THE TE ARAWA SWIMMING CLUBHOUSE

Our Build-Ready Project at a Glance

250+ Swimmers | 16 Para-Athletes 

Need a place to call home. Help us build the clubhouse our Rotorua community has always needed.

Te Arawa Swimming Club trains at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre, drawing members from Rotorua, the wider Bay of Plenty, the Central Plateau, and South Waikato. Despite this reach,  the Club currently has no facilities to manaaki our whānau, swimmers, coaches and koeke while our team puts in the hard yards at hours at the pool. Our only physical asset at the pool is a lockbox containing a small amount of training equipment- and we think our whānau deserve better.

Location: Rotorua Aquatic Centre, 42B Tarewa Road, Rotorua

Facility: 30 m² clubhouse with 20 m² veranda, fully accessible at ground level

Total Cost: $193,000 (excluding GST)

Status: All regulatory approvals granted. Ready to build.

Okea ururo, kei mate wheke - Strive with all your effort until the end

A clubhouse is more than a building. It is where culture is built, belonging is felt, and athletes understand they are part of something larger than themselves.  The facility will provide the permanent home from which our Club can grow, retain members, and build the community that keeps people in sport for life.
Every member of our Club, from our youngest learn to swim participants to our masters athletes, is completely exposed to the elements at all times. Rotorua’s climate presents genuine challenges year-round.
Our swimmers sit on benches, on the ground, or in their cars. Coaches brief and debrief sessions poolside in all weather. Parents wait with no cover. For our para-athletes, and special olympians, they have no place to retreat away from the over-stimulating environment.

How would you like to help?

This project needs the support of funders, businesses, trades people, and individuals who believe that every community deserves inclusive, accessible sport infrastructure. Every contribution, large or small, brings us closer to a permanent home for our swimming community.

Community Donors

Every donation, regardless of size, makes a real difference. If you believe in inclusive sport, in giving para-athletes the dignity they deserve, and in giving 250 swimmers a place to call home, please consider making a personal contribution to the project.

Trades and In-Kind Support

Are you a builder, electrician, painter, landscaper, or supplier who can contribute materials, labour, or services to the project? In-kind contributions are gratefully received and formally recognised. If your trade or business can help bring this facility to life, we would love to hear from you.

Business Sponsors

Partner with Te Arawa Swimming Club and have your business associated with a project that will be part of the Rotorua community for decades. Sponsorship opportunities include naming rights for the facility, signage, digital recognition, and acknowledgement in all Club communications.

Major Funders and Trusts

We are actively seeking funding from community trusts, sports trusts, and other grant-making organisations. A full funding prospectus is available on request, including detailed project specifications, all regulatory approvals, and itemised budget. We welcome conversations about contribution levels and recognition.

Contact us for more information

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