Regional Squads
The Swimming Wellington Regional Squads have been created to help provide support to our national level swimmers who are looking to improve their swimming at a national and international level. We aim to foster a high-performance environment, led by a collaborative coaching team with a focus on developing world class skills.
The development of the Regional Squads is closely linked to the Swimming New Zealand Competition Review and other international swimming opportunities in the next decade (LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032). As a result, the regional squads and their criteria will continue to evolve to best suit the needs and goals of our top age group and open athletes.
*All squads to be updated after NZSC 2024
Bronze Squad
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13-18 years
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Entry via NAGS or NZSC Champs Qualification Time
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In-pool skills sessions and coaching clinics
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Selection for Bronze Squad valid for 12 months from achievement of qualification time
Silver Squad
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13-18 years
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Entry via Top 10 placing at NAGS or NZSC Champs
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In-pool skills sessions and local training opportunities
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2025 Regional bus trip (location TBC)
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Selection for Silver Squad valid for 12 months from Top 10 placing at previous National Event
Gold Squad
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15 and over
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Top 3 finisher in age group at NAGS or NZSC Champs
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Top 5 finisher at New Zealand Open Championships
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In-pool training and skills sessions
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Educational sessions for athletes i.e. nutrition/ sports psychology
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2025 Regional bus trip (location TBC)
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2025 Australian Team trip (location TBC)
Coaches
The Regional Squad structure has been developed by a coaches group from the Wellington region. This is a collaborative project with input from multiple club coaches.
- Gerusio Matonse, Porirua City Aquatics
- Jon Winter, Ōtaki Titans
- Justin Roberts, Capital Swim Club
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Steve Francis, Pirates Swim Team, Regional Squad Lead
- Benoit Lavigne, Tawa Swimming Club
- Chris Paproski, Ngā Tai Tūātea a Taraika
- Emma Cody, Raumati Swimming Club