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Thanks to everyone for their support this year! Have a great Christmas. Last day of term swimming is Saturday 20th December. Into the Christmas holiday schedule from Monday 22nd December.
Cheers
Steve
15 December 2014


Welcome back to another term/season of swimming. Lots on as we head towards Summer.
Cheers
Steve
21 October 2014

Thursday 25th September is the last day of swimming for the term. Back into it Monday October 13th. Remember to sign up for the Earlybird meet on Thursday morning 6 - 7:30 am with the proceeds going towards Jono's shoulder surgery.
Cheers
Steve
12 September 2014


Congratulations to all the pirates who swam at NZ Secondary Schools and NZ Short Course. There were lots of PBs. Special congratulations to the medal winners (NZ Secondary Schools - Julia Hogg, Andrew Loveard, Amy Noble, NZ Short Course - Jacob Farr, Amy Noble, Sarah O'Connor, Ted Taylor).
11 September 2014

Good luck to those pirates competing at NZ Secondary Schools over the weekend, and to the team competing at NZ Short Course next week - Abbie, Sarah, Laura, Aliesha, Ella, Amy, Liam, Jacob, Devlin, George, Andrew, James, Ted and Thomas.
29 August 2014

Over 70 swimmers at Wellington champs over the next 2 weekends. Our biggest ever team. Looking forward to a great meet.
Cheers 
Steve
28 July 2014

The last day for normal term swimming is Saturday July 5th. The holiday schedule has been emailed. Term swimming commences Monday July 21st.
Cheers
Steve
30 June 2014

Great to see everyone back in the pool. The points of focus over this first month of the season are skills, technique, training discipline and setting a base for the season. Please try to meet all your your planned sessions.  
Cheers
Steve
12 May 2014

Well done to the Pirates who swam at NAGS this week. Special congratulations to those who got PB's and those who got medals (Devlin, Sarah, Jacob and Aliesha). I hope everyone else has had a great break. Back into normal Pirates schedule from Monday May 5th. 

Good luck to the Pirates swimming at NAGS this week - Abigail, Aliesha, Laura, Sarah, Alex, Andrew, Devlin, George, Jacob, James, Liam, Ted and Theo.  

Good luck to our 4 Pirates (Liam, James, Devlin and Ted) swimming at the New Zealand Open Championships this week in Auckland. You can watch the finals live on Sky Sport 4 from 7 pm.

The last day of swimming this term is on Thursday 17th April. Some Pirates will be training through the holidays and swimming at NAGS 29th April - 3rd May. Good luck to these swimmers. The first day back in the pool for term 2 is on Monday 5th May.
Steve
1st April 2014 

Well done to the Pirates who swam at Div 2 last week. Special congratulations to Georgiana Forsythe who won gold in the 200m fly.

Good luck to the Pirates swimming at Div 2 in Hamilton this week - Sophie, Ella, Georgiana, Julia, Lauren and Finn.

Great job by the Pirates who swam at SNZ Juniors at Kilbirnie last weekend. Special congratulations to Jessica Reid who won silver in 100m back.

Good luck to the swimmers who are competing at SNZ Junior Championships this weekend - Jessica, Emma, Jedi, Sean and Regan. 

From Monday 27th January we are back into the normal Pirates term training times. Looking forward to seeing swimmers back on deck.
Steve
23 January 2014

Last day of term training is Saturday December 21st. There will be some swimming available through the Christmas period up until camp and after camp. Upcoming events before the end of term: Masterton bus trip, Earlybird swim meet and Christmas Party.
Steve
24 November 2013
Welcome back to the pool for the summer swim season. Quite a few upcoming meets to attend, camps early January 2014 and Wellington Summer Champs at the end of January 2014.
Steve
14 October 2013
Lots going on as we race towards the end of the winter swim season. Last day of swimming for all swimmers is Thursday 26th September. No swimming over the school holidays. First day of term 4 and the start of the summer swim season is Monday 14th October. Upcoming events: Karori Pirates sprint meet, AGM with guest speaker Danyon Loader, NZ Short Course Champs for 13 swimmers.
Cheers,
Steve
12 September 2013
Looking forward to some great swims this weekend.
Steve
30 August 2013
I hope everyone has had a great week and are ready to swim like champions this weekend. As you know I am in the UK for a wedding so will be following the results of weekend one closely. Fire up guys!! I will see you all next week as we prepare for weekend 2!
Steve
22 August 2013
It's great to see all swimmers back in the pool. We now start the build up for our short course season.
Regards
Steve
7 May 2013
I hope all swimmers had a great break. From Monday 6th May we are back into normal timetable. I look forward to seeing all swimmers this week!  We are re-assessing all swimmers, I will notify you of any squad shifts. Look out later in the term for some exciting changes to our squads and how we are operating,
Cheers
Steve
5 May 2013
Earlybird swim meet Thursday 18th April 6 - 7:30 am. Sign up on the noticeboard at the pool. $10 per person. Money going towards the Div 2 team's trip to Invercargill. Last day of term Thursday 18th. Back into it Monday May 6th.
Cheers,
Steve
5 April 2013
No swimming this long weekend, Friday, Saturday and Monday. Enjoy the Easter break. Back into it Tuesday April 3rd.
Cheers,
Steve
26 March 2013
Good luck to our team swimming at NAGS this week. Last day of swimming for this term is Thursday 18th April and no swimming in the holidays. Back to the normal timetable from Monday 6th May.
Regards
Steve
24 February 2013
A great weekend at the champs. Well done to all swimmers. A write up to follow. From Monday 28th January we are back onto normal term timetable.
Regards
Steve
22 January 2013
A big week ahead. All swimmers are looking fit and ready to race fast. Looking for all Wellington champ swimmers to attend all sessions.

Steve
15 January 2013
Just a reminder to get your Wellington Champs entries in ASAP! All qualified swimmers are expected to support this meet.
Steve
28 December 2012
Following Friday's Pirates meet I will email out my list of recomended swims for each swimmer who has qualified for the Wellington long course champs. This is one of the key meets for the season, so we need full support from all qualified swimmers. Please be organised on getting entries in if you are heading away.
 
Thanks
Steve
17 December 2012
Great to be into some warm weather! Nice and light when we get up for morning training. Lots happening over the Summer period so please keep up to date by checking the website and go and 'like' the Pirates facebook page. I will have the Christmas holiday schedule out next week. We will have swimming available all through the holiday break up until swim camps, and then immediately after swim camps. Normal swimming schedule up to Saturday December 22nd.
Steve
29 November 2012

 

Keep up to date with what is coming up for the pirates by checking the website and join the pirates facebook page.

See you at the pool,

Steve

13 November 2012

 

Great to be back into it. I hope you all had a good break and are raring to go. Squad information meetings will be held over the next few weeks. Keep up to date with what is coming up for the pirates by checking the website and join the pirates facebook page.

See you at the pool,

Steve

15 October 2012

 

 

First day back for all squads Monday October 15th. Well done to the pirates who swam in the NZ Short Course Champs recently. Some very good results.

Steve

10 October 2012

 

 

Last day for all squads Thursday September 27th. No swimming during the school holidays. First day back for all squads Monday October 15th. Good luck to our team for the NZ Short Course Champs being held from this Sunday to next Thursday: Devlin Forsythe, Jacob Farr, Ben Tunui, Jeff Aukuso, Liam Neal, Ted Taylor, Daniel Ydegaard, Abigail Dorrington, Rachel Smart and Bridget Stewart. 

Have a great break,

Steve

27 September 2012

 

 

 

A great finish to Wellington Winter Champs for the pirates. We finished up 3rd placed team.Congratulations to the swimmers, team managers, parents and officials. There are 2 meets to finish the season - Upper Hutt Signature Meet and NZ Short Course Champs. Last day of swimming for this term is Thursday 27 September. We are back into it again on Monday 15th October.

Regards,

Steve

4 September 2012

 

 

 

Welcome back to Karori pool! Good luck to all our swimmers for the Wellington Winter Champs next weekend.

Steve

18 August 2012

 

 

 

I hope everyone had a great school holidays. From Monday 16th July we are into 4 weeks of Thorndon term schedule. I look forward to seeing everyone on deck. Please note the water is lovely and warm and all sessions are on rain or shine.

Regards

Steve

15 July 2012

 

 

Remember to look on the noticeboard and on the website for upcoming meets and other information.

Regards

Steve

24 April 2012

 

 

 

Well done to 15 year old Pirate Ted Taylor who had made his first NZ team for the upcoming Australian age group champs to be held in Adelaide April 18-23.

Ted's great swim in the NZ age champs in the 400 Free (4.09) qualified him as the top 15 year old boy in NZ in the FINA rankings.

Full details from the Swimming NZ website here https://www.swimmingnz.org.nz/membership/news-media/aussie-age-snz-virtual-team-announced

I am organising an exciting fast event that will be held Wednesday April 13th, with all proceeds going to Ted to assist him on his trip. Details to follow over the next few weeks.

Regards
Steve

14 March 2011

 

Hi all, Good luck to the Karori Pirates team which is competing at the NZ Junior National ( 12 and under) champs at Kilbirnie this weekend. The team is Aliesha Mitchell, Sarah O'Connor, Laura Stewart, George Dorrington, Jacob Farr and Thomas Watkins. Swim fast and have fun!

Cheers Steve

17 February 2011

Hi all, Happy new year. I hope you have all had a chance to relax and recharge. Into a busy period for the Pirates now. Good luck to the swimmers heading off to camp tomorrow. Enjoy the week and work hard!

Only 2 weeks until Wellington champs. Entries need to be in to Lynda ASAP. I have attached the eligibility report with swims highlighted that should be entered. This is a 4 day meet. Please discuss with me if any queries. We need all qualified Pirates to front up for this meet.

Please get onto entries,

Cheers Steve

7 January 2011

 

 

 

Hi all,  The Christmas holiday training hours through until the end of January are attached. Please print them out and stick them on the fridge.


  a.. If you are away for any of this time please let me know
  b.. The squad monthly coaching fees remain the same through this period. Please ensure your AP or Internet banking goes through on January 1st
  c.. All swimmers who are around ideally should be aiming to go to all their available sessions.
  d.. Tigersharks and Hammerheads who have already finished school should be attending all available training sessions from this point. It's time to commit and crank it up.

Christmas Training schedules (version 2):

 

Regards
Steve

13 December 2010

 

 

Hi all, lot's going on for the Pirates at the moment. Make sure you are checking the noticeboard at the pool and regularly checking this site

Success in Mt Maunganui.
Great results from our team of 2 who competed at the NZ open short course champs at Baywave pool in the Mount last weekend.

Samantha Lucie Smith won Gold in the 200 Free. Beating out Cara Baker and Olympian Melissa Ingram. She also won 2 Bronze medals in the 400 and 800 Free

Angus Boyle won his first Opens medal getting a Bronze in the 200 Fly.

A great meet for us and a great sunny place to be for 5 days!

Awesome Bus trip
Well done to our huge team of young Pirates who went on the bus trip to Palmerston Nth last weekend. The day was a huge success with all swimmers having a great day and bringing home a swag of ribbons and medals! Thanks to the coaches Mark, Olivia and Amber , and to Brigitte Plunket, Fleur Nicholas and Jo Wilson for being great Managers.


Upcoming Meets
Lynda has emailed you all the 2 meets coming up, The Mitch Tait meet in Masterton, and The Swim Wellington Junior meet at Kilbirnie, All Pirates are urged to support these meets. Please get your enties in, and all Seahawks, Hammerheads and Tigersharks need to sign up for the bus.

Blackbeards VS Redbeards
Due to a double booking at the pool, this Pirates meet has been postponed and will be held sometime before Christmas. Date TBA.

Summer Camps
You have all received the information on this now. Get onto it and sign up now! We are planning a great week for all squads with a good mixture of hard work and fun. Talk to me if you need any more info, or are unsure if your camp is suitable for your swimmer.

Regards
Steve

 

 

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