Our Squad Program
At Riverton Aquanauts, our squad program supports swimmers as they develop skills, confidence and an athlete mindset built on commitment, consistency, respect and resilience.
Our coaches guide, support and challenge each swimmer at the right level, with squad placement and progression made at the coaches’ discretion. As swimmers move through the squad pathway, they are supported to build stronger training habits, commitment and independence.
Explore our squad groups below to learn more about each level, the training focus and the coaching team.
Our Squads
Our Coaching Team
Meet our dedicated, driven and hard-working Riverton Aquanauts Swimming Club Coaches. With a holistic approach to swimming, Gemma Herrington has proven results in the pool. We're biased, but we know you'll love training under her too!
Head Coach
Gemma Herrington
Gemma is an Advanced coach and has many years’ experience in the water as a qualified babies, Learn To Swim and special needs teacher. Gemma started her coaching journey at Riverton Leisureplex in 2010, becoming the Head Coach of Riverton Aquanauts when the club became affiliated with SWA in 2014. Gemma has coached at all levels - from Juniors, Age Group, Multi-Class & fitness. She has developed many of the state’s top swimmers and they have competed in the Age & Open Nationals Swimming Championships. These swimmers have made the finals and also placed top 3 nationally. Gemma encourages the swimmers to learn important life-long skills and to perform to the best of their ability.
HIGHLIGHTED ACHIEVEMENTS
2025
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Winner - Swimming WA Lester Watkins Development Coach of the year
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Finalist - Perth Metro Club of the year and Pathway Program of the Year
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Australian Age (6 swimmers) & Short Course Open Nationals (1 swimmer)
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Swimmer selected for National Flipper squad competing in Tokyo (Oct '25)
2024
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Australian age & MC nationals (8 swimmers, 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze)
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WA state relays coach
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2 Australian mulit-class records
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Winner - Perth Metro Club of the Year
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Winner - Club Premierships B Division
2023
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Winner - Swimming WA Development Coach of the Year
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Australian Age & MC Nationals (8 swimmers, 2 Bronze medals, 1 Australian multi-class record)
2022
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Australian Age Nationals - Adelaide (6 swimmers, 7 finals, 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze)
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SWA Development Coach of the Year nominee
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Australian Open Championships - Sydney (1 swimmer, 3 Finals)
2019
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SWA Development Coach of the Year nominee
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Australian Age Nationals - Adelaide (3 swimmers, 3 finals)
2018
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Australian Age Nationals - Sydney (1 swimmer, 2 finals)
2017
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Australian Age Nationals - Brisbane (1 swimmer, 1 final)
Junior Coaches
Vital mentors who teach foundational skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship
Training Timetable
