From zero to hero
It’s been a successful year for the Kowhai Swimming Club, based in Warkworth, with a number of wins and great successes for their team of national swimmers.
The year started with a very successful Division II Nationals in Wellington, where Kowhai swimmers were all finalists, some winning national ribbons and both Open Boys Medley Relays gaining position as Top Auckland Club at the meet. Off the back of this, four Kowhai swimmers went on to compete at the New Zealand Short Course Nationals, held at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre in August. Sienna Morrison, Toby Hewertson, Aaron Skipper and Ryan Hewertson all achieved personal best times and gained valuable experience racing against the country's top swimmers and some from overseas too.
The Kowhai National Team ranges in age from 13-18 years old and have all members have been with Kowhai Swimming for a long time; some starting at the club from seven years old and working their way up the ranks to where they are today. It really is like "zero to hero" but does come with a lot of dedication and hard work!
Kowhai Swimming Club trains at Mahurangi College pool and currently have vacancies for Junior swimmers on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons with a few spaces also open on the competition squad. So why not start your swimming journey right now?! Ability to swim 25 metre Backstroke and 25 metre Freestyle is essential.
Did you also know Adult Lane Swimming is available to the public at the Mahurangi College pool every night from 6-7pm and Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings.
If you wish to join the club or come for a trial swim then please get in touch for more information.