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2011 Archive

April
27 April 2011 – Danyon Loader still lured by water
 
27 April 2011 – New records set in Aussie
 
27 April 2011 – Golden Ward leads way for Dunstan at championships
 
24 April 2011 – Motueka’s home, says young star
 
24 April 2011 – Kiwi swimmers grab six more medals in Adelaide
 
23 April 2011 – Teamwork the Focus for Elite Sports
 
23 April 2011 – Young NZ swimmers capture six medals at Adelaide meet
 
23 April 2011 – Pool party
 
21 April 2011 – Next mission is on terra firma
 
21 April 2011 – Gisborne memories helped in other world
 
20 April 2011 – North Canterbury Swim Club honoured
 
20 April 2011 – Newcomer ‘club of the year’
 
20 April 2011 – Waves can’t stop ocean swimmer Pat Owens-Bohme
 
19 April 2011 – NZ swimmers grab medals in Australia
 
19 April 2011 – Pirate swimmers his Carterton
 
19 April 2011 – Kane takes the short route to series title
 
18 April 2011 – Swimmer leaves bitterness in the past
 
18 April 2011 – Boyle’s mentor leaves for Shanghai
 
18 April 2011 – Charlotte Webby wins King of the Bays swim
 
18 April 2011 – Q & A with Danyon Loader
 
18 April 2011 – Special swim for Special Olympics
 
18 April 2011 – Final race set to decide series
 
18 April 2011 – Pools report awaited
 
18 April 2011 – Fraser extolls the virtues of the mature swimmer
 
18 April 2011 – Pacifecon Analysis Of Top-End Building & Construction Activity in NZ
 
15 April 2011 – Top Anzacs line up for quake-relief
 
15 April 2011 – Flyer across the ditch
 
14 April 2011 – Swimming coach has eye on clock ahead of worlds
 
14 April 2011 – Swimming by starlight
 
14 April 2011 – Swim schools reopen after quake
 
14 April 2011 – Final race to decide series
 
14 April 2011 – Weir ready to take on Aussie’s best
 
14 April 2011 – Pool training tough for young scholar
 
14 April 2011 – Veteran won’t be turning back
 
14 April 2011 – Swimming-US panel seeks improved safety after Crippen death
 
13 April 2011 – Lloyd brings home more titles
 
13 April 2011 – Northland teacher swims the Northern Wairoa River
 
13 April 2011 – Gareth Kean's target the worlds not nationals
 
12 April 2011 – South happy to get coach’s job
 
12 April 2011 – Melita makes national A final
 
11 April 2011 – Teen hard on Ingram’s heels as both qualify for world champs
 
11 April 2011 – Ingram hits World Champs pace
 
11 April 2011 – Ingram edges Batchelor, qualify for worlds
 
11 April 2011 – Aussie young guns make statement to Thorpe’s old guard
 
11 April 2011 – Rice defends national medley title
 
10 April 2011 – Star's coach out
 
10 April 2011 - NZ name strong world champs squad
 
10 April 2011 – Swimmer battles appalling weather on three day ordeal
 
8 April 2011 – The hidden depths of swimmer Lauren Boyle
 
7 April 2011 – Palmer turns sights on 100m after 50m near-miss
 
7 April 2011 – 200 metres national champ realistic about World Champs chances
 
7 April 2011 – Gold for Dunlop-Barrett
 
7 April 2011 – Sprinters hit the water at championships
 
7 April 2011 – Russia's Kazan bids for 2015/17 world championships
 
6 April 2011 – Gillespie hurries to silver
 
6 April 2011 – Snyders a stand-out in morning heats
 
6 April 2011 – Dunlop-Barrett shatters Danyon Loader record
 
6 April 2011 – NZ swimmers qualify for World Champs
 
6 April 2011 – Lauren Boyle qualifies for world champs
 
6 April 2011 – Queensland's tourism revival
 
6 April 2011 – couldn't live without mum
 
6 April 2011 – Snyders, Boyle impressive in heats
 
6 April 2011 – Glenn Snyders a standout at swimming champs
 
6 April 2011 – Kitajima ready to break swimming records
 
6 April 2011 – Young swim guns shoot down Sullivan
 
5 April 2011 – Backstroke rivalry key to success
 
5 April 2011 – Wiegersma qualifies for world championships
 
5 April 2011 – Gene pool no benefit to NZ
 
5 April 2011 – Setting new record marks
 
4 April 2011 – Three qualify for swimming World Championships
 
4 April 2011 – Success: Property manager dives into new ventures
 
4 April 2011 – Swimmers begin push
 
4 April 2011 – Michael Phelps to face Ian Thorpe in Sydney?
 
4 April 2011 – Swim star collapses in Australia
 
4 April 2011 – Tenth national title for Australia's Jones
 
3 April 2011 – Pool workouts perfect escape from quake ruins
 
3 April 2011 – Six day meet a step on road to London

3 April 2011 – Snyders says maturing is key
 
2 April 2011 – Napoleon, Palmer win first world berths
 
2 April 2011 – River swim numbers on target
 
2 April 2011 – Lack of pool time sets back swimmers' chances
 
2 April 2011 – Three clubs represented at national champs
 
1 April 2011 – Toni closes in on a swimming dream
 
1 April 2011 – Premier Qualifications For Teaching Learn To Swim And Water Safety Launched In NZ
 
1 April 2011 – Kawakawa six head for NZ Open champs
 
1 April 2011 – Swimmers get London campaigns underway
 
1 April 2011 – Pool of talent benefits from fresh approach
 
1 April 2011 – Anne's still in the swim – at 93
 
1 April 2011 – 'Little champions' show their class

1 April 2011 – The Wellingtonian editorial: Pool decision hard to justify

March
31 March 2011 - Secondary sport: Swimmer gains nine medals
 
31 March 2011 - Thorpe aims higher
 
31 March 2011 - Swell time for distance swimmers
 
28 March 2011 - Swimming-olympic champion Bernard will miss out on world 100m
 
28 March 2011 - Veteran swimmer decides on comeback
 
28 March 2011 - Figures show most kids can't swim
 
28 March 2011 - Ryan, Webby power to swim series swims
 
28 March 2011 - Wins for Ryan and Webby in relocated Mt Maunganui ocean swim
 
28 March 2011 - Rain no barrier for ocean swimmers
 
23 March 2011 - Three records set
 
23 March 2011 - Wellingtonians face rate rises
 
22 March 2011 - Swimmers raise $15,000 for stricken city
 
22 March 2011 - Thornton pips Linyard to line
 
22 March 2011 - Neill caps season with another win
 
22 March 2011 - More than just winning
 
22 March 2011 - Gerrard 'honoured' to be first patron
 
18 March 2011 - Swimmer sets sights high
 
17 March 2011 – Drowning toll rises by 46 per cent
 
17 March 2011 – Champ Ellie’s big future in the pool
 
17 March 2011 – World records for outsider at inclusive games
 
16 March 2011 – Catherwood returns at 30
 
16 March 2011 – Manawatu swimmers among the medals
 
11 March 2011 – 15 top-10 placings for Manawatu junior reps
 
11 March 2011 – Pupils show prowess in pool
 
10 March 2011 – Swim school owners face earthquake billing dilemma
 
10 March 2011 – Coach wants NZ swimmers to believe
 
10 March 2011 – Four bring back haul of eight medals
 
10 March 2011 – Jetstar to contact Northland trio over refund
 
10 March 2011 – Key taps NZX chief to lead Christchurch earthquake appeal
 
9 March 2011 – Swimmer strikes gold
 
9 March 2011 – Hooke in bronze finish
 
9 March 2011 – Swimming: Four more Otago records for Ruske
 
8 March 2011 – Swimming: Kiwi grabs Australian title
 
8 March 2011 – Kaikoura Primary swimming sports
 
8 March 2011 – Swimmers make 17 finals
 
7 March 2011 – Debuts aplenty in island to mainland swim
 
7 March 2011 – Nationality a big barrier for Kane Radford
 
7 March 2011 – Northland swimmers shine in Wellington
 
7 March 2011 – Swimming: Gillespie earns NZ team place
 
7 March 2011 – Pool plan requires support
 
7 March 2011 – Gibbston event fun day out
 
5 March 2011 – Baker eyes London after Sydney swim
 
5 March 2011 – Lumsden determined to keep swimming pool afloat
 
5 March 2011 – Jetstar in the gun again over refunds
 
5 March 2011 – Advice from former winner to rising greats: 'Stay focused'
 
4 March 2011 – Swimming review gets underway
 
4 March 2011 – Visitors power to sea swim win
 
4 March 2011 – Quake won’t ruin my dream: Pascoe
 
4 March 2011 – Batchelor breaks long standing national record
 
4 March 2011 – Foote snatches bronze
 
3 March 2011 – Doubts QE2 will be ready for RWC
 
3 March 2011 – Swimming: An inspiration experience for all
 
3 March 2011 – Shore has a big heart
 
2 March 2011 – Medal haul sign of stellar future
 
2 March 2011 – Triathletes in Wanaka fun run to raise funds for Christchurch
 
2 March 2011 – Quake swim raises $22,000
 
2 March 2011 – Pupils have fun at swim sports
 
2 March 2011 – Aquatic sports hit hardest
 
2 March 2011 – Christchurch swimmers makes age group championships
 
1 March 2011 – Records tumble at swim sports
 
1 March 2011 – Early starts among lengths swimmers go

February

28 February 2011 – NZ Ocean Swim 

28 February 2011 – Surprise as 20km swim does it for ailing city

26 February 2011 – Dickson to revisit lake after record swim 

26 February 2011 – Aucklanders take the plunge for quake appeal

25 February 2011 – Napier kids given more opportunity to learn to swim 

25 February 2011 – Golden trio bring glory to Greendale

25 February 2011 – Biggs blitz leads championships 

25 February 2011 – Hit the beach for quake relief 

25 February 2011 – Run now records later 

24 February 2011 – Swim fundraiser for Canterbury earthquake appeal 

24 February 2011 – Gutsy breaststroker hauls in gold 

24 February 2011 – Radford prepares for a big year 

23 February 2011 – Swimming: George Williams triumphs

23 February 2011 – Three golds for Gane 

23 February 2011 – Swim in memory of aunt 

22 February 2011 – Junior record within grasp 

21 February 2011 – Swimmers battle choppy waters 

20 February 2011 – Granny is lady of the lake 

19 February 2011 – Top junior aiming for bigger things 

19 February 2011 – Biggs ‘in the swim’ 

19 February 2011 – Programme pool will have adjustable water depth 

18 February 2011 – Hard slog in night swim races 

18 February 2011 – South’s swimming duo impress coach 

17 February 2011 – Games medallist in pool rowing at nationals

16 February 2011 – Picton pool action urged

16 February 2011 – Greendale gold rush

16 February 2011 – Team hauls home gold

16 February 2011 – New pool boost for juniors

15 February 2011 – Dickson, 57, laps up Taupo challenge

15 February 2011 – Nelson South takes championships

15 February 2011 – Students taught water safety skills

15 February 2011 – Good, little wake up call’ for rising star

14 February 2011 – Swimming: Southlander battles Olympic great

14 February 2011 – Waimairi local - youngest to take the plunge

14 February 2011 – Wiegersma wins gold in New South Wales 

13 February 2011 – Loss of school pools linked to drownings 

13 February 2011 – Swimming: Snyders takes second gold 

12 February 2011 – Rural youngsters buoyed by swim project 

12 February 2011 – Kiwi swimmers win gold in Sydney champs 

12 February 2011 – Grant keeps pool afloat 

12 February 2011 – Kean banking on another top year 

12 February 2011 – Learning to swim a costly exercise 

10 February 2011 – Crowder weighed down for return flight

10 February 2011 – McCully announces 482 PM Sports Scholarships for 2011 

9 February 2011 – Libby strike gold in pool 

9 February 2011 – Glittering haul at champs 

8 February 2011 – Swimmers qualify for nationals 

8 February 2011 – Big turnout for free pool entry 

8 February 2011 – Supervision of children around water a top priority

8 February 2011 – Few summer swim options for Cantabrians 

7 February 2011 – Water skills needed from early age 

7 February 2011 – First across the line Legg gutted to be disqualified 

7 February 2011 – Drownings this year already 27 

6 February 2011 – Six young children drown in a month 

5 February 2011 – Students pool resources 

5 February 2011 – Schools gets top marks for water safety 

5 February 2011 – Run focus curbs swim preparation 

5 February 2011 – Young Jack set to burn up swimming pool 

4 February 2011 – Young swimmers in podium spotlight 

4 February 2011 – Swimming with orca 

3 February 2011 – Amelia and her stroke of genius 

3 February 2011 – Kent questions Thorpe’s chances 

3 February 2011 – Pool’s fan base dives 

3 February 2011 – Pool champ hopes to hold on to her togs in the sea 

2 February 2011 – Swim school set to make splash on Coast 

2 February 2011 – Fox’s steely resolve to tackle ironman 

January

31 January 2011 – Neill leads sea swimmers 

31 January 2011 – Swimmers get tough workout 

30 January 2011 – Fast times at Capital Classic Swim Wellington 

29 January 2011 – Swimming: Godfrey shines at meet after breaking Otago record 

29 January 2011 – Pay off from swim camp 

29 January 2011 – Rising a wave of success 

29 January 2011 – Fast time and close finishes 

29 January 2011 – Baker unbeaten in Ocean Swim Series 

28 January 2011 – Young teens storm home in rough seas 

28 January 2011 – Defender Radford faces top line up in capital

28 January 2011 – Contractors into swim of things 

28 January 2011 – Swimming: Hard word reaps rewards for Harris 

28 January 2011 – A harbour crossing 

28 January 2011 – Cash-strapped council targets swimming club 

27 January 2011 – ‘Fish’ out of water after big swim-athon 

26 January 2011 – Teen swimmer takes 11 golds 

25 January 2011 – Top marks for young swimming sensation 

25 January 2011 – Records tumble at new Dargarville pool 

25 January 2011 – Subsidised swim lessons for Christchurch kids 

25 January 2011 – Leading distance swimmers in special training camp 

25 January 2011 – Top Wellington swimmer ready to take on NZ best 

23 January 2011 – Fothergill leaving Oz floods for Masters 

22 January 2011 – Great pool - needs more swimmers

22 January 2011 – Dargaville hosts Northland champs 

22 January 2011 – Community gets stuck in for pool 

22 January 2011 – Costs may rule out keeping Clyde pool 

21 January 2011 – New life from swimming 

21 January 2011 – Narrow victory for Hansen 

21 January 2011 – Going swimming? Watch out for swimmers ear 

21 January 2011 – Surf club runs a big swim 

21 January 2011 – Lake Taupo victory for Baker 

20 January 2011 – Our growing pool of talent in the deep end 

20 January 2011 – Canterbury swimming pools to shut for repairs

20 January 2011 – Swimming: Murphy backs away from London 

18 January 2011 – Free entry for children one suggestion in pool debate 

18 January 2011 – Kane misses 5km title by millimetres 

17 January 2011 – Perfect conditions take sting out of sea swim 

17 January 2011 – Lessons target deaths in water 

17 January 2011 – Top action at swim champs 

17 January 2011 – Tauranga swimmer battles illness and jellyfish 

17 January 2011 – Swim success better late than never 

17 January 2011 – Rebecca Kingsford’s surf work pays off 

16 January 2011 – Baker back up, Murphy just pips Radford in Taupo

16 January 2011 – Long haul around the Mount 

16 January 2011 – Cara Baker completes open swim double

16 January 2011 – Swimming: Rough and tumble is of start is only the beginning 

15 January 2011 – Race attracts hundreds 

15 January 2011 – Free swimming in Auckland investigated 

15 January 2011 – Games on horizon for top swimmer

15 January 2011 – Ryan, Baker dominate in State Insurance NZ Open Water swim titles 

15 January 2011 – NZ open water swimmers dive into Olympic campaign 

14 January 2011 – Nelson swimmers come out on top 

14 January 2011 – Eastern invasion 

13 January 2011 – Top swimmers do battle in Wellington 

13 January 2011 – Bakes begins Olympic dream at State NZ open water swimming championships 

13 January 2011 – Conditions favour true sea swimmers 

13 January 2011 – Barclay blitzes trial Wanaka swim 

12 January 2011 – Young swimmer takes on Strait 

12 January 2011 – Generation of swim classes 

12 January 2011 – English Channel beckons Mac

12 January 2011 – Star likes look of Rotorua’s young breed 

11 January 2011 – Free swimming a big splash 

11 January 2011 – Visitors provide strong competition 

11 January 2011 – Swimmers make early bid for Olympics 

10 January 2011 – Swimming New Zealand defends Ministry of Education 

10 January 2011 – Pool reopens thanks to donors 

10 January 2011 – School swimming advocated 

10 January 2011 – Olympian opens ‘fun’ swim school 

10 January 2011 – Wayne Evans knocks off Lake Te Anau record 

9 January 2011 – Philip Rush on swimming the English Channel and Cook Strait

9 January 2011 – Swimming: Squad lose sprinter to US coach

8 January 2011 – An investment for life 

5 January 2011 – Calls for more swimming in schools
 
1 January 2011 – Sealord helps young swimmers 

1 January 2011 – Gareth Kean emerging talent finalist for Halberg Sports Awards