Performance & Coaching
Cultivating our national talent to succeed on the world stage. Our High Performance team fuses cutting edge of innovation and old school work ethic. To help our best swimmers maximise their potential.
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Senior Pathway
For those athletes who have potential on the world stage. Our senior pathway helps swimmers who are on track for a FINA A time reach their peak performance.
Targeted Athlete
Developing winning strategies alongside our top talent. This program works closely alongside athletes and coaches who are on track for a top 16 at the Paris Olympic Games.
Athlete Development
We're on a mission to become a top global 16 swimming nation. With innovative programs and support leading the way.
Performance & Coaching Team
Cultivating our national talent to succeed on the world stage. Our High Performance team fuses cutting edge of innovation and old school work ethic. To help our best swimmers maximise their potential.
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Dame Sophie Pascoe
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Helena Gasson
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Lewis Clareburt
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Tupou Neiufi
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Jesse Reynolds
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Laticia Transom
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Chelsey Edwards
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Erika Fairweather
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Michael Pickett
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Zac Reid
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Eve Thomas
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Cameron Leslie
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Lili-Fox Mason
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Gabriella Smith
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Joshua Willmer
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Caitlin Deans
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Cameron Gray
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Andrew Jeffcoat
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Carter Swift
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Hazel Ouwehand
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Joshua Gilbert
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Luan Grobbelaar
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Summer Osborne
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Kane Follows
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Taiko Torepe-Ormsby
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Aquablacks
Our Aquablacks are our swimmers who have represented New Zealand internationally at Olympics, Paralympics, Commonwealth Games and World Championships (Long Course).
Learn more about our Aquablacks team representing us in 2023 and 2024 below.
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Selection Criteria
Updated and amended selection criteria for all swimmers wishing to represent New Zealand at international competitions.
Records
Recognising the fastest times swim by New Zealanders.
Note - records are swum often and these documents are updated periodically to reflect the record times as of the specified date.