Meet the Team

Here at Bluebell Skippers, your coaches are committed to fostering a family-oriented environment where everyone feels welcome. We strive to cultivate a positive and nurturing atmosphere filled with encouragement, always keeping our Bluebells values at the heart of everything we do.

Ash Rankin

How long have you been skipping?
I have been skipping for 15 years now!
What does kindness mean to Bluebell Skippers?
For us, kindness means respecting others, sharing knowledge, showing compassion, practicing good sportsmanship, and spreading positivity within and beyond our club.
What is your favourite skipping memory?
My first competition, we did our routine to the song “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie” and everyone went “AWWWW!!”.

Riley Winstanley

How long have you been skipping?
I have been skipping for 13 years now!
What is your favourite part about
being a coach?
I love watching kids grow and develop as they begin to master new skills and gain confidence along the way. I also love being able to share my passion and love for the sport to new people.
What is your favourite skipping memory?
I love travelling across the world with my teammates and sharing the routines we have created.

Ella Winstanley

How long have you been skipping?
I have been skipping for 16 years now!
Why is inclusivity important to the club?
Our main goal is to create a positive environment where everyone feels included no matter their ability, background, or skills.
What’s your favourite skipping memory?
Competing at multiple World Championships and forming friendships with people all around the world.

Olivia Davis

How long have you been skipping?
I have been skipping for 14 years now!
What does open communication look like?
Creating a safe and positive environment where all skippers feel supported to be honest and transparent with each other.
What is your favourite skipping memory?
I recently encouraged my dad to join skipping and it has been such a fun and inspiring experience coaching him and competing
alongside him.

Gemma Steele