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Student teachers take part in Kiwi Swim Safe workshop 21st August 2014

Ten student teachers from Te Wanaga o Aotearoa Glenveiw are learning what it’s like to do basic swimming skills in the water.

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Swim school teacher adds SNZ Swim Teacher Award to list of qualifications 30th July 2014

Steffan John from Canterbury Swim School already has several overseas qualifications in teaching swimming but was still keen to take part in an entry level...

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Mairangi Swim School celebrate 30 years 16th July 2014

Last week Mairangi Swim School in Auckland celebrated their 30th birthday and Koru the Kiwi and Education Advisor, Alannah Jury were lucky enough to be...

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Neptune Swim Club help their swimmers become swim teachers 11th July 2014

Neptune Swim Club, Dunedin has given some of their top swimmers the opportunity to become swim teachers; gain a national qualification and NCEA credits.

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Secondary students train for career in aquatic industry 11th July 2014

Swimming New Zealand (SNZ) and WaterSafe Auckland (WAI) have come together to provide training and possible careers for Year 12 and 13 secondary students in...

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Hawkes Bay swim teachers up skill in teaching swimmers with disabilities 27th June 2014

Eight swim teachers in the Hawkes Bay recently participated in Swimming New Zealand’s Teaching Swimmers with Disabilities Swim Teacher Award course.

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Hawkes Bay school gets behind student's learn to swim journey 19th June 2014

Sherenden and Districts School in Hawkes Bay believe swimming is a life skill and are helping one of their students with identified learning needs (ORS)...

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Swim instructors get fresh ideas for teaching butterfly and breaststroke 05th June 2014

Swim instructors in the Tauranga area recently attended a workshop focused on teaching breaststroke and butterfly strokes.

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Volunteers at Raumati Swimming Club upskill with SNZ education courses 29th May 2014

Raumati Swimming Club is doing a great job of helping bridge the gap between learning to swim and competitive swimming by encouraging their volunteers to...

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Spotlight on Quality Swim Schools - Swimgym 28th May 2014

Floating to fulfilling the Olympic dream is what Swimgym is about.

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