Silver Fins Swimming Club

Public holidays = swimmer attendance down 📉
Coach effort = absolutely not down 📈😂
Still up before the sun.
Still writing sets.
Still shouting splits.
Still bringing the vibe like it’s a full squad.
Because real coaching doesn’t change depending on numbers.
2 swimmers or 20 swimmers…
the commitment stays the same.
A screenshot of what coaching actually looks like. 🔥
PoolsideReality

It feels so AMAZING to be back in the water training again, welcome back Squads and a warm welcome to all of our new swimmers who have joined!💪🏼🏊🏼‍♀️🙌

Our very first Prize Giving as a club — and what a special way to celebrate an incredible season! 🏆✨
We are so proud of our swimmers and everything they have achieved this year. From dedication at training to outstanding performances in the pool, every swimmer played a part in building something truly special.
Medals and certificates were awarded to our swimmers who competed at Level 1 and Level 2 Championships — a fantastic accomplishment and a reflection of all the hard work put in throughout the season.
A big congratulations to our trophy winners for achieving the highest individual points for the club:
🏅 Senior Boys: Matthew Millar
🏅 Junior Boys: Christiaan Basson
🏅 Junior Girls: Khloe Weimers
🏅 Beginner Boys: Lucan Geldenhyse
🏅 Beginner Girls: Maia Ndajai
You have set the standard and inspired your teammates — well done! 👏
This is only the beginning for our club. The future is looking strong, united, and full of promise 💙🌊

🏊‍♂️ Level 2 Regional Championships – Oudtshoorn
Our first Level 2 Regional Championships and our first time travelling away as a team… and what a weekend it turned out to be.
🔥 164 races
⚡ 110 Personal Bests
🏆 12th out of 42 teams
The most exciting part for me as a coach? We were still PB’ing on the final day of a gruelling competition, showing that our swimmers peaked exactly when it mattered most.
We also swam our first relays as a team, and the results were incredible. The energy, team spirit and determination this group showed made me incredibly proud.
🥇 Gold
• Matthew Millar – 100m Fly (Boys U13)
• Khloe Weimers – 50m Backstroke & 50m Freestyle (Girls U11)
🥈 Silver
• Christiaan Basson – 50m Breaststroke
• Christiaan Basson – 100m Fly (Boys U10)
• Matthew Millar – 50m Fly
• Matthew Millar – 200m Breaststroke
• Nathan Millar – 200m Freestyle
• Boys Relays
🥉 Bronze
• Matthew Millar – 100m Freestyle
• Matthew Millar – 200m Freestyle
• Nathan Millar – 100m Freestyle
• Christiaan Basson – 50m Fly
• Khloe Weimers – 50m Fly
💙 Special mention – Khloe Weimers
After a freak accident the night before the gala and 9 stitches above her knee, Khloe still stepped up, raced her heart out and walked away with two gold medals. Incredible bravery and determination.
👏 A huge shoutout to Christiaan Basson, who swam 27 races (including relays) and PB’d in 26 of them, often PB’ing in both heats and finals.
One of my favourite moments of the weekend was the Boys U13–14 relay:
Matthew Millar • Hanroux Pottas • Sean Kondo • Gomolemo Kele
The energy behind the blocks and the fight in the water showed exactly what this team is about.
Proud coach. Proud team. The future is exciting. 💙🔥

Last night was a special one for our team 💙
We officially handed out our Club Kit for Level 2 Champs — and you could feel the excitement in the air! Seeing our swimmers receive their kit is always a proud moment. It’s more than just wearing club colours… it’s wearing every tough set, every PB, and every lesson learned this season.
For many, this is months of hard work coming together. For some, it’s their very first Level 2 Champs. For others, it’s another step forward in their journey. But for all of them, it’s earned.
When they put that kit on, they don’t just represent themselves — they represent their teammates, their families, and the spirit of our club.
We are proud. We are ready.
Level 2 Champs — here we come! 💥🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️