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About Our Club

A vibrant, community-based club developing confident, capable swimmers in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Who We Are

Proudly South Auckland since day one

Papatoetoe Swimming Club caters to swimmers from primary school age to young adults — from those building foundational water skills to athletes pursuing competitive success.

Our programme offers structured coaching, regular club nights and opportunities to compete, all designed to help swimmers improve technique, build fitness and grow in confidence.

We are more than a swim club — we are a whaanau and a community. We work closely with families to support each swimmer’s journey and celebrate every milestone along the way.

Our Values

What we stand for

Commitment

Turning up, working hard and setting goals — in training and in competition.

Resilience

Learning from every swim and coming back stronger, at every level.

Teamwork

Cheering each other on and building a positive club culture together.

Coaching

Coaching that builds swimmers for life

Our coaches work across every level — from beginners learning the fundamentals to swimmers training for competition — so each swimmer gets guidance suited to their stage.

  • Quality coaching that builds correct technique from the start
  • Positive relationships that support confidence and wellbeing
  • Clear pathways for swimmers to progress and achieve their goals
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Michael Mills

Head Coach

Michael is passionate about helping swimmers reach their full potential while creating a motivating training environment.

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Derek Mills

Junior Coach

Derek supports younger swimmers to build strong foundations and enjoy their swimming journey.

Our Mission

To develop swimming, offer coaching and competitive opportunities, promote the club in our community, care for every member and provide equal opportunities for all.

Join Our Club Today

Be part of our swimming whaanau. Every new swimmer starts with a friendly assessment.

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Welcome to PAPATOETOE SWIMMING CLUB

Swim • Train • Compete • Belong

A vibrant, community-based club in South Auckland developing confident, capable swimmers — from first strokes to national competition.

Club NightsFirst Tuesday of every month
Mon – ThuSquad training