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In Loving Memory of Barry Kidd
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Swimming Waikato’s Life Member, Barry Kidd.Our heartfelt condolences go out to Barry's family and close friends during this difficult time. A service to celebrate his life will be held today at the White Rose...
40th Anniversary Gala & Awards Evening
Swimming Waikato would be delighted to welcome you, your family, and friends to join us in celebrating personal achievements and the accomplishments of our wider swimming community at our 40th Anniversary Gala & Awards Evening! Sky City, Hamilton - Saturday...
Swimming Waikato Championships – Event Info
Please find the event information for the 2024 Swimming Waikato Championships. The Swimming Waikato Championships acts as the premier North Island Long Course racing opportunity for the conclusion of the September to December Training Period.Venue: Waterworld Aquatics...
School Learn to Swim Program Launched
Our School Learn to Swim Program is now complete and ready to launch. Teachers across the Waikato will finally have a comprehensive plan to help their students master the fundamentals of swimming.While delivering our ‘SwimSafe: Learn to Survive’ program throughout the...
Remembering Jacqueline Stanley (Jackie)
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Swimming Waikato’s Patron and Life Member, Jacqueline Stanley (Jackie).Our heartfelt condolences go out to Jacqueline’s family and close friends during this difficult time. A service to celebrate her life was...
Head Coach Vacancy – Manurewa Amateur Swimming Club
Manurewa Swimming Club are seeking expressions of interest from a self-motivated, enthusiastic swim coach, with a passion for swimming. This position will be approximately 20 hours per week, generally working , afternoons, and evenings, with some mornings, as well as...
Paris 2024 I Where to Watch
Swimming Waikato have put together a guide to help you keep up to date with the 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games from Paris. There are a number of ways for you to keep up with the NZ Team, however the main channels with TV rights are below. With access to the...
Marking World Drowning Prevention Day
July 25th marks World Drowning Prevention Day, a crucial reminder of the importance of water safety. Drowning is a global issue, claiming around 236,000 lives each year, many of which are preventable. This day aims to raise awareness and promote effective strategies...
Regional Squad Swimmer Selections
Congratulations to all swimmers selected to the 2024/25 Swimming Waikato Regional Squads (Intake 1)We would like to thank all of our coaches, including our past and present Regional Squad Lead's, Alison Fitch and Alastair Johnson for their work behind the scenes and...
Swimming Waikato Winter Short Course 2024
SWIMMING WAIKATO WINTER SHORT COURSE Venue: Waterworld Aquatics Centre, HamiltonDate: 6-7 July 2024Short Course (25m) RESULTSWinter Meet Session 1Winter Meet Session 2Winter Meet Session 3Winter Meet Session 4Winter Meet Session 5Winter Meet Session 6
Remembering Jeannie Sibun
It is with deep sorrow that the swimming community mourns the passing of Jeannie Sibun, a beloved and iconic figure whose dedication to the sport spanned over four decades. Since 1983, Jeannie immersed herself in the world of swimming, leaving her mark on everyone she...
Have-A-Go Swimming Registrations Now Open!
Registrations are now OPEN for our 2024 'Have-A-Go' Swimming Clinics, with Waikato and Counties Manukau locations available . Our Have-A-Go Program is all about providing an opportunity for kids to connect with their local swimming club and help them to kick start...
Waikato Secondary School Championships
Thank you for coming to the 2024 Waikato Secondary Schools Swimming Championships! Congratulations to Hamilton Boys High School for taking the Top Overall Team, and Top Boys' honours. Congratulations to Waikato Diocesan School for Girls for being Top Overall Girls' ...
Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship
The Waikato is home to one of New Zealand's top University Sport & Art Scholarships. Established in 2005, the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship is one of the most prestigious student scholarships awarded by The University of Waikato.If you are a school leaver who...
Johnson Appointed Regional Squad Lead
Swimming Waikato would like to introduce our new Regional Squad Lead, Alastair Johnson.Former Swimming New Zealand, National Development Leader, Alastair comes with an incredible coaching pedigree as well as a distinguished career here in New Zealand and in the...
Regional Performance Centre – Waikato
Introducing a New Era of Performance Swimming in the Waikato!We are proud to introduce you to the Regional Performance Centre (RPC) swimming program, based in Hamilton.. The RPC is a collaboration between Swimming Waikato and Hamilton Aquatics, aiming to propel local...
BlueFloat Energy & Elemental Group Partner with Swimming Waikato’s ‘Have-A-Go’ Program
BlueFloat Energy & Elemental Group announce new sponsorship of Swimming Waikato, allowing more kids to experience swimming through the "Have a Go" initiative. Swimming Waikato is excited to announce our new partnership with BlueFloat Energy New Zealand and...
Swimming Waikato Junior Championships 2024
Please find the results for the 2024 Swimming Waikato Junior Championships! ResultsSession 1Session 2Session 3Session 4 The Swimming Waikato Junior Championships will act as the pinnacle competitive junior event for our 12/U Waikato & Counties-Manukau member club...
Swimming Waikato Summer Long Course 2024
Please find the event information for the 2024 Swimming Waikato Summer Long Course! SWIMMING WAIKATO SUMMERLONG COURSEVenue: Waterworld Aquatics Centre, HamiltonDate: 24-25 Feb 2024Long Course (50m) Results Day 1 Session 1 (13yr+)session 2 (12/u)Session 3 (13yr+)...
Swimming Waikato Touring Teams – Info Page
Please find below some useful information to help you keep up to date with our competing Touring Teams to Queensland State Championship and Hawkes Bay Poverty Bay Championships 2023. Wishing both Swimming Waikato teams the very best of success on their respective...
Regional Water Safety Strategy Launched
Swimming Waikato are proud partners of the Waikato Regional Water Safety Strategy and are committed to working collectively to lower the rate of preventable drownings in our region. With our region’s beautiful coastlines, beaches, lakes and rivers, it makes sense that...
Swimming Waikato Championships – Meet Info & Results
Please find the event information for the 2023 Swimming Waikato Championships! The Swimming Waikato Championships acts as the premier North Island Long Course racing opportunity for the conclusion of the September to December Training Period. This competition will...
Teamline & Arena Sponsorship
We're thrilled to announce the continuation of our partnership with Teamline and Arena New Zealand as the Official Kit Suppliers and Sponsors for Swimming Waikato! Teamline, the national specialist in sports apparel and equipment, and Arena New Zealand, the world's...
Club Workshop Series
As part of our commitment to provide organizational support for our clubs and membership, Swimming Waikato is hosting a cluster of online workshop presentations throughout November. We understand that our members lead busy lives, and dedicating an entire day to...
Deliotte Kick Start Technique Clinics
We are delighted to finally be able to be bring back our annual Deloitte Kick Start Clinics for 2023 Dates & Locations:St Paul's Swimming Club - 19th November: Starts 9:30am (Re-located to Waterworld Leisure Centre)Mercury Bay Swimming Club - 25th November: Starts...
H2O Newsletter #3 – November
Are you ready to stay in the swim of things with the latest news, updates, and exciting content? Look no further – our monthly newsletter, the "H2O," is here to keep you in the know about all things water-related and beyond! Stay Connected Subscribing to our...
Swimming Waikato Touring Teams Announced
Congratulations to all swimmers selected onto one of two Swimming Waikato regional squad tours this December. We have two very strong sides heading out on tour, both of which will be led by some of the very best coaches in the country and backed up by our amazing team...
HAVE-A-GO – Info & Register
Our have-a-go events are an opportunity for swimmers looking to give swimming a go! Designed to cater for all different levels of swimming ability and to ensure all participants have a fun swimming experience. Kids will also be able to have-a-go at some short races...
Events & Administration Role Vacancy
We are actively seeking an administrative wizard who can bring their exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail to our team at Swimming Waikato. As a crucial key of our organization, you will play an integral role in bolstering the growth and success of...
35 Swimming Waikato Records broken!!
35 Waikato Records have been broken over the 8 weeks between 15 June - 14 August!! Some incredible Swimming Waikato Records being smashed by our club swimmers at the 2023 Short Course Championships with some illustrious swimmers being knocked off their perch. Make...
Disability Swimming Clinic – Hamilton
We are delighted to once again be working with Swimming New Zealand to delivery an exciting swimming opportunity for individuals with disabilities..For those wishing to RSVP or if would like more information, please complete the Jotform (Link Provided). We ask that...
Three Swimming Waikato Records broken
Congratulations to Dylan Heerikhuisen for smashing 3 Swimming Waikato records in June! Check out all current standing records and look for the highlighted recently broken records. https://swimmingwaikato.co.nz/records/
Swimming Waikato Winter Short Course – Meet Results
Please find below the Results for the Swimming Waikato Winter Short Course 2023: RESULTSSaturday Session 1 (13yr+) Saturday Session 2 (12/u)Saturday Session 3 (13yr+) Sunday Session 4 (13yr+)Sunday Session 5 (12/u)Sunday Session 6 (13ys+)
H2O Newsletter – #1 June 2023
Our very first edition of the Swimming Waikato - H2O Newsletter, is now available to read. Stay up to date with the latest updates from the team at SWK and also learn about the great results and work going on throughout our Swimming Waikato community. . As always, we...
QUIZ NIGHT
Join us for an evening of trivia and camaraderie as we dive into the depths of knowledge to support our incredible swimmers !It is time to make a splash at our exclusive Quiz Night, where we’ll be celebrating the indomitable spirit of our talented swimmers and their...
Fifteen Swimming Waikato Records broken
15 Waikato Records have been broken over the 6 weeks between 14 March - 27 April 2023. Make sure you check out all current standing records and look for the highlighted names of those who broke recently broke a record. https://swimmingwaikato.co.nz/records/...
Waikato Secondary Schools Swimming Championships
We are stoked to be hosting the Waikato Secondary School Swimming Championships in Hamilton on the 25th of May. With a number of top ranked Secondary Schools in the country hailing from the Waikato, this meet is a great opportunity to see some of the top swimmers in...
Swimmer Participation Survey
Swimmers, we need your feedback! We are asking that you complete a Swimmer Participation survey (Link Below) to help us better understand what you love about swimming but also areas that for you are a bit yea, nah! . We are seeking responses from as many of our...
Swimming Waikato Junior Championships – Meet Info Page
Please find below the meet information for our 2023 Swimming Waikato Junior Championships, this page will have all meet information, including all results as they are posted. We will endeavor to update all information to this page. 2023 Swimming Waikato Junior...
Swimming Waikato Summer Long Course – Info Page
Please find below information on our upcoming Swimming Waikato Summer Long Course Meet. 25-26 FEB 2023 . WATERWORLD. HAMILTON. MEET RATIONALE – 13+ Sessions will be a National Designated Meet, the 12/U sessions will be a Development Meet as set-out by Swimming New...
Swimming Waikato Summer Long Course – Info Page
Please find below information on our upcoming Swimming Waikato Summer Long Course Meet. 25-26 FEB 2023 . WATERWORLD. HAMILTON. MEET RATIONALE – 13+ Sessions will be a National Designated Meet, the 12/U sessions will be a Development Meet as set-out by Swimming New...
Swimming Waikato Summer Long Course – Meet Info & Results
Plese find below all meet information for the 2023 Swimming Waikato Summer Long Course. All results will be posted at the conclusion of each session. Saturday 25 FebruarySession 1: Warm up—8.15am. Racing starts at 9.15am (13+)Session 2: Warm up— 13:00. Racing starts...
Five Swimming Waikato Records broken
5 x Waikato Records were broken during Jan 2023. Check out all current standing records and look for the highlighted names of those who broke recently broke a record. https://swimmingwaikato.co.nz/records/ Congratulations to the swimmers who broke these records!
Events & Administration Position
Do you have a passion for organization, a love for detail and can understand Scottish? We're searching for a wizard of admin to join our team at Swimming Waikato and help to support our growing organization.Position – Events & Administration SupportHours – 15-20...
The Waikato Lifejacket Hub
People heading out onto the Waikato River or out of town to enjoy our region’s lakes and beaches, will be much safer thanks to the recent formation of the Waikato Community Lifejacket Hub in Hamilton.It’s the first such hub to be launched in the region by Swimming...
Sports & Active Recreation Partnership Award Winners!
For the second year running, Swimming Waikato have picked up the Waikato Sports & Active Recreation Partnership Award at the prestigious regional awards evening in Hamilton. The award was recognition for our work in the Water Safety Education space and for the...
Under the Stars, Gala Evening
As we look ahead to the 2024 Paris and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, we, Swimming Waikato need to look for more opportunities to further support our swimmers and coaches. We see these opportunities falling into many categories including support services, training and...
Fifteen Swimming Waikato Records Broken
15 Waikato Records were broken at the end of 2022.Make sure you check out all current standing records and look for the highlighted names of those who broke recently broke a record. https://swimmingwaikato.co.nz/records/ Congratulations to all those swimmers who broke...
CARO CUP 22
Over the weekend out top 13 and under swimmers from the region represented us at the mighty Caro Cup a dual meet against our Auckland Neighbours which returned following a 4 year absence.Was great to see our young people step out of their comfort zone- a lot of our...
Swimming Waikato Championships – Info & Results
The Swimming Waikato Championships acts as the premier 13yrs+ Long Course racing opportunity for the conclusion of the September to December Training Period. This competition will also act as the official prep meet for the Swimming Waikato, Queensland States Team. ...
Get Involved! Swim Waipa #TASC Committee Expression of Interest
Expression of Interest – SWIM WAIPA Club #TASC Committee Vision To support and assist GoWaipa in the promotion and encouragement of swimming and other aquatic sports and disciplines We are looking for key skills and attributes: • Knowledge of and established interest...
Kick Start Clinic Info (All Locations)
We are looking forward to welcoming you at all locations (Papakura, Matamata, and Waihi) and can’t wait to get started. Each location will be supported by one of our Regional Squad Coaches, all of which have been involved with the National Team on various pinnacle...
SNZ Disability Swimming Fund
This new fund from Swimming New Zealand is designed for individuals with a disability aged 6 to 24 years old, who are wanting either learn how to swim or are early into their journey of learning to swim. Swimming New Zealand encourage individuals to apply, however...
Swim-Fast(er) Race Skills Clinics 22
After the success of our Race Skills Clinics during our Olympic Trials event in May 2021, we are delighted to be offering swimmers and coaches the opportunity to attend our Swim-Fast(er) Race Skills Clinics.These clinics will be focusing on key race skills such as...
2022 Swimming Waikato Annual Report – Out Now!
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Swimming Waikato Championships 22/23
Looking for a purposeful racing opportunity in December, look no further...With a number of our International stars back in town, including our Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Andrew Jeffcoat, this meet looks to be one not to be missed.This meet will also act as a...
Te Kuiti Swimming Club – Coaching Opportunity
Te Kuiti Swimming Club are looking for an swimming coach for children aged 8+, who is passionate about swimming and has strong communication andinterpersonal skills.This is a fantastic opportunity for a coach to take sole charge of a talented, keen squad and continue...
Our Greatest Games!
As the curtain comes down on the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, we look back on what has been our most successful games to date.Our Swimming Waikato swimmers have given us some incredible highs over the last few weeks as we witnessed results, many would have,...
Deloitte Kick Start Clinics 2022
We are delighted to finally be able to be bring back our annual Deloitte Kick Start Clinics for 2022 The main focus for these clinics is to provide technical upskilling for swimmers leading into Summer swimming, as well as providing PD for teachers and coaches....
Commonwealth Games – Time to Shine!
With one week to go before our FIVE Swimming Waikato swimmers begin their 2022 Commonwealth Games campaigns in Birmingham, England.Below is our swimmers full entry schedule, all events are however subject to change. All times are local GMT.Wishing all swimmers the...
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