St Paul’s Collegiate School’s swimming programme runs in Terms 1 and 2, with students training twice weekly in the 25m heated onsite pool. In partnership with the St Paul’s Swim Club, the programme offers swim lessons for all levels, from fitness maintenance to competition-focused training for Waikato and New Zealand secondary school events.
At the start of each term, students receive a tailored programme to match their skill level and athletic goals, categorized into three levels:
- Elite: Year-round training for regional, national, or international competitions.
- A Squad: Focused on qualifying for Waikato secondary schools' championships and multi-sport or open water events.
- B Squad: Aimed at improving overall swimming ability and confidence for PE lessons and inter-house competitions.
Schedule
School squads train on Tuesday and Thursday from 3.30-4.30 pm through Term 1 and Term 4. Selected individuals can train through term 2 and term 3 at the club by arrangement.
Levies
The levy for squad swimming is $50 per student. Additional charges for secondary school competitions, such as fee entry, travel, competition and accommodation, are dispersed to students' accounts.
St Paul’s Swim Club
The St Paul’s Swim Club is a non-profit organisation that operates from the heated pool at St Paul’s Collegiate School. The Club caters to swimmers of all abilities and ages from its Learn to Swim programme through to training squads for competitive swimming. The club runs a Learn to Swim programme and caters for students from the age of 5. For more information on the St Paul’s Swim Club, see the website or contact the coaches below.
Contact
Graham Smith – Head Coach
Joy-Farai Mika – Teacher in Charge
Vicki Taylor – Swim Club Coordinator
Find out more on St Paul’s Swim Club website
