Governance and Policies
Nelson Marlborough Swim Association abide by all Swimming NZ Governance and technical recommendations.
Our Board
Swimming Nelson Marlborough is a regional association affiliated with Swimming New Zealand. We've been going since 1911. Our six-member Board focuses on governance and strategic issues, while the Management Committee deals with operational issues. The two have overlapping membership.
Board Members
Below are our Board members and Management Committee members.
Peter Harman (Chairman)
Andrew McKayTreasurer
Lees Seymour
Danie Hall Registrar
Roger Harris
Christine Palmer
Management Committee
Andrew McKayTreasurer
Danie Hall Registrar
Mandy Thomas Medals & Trophies Events
Lees Seymour (Chairman) Strategic Plan
Lowri McNabb Events, Child Protection, Health & Safety
Christina Palmer
Grant Lovell
Technical Committee:
Christine Fisk
Jodie Lovell
Lees Seymour
Patsy Berriman
Life Members:
Jos Pattison- liaison for Kaikoura
Margaret Young
John Doran
Ross Bragg
Marlene Ingram
Stephen Fryer
Lindie Nelson
Jim Sinner
Eric Peterson
Hamish Neill
Lorraine McMath
Phil McMath
Our Policies
Swimming Nelson Marlborough Annual Plan 2020-2021
Swimming Nelson Marlborough Constitution adopted 11th August 2019
Swimming Nelson Marlborough Standing Orders 10th October 2022
Swimming Nelson Marlborough Strategic Plan 2020-2021
In addition to the Standing Orders, the Board has adopted a number of detailed policies on specific issues. These can be found at the links below.
Health & Safety Policy Hazard Register Incident Form adopted 19 Feb 2019
Member Protection Policy adopted 19 Feb 2019
Guidance on pool depth and dive entry adopted 19 Feb 2019
Technical Suits for Junior Swimmers adopted 13 Nov 2018
COVID 19 Contingency Plan adopted March 2021
For the Complaints procedure, see Clauses 9, 10 & 11 of the Standing Orders
Our Reports
Our Board and Management Committee Minutes
Following the 2015 AGM, Swimming Nelson Marlborough established a Management Committee to deal with operational matters, while the Board focuses on governance. Below are links to minutes from the Board and Management Committee meetings. All minutes prior to Sept 2015 were for Board meetings.
Please note: If you are a member of a swimming club and have any questions or comments about the minutes or other Board matters, please direct your queries in the first instance to the Board liaison person for your club.
2022 - 2023 BOARD Minutes
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2022 - 2023 MANAGEMENT Minutes
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