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.

Olympic Programme
Following the completion of the Paris 2024 cycle, we are confirming plans for the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 cycle
Age Programme
We are currently updating the information for this programme as we move into 2025. More information will be provided in the new year
Programme Overview
We're on a mission to become a top global 16 swimming nation with innovative programs and support leading the way

Selection Criteria
Updated and amended selection criteria for all swimmers wishing to represent New Zealand at international competitions.

Integrated Pathway
Key dates, Camps and Events for the 2025 season will be released in the new year
High Performance Calendar
Overview of key dates, camps and events for our High Performance Athletes.
*Calendars are live documents and are updated regularly
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 that are currently active below.

Dame Sophie Pascoe
#244

Laura Quilter
#245

Helena Gasson
#250

Chelsey Edwards
#265

Michael Pickett
#268

Zac Reid
#269

Ruby Heath
#278

Andrew Jeffcoat
#279

Laura Littlejohn
#280

Carter Swift
#282

Joshua Gilbert
#284

Luan Grobbelaar
#285

Summer Osborne
#286
Coaches
Coaches set to represent New Zealand at pinnacle competitions in 2024.
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.
Athlete Leadership Group
This group works in collaboration with Swimming NZ to provide and offer athlete perspectives to support and empower the sport, targeted towards the senior and upcoming swimmers in the performance pathway.
Contact email: athletes@swimming.org.nz
Chair
Helena Gasson

Deputy Chair
Eve Thomas

Member
Lewis Clareburt

Member
Cameron Leslie

Member
Hazel Ouwehand

Member
Dame Sophie Pascoe

High Performance Staff
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.