Coach Team

Emma Cody
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in geology, geotechnical engineering, and geomorphology
- Teacher of Competitive Swimming
- Part qualified NZ Bronze coach (awaiting sign off from NZSCTA)
- First aid and lifeguard trained
- Coaching experience at UWA West Coast (Australia) and Western Australia Institute of Sport as well as coordinating the Raumati Swimming Club Learn to Swim programme.
Brings:
- 15 years’ experience in coaching and teaching in New Zealand and Australia and national level.
- Strong technical and biomechanical knowledge of all strokes, with a focus on ensuring swimmers have superb technique.
- Passion for ensuring young athletes reach their goals and develop confidence

Sammy Winward
Qualifications and Experience:
- BSc
- Teacher of Competitive Swimming.
- Part qualified Bronze Coach (awaiting sign off from NZSCTA)
- Volunteer Ambulance Officer
- Assistant coach at Aquagym Swim Club
- Learn to Swim Teacher with Kapiti Learn to Swim, Aquagym Swim Club, Kings Swim School, Waterhole Swim Club
- A competitive swimmer for 15 years, finishing as one of the top Open Water Swimmers in New Zealand.
Brings:
- Very strong swimming knowledge and experience at a national and international level
- Friendly, positive, and approachable personality, honed with her learn to swim and junior coaching experience
- Excellent time management and organization skills
UPCOMING EVENTS
Event Details
HARDCORE DASH FOR CASH LONG COURSE TIER 2 MEET Swimmers who compete in at least three events will be eligible for ONE of FOUR
Event Details
HARDCORE DASH FOR CASH
LONG COURSE TIER 2 MEET
Swimmers who compete in at least three events will be eligible for ONE of FOUR cash prizes of $50!
Prizes to be drawn at the end of the meet. Swimmers must be present at the draw to claim their prize.
FLYER: Hardcore Dash for Cash (PDF)
LOCATION: Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre
WHEN: Saturday, 14 October 2023
START TIME: Warm up 4:30-4:56pm, for 5pm start
COST: $10 per event
SPECTATOR ENTRY: FREE
ENTRIES CLOSE: Midnight, Sunday 8 October
EVENTS: Maximum of FOUR events per swimmer.
1. 400 IM
2. 50 Fly
3. 200 Free
4. 50 Breast
5. 100 Backstroke
6. 50 Free
7. 100 Breaststroke
8. 200 Fly
9. 50 Backstroke
10. 200 IM
Please go to https://fastlane.swimming.org.nz/login to enter.
Time
(Saturday) 4:30 pm
Location
Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre
Kilbirnie
Event Details
Waitohu Meet Tier 2 designated meet Prizes to be drawn at the end of the meet. Swimmers must be present at the draw to claim
Event Details
Waitohu Meet
Tier 2 designated meet
Prizes to be drawn at the end of the meet. Swimmers must be present at the draw to claim their prize.
FLYER: Waitohu-Meet-2023 (PDF)
LOCATION: Coastlands Aquatic Centre
WHEN: 28th October 2023
START TIME: Warm up 4:30-4:55pm, for 5pm start
COST: $10 per event
SPECTATOR ENTRY: FREE
ENTRIES CLOSE: Midnight, Sunday 22 October
EVENTS: Maximum of FIVE events per swimmer.
1. 50 Free
2. 400 Free
3. 200 Back
4. 100 Free
5. 50 Backstroke
6. 200 Free
7. 100 Fly
8. 200 IM
Please go to https://fastlane.swimming.org.nz/login to enter.
Time
(Saturday) 4:30 pm
Location
Coastlands Aquatic Centre
10 Brett Ambler Way, Paraparaumu, Kāpiti Coast