Our Story: Making Waves and Building Futures

At Yarra Plenty Waves, we believe swimming is more than just a sport – it's a foundation for life. We're a thriving community right here in Greensborough, dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of aquatic excellence for everyone. From tentative beginners to dedicated national athletes, we nurture potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Our passion comes from seeing the incredible transformation swimming brings. It's about building confidence, instilling discipline, and forging strong character. We care deeply about creating a space where every swimmer feels a sense of belonging and can thrive. Lessons learned in the pool – perseverance, sportsmanship, and mutual support – shape well-rounded individuals ready for life's challenges. We actively engage families, building a true community spirit.

We offer a comprehensive training environment at Herb Norman Pool and WaterMarc in Greensborough. Our facilities provide everything from a 25-meter competition pool and dryland training room to a 50-meter Olympic-sized pool and cutting-edge gym facilities. These diverse experiences allow our athletes to refine their skills and prepare for higher-level competitions.

Why are we reaching out to you, our cherished community?

We're raising funds to ensure every aspiring swimmer has the opportunity to dive in and discover their potential, regardless of their background. Your support helps us:

• Upgrade essential training equipment: We're ensuring safe and effective training with modern resources.
• Invest in coach development: Supporting our dedicated coaches with ongoing professional training, benefiting every child they mentor.
• Help support travel for athletes: We want to ensure our talented swimmers can compete across regional Victoria and Australia, providing invaluable development opportunities.

Our community-wide fundraising, welcomes local businesses, families, and individuals to partner with us. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a tangible difference.

At Yarra Plenty Waves, our purpose is clear: Developing and inspiring a lifelong love of swimming. We are PROGRESSIVE, RESPECTFUL, INCLUSIVE, foster COURAGE and RESILIENCE, and are incredibly SUPPORTIVE. We enjoy a balance of FUN and HARD WORK, and we are PROUD to BELONG.

By supporting Yarra Plenty Waves, you're investing in the health, well-being, and character development of the next generation in our community. You're helping us create champions, both in and out of the water.