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The Head Coach of Porirua City Aquatics is Nevill Sutton who is directly responsible for our competitive swimmers and our squad structures. With 41 years of involvement in the sport of swimming through competing, coaching, and administration Nevil has a wealth of knowledge which is to the benefit of our swimmers. Nevill can be contacted on coach@swimporirua.co.nz. Our squads swim at various times as outlined in the weekly swimming timetable. For all squad queries you can also contact our Squad Liaison, Matt Trlin on 233 0934.
Our squad structures is as follows:
- Penguins Squad, an entry level group swimming twice a week under the guidance of a professional coach, the aim of this group is to teach technique and training habits.
- Swordfish Squad, an introductory squad programme swimming up to 3 afternoons each week at Cannons Creek Pool, the aim of this group is to master stroke fundamentals and compete in club events and Gold Coast Carnivals.
- Orcas Squad, the aim of this squad is to qualify and swim at SW Championship events, to qualify for NZ Juniors and compete at all Premier events, the majority of Orca sessions are at Cannons Creek Pool.
- Marlins Squad, a squad for those who have not achieved National Qualifying Times but who are swimming at a higher level than the Orcas, swimmers will compete at SW Championship events and aim to achieve National Qualifying times, all swimmers in Marlins Squad and above swim at Te Rauparaha Arena.
- Dolphins Squad, a squad for those aiming to achieve Div II or NAGS qualifying times, to make finals at SW Championships and to compete at all Premier Events.
- Sharks Squad, a higher squad for those aiming to achieve Div II or NAGS times, to make finals at SW Championships and compete at all Premier Events.
- Killer Whales, our highest squad for those competing at Open Nationals, squad members are expected to make the highest commitment to their swimming, they are aiming to medal at SW Championships and make finals at National events.
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