Get Involved To Unlock Your Greatness
We know that swimming is an awesome life skill, but it also boasts loads of physical, social and mental health benefits. At Swimming NZ, we want to help all Kiwis have a life-long love of the water by creating and supporting positive sporting experiences. Whether you are wanting to learn to swim, be safer around the water, a weekend warrior swimming for fitness or wanting to get involved in competitions, swimming has something for you! Unlock Your Greatness in the water today!
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So Much More Than Swimming
Whilst swimming is lots of fun in general, there are so many reasons to be active in the water.
Find Your Local Pool
There is no time like the present to Unlock Your Greatness and experience the endless health and wellbeing benefits of swimming. Find your local pool below and get active in the water.
Find Your Local Swim Club
Join a local swimming club to experience the thrill and joy of competition, or training with friends. Our swimming clubs are ready to provide positive swimming experiences within our sport.
Find Your Local Swim School
There is no time like the present to learn to swim, whether you are a baby, teenager or adult! It's time to Unlock Your Greatness by learning to swim! Find your local Registered Swim School below.
It's a Life Skill
With NZ being surrounded by water and hosts stunning waterholes around the country, being able to go for a swim safely is a favourite Kiwi pastime!
It Develops Other Essential Life Skills
Being involved in swimming teaches you so much about skills that will equip you for life – such as time management, communication, perseverance and dedication
It's a Great Low Impact Whole Body Workout
Swimming is great for getting the whole body active and has less load through the joints when swimming in water
It's a Great Way to be Social
So many people swim together in clubs, squads or local groups, and many love to catch up for a coffee and chat post-swim!
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It's Great for Your Wellbeing
Swimming is not just good for your physical health, it is great for your mood and providing balance in your life.
It's a Great Form of Rehabilitation & Recovery
Given that being in the water can reduce the load on the joints, it is a great way to stay active or help with recovery from an injury
It's Easily Accessible & Anyone Can Do It
Aotearoa has so many stunning waterways and there are pools nearby, so why not head out for a swim
