Help Aitutaki Aquatics Club Compete in Australia!
Support the Aitutaki Aquatics Club's journey to the School Sport Australia Swimming Championships by helping cover their travel expenses.
International
Support the Aitutaki Aquatics Club as they travel to the Gold Coast, Australia, to participate in the School Sport Australia (SSA) Swimming Championships at the Gold Coast Aquatics Centre from July 24-31, 2024. Your generous contribution will help cover travel expenses, enabling our six talented swimmers to compete on an international stage.
Celebrating Our Swim Stars
Our swimmers' exceptional performance at the Cook Islands National Kau Competition, where they brought home 12 medals, has earned them the chance to represent the Cook Islands in Australia. This opportunity is a testament to their hard work and dedication under the guidance of their coach, Dani Adendorff. Embracing their first international swim event, Coach Dani and her team are showcasing the true beauty of sports by seizing opportunities and overcoming challenges.
About Us
In the Cook Islands, we are surrounded by water and spend countless hours swimming in lagoons, oceans, and pools. As an aquatics club, we strive to provide innovative opportunities for everyone, whether for competition, fitness, or water safety. Water safety and swimming skills are fundamental for all water sports, including sailing, oe vaka, paddleboarding, and snorkelling.
How You Can Help
Your support is crucial to making this dream a reality. Every donation, big or small, will go directly towards travel expenses for our team. Thank you for helping our swimmers take this incredible step forward.
Colette Clarke's involvement (page creator)
I am a parent of one of the six swimmers in the Aitutaki Aquatics Club team going to Australia, overseeing this fundraising effort to manage funds securely for their travel expenses.
Use of funds
The money will cover airfares, entry fees, accommodation, and daily living expenses such as food for the Aitutaki Aquatics Club team.
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Latest update
Aitutaki Aquatics Club – What a Year! 29 April 2025
From our very first swim lessons to proudly representing Aitutaki on bigger stages, our swimmers have made incredible strides over the past year—at both in country and international levels!
✈️ Team Travel: This time last year, our team travelled to Rarotonga to compete, learn, and grow in the CIAF KAU Competition — an incredible milestone for our small island club!
🏊♂️ Cook Islands Games 2024: Our club proudly entered the Cook Islands Games, swimming alongside the best in the nation.
💦 Learn to Swim: Over 60+ people from within our local community became swimmers, gaining confidence and skills through our Learn to Swim programme.
🥇 First Competitions: Many of our swimmers bravely raced for the first time at the Aitutaki Learn to Swim Wrap Up Gala, showing heart, courage, and determination. The gala day also highlighted the incredible swimming talent that exists right here in our community.
🌍 In Country and International Representation: Our swimmers have represented Aitutaki with pride, competing at both in-country events and international competitions, including School Sports Australia, putting our small island on the map.
❤️ Community Spirit: Huge thanks to our coaches, parents, volunteers, and supporters — you made this journey possible!
We are beyond proud of how far our swimmers have come in such a short time. If you see them around, be sure to give them a cheer as they continue their journey!
Where to next? Watch this space!
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Thank you so much for support our swim squad to Australia
Thanks Tina and Bruce!! I'll keep everyone updated on how the team goes in Australia.
Thanks Ron for supporting Cleto and his team to Australia!!
Thanks Tina!! We learn lots from this amazing experience!!
Thanks Victoria. We really appreciate your support for the swim team!
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