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Remembering those who have contributed to our sport

 

Swimming New Zealand remembers those who have contributed so much to our sport.

Without the support and dedication from these people swimming would not be the sport it is today.

They have helped to grow and develop swimming in New Zealand and we are grateful for all their time spent and their efforts.

See below to read more about these indiviuduals.

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Morry Doidge passed on 25 April 2020

A grand old Master of New Zealand Swim Coaching passed on 25 April 2020, when we bade a sad farewell to Morry Doidge former Mt Eden Swimming Club coach.

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SNZ Life Member Noel Smith Passes Away

Swimming New Zealand Life Member Noel Smith passed away on Wednesday 25 February 2015. He will be remembered for his many contributions and passion for the sport of swimming.

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Life Member Ian McPhee passes away

Ian McPhee, Life Member of Swimming New Zealand, Life Member of Swimming Wairarapa and Swimming Wellington following the amalgamation of Wairarapa and Wellington. 1940 -2014

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Colin Kennedy

Colin Kennedy, Life Member of Swimming New Zealand. 1926 - 2013

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Ron Shakespeare

Ron Shakespeare, Life Member of Swimming New Zealand and Swimming Hawke's Bay Poverty Bay. 1916 - 2011

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Bill Matson

Bill Matson, Life Member of Swimming New Zealand and Swimming Wellington, FINA Vice-President. 1933 - 2011

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Jill Vernon

Jill Vernon, Swimming New Zealand and Swimming Auckland Service Award holder. 1957 - 2011

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Jack Donaldson

Jack Donaldson, Life member of Swimming New Zealand and FINA silver pin recipient. 1915 - 2009

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Bert Cotterill

Bert Cotterill, Life Member of Swimming New Zealand, Swimming Hawkes Bay Poverty Bay and NZ Swim Coaches and Teachers Association. 1934 - 2009

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Ian Russell

Ian Russell, Life Member of Swimming New Zealand. 1930 - 2009

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