Regional Pathway

The new Canterbury West Coast Squad Pathway highlights a clear appreciation of the behaviours involved in reaching the top of our sport - the Olympic Games.

This pathway will replace the current Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Squad structure.

We aim to give swimmers who meet the criteria an opportunity to access the necessary training support and overseas racing experience. With four years to the LA 2028, and eight to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, these are our primary focus.

The Target 2028 and Target 2032 Squads will include regular training sessions together, approximately once per month on a Saturday morning, with a team breakfast and performance sport specific education after the pool training sessions.

Upcoming team tours include:

  • Wellington Championships

  • Victoria Open Championships

  • USA West Coast

Our Regional Squads

    • Chris Elson (Vikings)
      Selection Event: 50 Freestyle

    • Hugo Wrathall (Jasi)
      Selection Event: 100 Freestyle

    • Hanna Abdou (Wharenui)
      Selection Event: 400 Freestyle

    • Brooke Bennett (North Canterbury)
      Selection Event: 400 Freestyle

    • Laura Menzies (Selwyn)
      Selection Event: 200 Backstroke

    • Oliver Lutton (Jasi)
      Selection Event: 100 Freestyle

    • Joel Verran (Wharenui)
      Selection Event: 800 Freestyle

    • Rylee McBride (Wharenui)
      Selection Event: 100 Backstroke

    • Anabel Scott (Timaru)
      Selection Event: 200 Backstroke

    • Charlotte Parmenter (Jasi)
      Selection Event: 50 Freestyle

    • Harrison James (Vikings)
      Selection Event: 100 Backstroke

    • Millie Bell (North Canterbury)
      Selection Event: 50 Freestyle

    • Tyson Lynch (Vikings)
      Selection Event: 200 Backstroke

    • Bridie Quayle (Wharenui)
      Selection Event: 100 Backstroke

    • Luke Manderson (Vikings)
      Selection Event: 50 Freestyle

    • Soeren Wells (Wharenui)
      Selection Event: 400 Freestyle

    • Rylind Wheeler (North Canterbury)
      Selection Event: 200 Breaststroke

    • Grace Henderson (Aquagym)
      Selection Event: 1500 Freestyle

    • Mun Chi Jager (Jasi)
      Selection Event: 50 Freestyle

    • Charlie Overend (Selwyn)
      Selection Event: 200 Freestyle

    • Harry Reekie (Jasi)
      Selection Event: 50 Freestyle

    • Ella Wilson (Selwyn)
      Selection Event: 200 Freestyle

    • Faris Abdou (Wharenui)
      Selection Event: 400 Freestyle

    • Joshua Baars (Vikings)
      Selection Event: 200 Backstroke

    • William Callow (Aquagym)
      Selection Event: 400 Individual Medley

    • Lily Dunne (Wharenui)
      Selection Event: 50 Freestyle

    • Tandia Fisher (Wharenui)
      Selection Event: 200 Freestyle

    • Jayden Lee (Wharenui)
      Selection Event: 100 Backstroke

    • Indy Leeds (North Canterbury)
      Selection Event: 50 Freestyle

    • Emily Saunders (Selwyn)
      Selection Event: 100 Backstroke

    • Monty Stracey (Wharenui)
      Selection Event: 100 Freestyle

    • Olivia Vivian (Wharenui)
      Selection Event: 100 Freestyle

  • View the Junior XLR8 Page here.