Statement by Swimming New Zealand

Swimming New Zealand has confirmed that it has accepted the written resignation of one of its High Performance coaches Mark Regan.

Acting Chief Executive Mark O’Connor said the Board was disappointed that Mr Regan has resigned on the eve of the arrival of the new High Performance Director, Luis Villanueva, who has been the Head Coach and High Performance Director of the Spanish Swimming Federation. Mr Villanueva will take a leading role in recruiting Mr Regan’s replacement.

Swimming New Zealand will be meeting with the swimmers directly affected by Mr Regan’s resignation about on-going arrangements for their coaching after Mr Regan’s departure.

For contact:Mark O’ConnorCEO (Acting)Swimming New ZealandTel 027 289 1598

For further information contact:

IAN HEPENSTALL  Media Manager Swimming NZ High Performance Sports Media NZ Ltd Tel 09 2327822 Mob 0275 613181 E: ian@sportsmedianz.com Skype: kiwiheps