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Swimming Waikato Junior Championships 2024

Swimming Waikato Junior Championships 2024

Please find the event information for the 2024 Swimming Waikato Junior Championships!SWIMMING WAIKATO JUNIOR CHAMPS 24The Swimming Waikato Junior Championships will act as the pinnacle competitive junior event for our 12/U Waikato & Counties-Manukau member club...

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Swimming Waikato Summer Long Course 2024

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+)...

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Swimming Waikato Touring Teams – Info Page

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...

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Regional Water Safety Strategy Launched

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...

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Swimming Waikato Championships – Meet Info & Results

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...

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Teamline & Arena Sponsorship

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...

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Club Workshop Series

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...

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Deliotte Kick Start Technique Clinics

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...

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H2O Newsletter #3 – November

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...

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Swimming Waikato Touring Teams Announced

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...

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HAVE-A-GO – Info & Register

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...

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Events & Administration Role Vacancy

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...

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35 Swimming Waikato Records broken!!

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...

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Disability Swimming Clinic – Hamilton

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...

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Three Swimming Waikato Records broken

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/  

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Swimming Waikato Winter Short Course – Meet Results

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+)  

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H2O Newsletter – #1 June 2023

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...

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QUIZ NIGHT

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...

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Fifteen Swimming Waikato Records broken

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/...

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Waikato Secondary Schools Swimming Championships

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...

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Swimmer Participation Survey

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...

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Swimming Waikato Junior Championships – Meet Info Page

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...

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Swimming Waikato Summer Long Course – Info Page

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...

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Swimming Waikato Summer Long Course – Info Page

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...

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Swimming Waikato Summer Long Course – Meet Info & Results

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...

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Five Swimming Waikato Records broken

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!

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Events & Administration Position

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...

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The Waikato Lifejacket Hub

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...

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Sports & Active Recreation Partnership Award Winners!

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...

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Under the Stars, Gala Evening

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...

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Fifteen Swimming Waikato Records Broken

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...

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CARO CUP 22

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...

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Swimming Waikato Championships – Info & Results

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.  ...

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Kick Start Clinic Info (All Locations)

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...

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SNZ Disability Swimming Fund

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...

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Swim-Fast(er) Race Skills Clinics 22

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...

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Swimming Waikato Championships 22/23

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...

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Te Kuiti Swimming Club – Coaching Opportunity

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...

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Our Greatest Games!

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,...

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Deloitte Kick Start Clinics 2022

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....

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Commonwealth Games – Time to Shine!

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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Waikato Disability Clinic Success

Waikato Disability Clinic Success

  We were delighted to be able to deliver an awesome Disability Swimming Clinic in Hamilton on the 17th of July. We had 19 swimmers participating, all with mixed abilities and experience, some giving swimming a go, others a little more advanced.   After a good session...

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Waikato Winter Short Course 22 – Meet Info & Results

Waikato Winter Short Course 22 – Meet Info & Results

Waikato Winter Short Course #Short&Sweet 22 Thank you to all our volunteers for giving up your valuable time to make this another successful Swimming Waikato meet. A special mention to our hard working technical officials, announcers (mc's) duty clubs and all...

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Swimming Waikato Junior XLR8 Program – Rebooted!

Swimming Waikato Junior XLR8 Program – Rebooted!

  Our Swimming Waikato Junior XLR8 Program browser, powered by Pushstack, is now LIVE and ready to view As with any new program with this level of technical jiggery, there may be some creases to iron out, fingers crossed it goes 'swimmingly' (sorry, not sorry) from...

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Waikato Secondary Schools – Meet Info & Results

Waikato Secondary Schools – Meet Info & Results

Waikato Secondary Schools Swimming Championships 2022 - PROGRAM Waikato Secondary Schools Swimming Championships 2022 - RESULTS Waikato Secondary Schools Swimming Championships 2022 - RECORDS With a number of top ranked Secondary Schools in the country hailing from...

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Swimming Waikato Juniors 22 – Info & Results

Swimming Waikato Juniors 22 – Info & Results

Swimming Waikato Junior Championships 2022 - PROGRAM Meet programme session 1Saturday morning session 1 - Results Meet programme session 2Saturday afternoon  session 2 - Results Meet programme session 3Sunday morning session 3 - Results Meet programme session 4Sunday...

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Taking on the World – As One!

Taking on the World – As One!

Record breaking Swimming Waikato contingent to take on the World!After an excruciating wait, international swimming is back in full swing and we are delighted to have 9 Swimming Waikato representatives competing for New Zealand over the next few months, supported by 4...

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Waikato Winter Short Course 22

Waikato Winter Short Course 22

Waikato Winter Short Course - 2022Venue: Waterworld Aquatics Centre, HamiltonDate:    2-3 July 2022Short Course (25m)Meet Info: Waikato Winter Short Course 2022Entries via: FastLaneEntries close: Thursday 23rd June

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Swimming Waikato Regional Squads 2022/23

Swimming Waikato Regional Squads 2022/23

2022/23 Swimming Waikato Regional Squads – Applications Now Open!.With previous guest speakers such as Olympic Gold Medallists and current World Record Holders, as well as support from S&C, (strength and conditioning), nutrition, sports psychology, physiotherapy...

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Waikato Secondary Schools Swimming Championships 2022

Waikato Secondary Schools Swimming Championships 2022

Waikato Secondary Schools Swimming Championships 2022 - Meet Info 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 the region go toe to toe as they rep their...

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Swimming Waikato Junior Championships 2022

Swimming Waikato Junior Championships 2022

Swimming Waikato Junior Championships 2022 Meet Info RED Entries open to Swimming Waikato member clubs open Now!Entries open to all (non-Swimming Waikato members) from 4th April This meet will operate under RED on the Covid Protection Framework, unless a change is...

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Updated COVID-19 Protection Framework 23/3/22

Updated COVID-19 Protection Framework 23/3/22

Covid-19 Government update 23 March 2022 Changes to the COVID-19 Protection Framework (CPF) and vaccine mandatesFrom 11.59pm Friday 25 March, a new and highly simplified traffic light setting will be introduced. The key changes are as follows. Red• Indoor capacity...

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Swimming Waikato Juniors – Postponed to May

Swimming Waikato Juniors – Postponed to May

We have had to postpone our Waikato Junior Championships to be held 19-20 March. The new date is 21-22 May. There are several reasons for this including the expectation that Covid to peak around this time as well as being short staffed to get the meet off the ground...

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WE DID IT!

WE DID IT!

Try, try and try again…#whateverittakes . It’s been an challenging and emotional week but we got there in the end. We have such a great team of volunteers at Swimming Waikato and we honestly can’t thank you enough for your incredible support for both meets this...

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