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SCWC Long Course Championships
Jan
23
to 25 Jan

SCWC Long Course Championships

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  • Meet Programs will appear here

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Please Note: The Championships is the same weekend as the Ed Sheeran concert in Christchurch and while there is a lot of accommodation around the city centre, it may be at a premium.

Below are a couple of options for larger groups:

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NZ Masters Games Open Water
Feb
1

NZ Masters Games Open Water

Note: Reserve day Monday 2nd February 2026.

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Annual Awards
Nov
29

Annual Awards

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Ticket sales closed at 11:59pm on Tuesday 25th November 2025.

Q&A with Sophie Pascoe: Submit a Question

We’re thrilled to have Dame Sophie Pascoe joining us at this year’s Swimming Canterbury West Coast Annual Awards for a special Q&A session, hosted by sports journalist Nick Bewley.

This is your chance to hear from one of New Zealand’s most inspiring athletes — and to ask the questions you’ve always wanted answered.

Submit your question below, and yours might be chosen for the live session on the night!

  • Date: Saturday 29th November 2025
    Time: Ceremony begins 7:00pm
    Location:     Addington Raceway (map)
    Room:     Terror to Love Lounge

  • Meet the Athlete Award Finalists here.

    Note: Finalists available after 7:00pm on Friday 28th November 2025.

  • Nominations must be conducted by clubs, and have now closed.

    • Male Para Swimmer of the Year

    • Female Para Swimmer of the Year

    • Male Swimmer of the Year 15yrs & under

    • Female Swimmer of the Year 15yrs & under

    • Male Swimmer of the Year 16yrs & over

    • Female Swimmer of the Year 16yrs & over

    • Outstanding Achievement

    • Service Award

    • Honours Award

    • Life Member Award

    • Outstanding Contribution to Swimming

    • Outstanding Achievement

    • Official of the Year

  • Please note that the menu is subject to change. Freshly brewed coffee and specialty tea selection is available throughout the evening.

    To start (served to the table)

    • Antipasto platter

    • Seafood selection

    Salads

    • Mixed garden salad, crunchy sprouts gf, v

    • Spice roasted cauliflower, citrus, tahini, date gf, vegan

    • Potato, pickles, crispy bacon, red onion gf

    Carvery

    • House smoked beef, cherry bourbon glaze, traditional condiments gf

    Mains

    • Baked harissa fish fillets, jewelled couscous

    • Herb grilled chicken, charred vegetables, tomato crème

    • Baked falafel bites, rice pilaf, pepper coulis vegan

    • Seasonal steamed greens, olive oil, toasted seeds gf, v, df

    • Chunky Agria potatoes, rosemary salt gf, v

    Desserts

    • Assorted cheesecakes gf

    • Chocolate mud cake

    • Chef’s treat gf

    • Mini pavlova gf

    • Fresh fruit platter gf, df

    • MC: Nick Bewley (Radio Presenter)

    • Guest Speaker: Dame Sophie Pasco

    • Click here for previous award winners.

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Triton Meet
Nov
9

Triton Meet

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PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO ENTRY NUMBERS, THE START TIME FOR RACING IS NOW 9:30AM

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PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO ENTRY NUMBERS, THE START TIME FOR RACING IS NOW 9:30AM

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Westport Swimming Club Personal Best Meet
Nov
6

Westport Swimming Club Personal Best Meet

  • Pulse Energy Recreation Centre, Westport (map)
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Greymouth Best Time Ribbon Meet
Nov
2

Greymouth Best Time Ribbon Meet

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FREE Have-a-Go Carnival September 2025
Sept
13
Have-a-Go Carnival

FREE Have-a-Go Carnival September 2025

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Dragon Clash of the Waves
Jul
20

Dragon Clash of the Waves

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PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES, THE MEET WILL NOW BE STARTING EARLIER WITH WARM-UP AT 8:30AM AND RACING FROM 9:15AM

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PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES, THE MEET WILL NOW BE STARTING EARLIER WITH WARM-UP AT 8:30AM AND RACING FROM 9:15AM

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FREE Have-a-Go Carnival June 2025
Jun
8
Have-a-Go Carnival

FREE Have-a-Go Carnival June 2025

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Wharenui Winter Olympics
May
2
to 4 May

Wharenui Winter Olympics

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🌭 Sausage Sizzle

We will be running a BBQ / Sausage Sizzle between sessions on Sunday so bring some cash and grab some lunch!

📅 Fundraising Calendar

Wharenui Swim Club is once again hosting our annual Calendar Raffle as part of the 2025 Wharenui Winter Olympics. 

Thanks to generous donations from our families and local businesses, the calendar will once again be raffling off over $3000 in vouchers and prizes. 

Each day, for 34 days (28th April - 31st May) a daily winner will be drawn. For just $10, you’ll have thirty four chances to win!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors who have helped make this event happen again this year - we truly appreciate your support. 

  • Pub Charities

  • Verano Contracting

  • Arena

  • Ainger Tomlin

  • Dive HQ

  • Visual Wonders Landscaping

  • Coombes Aquatics

  • Movementor Pilates

  • Kim Family

  • Property Brokers

  • KIVILEV Family 

  • Mason Family

  • Quality Suites Amore

  • O'SULLIVAN family

  • Discover Travel

  • Lee Family

  • Christchurch Physiotherapy

Thanks to so many generous donations, our Raffle Calendar has more prizes than ever before!!

This year, a $10 calendar ticket will get you 34 chances to win!!!

Calendars can be purchased from Wharenui Sports Centre (73 Elizabeth St, Riccarton) prior to the meet or poolside during the event (2nd - 4th May)

Email Kate on secretary@wharenui.co.nz for more information or to find out how to purchase a ticket if you can't get into the Wharenui Sports Centre.

A huge thank you to all our amazing sponsors for providing us with these fantastic prizes. Winning tickets will be notified and announced on social media. Winning tickets will be removed from the raffle.

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SCWC Last Chance NAGs Qualifier
Mar
29

SCWC Last Chance NAGs Qualifier

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  • Meet Program

    The events will be swum as indicated in the Meet Program above, so as to allow as much time as possible between each event for each swimmer.

    Please note- several events have been combined and will swim in the same heat to ensure we have time for everyone to swim their two events.

    This meet will begin at the conclusion of Session 2 of the South Island Country & Town Competition, on Saturday 29th March 2025. We anticipate a starting time of approximately 5:30-5:45pm, but could be as late as 6pm, please be prepared for this.

    The warm-up lanes in the program pool will still be available for those who wish to make use of this.

    GOOD LUCK EVERYONE !

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South Island Country & Town
Mar
29
to 30 Mar

South Island Country & Town

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