WELCOME

Welcome to Swimming Bay of Plenty. Whether you’re a member of many years, or simply a visitor interested in taking up a new and exciting sport in your area – we are sure you will find what you are looking for.

Swimming can offer many things to many people, recreation, sport, enjoyment – but one thing is often overlooked, the need for swimming to be seen as a life skill.

In this day and age it is amazing that less than 25 per cent of our 12-year-olds can swim 200 metres. Worse still is the fact that every year more than 100 people drown in New Zealand, an island country where water sports are taken for granted. These are staggering statistics – but ones you can help change.

By enrolling yourself or your children in one of Swimming Bay of Plenty’s many clubs, you will get the hands-on experience and coaching you need to make you more confident in the water.

Or maybe you’re already confident and want to go from good to great – we can help you with that too. No matter what your age or goal, Swimming Bay of Plenty can help. From learn to swim skills to competitive sport – we are here to lend a hand.

So have a look around our website and if you have any questions just give us a call.

Swimming Bay of Plenty – making swimming fun!

Latest News

>>> Tip of the Week
Wed 16th Jul, 2008

MYTHS OF SWIMMING

By Wayne Goldsmith and Helen Morris

 

IF YOU WANT SUCCESS IN SWIMMING DON’T BELIEVE IN THE MYTHS OF OUR SPORT INSTEAD BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

 

Ever heard of low-fat, great tasting chocolate cake? There is no such thing.  It’s a misrepresentation of the truth …a myth.  How about Bigfoot? Nope.  He’s a exaggerated conception of a person or thing.. a myth.

And guess what ?….

Swimming has its share of myths, too – untruths that people think will lead them to success.  But that’s just it – the following 10 myths are misconceptions, fallacies and false notions. 

 

Click on the  Tip of the Week tab for the next ten weeks for the 10 myths.

 

There is a common theme about all ten myths: people are always looking for a system or a secret or something they can buy or do to guarantee success.  There “ain”t” no such thing.  There is however, something that can make a real difference – something that can make every session outstanding and every day something special, something that can take every opportunity and turn it into a performance advantage.  YOU

 

>>> 2008/09 BOP Calendar
Mon 14th Jul, 2008

The final calendar for Swimming BOP is now available.  Calendar

>>> 3 Region Update
Mon 14th Jul, 2008
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL SWIMMING BAY OF PLENTY MEMBERS
 
In response to our Three Region Mission Statement " 3 Regions working together to create pathways for swimmers and coaches " it was decided to further offer more competitive opportunities to our swimmers for the 2008 Winter Season.  The Three Regional Winter Championships are been made into a Grand Prix type series of three meets, ending with one final meet with the highest points’ scorers over the series contesting the final.
The dates are:
Swimming Bay Of Plenty Winter Championships      1/3   August 2008
Swimming Taranaki Winter Championships             15/17 August 2008
Swimming Waikato Pentathlon Open Meet             30/31 August 2008
 
Grand Prix Final - Te Awamutu                               13 September 2008
 
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