Dannevirke Amateur Swimming Club

21/04/2026

Come and join us for some fun and learn some new skills...

01/02/2026

Manawatu Age Group Championships 2026:
Thanks to all of our uber parents, timekeepers, officials, team managers, coaches and most importantly swimmers for an awesome weekend.

Quick summary:
205 Individual races
108 Personal Best times :-) that's fabulous team!

Medals (non Para, will update those later):
Gold 25
Silver 20
Bronze 21

Thanks also to the spectators who came along to support our swimmers.

28/01/2026

📘 How Consistent Practice Beats Long, Rare Sessions 🏊‍♂️⏱️

In swimming, doing a little often is far better than doing a lot once in a while. Consistency builds skills faster than occasional long sessions.

• Regular practice builds muscle memory 🧠
• Short sessions keep technique fresh and correct ✔️
• Long gaps cause fear and stiffness to return 😰
• Consistency improves breathing control and rhythm 💨
• Short, frequent swims reduce fatigue and injury risk 💪
• Confidence grows with repetition, not exhaustion 🌟
One focused 30–45 minute session, 2–3 times a week, is more effective than one long, tiring swim every two weeks.

Coach Tip 🏊‍♂️🔥
Show up often, even for short swims. Progress loves consistency.

27/01/2026

DASC has a disability specific learn to swim programme at the Lido Aquatic Centre, Thursday evenings from 6:30pm, 1 hr min in the water. Give us a shout if you are interested.

Swimming Should Be Your Child’s First Sport 🏊‍♀️👶

Swimming is more than just a sport — it’s a life skill that builds the foundation for your child’s physical, mental, and emotional growth 💙
• Builds full-body strength safely 💪
• Improves brain development & focus 🧠✨
• Boosts confidence and water safety 🌊
• Enhances coordination and balance ⚖️
• Gentle on joints–perfect for growing bodies.
• Teaches discipline, patience, and control 🎯
Children who swim early adapt faster to other sports and develop healthier habits for life 🌱
Coach Tip: Start young, keep it fun, and focus on skills — not speed 😊

24/12/2025

09/10/2025

Summer is on its way, this is 200% one of the best reasons to make sure your swimming skills are on point.
This water is not clear, is moving quickly and is warm, and there are no lifeguards.
Be safe this summer - Learn to Swim!!!

03/10/2025

Para Saturday looking like fun today...
Some good work done Lilian and our Multi-class athletes - Jonty, Emily, and Tristan.

Good improvements for Jackson and Ming Yew in their 1-on-1 sessions with Guy and Bella. [Guy did the Park Run before coming along 😀]

Purple board and Swiss ball fun to finish ...

Watch this space ...
D-Swim Manawatu about to launch in PN

19/09/2025

Dannevirke ASC wishes our team headed to 2025 NZ Short Course Championships in Auckland all the best for a successful week.
Thanjs to everyone who got in behind this team in training and in getting us all to Auckland.

22/07/2025

Good evening

Notice of AGM
Dannevirke Amateur Swimming Club (DASC)

To be followed by our Annual prizegiving celebration.

1-3pm on 23rd August 2025
Marist Rugby/Sports Clubrooms
Pascal St, Palmerston North

Hope to see everyone there!

05/06/2025

Folks, anyone able to help Jonty Howland get to Tri Series 2025 in Ballarat Australia in July, please adopt a duck to help him wing his way to Aus ...

Comment below or DM Hols Howland

08/05/2025

Good morning , only 2 more sleeps till our epic Carnival. Freyberg Pool, PN Sun 11th May 12:30pm. We would love to see you please.

Please note the following:
1. Bring cash for our fabulous raffles and BBQ.
2. Mothers Day draw - put all Mums names in the draw - must be there to win 🥰

HAVE FUN!!!!