Respected water polo coach Andrew McGinty was tragically discovered deceased in a hotel room at the Village Hotel in Bury on December 18. Mr. McGinty, a prominent coach for the England and Great Britain water polo teams, passed away at the age of 24.
An inquest into his death was initiated and postponed at Rochdale Coroner’s Court, with Catherine McKenna, the area coroner for Greater Manchester North, receiving information from police coroner’s officer Kathy Skelton.
According to Ms. Skelton, Mr. McGinty was unmarried and worked as a water polo coach. Swim England, the governing body for swimming in England, expressed deep sadness over the loss, describing him as a valued member of their team and the water polo community. The organization extended their sympathies to his family, friends, and loved ones during this challenging period.
England Water Polo acknowledged Mr. McGinty’s significant impact on young water polo players in the northwest, highlighting his popularity and success in coaching various GB/England age-group squads. They also recognized his instrumental role in the recent national program achievements.
Bolton School, where Mr. McGinty served as a coach, mourned his unexpected passing, emphasizing his dedication to coaching and the profound influence he had on the school’s water polo success. The City of Manchester Water Polo Club, located in Higher Blackley, Greater Manchester, praised Mr. McGinty for his pivotal contributions to the club’s progress and his role as a cherished friend in the city.
The entire Bolton School community expressed deep sorrow over the loss, reflecting on Mr. McGinty’s passion for water polo and his unwavering commitment to his students. The City of Manchester Water Polo Club extended heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
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