Why Join Kiwi West Aquatics swim team?
Kiwi West Aquatics
Kiwi West Aquatics has a consistent and proven training program. Tracy Breuer is Head Coach.
The club has produced champions since 1986 with a number of nationally ranked swimmers throughout all age groups. We pride ourselves on being a competitive and active team. The club fosters personal social growth through participation in training, competition and team social activities.
Our club has access to a 25m all-year training pool (Palmerston North), and has regularly used a 50m pool for summer (long-course) training during summer. Check out our training schedule to see the training sessions available.
What is the process to join Kiwi West Aquatics?
If you want to joining our squads, please contact our coach or new member liaison to discuss whether your child is ready for competitive swimming. Generally, swimmers should be able to swim all four strokes at a basic level with core skills and be able to swim several lengths of freestyle without stopping.
You can join the club and still attend sessions with your learn-too-swim classes (e.g., Hilton Brown), as this gives you an entry into competitive swimming.
Come along to one of our club nights if you want to learn more or meet with other members.
Step 1 – Swimmer Assessment with our Coach
Please contact our coach directly to discuss your situation and arrange a meeting. During this interview, our coach will determine if you are ready to join a squad and identify the swimmer’s needs and goals. All KWA club members are required to meet our Head Coach before they can start training.
You may be invited to join training sessions for a week at Tracy’s discretion before joining the club.
Contact our Head Coach (Tracy Breuer Head Coach) by email: coach@kiwiwest.org.
Step 2 – Complete Club Membership Form
Click the link below to complete a membership form for each swimmer. Here you will need to choose your membership type (see below for fees).
Online Membership Form
After we have processed your membership application, you will be sent a link to setup your login for the Swimming New Zealand Fastlane portal.
Step 3 – Pay Membership Fees
You must pay your annual membership fees through the Swimming New Zealand via Fastlane.
Please email the treasurer treasurer@kiwiwest.org if you have any questions about membership fees.
Step 4 – Pay the Monthly Coaching Fees
After the swimmer starts attending training sessions, we begin invoicing coaching fees based on the swimmer’s squad level and number of trainings. Scroll down for the coaching fee structure.
If your situation changes or need to pause trainings for any reason, or have any other questions about membership please email join@kiwiwest.org.
Annual Membership Fees
Below is a summary of the total annual membership cost for 2025-26.
Membership Type |
Which Meets You Can Enter? |
Annual Fee |
| Competitive | All inter-club, regional, and nation meets | $217 (See Note 3) |
| Recreational | Not able to compete in any swim competitions. | $120 (See Note 3) |
From 1st July Invoices will be emailed with payment details. Membership fees must be paid before swimmers can compete at any swim meets. If you cannot complete payment through the SNZ website contact the club treasurer for assistance.
The Membership Fee covers affiliation fees (Swimming Manawatu and Swimming New Zealand) and some club costs, but do not cover coaching, pool hire, or competition costs. Coaching fees depend on squad level and the number of swims per week.
Existing members and anyone interested in joining are welcome to come along to a Kiwi West Aquatics club night (run on one Wednesday or Thursday night each term).
Notes
- Payments through the Swimming NZ Fastlane are subject to a 3% processing fee.
- Coaching fees are invoiced to Swimmers monthly by KWA. The club is a not-for-profit Incorporated Society and is also funded via community grant funding and fund-raising.
- The KWA portion of the membership fee reduces through the swim year – a fee breakdown is included in the Club Membership Form.
How are the swimmers coached?
Our Head Coach (Tracy) develops and manages our Club’s training programme.
Nick Jessen is our Coach Liaison Officer, supports the coaching team and is the main point of contact between our Club Committee and the Head Coach.
How much are the coaching/training fees?
KWA has contracted coaches to provide a structured training schedule. Training fees allow the club to cover the direct and indirect costs of our coaching team, and contribute to lane hire.
Training fees invoiced monthly depend on the swimmer’s squad/program and the number of trainings they attend per week.
NOTE: New fees from 1 July 2025.
| Number of Trainings (per Week) |
Fantails | Dabchicks Eagles |
Albatross Bellbirds Cuckoos |
| 1 | $85 | $97 | $109 |
| 2 | $97 | $109 | $121 |
| 3 | $109 | $121 | $139 |
| 4 | $133 | $152 | |
| 5 | $163 | ||
| 6 | $175 | ||
| 7 | $182 |
Please contact the club treasurer if you have any questions about coaching fees.
Who should I contact about joining the club?
Applications for membership require an interview with the club coach. Interviews should be organised directly with our Head Coach. If you are a member of another club, you will need to initiate a club transfer which must be approved by your current club and swim region.
- You can contact our coach by email: coach@kiwiwest.org.
- Click here for Kiwi West Aquatics contact details
- If you have any questions about the club please email: join@kiwiwest.org