Whakatāne Swimming Club

17/11/2025

HELP NEEDED – Club Treasurer Support

To our swimming community - we need your help!

We're putting the call out urgently for someone who can lend a hand with our club finances.

Our amazing committee consists of no more than a handful of members and at the moment we are stretched thin.

Specifically our Treasurer urgently requires an ongoing helper to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

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If you’ve got financial or accounting experience and can spare around 3 hours a week, please get in touch ASAP. It’s a volunteer role but a really rewarding way to give back and support local swimmers of all ages.

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You’d be helping with things like staying on top of accounts and making sure we stay compliant – all with the support of our friendly, committed team.

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), please email [email protected]

Thanks team – your support keeps our club afloat.

22/09/2025

Zandre and Chloe are representing us this week at the NZ Short Course Champs in Auckland.

They are sure kicking things off with a bang!🎉

Heres the action from Day 2:

Zandre
- Silver for 100m Freestyle and PB
- Bronze in 50m Butterfly and PB

Chloe
- took out a PB in her 400m IM

Day 1:
Chloe 1st in 100 Back multiclass (and a NZ Record), and 1st in the 800 Free with a PB and a NZ Record. Looking forward to more results to come.

Keep up the great work you two!

From all the clubbies at home watching 😃

11/07/2025

Whakatane Swim Club invites you to be a part of our 12-hour continuous relay fundraising event TOMORROW - Saturday, July 12.

This is a special event held in support of Chloe Gladwin, who has been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2025 Virtus Swimming Championships in Thailand later this year.

The event will run from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and is open to anyone in the Whakatāne community who is keen & able to splash out some laps for a great cause. All you have to do is provide a koha and you can join in!

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-chloe-attend-the-virtus-world-swimming?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLdQudleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHi5oqm4ivceZh9rPOKtrP2jttvIfWaN1sCssfJfEnml5bPp6Wev0xvqyfR_w_aem_dWa_98i6SLwMkEzVnADVpA

- bring togs and some cash and swim as many laps as you like
- bring the family and join in on the fun

See lifeguards or swim club members if you'd like to join in.

Fundraising to help Chloe Gladwin attend the 2025 World Virtus Swimming Championships in Thailand.

09/06/2025

🌊 AGM & PRIZEGIVING 🌊

THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON 14TH JUNE

1pm - 2pm - AGM
(Drop the kids inside for pool play and head to the Harriers club)
2:30pm - Afternoon tea (bring a plate)
3.00pm - PRIZEGIVING (kids well be celebrating you!).............................................................................................
Your involvement matters. Together, we can make our swim club stronger, more inclusive, and even more fun for every child.

We know you're passionate about your child’s swimming journey and we need you to help shape the future of our club and create the best possible experience for our swimmers.

AGM - Why we need your attendance

• Have Your Say: This is your chance to voice ideas, share feedback, and help guide club decisions.
• Get Involved: We are looking for 3-4 new committee members so nominations will be open. The more hands help, the better we will be for our swimmers.
• Celebrate Success: Hear about our swimmers’ achievements and exciting plans for the year ahead.

We'll see everyone Saturday afternoon!

04/06/2025

congrats to all the competitors who got stuck in last weekend at XLR8 in Taupo.

Some amazing results and PBs from all those who attended.
Special thanks to Taupo Swimming Club for hosting. We had a blast.

A list of top placings below - AMAZING work everyone

Isaak Feisst

• 3rd: Mixed 50 Meter Back

• 3rd: Mixed 50 Meter Fly

• 3rd: Mixed 100 Meter Back

• 3rd: Mixed 12&O 400 Meter Free

• 2nd: Mixed 12&O 800 Meter Free

Lottie Gladwin

• 2nd: Mixed 50 Meter Free

• 2nd: Mixed 200 Meter Back

• 2nd: Mixed 100 Meter IM

• 3rd: Mixed 12&O 400 Meter Free

• 3rd: Mixed 100 Meter Back

• 1st: Mixed 13&O 1500 Meter Free

Sophie Gladwin

• 3rd: Mixed 12&O 800 Meter Free

Summer Pearson

• 2nd: Mixed 200 Meter IM

• 2nd: Mixed 12&O 800 Meter Free

• 2nd: Mixed 100 Meter Breast

• 3rd: Mixed 200 Meter Breast

• 4th: Mixed 50 Meter Free

Zane Pearson

• 1st: Mixed 200 Meter Breast

• 2nd: Mixed 100 Meter Breast

• 2nd: Mixed 200 Meter IM

Dominic Rowland

• 2nd: Mixed 200 Meter Breast

• 3rd: Mixed 12&O 400 Meter Free

Roimata Williams

• 3rd: Mixed 100 Meter Breast

• 3rd: Mixed 100 Meter Back

• 4th: Mixed 50 Meter Back

Oscar Worrall

• 4th: 100m IM

Casper Wren

• 4th: 50m Fly

Maya Choudharey-Woodcock

• 3rd: Mixed 100 Meter Back

16/10/2024

Shout out to anyone who has a working barbecue or a business that would love to donate a barbecue!

This image represents the state of our club's current sausage grilling situation 🤧😶‍🌫️🥶

Let's just say it's rather dim and we desperately need a new one. Or even one that heats up and can grill something would be a vast improvement.

If you can help, give us a shout and we'll be around to collect.

Much love - all the Whakatane Swimming Clubbies and the parents who work the barb 😍

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13/10/2024

The Classic Series - Meet 2 this morning in Rotorua was a ripper.
Thanks Swim Rotorua for hosting us!

This VERY extensive list of accomplishments tells the story - well done all of our young swimmers today 🏆🏆🏆🏆

9 years
* Cherish Hoori 3rd place in both the 25m Free & 25m Back
* Oscar Worrall 1st place 25m free, 2nd place 100m IM

10 years
* Arabella Lawrence 2nd place 100m Free, 3rd place in both the 50m Fly and 100m IM
* Casper Wren 3rd place in 100m Back, 50m Fly & 200m IM

11 Years
* Maya Choudharey-Woodcock 3rd place 50m Breast
* Catherine Guaranga 3rd place 25m Free, 25m Back
* Liam Lawrence 3rd place 100m Back

13 Years
* Tessa Gladwin Ist place 200m IM
* Sophie Gladwin 2nd place 100m Back
* Arikura Moses-McRoberts 3rd place 100m Back

14 Years
* Summer Pearson 1st place 50m Breast & 2nd place 100m Free
* Haley Sullivan 2nd place 50m Fly, 50m Breast & 200m IM

15 Years
* Lottie Gladwin 3rd place 100m IM
* Jose Hillman 1st place 100m Back, 50m Breast & 3rd place 50m Fly

Special mention also to Edwin, Haylee, Renee, Roimata, Hudson and Bear for smashing those PB times - you guys are AMAZING

As always - a special 🥰👏🙌 to our coaching crew Mason and Jules - you can be proud of what these young athletes achieved today.

Great work everyone.

22/09/2024

A massive thanks everyone for joining us today!
Epic morning of racing kids🎉❤️ We are super proud of you all.

Our amazing official, committee, coaching and parent support crews - we couldn’t have done it without you.. you’re all superstars.

And finally to Whakatane Soccer Club and Poppies Cafe thanks for donating our morning tea!!!

❤️❤️❤️❤️🥪🥪🥪🥪🥪🌯🌯🌯🌯

07/08/2024

Happy Wednesday everyone.

CLUB AGM AND PRIZEGIVING - REMINDER THIS SATURDAY!

Wed love all families to attend our upcoming AGM - as this is crucial to the ongoing development of our club.

There are a number of critical roles on the committee up for grabs!

Schedule for afternoon is as follows:

12.30pm – kids can collect hydroslide tickets from Club rooms (they will have approx 1 hour on hydroslide)

1pm AGM starts (Harrier Club Rooms)

1.30pm - Following the AGM we will have shared kai – everyone to please bring a plate to share

2pm – Prizegiving to start!!

Everyone is welcome to attend. This is a celebration and acknowledgement of how well our swimmers have done over the season.

07/06/2024

CALLING ALL TEENS AND ADULTS
LOOKING FOR A CROSS-TRAINING OR SEMI-COMPETITIVE PATHWAY TO INCREASED FITNESS

Our Senior Squad AND Adult Fitness Programs are now taking enrolments, are training-based, and are designed to meet the needs of individual goals/fitness levels.

The programs are designed to;

- Increase general fitness for all fitness levels
- develop and refine stroke mechanics for improved co-ordination & body awareness both in & out of the water
- provide exposure to a large variety of strokes, drills, & skills, leading to increasing competence over the full spectrum of speeds & distances

Jump on in and visit our website www.whakataneswimmingclub.co.nz for more information or email [email protected] to enrol today!

03/06/2024

XLR8 Wrap

What a weekend!
Boy was it a chilly, high voltage extravaganza of a weekend in Taupo.

Before we get into the medal list (which is epic), first we need to give out some high fives and fist pumps..🙌👊👊👊

First - our athletes. Despite some being slightly under the weather, this crew of 20 odd absolutely turned up with game faces ON. All smashed PBs across multiple races and sure did our club proud. Well done team. ❤️❤️

Second - our coaching crew🎉
Thanks so much Mason and Jules for all your pre-race tips, tricks and general good times.

Third - the mum and dad support crews🏅🏅
These parents turned up, got busy across the pool with various designated jobs, then resumed their 24/7 support services as chief taxi driver, top culinary food hunter/gatherer, dry cleaner, and core body temperature analysts.

Onto the medal lineup!

🥉Mr Bear Wren - 3rd overall in points category for 11yr old men’s

Miss Arabella Lawrence
🏅50m Back
🥈50m Free & 100m Breast
🥉100m Free, 100m IM & 200m Free

Miss Maya Choudharey-Woodcock
🥉 200m Breast

Miss Sophie Gladwin
🥈200m Free

Miss Cloe Gladwin
🏅200m Breast
🥈100m Breast
🥉100m Back

Miss Maylein Hartmann
🏅200m Fly
🥈100m Fly

Mr Isaak Feist
🥉100m Fly
🥉800m Free

Mr Dominic Rowland
🏅200m Breast
🏅100m Breast

Mr Zane Pearson
🥈400m IM

Miss Nicola Harland
🥈400m IM

*side note regarding team photo. Due to an earlier afternoon start time, we missed a few of the crew in these shots. You were with us in spirit✔️