Waitakere Swimming Club

💙🏊‍♂️ Thank You, Henderson-Massey Local Board 💙🏊‍♀️

Waitākere Swimming Club would like to sincerely thank the Henderson-Massey Local Board for their ongoing support of our club and swimming community.

Their contribution helps create opportunities for our swimmers to train, compete, and pursue their goals both in and out of the pool.

Community support plays a vital role in helping local sport thrive, and we are incredibly grateful for the investment Henderson-Massey Local Board makes in supporting young athletes, families, and grassroots sport across our region.

On behalf of everyone at WSC, thank you for helping our swimmers continue to grow, develop, and achieve their potential.

Your support makes a real difference. 💙💛

🇳🇿🏊‍♂️ WSC Rockstar Spotlight – James Slessor

We’re excited to share this free upcoming webinar featuring WSC superstar and NCAA Division I athlete james

James is another fantastic WSC role model who has taken his swimming journey from New Zealand to the US college system. He’ll be sharing valuable insights into what US coaches look for in Kiwi swimmers, including scholarships, recruitment timelines, highlight videos and finding the right university fit.

📅 Wednesday 15 July
⏰ 6:30pm NZST
💻 Free live webinar

This will be especially valuable for our senior swimmers and families interested in learning more about US college swimming opportunities.

Register through the link on Crimson Education’s post.
https://www.crimsoneducation.org/au/events/athletics-nz-using-swimming-to-land-top-us-scholarships

We’re proud to see another WSC swimmer inspiring the next generation. 💚🖤

🏊‍♂️ Congratulations Jaxon! 🏊‍♂️

We’re incredibly proud to share that Jaxon Hamlin-Browne has been selected by Swimming New Zealand for the 2026 National Youth Program Age Group Squad.

This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of Jaxon’s dedication, hard work, and commitment both in and out of the pool.

Congratulations Jaxon on this well-deserved recognition. Your WSC whānau is proud of you, and we can’t wait to see what’s next! 💚🖤

💚🏊‍♂️ Great job to all our WSC swimmers who raced at the Northern Zone Level 3 Meet on Sunday!

Lots of PBs, first-time races, big smiles, and plenty of courage behind the blocks. Every race is a chance to learn, improve, and build confidence.

A huge thank you to our coaches, team managers, officials, and parent volunteers who help make these opportunities possible, and to our sponsor TTCF for their continued support.

We’re proud of every one of you! 💚

🏊‍♂️💙Thank You, TTCF💙🏊🏼‍♀️

Waitākere Swimming Club would like to sincerely thank The Trusts Community Foundation (TTCF) for their support of our club and swimmers.

This support helps provide valuable opportunities for our athletes to compete, develop, and achieve their goals in the pool.

We acknowledge the important role TTCF plays in supporting community sport and helping local clubs like ours continue to thrive.

From all of us at WSC, thank you for your ongoing support of our swimmers, families, and wider club community.

👑🏊‍♀️ Congratulations, Shirley Mackay! 🏊‍♀️👏

Waitākere Swimming Club is delighted to celebrate our Club Patron, Shirley Mackay, who has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to swimming.

A well-deserved recognition of her outstanding contribution to our sport and swimming community.

Congratulations, Shirley, and thank you for all you have done for swimming. 💚🖤

💛💜Happy Mother’s Day 💛💜

To all our amazing mums, grandmothers, aunties, and mother figures — thank you for the early mornings, poolside support, volunteering, encouragement, and everything you do for our swimmers and club community. 🏊‍♂️✨

We appreciate you more than words can say.

From all of us at Waitākere Swimming Club 💐

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We couldn’t let this one slide… 👀

Big shoutout to Aidan Barrett-Hamilton 💚🖤
Day 4 at NAGs
Finalist in the 50 Backstroke ⚡️

Strong racing and well deserved — proud of you Aidan 👊🔥

WSC back on the podium 💚🖤🔥🥉

Massive congrats to Manson on bronze in the 50 Back 💥

And our mixed relay team bringing home another bronze in the 50 Free 🥉

Maddison | Angela | Aidan | Manson 🙌🏾

So proud of our team and everything they’ve put in this week 💚🖤

Can’t wait to have them home! 👊

Day 4 & 5 💚🖤🔥

With Cyclone Vaianu approaching, today’s racing is timed finals — all in, one shot 👊

Final heats today:

Manson & Vaughn ➡️ 200 Free 💥

Jaxon ➡️ 200 Fly 🔥

Vaughn ➡️ 800 Free 👊

Tristin & Manson ➡️ 200 IM 💥

Manson ➡️ 50 Back ⚡

And we’re ready for some mixed relays 👀🔥

Let’s go WSC 💚🖤👊