The VenuesWest High Performance Swimming Programme operates out of Challenge Stadium and Arena Joondalup, alternating training sessions between the two venues. 

The programme works alongside existing club coaches offering High Performance Swimming athletes opportunities to further develop and enhance existing swimming skills and knowledge. This is done through:

• individualised athlete training and competition programs.
• adequate lane space for high performance swimming athletes.
• gym access and pool entry included in monthly  training fees.
• sport science support from WAIS professional staff and/or WAIS acredited sports scientists.
• no requirement to change club affiliation. Although training with the VenuesWest High Performance Swimming Programme athletes will compete, race relays and earn points for their existing swim club.

The following minimum selction criteria applies:

• Open National Long Course qualifying time.
• membership to a Swimming WA  club.
• demonstrated commitment to high performance swimming and its training and competition requirements.
  
  

For more information contact:
Paul Bruce - VenuesWest High Performance Swimming Coach
Phone: 9441 8317
Mobile: 0435 659023
Email: paul.bruce@venueswest.wa.gov.au

 

Recent Results

The Venues West High Performance Swimming Program sent six athletes representing the Arena Swim Club through to the National Championships conducted in Sydney over the last week. This championship was doubling as the selection meet for the FINA World Championships to be conducted in Shanghai, so the level of competition to make semi finals and finals was fierce as athletes strove for national team selection.

The athletes that made the trip for the eight day competition were Bobby Jovanovich (21), Gianna Leone (19), Jason Dickinson (18), Rhiannon Dielesen (18), Kacey O’Connell (17) and Ben Lindsay (17) all of which represented VenuesWest and Arena Swim Club very well indeed, securing two finals appearances, seven semi-final swims and 15 personal best performances.

Coach: Paul Bruce

Individual Results
Bobby Jovanovich               50 Backstroke           Final (8th) PB
                                                100 Backstroke         Semi Final (9th)
                                                200 Backstroke         Final (7th)

Kacey O’Connell                 50 Butterfly                Semi Final (12th) PB
                                                100 Butterfly              Semi Final (14th) PB
                                                200 Butterfly              Semi Final (14th)
                                                                                              
Ben Lindsay                          200 Medley                Semi Final (11th) PB


"This was a great meet for our athletes, they showed the maturity and determination that is required at this level of competition. They took a significant step forward in their development and are looking to learn from the experiences of the week, get into some hard work as they begin preparations for the winter short course season, and ultimately the Olympic Trials next year." Paul Bruce, High Performance Swimming Coach.