Welcome to the HBPB Swimming E-newsletter. Make sure you also check out the new website - https://www.hbpbswimming.org.nz/

There's lots of information, including club, coach, swimmer and parent resources which are well worth having a look at.

NEW WEBSITE HERE

Huge thanks to Pub Charity for the generous funding received of $39,375 for costs associated with Participation and Development. The support is greatly appreciated.

KIWA POOLS IN GISBORNE OFFICIALLY OPEN TO PROVIDE ANOTHER AMAZING FACILITY IN OUR REGION

The official opening of the KIWA Pools in Gisborne happened in September with many of our community from Tairawhiti in attendance. Also there was Board Chair Jacqui Margerison, Vice Chair Julie McLaughlin and Board Member Keith Bone. Everyone was super impressed with the facility and we look forward to lots of events in the pool.

CALEB CARLISLE WINS BRONZE AT YOUTH COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Huge congratulations to Caleb Carlisle from Napier Aquahawks winning a Bronze medal at the Trinbago Youth Commonwealth Games in the 50 Breaststroke with a time of 29.24. Caleb impressed in his other swims too, making the region very proud.

COACHES SELECTED FOR TARGETED COACHING PROGRAMME

Congratulations to coaches in our region selected for this coaching and mentorship programme led by the renowned Wayne Goldsmith.

Willy Benson (Sundevils) and Kirsty Johnson (Trojans)

We also have Shane Chapman and Dave McMahon (Aquahawks) who have been identified to work alongside this programme.

Read all about it here

NEXT EVENT IN THE REGION - SUNDEVILS LONG COURSE MEET

Get those entries in for the next event - the Sundevils Long Course Meet - 30th September and 1st October 2023. What a great opportunity to swim long course as we head towards the long course regional championships and national season. There's heats and finals which is great for swimmers. The flyer (below) is also available here.

Enter via Fastlane

HAWKE'S BAY DISABILITY CLINIC TO BE HELD ON THE 14TH OCTOBER AT THE HB REGIONAL AQUATIC CENTRE

This is for absolutely anyone with a disability to attend, regardless of swimmer ability. Just come along and be involved, have a go, and meet up with others. It is open to anyone of any age. The clinic is running between 2pm and 4pm. SNZ will be in attendance, along with HBPB Swimming and Disability Sport and Recreation Hawke's Bay, to answer all your questions and provide information. You can register here Spread the word to anyone you know that may want to give this a go and have some fun!

HBPB SUMMER LONG COURSE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023

We are super excited to be finishing off the year with the regional long course championships being held in the HB Regional Aquatic Centre between the 15th and 17th December.  The flyer can be found here and entries are open via Fastlane.

ALL EVENT INFORMATION

ALL UPCOMING SWIM MEETS AND EVENTS

  • SUNDEVILS LONG COURSE MEET (HBRAC) - 30th September and 1st October 2023. Flyer here.
  • HAWKE'S BAY DISABILITY CLINIC (HBRAC) - 14th October 2023 - 2pm-4pm. Register here.
  • AQUAKNIGHTS JUNIOR FESTIVAL (ST PETER'S POOL, CAMBRIDGE) - 4th - 5th November 2023. Information here.
  • COMET FASTWATER MEET (KIWA POOLS) - 2nd - 3rd December 2023. Flyer coming.
  • HBPB SUMMER LONG COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS (HBRAC) - 15th - 17th December 2023. Flyer here.
  • HBPB GISBORNE LONG COURSE MEET (KIWA POOLS) - 1st - 3rd March 2024. Flyer here.

GOOD SPORTS

As a region we are committed to Good Sports  Good Sports is all about supporting children to have positive sporting experiences and the Good Sports Spine shown here teaches us how our actions impact on this. Let's have our swimmers enjoying the sport and staying in it longer to achieve those positive lifelong outcomes!

There is a GOOD SPORTS WEBINAR coming up on the 27th and 28th September. Parents and whanau can register here

JUNIOR CLINICS HELD ACROSS THE REGION

It was great to run two Junior Clinics - for those 13 years and under - in both Gisborne and Hawke's Bay. Coaches from across all clubs got together, along with Alastair Johnson from SNZ, to deliver these clinics. These clinics involved both pool time and also some time for learnings and discussion in a classroom setting. We look forward to holding more of these clinics in 2024, so watch this space.

ARE YOU A VOLUNTEER OR OFFICIAL AND NEED TO BE POLICE VETTED?

We take the safety of our youth very seriously and have Membership and Protection and Police Vetting Policies to reflect this. It is mandatory for all our technical officials to have current police vets. Additionally, If you are an official in training please make sure you have a profile on the SNZ Database and apply for a Police Vet through NZSCTA. Other volunteers that do require police vets are team managers at national meets or on away team trips, and others that spend significant time with youth in our sport. There is no cost to getting vetted . The link to all the information can be found here

TECHS ON DECK

Acknowledging HBPB Officials who have recently officiated at Swimming New Zealand National events (NZ Age Group Championships and NZ Short Course Championships) - Keith Bone, Anna Duly and Erin Jenkins. You guys are amazing.

HBPB TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

We are thrilled to announce the re-formed HBPB Technical Committee as follows:

  • Chair - Anna Duly
  • Technical Lead - Janet Joblin
  • Committee - Keith Bone, Ria Botes,  Donna Blair and Erin Jenkins

These amazing volunteers come from clubs across the region and we look forward to the contribution they will make in all things technical.  Any queries can be directed to Anna Duly - 021 956180 or Sue Hewitt

BE QUICK TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON SNZ TECHNICAL PATHWAY

You have until the 22nd September to provide feedback on the SNZ Technical Pathway. The link to feedback here.

Any questions and fr more information contact Sue Hewitt at swimhbpb@gmail.com. 

Have your say and make sure that the voices of the regions are heard.

ERIN JENKINS RECOGNISED AT THE CHB SPORTS AWARDS

The region is proud of Erin and congratulates her for being awarded a Service to Sport Award at the 2023 Sport HB CHB Sports Awards. Great recognition for everything Erin has done at both a club and a regional level in her role as Chair of the CHB Swim Club, as well as a technical official for many years.

It was awesome to see our swimmers getting involved in the SNZ participation events held at NZ Short Course Championships. Pictured here is Grace Stuttle with our very own Emma Godwin and Andrew Jeffcoat who were sharing their skills at the Backstroke Clinic. We are so fortunate to have events in the region, bringing us access to these opportunities. Keep an eye out for them in 2024.

Congratulations to Caleb Carlisle (Aquahawks), Guy Harrison (Sundevils) and Breeze van Veldhuizen (Sundevils) selected as part of the Sport NZ High Performance Pathway. Read all about it here

CONGRATS COMET SWIM AND WILLY BENSON (SUNDEVILS)

It was a proud moment to have two coaches/clubs recognised at the NZSCTA Conference, winning awards:

WILLY BENSON (HERETAUNGA SUNDEVILS) - Provincial Club Award

COMET SWIM CLUB - Swim School Innovation Under 1000 Swimmers per Week.

RECENT HBPB RECORD BREAKERS

Congratulations to:

Caleb Carlisle (Napier Aquahawks) - 17yr HBPB LC 50 Breaststroke - 29.40, 17 yr HBPB LC 100 Butterfly - 55.24, 18 yr HBPB SC 50 Breaststroke (28.91) Open HBPB SC 50 Breaststroke (28.91), 18 yr HBPB LC 50 Breaststroke (29.24), 18 yr HBPB LC 100 Butterfly (55.00)

Emma Godwin (Sundevils) - Open HBPB 200 Freestyle (1.59.13)

Lola Nicholls (Napier Aquahawks) - 15 yr HBPB SC 50 Butterfly (29.03), 15 yr HBPB SC 100 Butterfly (1.03.72), 15 yr HBPB SC 50 Butterfly (28.94), 15 yr HBPB 100 Butterfly (1.03.57)

Angus Blair (Comet) - 17 yr HBPB SC 200 Freestyle (1.51.92). 17 yr HBPB SC 200 Backstroke (2.01.52)

All HBPB Records can be found here

ALL THE BEST TO ANGUS BLAIR AND CALEB CARLISLE SELECTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR NZ IN THE TRI SERIES

Both these swimmers are competing at the HB Regional Aquatic Centre over three days between the 27th and 29th September. Get along and support them as they take on their rivals from Victoria and Western Australia. It's shaping up to be an exciting event.

CELEBRATING SWIMMERS FROM NZ SECONDARY SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The region had 53 swimmers from across the clubs competing for their schools at these national championships in Wellington.. Congratulations to all, but especially to those below that took home medals.

ANGUS BLAIR – 17-18 YR - SILVER - 400 Freestyle (3.59.80), SILVER - 200 Freestyle (1.51.92), BRONZE - 100 Backstroke (57.38), BRONZE - 200 Backstroke (2.03.81), HBPB 17 YEAR SC RECORD – 200 Freestyle (1.51.92)

CALEB CARLISLE – 17-18 YR -  SILVER - 50 Breaststroke (28.91), BRONZE - 200 Butterfly (55.78), HBPB 18 YEAR SC RECORD - 50 Breaststroke (28.91)

ZOE ENNOR - 16 YR - SILVER - 200 Backstroke (2.20.04), BRONZE - 100 Backstroke (1.05.87)

HOLLI MACDONALD – 15 YR - BRONZE - 400 Freestyle (4.30.62), BRONZE - 100 Freestyle ( 58.86), BRONZE - 200 Freestyle (2.07.61)

KATE MOLLOY  – 16 YR - SILVER - 50 Freestyle (26.76)

TAYLOR NEWMAN - 13 YR - SILVER - 50 Backstroke (31.18), SILVER - 100 Backstroke (1.08.74), SILVER - 100 Freestyle (1.02.29), SILVER - 50 Butterfly (30.32)

LOLA NICHOLLS - 15 YR - SILVER - 200 Butterfly (2.20.96), BRONZE - 100 Butterfly (1.03.72), HBPB 15 YEAR SC RECORD – 100 Butterfly (1.03.72), HBPB 15 YEAR SC RECORD – 50 Butterfly (28.94)

EVIE SKIDMORE - 16 YR - SILVER - 200 Butterfly (2.24.51), BRONZE - 100 Butterfly (1.05.65)

BREEZE VAN VELDHUIZEN - 15 YR - GOLD - 200 Backstroke (2.16.11), GOLD - 100 Backstroke (1.03.02), BRONZE - 200 IM (2.24.85), BRONZE - 50 Backstroke (30.18)

RIO SASAMOTO, TAYLOR NEWMAN, BRIANA LATU, HOLLI MACDONALD - 15 & U - SILVER 4x100 Freestyle (4.09.40), SILVER 4X50 Freestyle (1.53.77)

CHARLOTTE COLE, KENNEDY MOLLOY, KATE MOLLOY, PIPER BURROUGHS - 16 & O - BRONZE - 4x50 Freestyle (1.49.72)

NIKAU RUDGE, MAX PHILLIPS, TAYLOR NEWMAN, BRIANA LATU, MATHEW SUNG, PETIATA BOWDEN, HOLLI MACDONALD. THEO WEATHERLEY - OPEN - BRONZE - 8X50 Mixed Relay (3.36.55)

CELEBRATING SWIMMERS FROM NZ SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS

The region had 43 swimmers from across the clubs competing at these national championships in Hawke's Bay. Congratulations to all, but especially to those below that took home medals.

Special mention to NZ Title winners:

Emma Godwin (Sundevils) - 200 Backstroke

Guy Harrison (Sundevils) - 50 Backstroke Multi-Class

OPEN MEDALS

EMMA GODWIN (Sundevils) - OPEN - GOLD - 200 Backstroke (2.07.58) – NZ TITLE, SILVER - 50 Backstroke (27.84), SILVER - 50 Freestyle (25.18), BRONZE - 100 Freestyle (54.67), BRONZE - 100 Backstroke - (59.64), HBPB OPEN SC RECORD – 200 Freestyle (1.59.13)

GUY HARRISON (Sundevils) – OPEN MULTICLASS - GOLD - 50 Backstroke (36.99) – NZ TITLE, BRONZE - 50 Butterfly - (36.62), BRONZE - 50 Freestyle (30.75)

SUNDEVILS 50 FREE RELAY TEAM (EMMA GODWIN, PIPER BURROUGHS, KENNEDY MOLLOY, KATE MOLLOY) - OPEN - SILVER - 4 x 50 Free – (1.45.19)

AGE MEDALS

ANGUS BLAIR (Comet) – 17-18 YR - GOLD - 200 Backstroke (2.02.15), SILVER - 200 Butterfly (2.08.69), SILVER - 800 Freestyle (8.36.23), BRONZE - 200 Freestyle (1.52.64), HBPB 17 YEAR SC RECORD – 200 Backstroke (2.02.15)

EVIE SKIDMORE (Trojans) – 16 YR - SILVER - 200 Butterfly (2.21.27)

KATE MOLLOY (Sundevils) – 16 YR - SILVER - 50 Freestyle (26.44)

HOLLI MACDONALD (Enterprise) – 16 YR - BRONZE - 400 Freestyle (4.33.29)

HELENA HUETTEMEYER (Enterprise) - 15 YR - GOLD - 100 Breaststroke (1.12.68), GOLD - 50 Breaststroke (33.98), GOLD - 200 Breaststroke (2.37.45)

BREEZE VAN VELDHUIZEN (Sundevils) - 15 YR - GOLD - 200 Backstroke (2.15.17), SILVER - 100 Backstroke (1.03.75)

LOLA NICHOLLS (Aquahawks) - 15 YR - SILVER - 200 Butterfly (2.20.68), BRONZE - 100 Butterfly (1.03.57), HBPB 15 YEAR SC RECORD – 100 Butterfly (1.03.57), HBPB 15 YEAR SC RECORD – 50 Butterfly (28.94)

TAYLOR NEWMAN (Enterprise) - 13 YR - SILVER - 50 Backstroke (31.05), SILVER - 100 Backstroke (1.08.54)

PHOEBE NETTLE (Trojans) - 13 YR - SILVER - 200 Butterfly (2.31.48), SILVER - 100 Butterfly (1.08.59)

RECOGNISING OUR 2023 AWARD RECIPIENTS

HBPB SWIMMER AWARDS

Congratulations to our swimmers winning awards::

  • EMMA GODWIN (Sundevils) - HBPB Swimmer of the Year
  • BREEZE VAN VELDHUIZEN (Sundevils) - HBPB Junior Swimmer of the Year
  • LANCE DUSTOW (Greendale) - HBPB Para/Disability Swimmer of the Year
  • AMY RENALL (Sundevils)  - HBPB Open Water Swimmer of the Year

HBPB AWARDS

Acknowledging these amazing volunteers:

  • DIANA BOOTH (Sundevils)  - HBPB Service Award
  • RICHARD COLE (Sundevils)  - HBPB Official Award
  • ERIN JENKINS (CHB)  - HBPB Official Award
  • ROCHELLE SOMERTON (Comet) - HBPB Service Award
  • EMMA TAYLOR-MEYNELL (Greendale) - HBPB Service Award