New Plymouth Swim Squad - NPSS

09/06/2026

Back in February members of NPSS competed in the local swim event here in New Plymouth, the Flannagan Cup swim 🏊‍♂️ It is a local event that has been on the calendar since 1916 and held at Ngamotu beach.

It is a great event as there are various distances to suit everyone. 🏊‍♂️

For every swimmer that entered, NPSS donated towards Hospice Taranaki, Te Rangimarie Hospice (a service close to my heart).

I want to say thank you to all those that entered, swum and helped towards donating.
Ka pai te mahi 🙏

06/05/2026

One reason why people attend NPSS...to challenge themselves more than they would if they swam by themselves!

This morning was a prime example of that with a spicy 🌶 main set 😜

A timed 400m and 200m (CSS test) to calculate the pace that you could hold for an endurance swim of 1.5km (without doing a straight 1.5km).

It is so much easier to do the hard mahi with other people also doing it! Great work team 🙌

Hydrate ✅️
Refuel ✅️

See you again soon 👍

09/04/2026

I'm super excited to share with you all that myself and Jeff from jmendurance are continuing our collaboration together for 2026/27.
We offer two coaches in one full triathlon coaching package!!!

As a swim coach of New Plymouth Swim Squad, my aim is to help build efficiency, endurance, open water skills and conserve energy for the bike. Combine that with Jeff's extensive racing profile and coaching experience in Triathlon, you'll get the full support from start to finish.

Here is some feedback from two athletes who were coached over the recently completed 2025 season:

Grant: I've been coached by Jeff and Chloe for the past four months, and the experience has been excellent. During that time, training has been interrupted with injury, but having Chloe & Jeff's input helped navigate this immensely. Jeff regularly reviews training, gives great feedback, and adapts the plan around both life and injuries to keep progress moving while I was rehabbing.

Chloe's technical swim coaching has also been invaluable. Having someone poolside to work on weaknesses and prescribe targeted dry-land exercises made a big difference, especially with my shoulder recovery.

Brad: As a shift worker on a 6x6 pattern, finding consistent training time is a real challenge — but Chloe and Jeff make it work.

Over the years, they've always tailored my training plans around my schedule, and their communication and support have been second to none. Thanks to them, I turn up to every race feeling confident and prepared.

Beyond the training itself, both Chloe and Jeff are incredibly communicative and genuinely invested in your progress. They're always there when you have questions or when life gets in the way of training.

If you are ready to train smarter and get the most out of your triathlon journey, DM for a digital, no obligation chat with myself and Jeff. 🙌

28/12/2025

Enter before the early bird discount ends!!!

And please remember, every NPSS member (and family) that enters, $10 per entry goes to Hospice Taranaki - an absolutely amazing service provided to those that need palliative care 💞

Early Bird prices finish at 11:59pm on 31st December! Get your tickets now for this iconic event.

A HUGE thank you to our sponsors - , Egmont Seafoods, Port Taranaki, Safety Solutions, Wells Electrical & VanBurWray Charterer Accountants - without whom we couldn’t run this event.

Scan the QR code or head to the link in our bio to register.

See you at the start line! 🏊🏻‍♀️🌊☀️

16/11/2025

Streamlining IN & OUT of the water is important 😜 including the systems behind the scenes 👍

As a coach, it really helps to know how many swimmers are attending and who (and I'm not one to wing it!) So pre booking your ocean & pool squad sessions is proving to be super helpful.

Bookeo is making it easy for all 👍

So please, if you wish to join, DM me for the booking link and secure your spot 👍

🌊 Monday's 6.15-7.15pm
🌊 Tuesday's 5.45-6.30pm (Ocean @ Ngamotu)
🌊 Thursday's 5.35am-7am
🌊 Friday's 12.15-1.15pm

02/11/2025

When: Tuesdays, 5.45pm ready to go 👍
Where: Ngamotu beach (meet at toilet blocks)

Week A: Group swim with various options for those who want to go long, mid, or short. A great way to swim with like-minded people & safely.

Week B: Skills, drills & race specific open water exercises coached by Chloe, $10.

* All swimmers welcome. You don't have to be part of NPSS.
** I ask that you are confident in the ocean and ok swimming 200m out from the shore. If not, book in for the 'Intro to the Ocean' session where I can guide you where you are at, not to a groups needs 👍

22/10/2025

Flannagan Cup swim is a goodie and a local event 👍with 400m, 1.2km, or 3.6km races... something for everyone 😀

For 2026, anyone from NPSS (and family) that enter a race, New Plymouth Swim Squad, will donate $10 to Hospice Taranaki.

> Why Hospice Taranaki?
I have first-hand experience of their wonderful, supportive care that they give to my husband as he is terminally ill. They can visit at home if we need to. They call us weekly to see if we need anything and have a 24/7 phone line, which has been invaluable.
Without the amazing service, we would feel lost in the health system, alone and unsupported.

So, if you enter, let me know 👍
If you're going away that weekend, maybe go after the swim 👍
It would be wicked to have a great show from NPSS at Ngamotu beach ⛱️ 😀

20/10/2025

I promise you that swimming does not have to be hard, where you put a lot of effort in and get little gains.

I can make it easier so that you enjoy your event or save energy before the bike 👍

I write personalised swim training programmes so that you don't have to think, it meets your goals and needs and fits around your other commitments 👍

You will also get full support throughout the training programme so that you don't have to do any guess work 👍

If you want a swim training programme DM for more info or we can chat to see how I can help you.

15/10/2025

Today marked the first 'Intro to the Ocean' session at Ngamotu beach. The sun was out 😊 and smiles all around 😊

These sessions are for swimmers that are confident and comfortable in a pool but unsure and nervy in the ocean.

You may have entered your first swim event or triathlon? Or just want to swim in the ocean 👍

This small group session, max 4ppl, is great but if 2-3 people too many, message me for other options.

05/10/2025

You're fine with a black line that you can follow 👍
You're fine when you can rest at the wall 👍
BUT what about swimming in the ocean??🙅‍♂️🙅‍♀️🙅

Summer is around the corner, which means so are ocean and triathlon events.

If you want to build more confidence, swim without stopping in the ocean, and know how to navigate a swim route without going way off course, then DM me.

As a confident ocean swimmer, swim coach, endurance athlete and ex-Ironman compeitior, I can help you.
- 1 on 1 sessions
- 2 on 1 sessions (bring a friend)
- Small groups (maximum 4)

You've got this🙌