Welcome to Taieri Swim Club
Welcome to Taieri Swimming Club.
Taieri Swim Club operates at Mosgiel Community Pool. Our lessons and squads run from September to the end of March. We cater for learn to swim through to competitive squads. Children must be 5 years and older. Membership is limited by pool space and availability of coaches. Currently the club has approximately 100 swimmers. 15% of our members are registered competitive swimmers. More information can be found under About Us.
Thank you to all our volunteer coaches. We could not operate without you. All our coaches are qualified or working towards their qualification.
2017/18 Season Michelle Summers will be coaching squad, assisted by Courtland Ellis.
Any questions re Club, please contact Susan or Club Captains, Rosemary, Megan and Sharyn.
Squad sessions, Tuesday/Thursday 6-7pm and Saturdays 10.30-12noon.
Junior Groups Wednesdays 6-7pm and Saturdays 9-10.30 (depending on which group you are).
Latest Newsletter, click here newsletter Aug 2017.pdf
We hope that everyone returns for the 2017/18 season. However can you please let Susan know by August 21 whether you are returning or not. This is due to the fact that we have a waitlist.
Dates for 2017/18 Season
Note - no swimming for Squad on Waitangi Day, Feb 6 2018
2017/18 - Fees
Swimming NZ have introduce a new fee for all Club swimmers as well as increasing competitive swimmer fees. Click below to find out more information and whether you will be a Club Swimmer or a Competitive Swimmer
Taieri Swimming Club Membership Fees 2017.doc
For information on how to enter a Swim Competition, please go to Swim Meets section or click below
How do I enter a meet via MyPage pdf.pdf
example of reimbursement form.pdf
RESULTS
Otago Winter Champs
Full results can be found here https://otago.swimming.org.nz/page.php?id=54
Otago Winter Champs consist of 3 short sessions. We had 6 swimmers compete with great results.
Special congrats to Jordan who broke her own Club Record for 100 IM
Laura - 3pbs and a 3rd
Keira - 2 pbs, one 1st, 2nd and two 3rds
Harry 4 pbs, 2 firsts and 3 seconds
Jordan 3 pbs, 1st, four 2nds and 3rd
Sophie 2 pbs, 3 first, 2nd, 3rd
Jessie 4 pbs, one first
Biggest Taieri pb went to Keira in her 100 fr, a pb by 4.26sec, narrowly edging out Harry who took off 4.15sec in his 200 IM.
Upcoming Meets
Zenith Meet
The Zenith Sprint Meet will be held at Moana Pool on Saturday 9 September – https://otago.swimming.org.nz/event.php?friendly_id=2017-zenith-sprint-meet-event. This meet is open to both competitive & club swimmers. All entries to Susan by Wednesday 23 August. Entry fees are $6 per event.
Colin Walker Memorial Meet (Queenstown)
It will be held in Queenstown on Saturday 30 September. Entry costs; $8 per event Entries to Susan by 7pm Wednesday 13 September. All travel & accommodation arrangements & costs are your responsibility. https://otago.swimming.org.nz/event.php?friendly_id=2017-colin-walker-memorial-meet-event
NATIONAL QUALIFIERS 2017/18 season
Congratulations to the following swimmers who have made a qualifying time for National Meets. All results can be found in our results section
NZ Short Course - Jordan
Junior Festival - Erin, Renee, Lewis, Harry, Finn, Niamh
Division II - Laura, Jemma
https://otago.swimming.org.nz/visageimages/documents/Eligibility%20Reports/2018%20div%20ii.pdf
National Age Groups - Jordan
https://otago.swimming.org.nz/visageimages/documents/Eligibility%20Reports/2018%20age%20group.pdf
Makos -
Taieri Carnival Mar 2017
NZ Junior Festival 2017
Other snaps (more in gallery)
Latest News
Latest Info June 27th 2017
Please let Susan know by Aug 21 whether you are returning to Club for the 2017/18 season.
ODT March 6th 2017
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/swimming/otago-pair-blitz-field-festival Check out the article from ODT Sat 4 March