Welcome to
Nelson South
Join our swimming club and experience the joy of swimming!
Our Club,
Journey & Achievements
At Nelson South, we'll help you achieve your best while making friends and having fun. Parents, too! Members of Nelson South are able to participate in our training programme, which is based at Hampden Street pool during the summer and primarily at Riverside Pool for the winter months.
Nelson South Swimming Club offers training and development for young swimmers as well as the opportunity to compete in Club, Regional, National and International events. We have training squads for competitive and non-competitive swimmers. Our emphasis is on helping swimmers to develop their potential and improve their times. We strive for "personal bests".
At Nelson South we also try to have a good time - we are usually the loudest at meets, we encourage the swimmers to compete hard but fair, and to have fun. So bring your sense of humour with you and plan to enjoy your swimming!
Join Our Swim Club Today!
Join our vibrant swimming community and experience the unparalleled joy of gliding through the water under the guidance of our expert coaches. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn or an advanced swimmer aiming to perfect your technique.
Experience the Benefits of Our Swimming Club
Joining our swimming club offers numerous health and social benefits. Dive into a world of fun, fitness, and friendship.
Health
Improve your physical fitness, strength, and cardiovascular health through regular swimming sessions.
Social
Meet new friends, develop teamwork skills, and foster a sense of camaraderie within our swimming community.
Join Our
Swimming
Squads
All squads train at Hampden Street Pool in summer (term 4 and term 1) and Riverside in winter (terms 2 & 3)
Seahorses - 6 - 9yrs
Swimmers in this squad are part of a technique-based program teaching all 4 strokes. Seahorses may compete at Nelson South Club Nights, Club Champs and local meets. They attend two sessions per week in summer and once a week in winter.
Equipment List:
- Drink bottle
- Cap & Goggles
- Fins
- A big smile :-)
Talent ID - 7 - 11yrs
Swimmers in this squad have developed skills across all strokes and are ready to develop both competitive and training skills. TID squad members are encouraged to swim at Club and local swim meets. They train three sessions per week in summer and two sessions per week in winter.
Equipment List:
- Drink bottle
- Cap & Goggles
- Fins & Kick-board
- A big smile :-)
JAG (Junior Age Group) - 8 - 12yrs
Swimmers who are part of the JAG squad are now in a phase of development where they are learning to train and attend four sessions per week in summer and three in winter. JAG Squad members attend Regional and South Island meets, with the aim to attend South Island Juniors.
Equipment List:
- Drink bottle
- Fins & Kick-board
- Goggles & Cap
- Pull buoy
- Finger paddles
- A positive outlook!
Youth - 11 - 15yrs
Swimmers in this squad are part of a technique-based program teaching all 4 strokes. Youth squad attends local, and South Island meets, potentially travelling to Wellington for meets as well. They should be aiming for National and Division 2 qualifying times. They attend five sessions per week in summer and four sessions per week in winter.
Equipment List:
- Drink bottle
- Fins & kick-board
- Pull buoy
- Finger paddles
- A winning head space!
National Squad - 12yrs +
Swimmers in this squad are part of a technique-based program teaching all 4 strokes. National squad are aiming for times to qualify for National Age Group (NAGS) and/or Division 2 (DIV2). Some swimmers in this squad are also aiming for National selection to attend international events. They attend seven+ sessions per week in summer and six sessions per week in winter, as well as dry-land training.
Equipment List:
- Drink bottle
- Pull buoy
- Finger paddles
- Hand paddles
- Freestyle snorkel
- A Nelson South mind set!!
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