996!
Bruce is a fully certified NCCP L3 Coach and has great experience in working with all levels of Swimmers. He brings an excitement and expertise to his craft and is keen on sharing with you.
Bruce is our Lead Coach for the Masters program and is excited about working with the adults towards your goals.
Jacob Hamilton
Physical Literacy
& Strength & Conditioning
Entering into Jacob's 3rd 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.