Swim squad learn from champs
Matamata’s Caleb Lawrence is to receive some top advice from a stellar coaching line up at the 2017 Jetstar Super Swim Squad camp.
The camp will take place in Auckland on May 6-7 and brings together Paralympians, Commonwealth Games medallists and former Olympians.
Caleb is among the 36 young members of the 2017 Jetstar Super Swim Squad who won their age group at one of the 200m Banana Boat OceanKids events held nationwide during the 2016-2017 New Zealand Ocean Swim Series.
The two day Jetstar Super Swim Squad Camp will include coaching sessions in both a pool and ocean environment, with an emphasis on confidence building and mentoring.
Former triple Olympian and silver Commonwealth Games medallist, Dean Kent, heads the coaching team, which includes Paralympians and former Olympic and Commonwealth Games representatives.
Joining Dean, will be Steven Kent who has also represented New Zealand at both Commonwealth and Olympic levels.
Other coaches include Andrew McMillan former Olympian and Commonwealth Games representative swimmer.
New Zealand Ocean Swim Series, Event Director, Scott Rice, said the programme includes goal setting and tips on overcoming challenges.