About
Splash swim school Katikati is a swim school designed, implemented and run by the Dave Hume Pool Trust. Splash swim school is therefore locally run and operated, meeting the needs of all residents of and around the Katikati and Western Bay of Plenty. We are committed to providing a quality swim programme that encourages all swimmers to achieve their swimming goals and first and foremost learn to swim successfully. We provide a safe and supportive aquatic learning environment where individual needs are catered for and most importantly understood.
Splash swim school Katikati is a swim school designed, implemented and run by the Dave Hume Pool Trust. Splash swim school is therefore locally run and operated, meeting the needs of all residents of and around the Katikati and Western Bay of Plenty. We are committed to providing a quality swim programme that encourages all swimmers to achieve their swimming goals and first and foremost learn to swim successfully. We provide a safe and supportive aquatic learning environment where individual needs are catered for and most importantly understood.
Newsletter
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Contact us today via email: splashkatikati@gmail.com
Connect with us today by liking our Facebook Page - facebook.com/splashkatikati
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Season
Splash swim school will run 3, 9-10 week sessions (depending on the length of the school term), for those aged 5-11 (Primary school) outlined below:
Achievement
At Splash swim school we value the importance of seeing and rewarding swimmers individual achievements. During the sessions swimmers are able to achieve:
At the end of each 10 week block each group will have their own small prizegiving where coaches/instructors will award:
It is important for Splash swim school that all swimmers feel success, are proud of their achievements and can understand their next swimming goals in order to better understand what their progression is.
Enrollment
If you are unable to enrol online then you will be able to fill in a paper copy - available from the Dave Hume Pool office.
Splash swim school will run 3, 9-10 week sessions (depending on the length of the school term), for those aged 5-11 (Primary school) outlined below:
- Oct-Dec - Term 4
- January Holidays - Blocks of time. (TBC)
- Feb-April - Term 1
Achievement
At Splash swim school we value the importance of seeing and rewarding swimmers individual achievements. During the sessions swimmers are able to achieve:
- Confidence - Head in water.
- First independent length
- First independent 100m distance
- Each progression through the level you will receive a sticker for your progression chart.
At the end of each 10 week block each group will have their own small prizegiving where coaches/instructors will award:
- Most improved
- Swim Master
- Skill Master
It is important for Splash swim school that all swimmers feel success, are proud of their achievements and can understand their next swimming goals in order to better understand what their progression is.
Enrollment
If you are unable to enrol online then you will be able to fill in a paper copy - available from the Dave Hume Pool office.
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Meet the Splash Team
Our wonderful Splash Swim School Coaches
Rachelle BrightRachelle has been a Primary School Teacher for the past 8 years and currently works at Katikati Primary School. She has a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation, Major in Health and Physical Education. Rachelle joined the Dave Hume Pool Trust in 2020 and has had a leading role in the development and delivery of Splash Swim School. Rachelle is a qualified swim instructor and has a developing surf coach award with Surf Lifesaving New Zealand. Rachelle has been involved with Surf Lifesaving New Zealand for the past 15 years and has contributed to the organisation in a range of ways, including coaching Junior Surf. Rachelle learnt to swim at the age of 3 and was a competitive swimmer as a teenager. Representing Parnell Swim Club at a National Level. Rachelle believes in the importance of learning to swim and that all children should have the opportunity to do so.
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Anouk SayerAnouk is currently in Year 11 at Katikati College. Her journey to New Zealand was an interesting one - sailing with her family all the way from France. Taking over two years to complete the epic voyage. She has therefore spent quite a bit of her time swimming in the ocean and developing a love for the aquatic environment. Anouk understands and appreciates the importance of learning to swim and having a deep respect for the ocean. She is a qualified surf lifeguard and belongs to Waihi Surf Club, You may have seen her on patrol during the weekend and summer holidays. Anouk speaks fluent french and has been playing the violin for over 10 years. Anouk absolutely loves swimming and the ocean and regularly surfs up a storm at Waihi Beach - even during winter. Anouk is excited to be apart of Splash Swim School and looks forward to meeting you all.
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Leo MorleyLeo is currently in Year 12 at Katikati College. He is lucky enough to live at Waihi Beach, and makes the most of having the ocean just minutes away from his front door. Leo has been training and competing with Waihi Beach Surf Club for eight years: he is a Junior Surf coach, lifeguard and IRB driver, and he also competes in surf sport and IRB racing at regional and national levels. His favourite events are the board and the ski, and he surfs in his spare time! Leo is a strong swimmer, and you’ll find him at the morning swim squad trainings in the Dave Hume Pool throughout the summer. Leo did not find it easy to learn to swim - he initially found lessons overwhelming, and he is very grateful for the patience of his swim instructors. Leo is excited about being able to “pay it forward” to the children that he will be working with, and showing them that putting in the work (whilst having a lot of fun!) can result in a lifelong passion for being in the water.
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Thomas SwainThomas is currently in Year 12 at Katikati College. Thomas is a strong, talented athlete, You may recognise him from the many sport teams he is involved in at school. He is in the Senior A basketball team and the first 15 rugby team. He was also senior boys swimming champion this year. He is a qualified surf lifeguard and belongs to Waihi Beach surf club completing many years of lifeguarding he was one of the regional team last year at Waihi. Thomas has helped mentor rookie lifeguards and assisted with the Oceans athletes. He found this to be very rewarding - being apart of this team, learning from more experienced guards as well as helping younger athletes. Thomas is a qualified IRB driver and has taken part in racing the boats as well. Thomas is a strong swimmer and is keen to help others to also be strong swimmers. The ocean can be unpredictable and enjoyable at the same time, Thomas understands the importance of not only learning to swim but being able to save your own life.
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