Kapiti Coast’s Premier Swimming Club

For Parents

Why should my child be a swimmer?

Swimming promotes physical fitness and teaches children to strive for physical achievement.
Swimming is an exciting individual as well as team sport.
Swimming is a specialised activity involving extensive skill development.
Many top athletes started off as swimmers before moving in to other sports.
Swimming is a lifetime sport. You can swim from very young to very old.
Swimming teaches sportsmanship including dealing with winning and losing, working with teammates officials and coaches.
Swimming is fantastic for motivating children to strive for self improvement and goal setting.
Swimming related injuries are low.
Swimming can prevent drowning.

How You Can Help?

FYI Raumati Club Team Manager info

SNZ Technical Officials Guide

Club Officials update

XLR8 Swim Faster

Parent Handbook April09

Parents helping out at club race nights