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Splash Nights

At the end of each term Wharenui holds a Splash Night event that acts as an entry point for children wanting to race.  This is an informal night which is run by senior swimmers of the National Squad.  The events are one length of Freestyle, Backstroke, Breastroke and Butterfly and two lengths of anystroke.  Swimmers can do as many or as little events as they like.  After racing all the swimmers divide up into three or four teams and race each other in a giant relay often with National Squad members jumping in as well!  Times are recorded onto a swimmers card and lollies are handed out after each event.  This event is targeted towards higher level Learn To Swim and Technique swimmers and is run simply as a fun introduction into competitive swimming.  You do not have to be a Wharenui swimmer to swim in this night.  Information on upcoming Splash Nights will be posted on the information boards around the pool and sent out via email.

Note: Splash Nights are generally held on a Friday night but LTS and Techinique lessons continue as normal.