Capital Swim Club
Wellington's Premier Swimming Club
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Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre
63 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie
Wellington 6022
About Us
Based at the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, Capital Swim Club offers competitive swimmers an opportunity to excel in their chosen sport. We are dedicated to promoting the joy of swimming and fostering a community of aquatic enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.
We have a professional coaching programme that begins at a junior level and provides a seamless pathway up to national level. The club has produced many national champions and prides itself in offering the right environment for athletes to succeed and thus reach their full potential.
Whether you're just starting or aiming for competitive swimming, our club offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can achieve your goals and enjoy the many benefits of swimming. Squad training times are scheduled to fit in with school and work commitments and senior squads have access to fully equipped modern gyms.
We pride ourselves in offering quality coaching set in a healthy and motivational environment. We are a progressive club eager to help you achieve your personal goals and if you are a swimmer looking for a club we would love to hear from you!
Capital Swim Club seeks to:
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provide, encourage and promote the instruction and coaching of and participation and competition in swimming and aquatic sports;
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assist all swimmers to achieve their maximum potential in all aquatic disciplines at all levels;
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actively promote the ideals of true sportsmanship, Club spirit and friendship.
Why Choose Capital Swim Club?
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Experienced and dedicated coaches who are committed to helping every swimmer reach their full potential.
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"It takes a village to raise high-performing swimmers"—a supportive community of swimmers and families who share a passion for swimming.
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Flexible scheduling options to accommodate busy lifestyles.
History of Capital Swim Club
1991
1992
1994
1996
1996 - 2004
2004 - 2009
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Amalgamation of two swimming clubs . Boys and Girls Institute and Gale Force.
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Capital City Amateur Swimming Club was formed.
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Club colours of electric blue, fluoro yellow and black adopted.
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Training began at Freyberg Pool.
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The original committee included Pam Edwards, Pat O’Neill (Chair), Susan Graham.
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Rhonda Geary with Gary Hurring as head coach.
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After a sponsorship deal with Fay Richwhite Enterprises the club adopted the name Fay Richwhite Capital City (FRCC).
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Top Wellington club for the first time.
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Junior squads begin training at the newly constructed Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, Kilbirnie due to successful lobbying by then Club Chairman, Ray Hope.
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Wellington’s top club / National ranking 9.
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Club reverted back to its original name but shortened it to Capital Swim Club.
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Still top Wellington club / National ranking 8 - Jon Winter represents NZ at Olympics.
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The club has continued to build on its foundation and has steadily worked its way up to a National ranking in the top three for the last four years and has remained Wellington’s top ranked club for the last twelve years.
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Another important stage in the club development in 2007 with the amalgamation with local junior club TSW and the addition of new coaches based at Kilbirnie.
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In 2008 Tash Hind became the club's second Olympian with selection to the Beijing Olympic team.
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Still top Wellington club at every major meet and ranked in top three nationally.
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The development of a High Performance Unit at Freyberg in 2009 with Danyon Loader joining Gary as an assistant.