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NewsMon 6th Feb, 2012
Important information for the Central Swim Champs to be held on Hamilton this weekend. Click here for the "BIBLE" Sat 4th Feb, 2012
Final Psych Sheets now posted. No alterations to entries are now able to be made.
A meet "Bible" providing specific information for this meet is currently being finalised and will be emailed out to you soon for distribution to coaches, team managers, swimmers and parents. Mon 23rd Jan, 2012
Central Swimming Championships are looming and Swimming Bay of Plenty is pleased to be able to offer you the Regional Team opportunity again as in last year, Great fun was held by all and some great swimming was done in 2011 and we are looking forward to the same for 2012. I have secured the same accommodation rate as last year so accommodation per person for three nights is $136.00 and meals $60.00 for the entire weekend. Clubs will organise their own transport so please contact your Clubs for this costing. I urgently need names so final arrangements can be done. Any Team Managers, Coaches, parents, officials are welcome to be part of this arrangement but names are now required. Please advise Bronwen at radford@wave.co.nz to secure your bed. Any interested parents in helping with the Meals, Team Management pooldeck (The Bay is seated as a Team - there is no marshalling for the heats only the FINALS) please contact Bronwen Wed 18th Jan, 2012
As you all know the Juniors Camp will be held this Saturday. Details are: starting at 10am at the Rotorua Aquatic Pools and finishing around 3.30pm. Please bring your own lunch, sunscreen, towels and plenty to drink. Exciting news is that ORINOCO FAAMAUSILI-BANSE will be taking the camp. He attended the Bejing Olympics 2008 and he holds the World Junior Record for 50 Free, NZ Record holder and is an inspiration to our young ones. This camp is ONLY AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED NZ JUNIORS. Last minute opportunity to fine tune your skills that will give you the edge over your competitor at Nationals. Please reply to Bronwen radford@wave.co.nz with your intention to attend. Swim BOP is pleased to offer you this opportunity at no charge Tue 3rd Jan, 2012
Swimming Bay of Plenty encourages all swimmers to partake in the SNZ Epic Swim event on Saturday January 14th. This event is been held in our own backyard so would be fantastic to have the Bay well represented. There are events for everyone from 100m to a 10Km. There are great age group prizes so check out more details on www.epicswim.co.nz and enter online. Entries will be accepted on the day. Mon 2nd Jan, 2012
Due to the fickle weather and been unable to use the indoor pool during the week.
The Hayley Palmer Clinic is now on Saturday 8th January 11am to 4.30pm/5pm. See Flyer here for details.
It will be a great day of swimming, tips, motivation and fun activities and special gifts. This is a great opportunity for our juniors and age groupers to pick up some great little extra skills leading into their pinnacle events and for those swimmers just starting out. Please respond to Bronwen Radford asap if you wish to attend. Fri 30th Dec, 2011
Just because it is the festive season, no reason to drop the ball on your training! All NZ Nationals coming up early this year. CENTRAL SWIM CHAMPS IN HAMILTON in Feb. Closing dates end of Jan so check out the Bay website for the flyer and details.
Tue 29th Nov, 2011
Best of luck to all those attending the SBOP Junior Champs in Rotorua on the weekend. Hope the weather is nice. Don’t forget chairs if you want to sit on the grass area, tents if you wish or some form of covering, sunscreen and hats! Umbrellas in case the weather gods decide not to answer our prayers! :( Also 1 Official per 4 swimmers from each Club attending is a MUST...:) Thu 24th Nov, 2011
St Peters are hosting a Butterfly Clinic on Saturday the 10th of December. Click here for the flyer with all the information. Tue 22nd Nov, 2011
New flyer up for the Whakatane Meet in February in the flyers section. Results have been posted for those who swam at the Hot Stuff Meet at the Mount on the weekend. Enteries have now closed for the Swimming Bay of Plenty Long Course Meet. Hope the weather is nice otherwise bring your umbrellas for officiating! Nice food will be served to you all that offer to help tho!
Sun 30th Oct, 2011
24th October 2011 Rotorua swimmer Kane Radford has won the 10km open water swim at the Queensland Championships at the weekend. The 20 year old also finished second in the 5km open water swim at Lake Kawana on the Sunshine Coast.
Radford, a member of Swimming New Zealand’s High Performance Centre, used the weekend as part of his preparations towards the all-important State New Zealand Open Water Championships in the New Year. The championships are the sole remaining selection event for New Zealand open water swimmers to secure spots in the final Olympic qualifying race to be staged in Portugal. Radford was untroubled in winning the 10km open water swim event at Kawana Waters in 1:52.32, more than two minutes clear of Australian junior Joshua Richardson. Earlier Radford finished second in the 5km event to leading Australian Codie Grimsey, who bypassed the 10km race. Only 13 seconds separated the pair in the 5km race, continuing their rivalry following their clash in the prestigious Tiburon Mile in San Francisco last month where Radford edged out the Australian.
The State New Zealand Open Water Championships are in Taupo on 14-15 January.
Results, Queensland Open Water Swim:
Men 10km: Kane Radford (NZL) 1:52.32, 1; Joshua Richardson (AUS) 1:54.32, 2; Hugh Cummong (AUS) 1:58.02, 3.
Men 5km: Codie Grimsey (AUS) 55:03, 1; Kane Radford (NZL) 55:16, 2; Ridge Grimsey (AUS) 55:11, 3. Fri 7th Oct, 2011
Flyer here for Fun Swim and Clinic with Helen Norfolk held at Brock Pool, St Peters, Cambridge on Sunday 6 November. Click here for Flyer Summer Meet held on the 19th of November. Timing Pads, Mammoth Slide, Zorb and Refreshments Wed 5th Oct, 2011
Swimming Northland have a flyer (click here) to advertise their Open Water Event to be held at the Kai Iwi Lakes, Dargaville on Saturday the 3rd of December. Mon 19th Sep, 2011
Swimming Bay of Plenty would like to congradulate Kane Radford (Swim Rotorua) on an outstanding win in the 12th Annual RCP Tiburon Mile. This is the second time Kane has won this prestigious open water event. Tue 6th Sep, 2011
2011 Top Female Youth Squad Camp – a part of the Youth and Age National Development Programme. These camps are an integral part of the Swimming New Zealand National Development Pathway. Selections have been made based on performances from the NZ Short Course Championships (6-9 August, 2011). The top 24 Female swimmers ages 15-17 have been selected off FINA point scores in the following stroke categories (with no more than 4 per event category):
· 50-100-200 Free
· 400-800 Free
· 100-200 Back
· 100-200 Breast
· 100-200 Fly
· 200-400 IM
Swimmers:
Wed 24th Aug, 2011
As tabled at both the delegates meetings and the AGM this is to reconfirm that SBOP will be doing the annual trip to the Taranaki Champs. We support the Taranaki Champs each year as they have been Regional supporters of our events over a number of years and due to their geographical nature and constantly having to travel long distances for competition we travel to them as a gesture of goodwill. This trip has had huge success, awesome racing and a whole pile of fun. There have been some amazing chants established during this trip. This year SBOP has committed to meeting the costs of the bus to help keep the expenses at a minimal. As tabled at the AGM the approx costs will be a maximum of $150.00 probably less but as you can appreciate this cannot be confirmed until we have confirmation of numbers. All travel arrangements have been made and accommodation meals etc booked. Please find attached the flier and we would appreciate an indication of whether you intend to join us in 2011 for this trip. Swimming Bay of Plenty would like to make a special invitation to the 12 and unders to join us this year. We have had a sprinkling of these juniors over the past but would really like them to come and join us in this awesome experience. We have an amazing team of adults who travel with the swimmers and welcome any parents to join us on a first in basis. Spaces are limited so please make you intention by return email. Wed 24th Aug, 2011
Coaches could you please ensure your swimmers understand the Central Swimming pathway and more particular the Aquaknights programme. The Winter season (Short Course Swimming) concludes with the Grand Prix Finale on 8th and 9th October 2011. This is a selected invitational meet and to be eligible you must have swam at the SBOP Short Course Championships and one other Regional Winter Championships. (HBPB, Waikato or Taranaki). SBOP supports Taranaki Championships for the reasons explained in an earlier email but any swimmer/programme or coach can choose what Championship they wish to attend. You must have swam the same event at the SBOP Champs and you selected other Winter Championships. There is no dispensation given for illness etc. Please check out the SBOP webpage Central Swimming Tab for more information on the Central Swimming Programme. Sun 21st Aug, 2011
Congratulations to all the swimmers who attended SNZ Short Course Champs. You were a credit to the Region and your Clubs. Special congratulations to Taylor Armstrong Greerton Swim Club for breaking the 17 years Age Group record in the 200 Free and her other 10 Bay of Plenty records broken throughout the four days. Other record breakers during the championships were Nathan Capp Greerton ( 3 Records) William Griffith Swim Rotoura (2 Records), Aaryn Gandy (1 Record) Tue 9th Aug, 2011
SNZ is tonight mourning the loss of Bill Matson, ONZM, FINA Vice President and SNZ Life Member. He has made a significant contribution to FINA in a range of International roles, and has been on the FINA Bureau since 1996 and FINA Vice President since 2005, but most of us in NZ know him as a past SNZ president, and current member of the Technical Advisory Committee. He would except for his admission to hospital in Shanghai have been Meet Director at the National short course meet being run in Wellington, as I write this. I have spoken personally with Joan and their son Paul who is now on his way to Shanghai to support his mother and sister, Susie, who has been with Joan and Bill the past few days, and have passed on our deepest sympathies and offer of any support possible to bring Bill home to rest. Our thoughts and condolences are with Bill’s family and many friends. Cheers Murray Coulter Wed 3rd Aug, 2011
Are you able to help please?
The above meet is at Waterworld, Hamilton, 27/28 August.
There are three sessions - Session 1 (Sat) WU 8am, start 9am - Session 2 (Sat) WU 3pm, start 4pm - Session 3 (Sun) WU 8am, start 9am.
I need an additional 9 IOTs and 5 Tks.
If you can help out at one or more sessions please email me at davebeattie@clear.net.nz asap. Mon 4th Jul, 2011
Well done to all those who swam at Swim Rotorua meet on the weekend and to the lucky fastest who won the money in the skins races. Greerton Winter Meet entries are closing. Swim BOP AGM this Sunday. Come along, show your support and chat with two ladies from Swimming NZ. Fri 10th Jun, 2011
We have received the sad news that Swimming Bay of Plenty Honors award member and Taupo Swimming Club Member Barry Keehan passed away on Thursday 8th June. He will be sadly missed by us all and will leave a void in almost every part of our community. Our memories though of a life well lived are very full. Our deepest sympathies are extended to his family at this time of their tragic loss. The following notice appeared in the NZ Herald
Wed 8th Jun, 2011
Psych Sheets now available under flyers section for the Taupo Meet. Another big two days ahead. Thanks to all the Officials, Coaches, Swimmers and Parents supporting this meet. The seats are concrete so it might be a good idea to bring something soft to sit on! Look forward to seeing you all there. Wed 25th May, 2011
The annual Swimming Bay of Plenty Awards Brunch is to be held on Sunday the 19th of June. If you have not yet seen the flyer please click here to download it. Thu 14th Apr, 2011
We need you to make up a Team of 20 to particpate in the Curtain raiser for the ANZACS SWIM FOR CANTERBURY. Coaching Clinics with Australian Stars plus much more available for the Junior team. For more details see below and the press release attached.: CALLING ALL JUNIOR SWIMMERS
WE HAVE THE MOST AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL OUR YEAR 8 TO YEAR 4 SWIMMERS
Swimming Bay of Plenty has secured a spot in the Curtain-raiser at the ANZACS Swim for Canterbury on Saturday 16th April West Wave Auckland
Please see the attached which describes the forthcoming Event. The overriding objectives is helping Canterbury.
There has been a delay in processing this event due to the Open Championships being held last week but everything is now on track and we just need YOU. This promises to be a great occasion with the strongest field of overseas swimming stars ever assembled. Confirmed stars are Jessicah Schipper, Libby Tricket, Leisel Jones, Brenton Rickard to name but a few.
We are now looking for 20 swimmers to be part of this. In addition to been part of the Curtain-raiser we have also secured a place in the Coaching Clinic’s being held earlier in the day with one of the Australian Stars. These clinics will also provide an opportunity for a photo and autograph session with the visiting stars, a Certificate of Participation and a discounted purchase of the commemorative Swim ANZAC swim cap and T-Shirt. All swimmers who participate in the curtain-raiser will be given free entry into the main event. Parents and supporters can purchase tickets via the website http://www.anzacswim.co.nz
The cost of the participation is to be confirmed but it is envisaged that SBOP may subsides this event for our swimmers. The approx cost will be $25.00.
Please call Bronwen on 027 6688966 or email radford@wave.co.nz to book your place.
There is also a Hospitality Evening on Friday 15th April that includes a dinner, panel discussions etc for those interested. SBOP has secured a special price for this evening which differs from that advertised so please contact Bronwen if you are interested in this.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and urge you all to secure you place asap.
>>> Opportunities not to be missed. Swimmers Year 9 and above if you want to be part of one of the Elite teams please advise and a spot can be secured for you. For details contact Bronwen 0296688966
Thu 14th Apr, 2011
Hi all,
You may already know about the ANZAC Swim for Canterbury events which are happening this coming weekend (Fri 15th/Sat 16th). Having the likes of Libby Trickett, Leisel Jones, Brenton Rickard and Jessicah Schipper over here to swim is something that I personally never thought I would see, but more importantly, it is a great opportunity to give back to our own in Canterbury (particularly the swimming community), and the graciousness of our Australian friends in helping us in this Endeavour is quite humbling. We are also bringing up from Christchurch a group of senior swimmers such as Becky Doolie, Kelly Briden, and our Gold medal Para-Olympian, Sophie Pascoe. Now that Opens have finished and we have had a day to catch our breath, we are now into the final push for this event, and so I would really appreciate if you are able to circulate to all club members the following information for bookings and ticketing. This can be found on the website: http://www.anzacswim.co.nz/ Tickets for the hospitality evening on Friday 15th with our guests (but also our own Kiwi stars such as Danyon Loader, Moss Burmester, and Sophie Pascoe) that includes dinner, panel discussions with our guests, and an "auction" of the stars into our 8 Premier League teams swimming in the Saturday main event, can be purchased through the website as single tickets, Tables of 10, Tables of 8, or a "Table with a Champion". It would be great to see your club/region purchase a table, perhaps hosting one of our visiting stars, and there may be many of your membership who have businesses or just individuals banding together who may also wish to buy a table. Saturday morning/afternoon 16th; There are Master Clinics on Saturday morning and afternoon. The morning clinics at West Wave are already booked, but there are plenty of places for the afternoon sessions at the Diocesan Pool and the newly re-opened Jellicoe Park Pool in Onehunga. Some of our Aussie guests will also be taking clinics early Saturday morning with the Ocean Swim "King of the Bays". Details and times are on the website. Saturday evening 16th; We will be doubling the seating capacity (to 1200) at West Wave with temporary seating, so there will be plenty of tickets for the Curtain-Raiser (16 Junior teams) at 5.30pm followed by the Main Event (8 Premier League teams) at 7.00pm. While the programme is based on the ASL Premier League format, there will be a few entertaining moments as each team will "carry" a non-swimming sports code 4 x 25m relay team. So expect to see Ian Jones and former All Blacks, (still working on some current All Blacks and/or Crusaders), Mahe Drysdale with a team from Rowing NZ, Black Caps, Black Sticks, Rick Wells and a team of multi-sports (including Ben Fouhy), Arwen Guttenbeil with a team of former Kiwis, a team of Olympic yachties, and a sports media team. Again, tickets can be purchased through the website. Obviously, running an event of this magnitude, there are significant costs, but with the generous support of people such as the Auckland Council, ASB Community Trust, Swim T3, CLM (Community Leisure Management), Bartercard, Speedo, Spencer-on-Byron, RealDesign, Absolute Insurance, ASL, we are in a position where the majority of the overheads have already been accounted for. A Special Request of Club members; Many of our Aussie visitors are arriving on Friday 15th and I would be grateful if you could check with your families to see if any would be willing to act as ’hosts’ for the guests. Essentially that would entail taking responsibility for a pickup from the airport (I believe that Danyon will be there to greet them), delivery to and from their accommodation at the Spencer-on-Byron in Takapuna, between the various events, and finally back to the airport, which for most will be on Sunday 17th. If there are any who are happy to help in this regard, please contact me at: With these guys being so generous with their time (most have just come out of Aussie Open Trials), in offering to come it would great if we could do our best to ensure that we have a great crowd out to support them and at the same time supporting our Canterbury friends. Please let me know if you have any questions. In case some of you missed this, I have attached one of the updates from a few weeks ago, which gives some more detail of who is coming. Regards, Hayley Palmer Sun 20th Mar, 2011
Swimming BOP, in association with its supporting regions & local businesses thankyou once again for attending this special fundraising meet and contributing toward getting the Christchurch region back on their feet. We also hope you have had a successful & enjoyable week-end here in the bay & look forward to seeing you back here again some time.
attached please find the results in the Results section of this site. Wed 16th Mar, 2011
IMPORTANT NOTE :
TV One will be @ the pool 8am Saturday to film segments for their ’Good Morning’ & ’Close-up’ programmes re. this relief meet fundraiser - so we thought it would be a good idea for people participating to dress in black & Red where possible to show our support for Christchurch on national T.V. Psyche Sheets Available now..... Tue 15th Mar, 2011
Kane Radford (Swim Rotorua) swam an impressive race to secure the Gold in the 5km. For more information click on the following links.
Fri 11th Mar, 2011
SNZ National Age groups Overview
Our Team has returned from the SNZ National Age Groups with a total of nine medals, 8 BOP Age Group records, 60 Individual Finalist placings, 4 Club Relay Finalist placings and 6 Regional Relay Finalist placings.
Nathan Capp (Greerton) secured 1 Gold, 1 Silver, Aaryn Gandy (Whakatane) 1 Silver, 3 Bronze, Hayden Eldridge (Swim Rotorua) 1 Bronze, Danielle O’Connor (Greerton) 1 Bronze and Glen Fraser (Taupo) 1 Bronze.
Provisional Age Group Record Breakers were Taylor Armstrong - Greerton (17) 50 Fly, 100 back and 50 Free. Grace Eglinton - Greerton (13) 200 IM, Danielle O’Connor -Greerton (16) 50 Free, Aaryn Gandy - Whakatane (16) 50 Back, 100 Back, 50 Free
Finalists were Swim Rotorua’s Jordan Sherwood (1) Rebecca Roling (3), Michael Rasdall (2) Hayden Eldridge (4) Ben Gimblett (2) William Griffith (4) Jody Lickfold (5) and Luke Matthews (3). Greerton’s Taylor Armstrong (6), Grace Eglinton (1) Sarah Greaves (1) Danielle O’Connor (1) and Danielle Waiari (1). Otumoetai’s Brittney Goodrick (3), Jessica Miller (6), and Cameron Whitney (1). Taupo Swim Club’s Paige Flynn (6), and Glen Fraser (2). Whakatane’s Aaryn Gandy (3), William Gandy (1), Michelle Keighley (2) and Hope McAdams (2)
Congratulations to our Bay Relay teams and Greerton and Swim Rotorua Club Relay Teams for securing finalist placings.
Thanks to all the swimmers, coaches, Team Managers and supporters for a great job. Wed 9th Mar, 2011
Thank you to everyone for the support you have offered towards the Christchurch Relief fund meet being held in Rotorua 18-20 March.
We have had an overwhelming response which shows the support and co-operation of the swimming community.
Following a large number of queries it has been decided to allow swimmers to swim a maximum of two unqualified events, (with the exception of events 21 and 26 for which swimmers must have qualified). Sat 5th Mar, 2011
A further two medals were claimed tonight. Aaryn Gandy - Whakatane secured Bronze in the 100 Back also in a BOP Record while Nathan Capp - Greerton secured the silver in the 200 Free. Swimmers continued to make finals and were unlucky on a number of occasions by finishing 4th in a number of events. Tonights finalists were Rebecca Roling, Luke Matthews, Jodi Lickfold, William Griffith, Hayden Eldridge and Michael Rasdall - Rotorua, Hope McAdams - Whakatane, Jessica Miller - Otumoetai and Greerton Taylor Armstorng and Sarah Greaves. Sat 5th Mar, 2011
SBOP swimmers continue to place themselves on the podium with Hayden Eldridge (15-Rotorua) securing the bronze in the 100 Free. Double figure’s were reached again with the following swimmers progressing through to finals. Paige Flynn - Taupo, Jessica Miller - Otumoetai, Danielle O’Connor and Taylor Armstrong - Greerton, Hope McAdams, Michelle Keighley and Aaryn Gandy - Whakatane, and Rotorua swimmers Jodi Lickfold and William Griffith. Sat 5th Mar, 2011
SBOP swimmers added another 2 medals to our tally. Aaryn Gandy (16-Whakatane) claimed bronze in the 200 Back and Glen Fraser (14-Taupo) bronze in the 50 Breast. Other finalists were Jessica Miller (15) and Brittney Goodrick (15) (Otumoetai), Hayden Eldridge, Jordan Shrwood, Michael Rasdall, William Griffith and Luke Matthews (Rotorua), Taylor Armstrong and Danielle O’Connor (Greerton), Wiliam Gandy (15) and Aaryn Gandy (16) (Whakatane) and Paige Flynn (14-Taupo). These swimmers secured a total or 14 individual finalist swims Wed 2nd Mar, 2011
Swimming Bay of Plenty swimmers kicked off their National Championships at the conclusion of Day One with a silver medal, two Bay of Plenty Age Group Records, 6 Individual finalists and 2 Club Relay finalists. Aaryn Gandy (16 Whakatane) secured a Silver medal in the 50m backstroke swimming a personal best time and a new Bay of Plenty record. Taylor Armstrong (17 Greerton) secured 4th in the 400 Free in a personal best and also a Bay Record. Other finalists were 400 Freestylers Jodi Lickfold (15 Rotorua) 6th (PB), Rebecca Roling (17 Rotorua) 9th and Jessica Miller (15 Otumoetai) 9th. Luke Matthews (16 Rotorua) 50 Back 6th (PB) and Ben Gimblett (16 Rotorua) 10th 200 Fly. Swim Rotorua Relay Team (16/0 Male) secured 6th place while Greerton Club (16/0 Females) secured 8th in the 4 x 50 Freestyle Event. Sat 26th Feb, 2011
Please click on this link to read the press release from Swimming Bay of Plenty and Swimming Auckland. Swimming Communities coming together. Fri 25th Feb, 2011
Swimming BOP are hosting a meet to fundraise for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. This will allow all our Div II swimmers the chance to race on the 18th to 20th of March. Wed 23rd Feb, 2011
Information sent via email directly from Kent at Swimming New Zealand: It is clear that the damage to infrastructure prevents SNZ holding the Division II event there. After consultation with Swimming Canterbury, we have decided to cancel this meet. Swimming New Zealand is very aware that this is the only annual national event for Division II swimmers. For this reason, we are looking at alternative options for staging the Division II Competition in combination with another event or by itself later in 2011. Once these decisions are confirmed, information will be circulated to both regions and clubs.
I have spoken with Air New Zealand and they will credit all fares no matter what class that were purchased prior to February 22. If you call their reservations centre they will process your credit. If you have any questions or issues please contact Maria Courtney who is an account manager with Air New Zealand on maria.courtney@airnz.co.nz. Jet Star has not confirmed their refund policy as yet, but once we hear the process for this I will advise.
A contribution from sales of all Division II merchandise will go to the Canterbury Mayoral Fund, so please help us support the Canterbury community. You should be able to wear the Division II merchandise later in the year, subject to us rescheduling the event.
The most important thing at this time is for us all to support the community of Canterbury as best we can. All of our thoughts and best wishes are with you. Mon 21st Feb, 2011
Outstanding job by our Juniors at the SNZ National Championships on the Weekend.
National medal winners were: George Williams (Otumoetai) 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 3 Bronze. Keegan Pook (Taupo) 1 Silver, 1 Bronze, Tiana Spear (Taupo) 3 Silver, 1 bronze.
Top 10 National placings by Otumoetai’s Kate Bradley (1), Harriet Cairns (1), Samantha Carter (1), Joshua Pickett (2), Alice Williams (1) and George Williams (2), Taupo’s Bradley McKnight (1), Keegan Pook (4), Tiana Spear (3), Whakatane’s Sarah Kereti (1), Mount Maunganui’s Megan McCarty (2) and Swim Rotorua’s Anasetini Nagera (4), Joape Nagera (4).
And not to forgot our relay Teams - Male: Keegan Pook, Bradley McKnight, Joshua Pickett and George Williams Female: Megan Mccarty, Harriet Cairns, Madison Rennie, Tiana Spear, Libby Moore, and Morgan Kilmiser for national top 10 placings.
Reminder to all that Rising Star entries close March 7th. You cannot enter if you have attended national events in 2010.
Mark your calenders for the Relays March 27th in Whakatane. Fri 4th Feb, 2011
As earlier published and as in the past we have available for any Swimming Bay of Plenty swimmers who are attending the Central Swimming Championships to be accommodated and transported as part of the Swimming Bay of Plenty Team. Time has just flown and it is now only a week away. Accommodation has been secured at a cost of $38.00 per person. Final arrangements will be issued before the end of the weekend but before this can be done Bronwen now urgently requires confirmation of final numbers of swimmers and any Team managers, parents, officials, coaches etc who are wanting to be part of this arrangement. We will be accommodated at a Motel with full kitchen facilities available. We envisage feeding the Team as one. Travel arrangements have not been as simple because of the location and we are currently looking at travelling from Tauranga and Rotorua under separate vans rather then the preferred option of a bus. The bus is proving exceptionally expensive because of the via Tauranga Rotorua Hamilton route. Once final numbers have been established the travel arrangements will be notified. Any parent that is available to help with the catering, pool deck, Team management etc please advise Bronwen on radford@wave.co.nz or 027 6688966 Fri 4th Feb, 2011
The annual Kiwanis Open Water Swim is on again on Waitangi Day February 6th. The original plan was that the Central Swimming would be part of this day by running a 10km Championships. Due to a number of circumstances out of our control we are unable to progress with this event this year. Safety of our swimmers must be paramount and due to a number of key personnel and safety crafts not available we will have to now cancel this event for 2011. However, we encourage all swimmers to attend and be part of the Kiwanis Events which have a range of events from a 6km to a littlies novelty event of 100m. This day is awesome and a great family day out. Please check the www.kiwanis.org.nz/dv09roto.htm website for further information. We intend to add the 10km to the 2012 event. Fri 21st Jan, 2011
Our thoughts are with the family of Jill Vernon at this sad time. To view her Obituary done by Swimming Auckland please click here Fri 24th Dec, 2010
Hayley Palmer is holding a coaching clinic in Rotorua on the 7th and 8th of January. A great opportunity to learn from a top NZ swimmer before she heads off to train overseas in her build up to 2012. To view the flyer click here Fri 24th Dec, 2010
NZ swimming Trust Reimbursement Grants close on April 18th. All eligible swimmers can apply, the link is
Fri 17th Dec, 2010
There is confusion on this weekends format, so just to clarify it for everybody this is what is happening.
Friday 17th : 1500 m Swimming BOP Long Distance warm up 5pm start 6pm.
Saturday 18th : Swim Rotorua Meet Warm up 9am start time 9.30am
The 800m will commence 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Swim Rotorua Meet. A estimated time will be posted on the website and Facebook on Friday evening.
This time will be an estimate only and it is the swimmers responsibility to ensure they arrive in plenty of time. Fri 17th Dec, 2010
Hi everyone, Please click to access the BOP Long Course Meet times to start tonight. Mon 29th Nov, 2010
The Swimming Bay of Plenty Steamers Team of Keegan and Tahlia Pook, Cole Grace, Madison Rennie, Kendall Grace, Samantha Carter, Georgia and Thomas Hacker, William Mercer, Sarah Kenyon, and Tania Thomson were part of history at the Auckland Junior Invitational League on the weekend. They joined 16 other teams as the curtain raiser for the ASL Premier League Grand Finale. The League is all about swimming as a team for points not times. It was exciting, fast and furious and a huge amount of FUN. Results from the Friday night curtain raiser were collated and the SBOP Steamers earned themselves a place in the Division One Finale on Saturday night. The fun and excitement continued and the Team secured 2nd place. Outstanding job by all the swimmers. Special thanks to Jan Pook and Cameron Durno who took the challenge pooldeck of orgainsing the swimmers.
Swimming Bay of Plenty congratulate Swimming Auckland on an outstanding initiative and thank them for giving our Junior swimmers the opportunity of being part of the League. Special thanks to Brian Palmer for making out Team feel so special. Please book us a lane for next year. Our kids are buzzing. Tue 9th Nov, 2010
Many thanks to all those who were able to attend the recent Vanguard Meeting held in Rotorua on Saturday. This gave our Region a great opportunity to provide some thought provoking information to the Swim NZ people in attendance.
How exciting it is for the Bay of Plenty Region to be able to welcome elite swimmers to our Bay Short Course Champs, in particular, the medalists from the Commonwealth Games held recently.
It would be a great opportunity for anyone and everyone to come and see the Olympics Swimmers in action. The sessions are relatively short and breakfast and afternoon tea is provided for those that would like to help out at this event and Time Keep. Please let Karen know if you would like to be one of the lucky ones! swimbopadmin@vodafone.co.nz
Tue 2nd Nov, 2010
See attached flyer for further information Tue 2nd Nov, 2010
All clubs have now received notification from Cathy Hemsworth regarding the upcoming Project Vanguard Workshop to be held for all Swimming BOP members in Rotorua on November 6th. It was decided to minimise the time requirements of our volunteers by hosting one workshop only. Swimming Bay of Plenty invites all members t...o attend this important forum at the Swim Rotorua Clubrooms. If you would like to read further information please click on the links below....
Thu 28th Oct, 2010
A big thank you to all swimmers, officials and supporters who helped make the 12th Annual CNI Championships a success. A special thanks to the parents/spectators who found seating a challenge but yet remained positive and calm. Congratulations to Wanganui who claimed the trophy for overall Top Team with a total of 1961.50, Swim Rotorua followed with 1933.50 and Roskill secured third with 1742.50. Relay Team winners were 13/under Medley: Female Roskill, Male Wanganui; Open Medley: Female Aquablades, Male Roskill; 13/under Freestyle: Female Roskill, Male Wanganui; Open Freestyle: Female Roskill, Male Roskill. We look forward to welcoming you all back in 2011 Tue 19th Oct, 2010
We have allocated a Board Member to be your Liaison person for your Club. Please feel free to contact them with any comments, concerns or questions you may have with regard to your Club or Bay of Plenty Swimming. They are here to help and assist you. Please see the Contact Address book for their contact details.
Wed 6th Oct, 2010
URGENT NOTICE FOR ALL Swimming Bay of Plenty urges all Club committee members and any other interested SBOP members to attend a forum to discuss the outcomes of the recent SNZ AGM and subsequent developments as a result of the AGM including the Special General Meeting that has been called by SNZ. Sunday 17th October 1pm at the Swim Rotorua Club Rooms. It is imperative that all Clubs attend this forum so Swimming Bay of Plenty can report on the outcomes from the SNZ AGM. The outcomes needing discussion are the next phase of Project Vanguard, the outcomes of the remits presented by Swimming Bay of Plenty (as agreed on at the delegates meeting), and the remit regarding Rule 4. (Documentation relating to this remit has been circulated to all Clubs direct from SNZ) It is important that we have all Clubs input on to where to from here and what recommendation they have with regards to the upcoming SNZ SGM.
Fri 1st Oct, 2010
Day 5 results
Another medal haul of three for our swimmers. Nathan Capp secured the Gold in the 1500 Free (BOP Record), Bianca Bradley Silver 200 Fly (BOP) and Paige Flynn who has moved from the junior ranks into the Age group ranks a Bronze in the 50 Free.
Finalists placings were Michael Rasdall, Mitchell Nairn and William Griffith 1500 Free, Sarah Fraser, Rebecca Roling and Nicole O’Donnell 200 Fly, Sarah Fraser 200 IM, William Gandy 100 Breast, Taylor Armstrong, Bianca Bradley, Dannielle O’Connor, Jordan Sherwood 50 Free
Thu 30th Sep, 2010
Day 4 results.
Bay swimmers add to medal haul by securing another 5 medals tonight. Gold to Jessica Miller in 800 Free, Silver to Taylor Armstrong (BOP Record) and Bronze Bianca Bradley 100 Fly. Bronze to Sarah Fraser 800 Free, Bronze Aaryn Gandy 100 Back (BOP Record).
Finalist placings to Brittney Goodrick, Rebecca Roling, Nicole O’Donnell 800 Free, Michael Rasdall, William Griffith 200 Free, Jessica Miller, Stephanie Capp 100 Breast, Mitchell Nairn 100 back, Glenn Fraser 200 Breast and Paige Flynn 50 back. Wed 29th Sep, 2010
Another three medals was claimed on Day 3. Nathan Capp secured Gold in the 400IM in a provisional NZ and BOP Record. Taylor Armstrong secured Bronze in both the 200 Free (BOP Record) and 100 back. Finalist placings were secured by Jessica Miller, Bianca Bradley, Sarah Fraser and Brittney Goodrick 200 Free, Paige Flynn 100 Back, Jessica Miller and Sarah Fraser 200 Breast, Jordan Sherwood, Michael Rasdall and Aaryn Gandy 100 Free Tue 28th Sep, 2010
Another four medals for Bay swimmers on Day Two: Taylor Armstrong 50 Fly Silver (Provisional Bay Record), Bronze to Brittney Goodrick and Bianca Bradley 400 IM and Nathan Capp 400 Free.
Finalist placings to Rebecca Roling, Jessica Miller and Sarah Fraser 400 IM, Jordan Sherwood, Michael Rasdall, Aaryn Gandy 400 Free, Bianca Bradley 50 Fly, William Gandy and Glen Fraser 50 breast, Brittney Goodrick, Taylor Armstrong and Danielle O’Connor 100 Free, Mitchell Nairn (Provisional BOP Record) and Aaryn Gandy 200 back, William Gandy 100 IM,
Mon 27th Sep, 2010
Day One Results for our swimmers:
Congratulations to Bianca Bradley Gold 100IM, Jessica Miller Silver 400 Free, Nathan Capp Silver 200 IM and Aaryn Gandy Silver 50 backstroke. Bianca, Nathan and Aaryn swims are provisional BOP Records.
Finalist placings to Brittney Goodrick, Taylor Armstrong, Sarah Fraser and Nicole O’Donnell 400 Free, Jessica Miller 50 Breast, Mitchell Nairn 50 backstroke, Paige Flynn 200 back, and Sarah Fraser 100IM Mon 20th Sep, 2010
Arena TriviaIn the last issue of Fastlane the answer to the question ’Who was the only New Zealand medallist at the 1993 Palma del Mallorca (SC) World Swimming Championships’ is Trent Bray. Thanks to all everyone who sent in their answers. Congratulations to our winner Keegan Pook from Taupo Swim Club who received a fantastic prize from Arena. Mon 20th Sep, 2010
Congratulations to the following swimmers who will be representing the Bay of Plenty in the Relay Teams at the upcoming Short Course Age Group Championships. Brittney Goodrick, Zoe Schoeller-Burke, Jessica Miller, Paige Flynn, William Griffith, Nathan Capp, Hayden Eldridge, Jordan Sherwood, Patrick McCarty, Aaryn Gandy, Luke Matthews, Michael Rasdall, William Gandy, Glen Fraser, Stephanie Capp, and Mitchell Nairn. It is indeed an honor to represent your region and we appreciate you making yourself available and we know you will swim with pride and passion. The Physc Sheets are available on the Swimming New Zealand Website or you can click.....
Mon 13th Sep, 2010
Two of Swimming Bay of Plenty’s members received their Honors awards at the Swimming New Zealand AGM on the weekend. We congratulate life members of Swimming Bay Plenty and Whakatane Swimming Club Norm Jeff’s and Chris Groothoff on this wonderful achievement and thank them for their outstanding contribution and support of swimming. Fri 10th Sep, 2010
Wellington is the destination for the New Zealand Age Group Short Course Champs. If you require accommodation and did not get the memo with accomodation details on it then please email me and I will forward this to you. lflynn@ruralinzone.net It will be held on the same dates as it were to be in Christchurch. Work with the air lines to work out your flight differences or details on how to exchange, refund or hold and use at a later date.
Fri 10th Sep, 2010
SNZ are considering their options on where to host the event now they have decided Christchurch is not an option. Feedback was to be given by 9am today on the options they have available. Swimming Bay of Plenty has offered to host this event. The other options are Wellington and or split the event to two separate venues. All thoughts are being considered including accomodation and flight availability. Swimming New Zealand are communicating with airlines re tickets booked. There is an update about Air New Zealand that has been posted regarding flights. We will endevour to keep you informed as time progresses. Tue 7th Sep, 2010
Mon 6th Sep, 2010
Swimming Bay of Plenty considered it a priviledged to host the CENTRAL SWIMMING NEW ZEALAND Grand Prix Finale on the weekend. It was an outstanding event and congratulations to Hawkes Bay/Poverty Bay for winning the trophy for the Top Region and Nathan Capp (SBOP) and Charlotte Webby (Tarananki) for highest FINA point Male and Female Rebecca Roling 2 2nds, 1 3rd. They recevied $200 each Fri 27th Aug, 2010
Swimming Bay of Plenty Championships 2010 was a massive event. Record numbers attended and some great racing by all. Special thanks to the swimmers for some thrilling racing. For all those that helped throughout the Event it is important that you receive the recognition and gratitude you so greatly deserve. First of all, you are all appreciated so much for what you did. Secondly, its comforting to know your heart was in it. Mostly, just knowing you were happy to help out. Today, you are on the receiving end of the warmest thanks imaginable.
Bronwen Radford
President
Swimming Bay of Plenty Fri 27th Aug, 2010
Please find attached the Psych Sheets for the upcoming Grand Prix Finale. The momentum is moving and excitement building for a great Finale. Swimmers will be representing their Region and we will be travelling and staying as a Team along with the other Three Regions. psyche sheets Fri 27th Aug, 2010
Congratulations to the following swimmers and Coaches who have been selected to attend the Inaugural Junior Development Camp as part of the new initiative (Junior Development Programme) of Central New Zealand Swimming Regional Programme.
Greerton: Danielle Waiari, Grace Wright. Swim Rotorua: Jack Weston, William Spear, Ben Matthews and Danielle Cooper, Taupo: Keegan Pook, Bradley McKnight, Tania Thomson, Caitlyn Taylor, Chelsea Flynn. Whakatane: Paige Francis-Monrad, Eve Lyford. Mount Maunganui: James Meredith, Megan McCarty. Coaches: Cameron Durno (Taupo) and Toni Hansen (Mount Maunganui) Mon 16th Aug, 2010
Swimming Bay of Plenty would like to congratulate the Team of 24 swimmers who took up the Inter-regional Challenge in Auckland on Saturday. You all swam with regional pride and did yourselves proud. You are to be commended on your sportsmanship and explemary behavior. There are a number of great photos of the team in action on www.swiminfo.co.nz Here is a Team Photo Wed 11th Aug, 2010
We apologise for any inconvience caused but the team manager file that was on Swim Info and BOP website is corrupt. This is the TM file that is to be used. TM File Thu 5th Aug, 2010
Congratulations to the following swimmers who have been selected to represent Swimming Bay of Plenty at the Inter Regional Challenge Meet Saturday 14th August 2010. A representative Team of 24 has been selected.
Greerton Swimming Club
Claudia Capp, Zoe Schoeller-Burke, Stanley O’Toole, Vivien Conway
Otumoetai Swimming Club
Hamish Miller, Jessica Miller, Brittney Goodrick
Taupo Swim Club
Tahlia Pook, Keegan Pook, Bradley McKnight, Paige Flynn, Glen Fraser, Cole Grace
Swim Rotorua
Paddy Bayliss, Jack Weston, Joe Nagera, Anasetini Nagera, Max Dobbe, Wharengaro Ruha
Whakatane
Tori Robinson, Sarah Kereti
Mount
Kylei Hansen, Megan McCarty, Saphire Tapsell
Wed 30th Jun, 2010
We are pleased to offer an opportunity to our 12 and under swimmers to be involved in a coaching clinic on Saturday 17th July. If you are interested see the flyer and book your place today. Click on this link to see the flyer Coaching Clinic opportunity Thu 15th Apr, 2010
Swimming New Zealand held its inaugural State Insurance Swimming New Zealand Awards at the Trusts Stadium in Waitakere on Saturday 10th April. Swimming Bay of Plenty were well represented at this evening and are pleased to congratulate the following award recipients Ann Benseman - Technical Official of the Year. Bronwen Radford - Volunteer of the Year Swim Rotorua - Swimming Club of the Year - North Island We would also like to congratulate Kane Radford who was a finalist in the Open Water Swimmer of the Year category Tue 20th Oct, 2009
Congratulations to the following swimmers on gaining a placement on the Youth and Age Group Tri Series Tour in January. Aaryn Gandy (Whakatane)
William Griffith, Rebecca Roling, Nicole O’Donnell (Swim Rotorua)
Nathan Capp (Greerton)
Taylor Armstrong (Otumoetai)
Sarah Fraser, Mitchell Nairn (Taupo)
Well done on your success
Congratulations to Peter McCallum (Taupo) and Henk Greupink (Swim Rotorua) on their selection as Coaches to the team. Mon 21st Sep, 2009
At the Swimming New Zealand AGM held on Sunday 20th September Swimming Bay of Plenty Members were the proud recipients of four awards Swimming New Zealand Life Membership: The highest award SNZ can bestow on an individual for Service to the sport. This prestigious award was awarded to our patron and Life member Enid Wordsworth QSM, Enid travelled to Wellington and was delighted to receive this award, recognising her long period of outstanding service to Swimming in New Zealand. Fri 18th Sep, 2009
Rotorua swimmer Kane Radford has taken out one of the most competitive and prestigious open water events in the world in San Francisco yesterday. The 18 year old Rotorua swimmer, currently based at Mission Viejo in California, won the Tiburon Mile, an annual open water swim from Angel Island in San Francisco Bay to the town of Tiburon. In doing so the teenager beat off the challenge from defending champion and world 25km silver medallist Trent Grimsey (Australia), two-time winner and world 10km champion Vladimir Dyatchin (Russia) and Olympic gold medallist Ous Mellouli (Tunisia). Radford took control from the start to win. Tue 10th Feb, 2009
John Munro represented N.Z. from 1989 to 1994. He was a finalist at the 1990 and 1994 Commonwealth Games. He held numerous This session will be held on Saturday 21st February at 7am Rotorua Aquatic Centre 50m Outdoor Pool. You must register by Monday 16th February 2009 if you wish to attend by email to radford@wave.co.nz. Feel free to contact Bronwen 027 6688966 if you have any questions Wed 16th Jul, 2008
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