Welcome to the swimming community.
Swimming truly is a skill for life, and will open the doors of opportunity to
so many different activities and experiences in the years ahead. Swimming is inspiring, challenging and
spectacular, but it is far bigger than competition. Like walking jumping or
talking, swimming is a core human skill.
Whether your child will go on to win gold or swim socially,
swimming is a fun way to keep fit and stay healthy. As a swimmer, your child
will learn about determination, striving for excellence, and experience the joy
found in effort. Swimming has the social qualities of a team sport, while maintaining
the satisfaction of attaining personal goals.
To help and guide you on this process Swimming New Zealand has developed a handbook for you,
the parent. This handbook will give you the information you require to give your child the best experience possible in the wonderful sport of swimming.
View the Parent Handbook below.
In addition to the SNZ Parent Handbook, Swimming New Zealand endorses the publication of Swimming for Parents by Gary Barclay. This is a wonderful and comprehensive education guide for parents.
Best wishes on this exciting journey; make it
the start of something extraordinary
