Aqua Dolphin Swimming Club

Her favourite song is Fly by Spectrum. Her favourite stroke is Butterfly. Her Level 2 time? 100m Fly. 🦋

Some things are just meant to be. August’s Swimmer of the Month is Emily Young – and that Level 2 time at CTA Junior League #3 at Retreat Pools didn’t happen by accident.

“Emily has really pushed herself at every training session to achieve this Level 2 time. She’s a testament to the power of hard work and determination.” – Coach Cole

No fluff from us — that says it all. 💙

Getting to know Emily:
💧 Must-have on pool deck: Her water bottle
🌊 Pool or ocean: Pool, but she love the ocean too – especially the sound of waves breaking
🐟 Favourite water animal: Manta Rays

Keep flying, Emily. 🐬

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First Grand Prix in the bag for southey 🏊Dropped times for both 1500m Free and 800M Free 💪🏽

Thanks to Coach P for accompanying Jamie and providing on deck motivation. 🙌🏽🐬

On the 8th of August 2026, Our Level 1 swimmers participated in CTA Junior League 3.

Yet another successful gala in the bag for this lot. All participating swimmers dropped times from previous events. Many Dolphins achieved times for new events they have never previously raced.

Special mention goes to last month’s Swimmer of the Month, Jesse Cupido. He achieved a level 2 time for 100 breast - in his second ever competitive gala.

Then, Emily Young. She has worked incredibly hard and achieved a level 2 time 100m Butterfly.

Lastly, thank you to the parents and coaches for always showing up. 💙

As SA celebrate Women’s Day we are reminded:

Empowered Women Empower Nations 👩🏽👩🏿👩🏼

Happy Women’s Day! 🇿🇦🌷

Two Swimmers of the Month. Because one wasn’t enough for July.

Sam Els and Jethro Pietersen

Both putting in the hard yards, both stepping up at Junior League 2 at Sweet Valley on 11 July and both walking away with Level 2 times. This is what showing up looks like. 💪

Quick fire with Sam
🏊 Favourite stroke: Freestyle
🏅 Best part of hitting Level 2: “Completing the 100 Fly and getting my swimming badge at school!” 

Quick fire with Jethro
🏊 Favourite stroke: Butterfly, “recently it’s been my favourite”
🏅Next big goal: “I want to participate in SANJ by the time I’m 16.” (we’re backing you all the way)

Two different swimmers, two different goals, the same Dolphin spirit. We’re incredibly proud of both of you – keep pushing! 🐬

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Congratulations to our Dolphins who participated in this past Saturday’s CTA Junior League #2 Gala. 🏊‍♀️ What a great opportunity for our swimmers to get times for their 100m and 200m events.🐬

Special mention goes to Samuel Els and Jethro Pietersen who knocked it out the park – Sam hitting his Level 2 time for 100m Butterfly and Jethro for 200m Freestyle!

To our wider Dolphin community who officiated or simply cheered from the stands, thank you.💙

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Introducing Raymond Rautenbach, our Senior Squad Strength & Conditioning Coach. 🏋🏽‍♀️

With over 25 years of experience in personal training and swim coaching, Ray specializes in optimizing performance, injury prevention, and hybrid athlete development. His evidence-based approach is designed to help our swimmers move better, get stronger and perform at their peak.

Beyond the water, Ray is dedicated to building the discipline, confidence and physical foundation our athletes need for long-term success.

Welcome aboard, Raymond Rautenbach 🏊‍♂️💪

Over 95% attendance and a standout first Gala – Jesse Cupido is June’s Swimmer of the Month and he earned every bit of it.🏆

Show up. Put in the work. The rest follows. That’s the Jesse way. 💪

Quick fire with Jesse: 
🎵 Swim jam: Wonderwall by Oasis, “my favourite song to play on guitar” (a man of many talents 🎸)

🍫 Bag essential: Swimming cap & snacks 

🏊 Favourite stroke: Breaststroke

🌊 Pool or ocean: Pool, “the ocean misbehaves sometimes” 

🐬 Favourite water animal: Dolphins, “speedsters of the sea”

A dolphin fan at Aqua Dolphin Swim Club? Couldn’t be more fitting.

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Starting the season with a bang!💥 What an experience watching so many of our Level 1 swimmers take to the blocks for their very first gala. 🏊

It was brilliant to see so many PBs shattered and having our seniors cheering from the sidelines made the atmosphere truly electric. 🙌🏽

A huge shout-out to our incredible officials and those lending a helping hand on deck – we simply couldn’t do it without you. 🐬💙