Ivanhoe Swim

A few changes around the Doreen Ivanhoe Open Squad Program this week.

We’re excited to welcome Thomas to the squad as he begins the next chapter of his swimming journey with Ivanhoe Swim.

At the same time, we’re wishing Charlie all the very best as he heads back to the USA to continue his collegiate swimming career on scholarship at Emmanuel University.
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⁡We’re incredibly proud of what he’s achieved and can’t wait to follow his progress from afar.

We’ll also be saying goodbye to Steph for a month while she takes a well-earned break.
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We look forward to having her back on pool deck soon.

Best of luck to all three—new beginnings, exciting opportunities and the next chapter ahead.

All the best and have fun, Campbell and Andrew! 🏆

Representing VIC at MASC👏
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School Sport Australia
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Farewell, Yoshi 💐

Today we say goodbye to our Strength & Conditioning Coach, Yoshi.

Yoshi first joined the Ivanhoe Swim Program in October 2024 as an intern under Head Coach Adam before officially joining our coaching team in February 2025.

Over the past two years, Yoshi has worked across our entire program, coaching everyone from our junior dry-land sessions through to our National Squad gym program.
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His passion, knowledge, and dedication have made a lasting impact on all of our swimmers.

Thanks to Yoshi’s guidance, our athletes have become stronger, more resilient, experienced fewer injuries, and gained a greater understanding of the importance of strength and conditioning in swimming.

More importantly, Yoshi built genuine connections with our swimmers.
His positive attitude, encouragement, and enthusiasm made every gym session enjoyable.

Our Team Captain Leon shared these words:

“Since Yoshi joined the program, we’ve become stronger and more dedicated. More importantly, we’ve grown as people. He taught us so many valuable lessons. Thank you so much, and we wish you all the very best.”

Yoshi, thank you for everything you have done for Ivanhoe Swim. Thank you for your hard work, your commitment to continually learning, and for being such a fantastic role model for our athletes.

Although we’re sad to see you go, you’ll always be part of the Ivanhoe Swim family. We wish you every success in the next chapter of your journey.

Thank you, Yoshi. We’ll miss you! 💙
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Congratulations to Grace on being selected for the Swimming Victoria Emerging Ability Pathway Squad!

We are incredibly proud of this well-deserved achievement.

Grace will have the opportunity to attend the upcoming training sessions and pathway camp, where she’ll train alongside other talented athletes and learn from experienced coaches. It will be a fantastic opportunity to continue her development, gain valuable experience, and build towards future success.

Congratulations again, Grace! We can’t wait to see you make the most of this exciting opportunity.
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What a way to finish our Holiday Program! 💙

A huge congratulations to everyone who committed to our Holiday Program, private lessons, and workshops.
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Your dedication, consistency, and passion for our sport mean so much to us.
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Every session you showed up for is another step towards your goals💪

Our Senior Squad took on an intense weeks while our Junior Squad worked incredibly hard.
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We couldn’t be prouder of the effort and resilience shown by every swimmer.

To finish the week, we hosted Ivanhoe Swim Meet #2, welcoming more than 140 swimmers to race in our pool. It was fantastic to see so many personal bests, Metro and State qualifying times, and, most importantly, smiling faces on pool deck.
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A heartfelt thank you to all of our officials and volunteers who generously gave their time to make our meet possible.
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Congratulations, Eli, on completing your second Tri-Series! 👏

After representing Swimming Victoria in both 2025 and 2026, this year’s Tri-Series in Karratha, WA was another unforgettable experience.

Over 3 days and 5 matches, Eli proudly raced 13 events for the team, giving everything for his teammates every time he stepped onto the blocks.

A huge congratulations to the entire Swimming Victoria Team on finishing 2nd overall. 🥈
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It was incredible to be part of a team of 20 outstanding athletes (10 girls and 10 boys) alongside 7 dedicated staff, all learning from one another, supporting each other, and creating lifelong memories.

Thank you to Swimming Victoria Swimming Victoria for providing this amazing opportunity.
Experiences like these help athletes and coaches grow both in and out of the pool.
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A huge thank you to Swimming WA Swimming WA for hosting such a fantastic event and making us feel so welcome in Karratha.

Thank you as well to the New Zealand Team Swimming New Zealand for coming over and being part of another memorable Tri-Series.
It was great to compete, connect, and share this experience together.

Proud of you, Eli and welcome home!
On to the next challenge! ✊
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Ivanhoe Swim Holiday Action – Week 1

Let’s make the most of every session - learn something new, grow stronger, play hard, and have fun together!
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2026 Tri-Series
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⁡An unforgettable experience representing the Swimming Victoria Team at the Tri Series in Karratha, WA, competing against New Zealand and Western Australia.

A special shout-out to Eli, who proudly represented the team across multiple events throughout the competition.

Five matches in three days, combined with tough conditions, challenged every athlete to perform at their best. The resilience, teamwork, and determination shown by the entire team were outstanding.

Beyond the racing, we were fortunate to experience the rich culture and community of Karratha. It was a privilege to learn more about the local area and its people, making this trip about much more than just swimming.
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Ivanhoe Swim is excited to launch its new Deaf and Hard of Hearing Swimming Program, creating more accessible, inclusive and empowering opportunities for children and adults of all abilities to learn and enjoy swimming.

The program operates from the Sports & Aquatic Centre at Ivanhoe Grammar School's Ivanhoe Campus and is led by Deaflympian, swim instructor and 2025 Deaflympics gold medallist Imogen Nolan. Driven by Ivanhoe Swim Director of Aquatics Katrina Gevaux, the new Deaf and Hard of Hearing Swimming Program is creating a more inclusive pathway for children, adults and families to learn this vital life skill.

Working alongside Deaflympian and instructor Imogen Nolan, Katrina has led an approach in which accessibility and inclusion are embedded in every lesson through thoughtful communication strategies and teaching practices.

"I'm a big believer in everyone learning how to swim," said Katrina. "I don't think it's right that there are some people out there who aren't allowed or just can't get access to swim lessons. Everyone has the right to learn."

To find out more and register, check out the link in our bio.

Well done to everyone who attended the Lawes Swim Clinics on Tuesday 30 June and Thursday 2 July!

A huge thank you to our mentor, Wayne Lawes, for leading the sessions alongside Lead Coach Aaron, Coach Stephanie, and Coach Charlie.

Our junior swimmers focused on building strong race fundamentals, while our senior swimmers developed advanced race skills and race strategies.

It was a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best, and we hope everyone took away something valuable to apply in training and racing.

We can’t wait to see even more swimmers at our next clinic! 🩵🤍
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