PARA SWIMMING


OVERVIEW
Para swimming has only a few adjustments to the standard rules of swimming and includes events in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and medleys. Diving or water starts are permitted, and those with visual impairments can be assisted by the use of 'tappers' to make them aware of upcoming turns.


SESSIONS
The majority of swim clubs in Canterbury provide an inclusive environment for Para swimmers to train as part of their squads.


Clubs
There are a variety of clubs available for Para swimmers to join, including:

  • Aquagym Swim Club
  • Jasi Swim Club
  • QEII Swim Club
  • Viking Swim Club
  • Wharenui Swim Club
  • Selwyn Swim Club
  • Blenheim Swim Club (Blenheim)
  • Nelson South Swim Club (Nelson)
  • Tasman Swim Club (Nelson)

For a full list of Swim Clubs click here


MONTHLY PARA SWIMMING SESSIONS
In additon, ParaFed Canterbury offer extra coaching sessions for Para Swimmers who already are involved in regular club training.

Para Swimming - Club & Masters Sessions

Upcoming Sessions

Sun 02 Feb10am - 12pmSelwyn Aquatic Centre
Sat 01 Mar1pm - 3pmKings Swim School (TBC)
Sun 06 Apr10am - 12pmSelwyn Aquatic Centre
Sat 17 May1pm - 3pmAquaGym Swim Centre
Sat 07 Jun1pm - 3pmMatatiki Hornby (TBC)


Coaches
Emma Smith
Felicity Lowen-Smith
Ella Benn
Hannah Bates

Cost
$50 per year (approx 10 sessions) = Monthly Para Swimming Sessions


COMPETITIONS
Swimming provides opportunities to compete in Swim Club Meets, the Halberg Games, Canterbury Primary Schools, Canterbury Secondary Schools, New Zealand Age Group Championships, New Zealand Short Course Championships and New Zealand National Championships.

SCWC Have-A-Go Carnivals
Those who aren’t involved in regular racing are encouraged to compete in the Free Swimming Canterbury West Coast (SCWC) Have-a-Go Meets that are held throughout the year.

The dates and locations of the two upcoming meets are below.

SCWC "Have-a-Go"
Sat 09 Mar 2025
Jellie Park

SCWC "Have-a-Go"
Sun 08 Jun 2025
Matatiki Hornby Centre

SCWC "Have-a-Go"
Sat 13 Sep 2025
Taiora QEII Recreation & Sport Centre

More Info
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CLASSIFICATION
ParaFed Canterbury works with sports clubs and organisations to offer Para sport opportunities to our members. In most cases, members will require a classification before becoming involved in competitive Para sport.