What a fantastic day of racing across both Kiwa Pools and HBRAC at the Junior HBPB Up and Comers meet. It was incredible to see 212 swimmers in the water — many of them at the very start of their competitive swimming journey — stepping up, giving it their all, and achieving some awesome results.

You can find the full results here:

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Congratulations to our Age Group Prize Winners from the 2026 HBPB Junior Up and Comers meet!

🌟 8 & Under Girls – Tahumanawa-Ora Hape (Comet)

🌟 8 & Under Boys – David Wilburn (Kings)

🌟 9 Year Girls – Zara O’Connell (Aquahawks)

🌟 9 Year Boys – Felix Terry (Aquahawks)

🌟 10 Year Girls – Maisie Thorpe (Enterprise)

🌟 10 Year Boys – Elijah Gray (Enterprise)

🌟 11 Year Girls – Summer Hovell (Enterprise)

🌟 11 Year Boys – Jack Rogers (Trojans)

🌟 12 Year Girls – Maddie Heberley (Sundevils)

🌟 12 Year Boys – Benji Thorpe (Enterprise)

🌟 13 Year Girls – Charlotte Willoughby (Comet)

🌟 13 Year Boys – Arthur Betty (Sundevils)

A huge well done to all swimmers who competed across the meet — it was fantastic to see so many athletes racing, improving, and supporting each other.

A huge thank you to all our officials, timekeepers, and volunteers who made the day possible. Events like this simply couldn’t happen without your time and support, and it is hugely appreciated by our swimmers and the wider region. Well done everyone!