SLSNZ Sport

📣 SLSNZ Sport Update | June 2026

A busy off-season means plenty happening behind the scenes!

From new working groups and competition updates, to Pool Rescue kicking off this weekend and over 40 youth athletes preparing for performance camps in Queensland, there's plenty to look forward to.

We're also excited to welcome Cole Drinnan and Holly Fletcher into their new sport leadership roles, while planning is already underway for the 2026/27 season.

Stay up to date with the latest sport news, event updates, development opportunities and High Performance pathways via the full Sport Update.

Read the full update 👇️
https://bit.ly/43MPJh3

🏊‍♀️🚨 The 2026 Pool Rescue Competition Calendar is here! 🚨🏊‍♂️

Get ready for an action-packed season with 15 Pool Rescue competitions taking place across New Zealand. Whether you're aiming for national honours, building race experience, or supporting your club, there's an event for everyone.

Check out the full calendar, mark your dates, and start planning your season now!
Link in our BIO

Pool Rescue Officials Online Training Session 🤳,

Weather you are a seasoned pool rescue event Official or interested in supporting our many pool rescue competitions kicking off soon, we would love to see you all online next Tuesday, 9th June, 7.00pm.

Come and learn, share your insights and knowledge and catch up with friends.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/4627061831972?p=53V9PR2z40CRNpe9CF

Training Overview:
1. Purpose of Pool Rescue
2. Pool Events Officials Structure
3. How the teams operate on each side of the pool, key processes
4. DQ notifications
5. Officials roles and placements
6. Overview on pool judging for events

Training Facilitators: Johnny Clough, Jo Miller and Mike Lord