OUR BOARD
Our Board - Committed & Passionate
- Nevill Sutton (Chairperson) 027 2314131
- Sue Southgate 021 1846413
- Gary Martin 027 454 0233
- Jill Clarke 021 794657
- Mark Saunders 021 629 238
- Gabrielle Rush 021 377 686
CORE BUSINESS
- Provide and showcase best practice
- Leaders in the service industry
- Effective Communication
- Support for aquatic industry
- Collaboration
CORPORATE VALUES
The professional values governing SCATNZ include:
- Excellence
- Integrity - honesty; transparent; accountable
- Diversity - culture; language; innovation
- Respect - for self and others
- Equity - fairness; social justice; inclusion
- Community - part

ABOUT NZSCAT
SWIM COACHES AND TEACHERS OF NEW ZEALAND inc
OUR VISION
NZSCAT is committed to the growth and prosperity of aquatic activities: swimming as an essential life skill; components of health and fitness; and competitive sport. We seek to improve professional standards through education, accreditation, professional development and ethical practice.
MISSION
The organisation is dedicated to developing world leading practice in education; accreditation, professional development and ongoing support for New Zealand Swim Coaches and Teachers.
OBJECTIVES - Long term core business objectives of NZSCAT are:
- To be recognised as the leading and influential best practice providers in the aquatic industry of our core business
- To provide quality education and training opportunities for members and partner organisations
- To ensure effective communication with members, partners, sponsors, the media and community
- To support members through developing sustainable funding, networks and initiatives to ensure a public voice
- To be proactive in establishing partnerships and collaborative practice
Strategic Plan & Constitution
Details can be viewed within the Strategic Plan 2006-2010. This plan was composed by members of the SCATNZ Board and is in the earlier stages of consultation. It is viewed as a living document requiring adjustments to align with the changing needs of the membership and the aquatic industry.


There are various services offered to NZSCAT members ranging from formal to informal, frequent to infrequent and local to national. These are just the start:
- Professional development for members via Regional Workshops and Annual Seminars
- Resource development for Performance; Appraisal; and Remuneration Packs
- Merchandise
- Reduced rates for a selection of educational resources and products specific to the aquatic field
- Industry support, employment and development via Promotion of employment vacancies; Representatives on Advisory Panels; Advocacy; Establishing partnerships and Memorandum of Understandings
- Communication and network development via Membership networks and mentoring; Fortnightly 'Member's Updates'; Monthly ESPLASH Magazine; Interactive website.
- Download a membership application form
OUR LIFE MEMBERS
Ron McCardy
Anne McLeod
Pic Parkhouse
Mark Bone
Jos Patterson
Clive Power
Gary Martin
John Beaumount
Hilton Brown
Bert Cotterill
Duncan Laing
Brett Naylor
OUR MASTER COACHES
Duncan Laing
Brett Naylor
John Beaumount
Mark Bone
Hilton Brown
Jan Cameron
Bert Cotterill
Pic Parkhouse
Clive Power
OUR MASTER TEACHERS
Sue Mayo
Marie Baker
Susie Fieldhouse
Margaret Howes
Gaylene Johnson
Mark Saunders


