Riverside Pool

🏊‍♀️ Holiday Private Lessons Are Here! 🏊‍♂️

Looking to boost your child's confidence, improve their skills, or fast-track their swimming progress these holidays? Our Holiday Private Lessons are now open for booking!

With one-on-one instruction tailored to your swimmer's needs, private lessons are a fantastic way to focus on specific skills and achieve great results in a short amount of time.

✅ Personalized coaching
✅ Build confidence and technique
✅ Available during the school holidays
✅ Limited spots available

📅 Don't miss out - holiday lesson spots fill quickly!

👉 Book now:
https://clm.perfectgym.com.au/clientportal2/ #/Groups/16?activityCategoryIds=67&vacancies=1

🏆✨🌟 STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2026 🌟✨🏆

🎉👏 A huge congratulations to Odette Watson on being named our Staff Member of the Year! 👏🎉🏊‍♀️ Odette consistently demonstrates the values we strive for across our organisation every single day. Starting her journey with us as an Aqua Aerobics Instructor and progressing into the role of Swim School Coordinator, she has become an invaluable member of our team. 🌟😊🤝 She genuinely cares about our customers, is always there to support her teammates, and approaches every aspect of her role with professionalism, positivity, and enthusiasm. Her dedication to providing outstanding experiences for our community does not go unnoticed. 💪❤️

💙💙 Congratulations, Odette! We are so lucky to have you on our team! 💙💙

🏆 What a proud moment for Nelson Aquatics! 🏆

We’re thrilled to celebrate an incredible year of achievements at the 2026 CLM Awards!
- Griffin Latimer Facility of the Year – Nelson Aquatics
- SwimMagic Swim School of the Year – Riverside Swimming Pool
- Staff Member of the Year – Odette Watson

Being named Griffin Latimer Facility of the Year is a huge honour and reflects the dedication, passion, and hard work of our entire team. This award recognises a facility that consistently delivers excellence across all areas of operation, from outstanding customer service and community programmes to innovation and positive team culture. We are incredibly proud to be recognised as a leader within the CLM network.

A special congratulations also goes to Riverside Swimming Pool, part of the Nelson Aquatics whānau, for taking out SwimMagic Swim School of the Year (Under 800 students). This award is a testament to the commitment of our swim school team and the positive impact they make in helping our community develop essential water confidence and swimming skills.

And finally, congratulations to Odette Watson, our Staff Member of the Year. Odette's dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for our customers, community, and teammates make her a deserving recipient of this award.

These achievements belong to every member of our team and the community that supports us. Thank you for being part of the Nelson Aquatics journey. We couldn't do it without you! 💙

For a full list of award winners see here: https://www.clmnz.co.nz/news/clms-2026-awards-night/

🌊🌊 Make a Splash With Our Team This Summer!
Riverside Pool and Nayland Pool are recruiting for the summer season, and we are looking for motivated people who want to make a positive difference in our community.
We have a variety of permanent and fixed-term roles, including both full-time and part-time opportunities.
Positions include lifeguards, lifeguard supervisors, reception staff and swimming instructors who will help teach school children important swimming and water-safety skills at their schools.
If you enjoy variety, working with people and being part of an energetic team, this could be the role for you.

To apply or find out more, send your CV or enquiries to Dave at [email protected]

🎨 A freshen-up is underway!

Our gym is being painted over the next few days, after hours, so some equipment may be moved around and not in its usual spot.

Thanks for bearing with us while we give the gym a fresh new look. We really appreciate your patience! 💪😊

🎉🏊‍♀️ Double Celebration Time! 🏊‍♀️🎉

A huge congratulations to Aleisha, our Instructor of the Month for July AND August! 🌟

If you've attended one of our morning Magic Moments and Tots classes, you'll know exactly why she deserves this recognition. Aleisha brings energy, enthusiasm, knowledge, and a whole lot of heart to every lesson.

She does an amazing job creating engaging experiences for our littlest swimmers while helping parents develop the skills and confidence needed to support their child's swimming journey.

Her beautiful smile, caring nature, and genuine passion for teaching make her a favourite with families and staff alike.

Thank you, Aleisha, for being such an incredible part of the SwimMagic team and for helping create so many magical moments in the pool each day. 💙✨

👏 Drop a congratulations for Aleisha in the comments below!

An Adventure in Art is a vibrant community arts festival taking place at Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre from 12-20 September 2026, bringing together 14 participating art, cultural, performance, and community groups from across the Nelson Tasman region.
The programme celebrates creativity in all its forms through exhibitions, live demonstrations, performances, storytelling, music, floral art, quilting, miniature art, cake decorating, and interactive cultural experiences. The event has been fully programmed, with venues, schedules, workshops, exhibitions, and registration processes confirmed.
Participating groups include Art Group Nelson, Pastel Artists of Nelson, Nelson Quilters, Nelson Youth Choir, Celtic Pipe Band Inc., Tasman Tellers, Stoke Seniors Art Group, Stoke Seniors Choir, Experience India, and others, all contributing unique experiences for visitors.
In addition, the festival features Open Studios opportunities where visitors can meet artists and learn about their creative processes, culminating in a Family Whānau Fun Day that celebrates community participation, creativity, connection, and artistic expression.
A huge thanks to Nelson City Council and CLM for supporting this programme and allowing us to put it on.