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.
Laura Quilter
#245
Lewis Clareburt
#257
Tupou Neiufi
#261
Chelsey Edwards
#265
Erika Fairweather
#266
Michael Pickett
#268
Zac Reid
#269
Eve Thomas
#270
Cameron Leslie
#272
Lili-Fox Mason
#273
Gabriella Smith
#274
Joshua Willmer
#275
Caitlin Deans
#276
Cameron Gray
#277
Ruby Heath
#278
Andrew Jeffcoat
#279
Laura Littlejohn
#280
Carter Swift
#282
Hazel Ouwehand
#283
Joshua Gilbert
#284
Summer Osborne
#286
Kane Follows
#287
Taiko Torepe-Ormsby
#288
Louis Clark
Amber George
Finn Harland
Savannah-Eve Martin
Zoe Pedersen
Milana Tapper
Coaches
Coaches guiding our New Zealand swimmers at pinnacle competitions in 2024 and 2025.
Lars Humer
Swim Dunedin
David Lyles
Phoenix Aquatics
Simon Mayne
Swimming New Zealand
Mitch Nairn
Club 37
Tom Onley
Whangārei Swimming Club
Michael Weston
Coast Swim Club
Graham Hill
Swimming New Zealand & North Shore Swimming
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.
