WELCOME TO THE HBPB SWIMMING 

DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

HBPB Swimming Contacts 

Jacqui Margerison (HBPB Swimming Board Chair) -  jacquimargerison@gmail.com Ph 0274408113

Sue Hewitt (Participation and Development Manager) - swimhbpb@gmail.com Ph 0277280734

EMMA GODWIN COMPETES AT THE WORLD CUP

Emma Godwin competed at the World Aquatics World Cup in the Berlin and Athens legs in October. What an amazing experience with some awesome results. Notable results include a 5th place in the 200 Backstroke with a time of 2.12.99, and an 8th in the 100 Backstroke. Well done to Emma. 

ALL UPCOMING REGIONAL SWIM MEETS AND EVENTS

• COMET FASTWATER MEET 2023 - KIWA POOL - 2nd - 3rd December 2023 . Development meet for all recreational, club and competitive swimmers. Flyer here.
• HBPB SUMMER LONG COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS (HBRAC) - 15th - 17th December 2023. Designated meet (regional championships) for all competitive swimmers. Flyer here.
• JUNIOR CLINICS (HBRAC AND KIWA) - 11th February 2024 Clinic for 13 years and under swimmers invited to attend 
• WELCOME BACK MEET 2024 - HB CLUBS - (HBRAC) - 16th February 2024 Development meet for all recreational, club and competitive swimmers. Flyer here
• GISBORNE CLUB NITE - EARLY 2024 - TBC by Gisborne Coaches
• HBPB GISBORNE LONG COURSE MEET (KIWA POOLS) - 1st - 3rd March 2024. Designated meet for competitive swimmers aged 12 years and over Flyer here
• HBPB UP & COMERS (HBRAC AND KIWA) - 24th March 2024 Development meet for recreational, club and competitive swimmers aged 14 years and under, Flyer here
• HAVE A GO MEET (HBRAC) - 13th April 2024 For anyone that wants to give swimming/racing a go!

UPCOMING SNZ CHAMPIONSHIPS AND MEETS

• SNZ OPEN WATER CHAMPIONSHIPS (TAUPO) - 13th January 2024 Event information here
• SNZ NZ CHAMPIONSHIPS (HBRAC) - 9th - 13th April 2024 Event information here
• SNZ NZ AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS (HBRAC) - 15th - 19th April 2024 Event information here
• SNZ DIVISION II COMPETITION (HAMILTON WATERWORLD) - 7th - 11th May 2024 Event information here

SPONSORS WANTED - DRAFT RELAY 

HBPB SUMMER LONG COURSE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

REGIONAL TEAM TRIP - DIVISION II COMPETITION 2024

The region is looking at taking a regional team to the Division II Competition being held in Hamilton in May 2024, with accommodation having been booked at the Podium Lodge. These trips are awesome with swimmers from across the clubs staying and competing as part of a team.

Expressions of interest are sought for attendance at this meet, as part of the HBPB Team. At this state you are just required to register your interest in attending, which is not a commitment to attend. If you return the Expression of Interest you will be invited to be involved in further discussions, plans, and costs. If interest is not expressed, there will be no guarantee of inclusion. The link to the Expression of Interest form is here You have until the 8th December to express interest.

Please note - there are qualifying times for this event so have a look and also talk to your coach as to whether you might attend. The meet information can be found here

COMET CELEBRATES 65 YEARS AND RUNS SWIM SAFE EVENT

We celebrate and congratulate Comet on 65 years of helping the community learn to swim and open aquatic pathways. What an amazing contribution they have made - and they continue to do so.

AQUAKNIGHTS JUNIOR FESTIVAL

What a weekend our Junior swimmers had at St Peters! It was fantastic to see all the smiles from the Aquaknights Junior Festival - such a fun time to celebrate our young swimmers getting into racing and starting their swimming journey. While effort and fun was the focus we congratulate all swimmers on their achievements, and recognise the following place getters for their success.

• Kiato Buxton (Sundevils) – 12 years – 2nd in the 50 Butterfly (31.93), 2nd in the 50 Backstroke (32.86), 2nd in the 50 Freestyle (28.55), 3rd in the 100 Backstroke (1.10.90), 3rd in the 100 Individual Medley (1.13.49), 3rd in the 100 Freestyle (1.04.60)

• Archie Cole (Sundevils) – 12 years – 2nd in the 50 Freestyle Kick (48.86)

• Aryah Davies (Sundevils) – 10 and under – 2nd in the 100 Backstroke (1.27.40), 2nd in the 50 Backstroke (40.13)

• Ella Fritchley (Sundevils) – 11 years – 1st in the 50 Freestyle Kick (46.84)3rd in the 50 Butterfly (35.10)

• Madeleine Heberley (Sundevils) – 10 and under - 2nd in the 100 Breaststroke (1.42.65)

• Amelia Knofflock (Sundevils) – 10 and under – 2nd in the 50 Butterfly (39.40)

• Hamish McLaren (Trojans) – 11 years – 2nd in the 100 Backstroke (1.20.62). 2nd in the 200 Backstroke (2.54.02), 2nd in the 100 Butterfly (1.37.82), 3rd in the 50 Butterfly (39.66)

• Katherine McEntee (Sundevils) – 12 years - 1st in the 50 Freestyle Kick (45.15)

• Claudine Meerlo (Greendale) – 12 years – 2nd in the 50 Backstroke (39.45)

• Lola Stewart (Enterprise) – 12 years – 2nd in the 50 Freestyle (30.24)

• Alex Stuttle (Sundevils) – 11 years – 1st in the 50 Freestyle (35.20), 2nd = in the 50 Breaststroke (44.73), 3rd in the 200 Breaststroke (3.22.30), 3rd in the 50 Freestyle Kick (51.66)

• Brooke Williams (Enterprise) – 11 years – 2nd in the 200 Freestyle (2.28.57), 2nd in the 50 Backstroke (36.20), 2nd in the 50 Freestyle (31.74), 2nd in the 100 Freestyle (1.08.04), 2nd in the 50 Freestyle Kick (47.64), 2nd in the 100 Butterfly (1.22.14)

• Central Hawke’s Bay (Elijah Mananes, Christina McCutcheon, Nadia Brown, Brooklyn Waihua) - Girls 12 and under – 2nd in the 100 Freestyle Kick Relay (1.32.28)

• Heretaunga Sundevils (Ella Fritchley, Katherine McEntee, Mia Scott, Frankie Spriggens) - Girls 12 and under – 3rd in the 100 Freestyle Kick Relay (1.32.59)

• Heretaunga Sundevils (Kiato Buxton, Archie Cole, Katherine McEntee, Ella Fritchley) – Mixed 12 and under – 2nd in the 200 Medley Relay (2.21.16)

- Heretaunga Sundevils (Kiato Buxton, Grace Stuttle, Archie Cole, Katherine McEntee) - Mixed 12 and under- 2nd in the 200 Freestyle Relay (2.02.50)

DISABILITY CLINICS HELD IN HAWKE'S BAY

It was awesome to be involved - in conjunction with Swimming New Zealand and Disability Sport Hawke's Bay,. along with staff at the Hawke's Bay Regional Aquatic Centre - in the Disability Clinic held in mid October. It was wonderful to help create the opportunity to be able to get in the water, improve water safety skills, or simply give swimming a go. What an amazing group of people turned up - we loved seeing everyone there.

NEW SNZ TECHNCIAL PATHWAY

SNZ has released the new Technical Pathway. We encourage you to have a look at it, and get involved where you can. Within this new pathway, SNZ have focused on establishing consistency and clarity across the country. It is about providing opportunities for those officials who wish to be involved at club and local level meets, right through to those who wish to officiate at national and international meets. SNZ state “We are really excited about the progress we have made and the next steps we have coming in 2024 relating to education, assessments and the mentorship programmes.” The full announcement of the pathway can be found here and some further information about getting involved in officiating here.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE!

As we count down to the end of the year we wish you all an amazing Christmas with families and loved ones - and a well deserved break. Come back refreshed and ready for an action packed 2024