Special Olympics Manawatu Swimming

Special Olympics Manawatu Swimming Training Times:

 Start: 13/02/2026

Fridays between 3pm - 6pm Times slots are to be arranged with your coach.

Venue: Freyberg Community Pool, Thames Street, Palmerston North

Contact: Coach Carla Phone 021 295 4562

Email: cmlh@xtra.co.nz

Events Offered:15 meter walk, kickboard, 15m unassisted swim, 25m unassisted swim, 25 kickboard, 25 meter; 50 metre; 100 meter in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly 100metre individual medley, 200 and 400 meter freestyle Relays: 4x 25 meter medley 4x 25 metre and 4x50 meter freestyle; 4x50m medley relay.

Manawatu Event: Sun7th & 8th June Special Olympics will host a Tuer 2 event:

Volunteers are needed to help with time keeping, marshalling, data recording. If you would like to register as an event volunteer please contact Carla at: cmlh@xtra.co.nz

Swimming trips for 2026:

TBC

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Rules for Swimming: Special Olympics New Zealand has a comprehensive data base of all the rules needed and tips for coaching swimming

Special Olympics International Swimming Rules