Cardinal Aquatics

Congratulations to Matthew Caldwell and Kai Whelan on your exceptional performances at the 17th African Aquatics Championships!

Representing South Africa and Cardinal Aquatics with pride, determination, and excellence, you both delivered outstanding results on the continental stage.

🏅 Matthew Caldwell
• 200m Freestyle – Silver
• 400m Freestyle – Gold
• 800m Freestyle – Gold
• 4x200m Freestyle Relay – Gold

🏅 Kai Whelan
• 200m Butterfly – Bronze
• 200m Individual Medley – Silver
• 400m Individual Medley – Silver
• 4x200m Freestyle Relay – Silver

Your hard work, discipline, and commitment have paid off in spectacular fashion. You have flown the South African flag high and made the entire Cardinal Aquatics family incredibly proud.

We are so proud of you both. Congratulations champions! 🇿🇦🏊‍♂️

A heartfelt thank you from our 5 Cardinal Spartan Warriors 🙌

To everyone who came down to support, those who so generously donated, our incredible families, and the parents and swimmers who jumped in alongside us — your presence meant everything!!!

You lifted spirits, boosted our determination, and helped us push through every lap on the way to the finish line.

We couldn’t have done it without you 💪🔥

5 warriors started the challenge. 5 still standing.

One more kilometre to go at 9:00am.

We are so very proud of our Cardinal Masters

All money raised for CHOC

https://www.givengain.com/project/cardinal-aquatics-raising-funds-for-the-cows-122443

Our Cardinal Masters Spartan Warriors have taken on the ultimate endurance challenge 💪

They’re swimming 1km every hour, on the hour, for 24 hours — all to raise funds for CHOC ❤️

Come down and show your support at Italian Sporting Club — your energy will keep them going!

Let’s get behind these incredible athletes and support a truly meaningful cause 🙌

https://www.givengain.com/project/cardinal-aquatics-raising-funds-for-the-cows-122443

Wishing our swimmers every success as they join the Gauteng Team for the SA Schools Swimming Championships.
Swim with confidence, enjoy the experience, and give it your all—we’re cheering you on all the way!

Huge congratulations to Jessica Thompson on qualifying for the Commonwealth Games!

This is an incredible achievement and a true reflection of your hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Wishing you every success as you take on this exciting opportunity—so well deserved!

Sending our swimmers with pride to represent Aquatics Gauteng Ekurhuleni at the Senior National Swimming Championships 🇿🇦🏊‍♂️

Competing at the highest level is an incredible achievement—may you race with courage, determination, and heart.

Wishing each of you the very best—enjoy every moment, back yourselves, and give it everything you’ve got! 💙✨

https://www.givengain.com/project/cardinal-aquatics-raising-funds-for-the-cows-122443

🔥 SBBU 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CHALLENGE 🔥

Five years ago, a pack of brave Spartan Babies answered the call.
Five years later, we are still going — stronger, louder, and more united than ever. 🐺

In May 2026, the streets of Essexwold and Bedfordview will once again echo with commitment, camaraderie, and a whole lot of A-woo. This milestone marks the 5th anniversary of the Spartan Baby Badass Ultra (SBBU) — and we’re taking it to the next level.

💥 NEW FOR 2026 — THE SWIM CHALLENGE 💥
For the first time ever:
🏊‍♂️ 1050m every hour, on the hour, for 24 hours

📍 Italian Sporting Club pool (Home of Cardinal Italia)
📅 2 May 2026 – 3 May 2026

⚔️ THE CARDINAL SPARTANS ⚔️
• Gerard Naus — Iron Phalanx
• Joa Scholtz — Iron Current
• Giorgio Raccanello — Raccus Mare Invictus
• Warren Montano — Montarch
• Neil Rein — VO2 Maximus

These warriors will push beyond limits — endurance, discipline, and mental strength — all in the name of something bigger.

❤️ WHY WE DO IT ❤️
We run — and now swim — for purpose.
Supporting CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, helping children and families battling cancer.

🙏 PLEASE SUPPORT 🙏
Any donation, big or small, will make a real difference in a child’s life.

💛 Stand with us
💛 Support the cause
💛 Be part of something meaningful

Endurance Spartan

Young Cardinals shining at the Junior League Gala😎🤩. Well done to all our swimmers and thank you to our hard working coaches for guiding these young athletes and developing their love of the sport 🏊🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️