Welcome
The Riverton Aquanauts Swimming Club and Squad Program was formed in 2014 and started with a head coach and just six swimming members.
It has since grown to have a team of coaching staff and more than 100 swimming members and 250 swimmers in total.
Many of our swimmers joined the club to simply be part of a large likeminded team and to enhance their skills in the water.
What they have found is that joining the Riverton Aquanauts has developed them as people, improved their confidence, discipline and fitness, created many long term friendships in addition to providing them with a rapid improvement in all swimming strokes.
The club has developed people that were unable to competently swim to a stage where they have been champions at their school and inter school and have represented the club at state and national level.
The club offers a welcoming and safe environment for swimmers of all ages and and their families.
We are proud to be a multicultural and inclusive club. We value our diversity and the greater connection it offers us to our local community.
Our Purpose
To instil a life-long love of swimming and to build a program of excellence, team unity, and fun where every swimmer can achieve their potential in swimming and in life..
Our Mission
To encourage swimmers at all ages and levels to develop their talent and achieve their goals, with an inclusive and welcoming club atmosphere.
Our Values
SPIRIT
Safety - Promote safety & wellbeing
Passion - Having fun & being the best that we can be
Integrity - Be honest & fair
Respect - Be fair & value everyone. Be a good sport
Inclusion - Everyone who wants to swim, swims
Teamwork - Friendships, enjoyment & fun!
Strategic Plan
The Riverton Aquanauts Strategic Plan 2024–2026 sets out where we are now, where we want to be, and how we plan to get there. It provides a clear roadmap for our club’s future, with a focus on strong governance, growing participation, meaningful partnerships, swimmer development and long-term financial sustainability
Our Strategic Pillars
Pillar 1: Governance & Strategy
“We do what’s right, even when it’s not easy”
Pillar 2: Grow membership base
“More people swim, more often”
Pillar 3: Partnerships
“To go fast, go alone, but to go far, go together”
Pillar 4: Development & Performance
“Exceptional swimming performance in the pool and open water”
Pillar 5: Financial Sustainability
“We can’t live on love alone”
Our Committee
Our committee is the incredible, dedicated team working behind the scenes to help keep the club running smoothly. From supporting swimmers and families to coordinating events, communication and club operations, each committee member plays an important role in creating a positive and welcoming club environment. Find who you’re looking for and the best way to contact them below.
Our Technical Officials
Our club is lucky enough to have three club members who are Technical Officials. Our technical officials attend club nights and other meets so that recorded swim times can be official times within Swim Central and can count as qualifying times.
If you are interested in finding out more about how to train to become a Technical Official please contact us! A lot of the training is online and our TO team would be happy to help with gaining practical on deck experience.
Deb Doody
Technical Official
Ray Pearce
Technical Official
Elizabeth Stuart
Technical Official
Member Protection Officer
A Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) is a trained, impartial person acting as the first point of contact for members, parents, or coaches regarding complaints, harassment, abuse, or child protection issues. They provide confidential information on options and rights but do not investigate or mediate.
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Role & Purpose: They provide a neutral, safe space to discuss concerns related to the Safe Sport Framework or National Integrity Framework.
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What they DO: Listen to concerns, explain policies, outline complaint procedures, and offer support.
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What they DO NOT do: They do not investigate complaints, mediate, act as advocates, or make decisions on disciplinary actions.
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Training: They undergo specific training (Part 1 online and Part 2 workshops) to understand their role, often in partnership with local community training services. If you have a concern, you can reach out to our club’s designated MPIO
To raise concerns or complaints relating to Club activities, behaviour, conduct, safety, welfare or policy matters, please complete the concern/complaint report form
