our history

Darwin Swimming Club is the oldest established Swimming Club in the Northern Territory. We started swimming in 1960 when Parap Swimming Pool was opened and haven’t looked back since.

Our logo is the water buffalo, a traditional logo for all ‘Darwin’ clubs which has been modified to the smiling buffalo we use today and whilst not easily linked to swimming it has a long heritage in Darwin, Northern Territory.

We cater to a wide variety of swimmers, from kids straight out of learn-to-swim schools, to swimmers competing at national competitions, to adults keeping fit and everything in between. Our club provides a nurturing and supportive coaching environment by focusing on the individual and holistic needs of our swimmers. This includes building their physical, mental and emotional strengths to thrive on the global stage.

Management committee

Our committee consists of the following members.

  • President - Andrew Baylis

  • Vice President - Emily Brown

  • Treasurer - Tanya Hancock

  • Secretary and Public Officer - Valerie Smith

  • Registrar - Johanna Baldwin

  • General Members -  Natalie Morrissey, Jacquii Moore and Michael Prentice

Club constitution

The club's fundamental principles are defined in the Club Constitution.
Click on the button below to get a copy of the document.

Our coaches

Below is our hard working coaching team. They may look like a fun loving bunch, but they are dedicated to their craft and will get the best out of their athletes.

Head Coach

Tim Few is our head coach and leads our coaching team.

Assistant Coach

Taylia Sheridan is an assistant coach for our Green squads.

Assistant Coach

Khaden Mallet is part of the Masters squad, and coach of  our Silver and Bronze squads.

Assistant Coach

Luca Toonson is coach of our Development squad.

Para Swimming and Multi-Class Competition

Darwin Swimming Club is proud to support para swimming and foster an inclusive environment where swimmers of all abilities can train, compete and reach their potential. Our club recognises the strength, skill and diversity para swimmers bring to the sport, and we are committed to providing pathways that support their development from grassroots participation through to elite competition.

Para swimming is an integral part of the Australian swimming system, with athletes competing in Multi-Class (MC) events at club, state and national levels. These events allow swimmers with physical, vision or intellectual differences to race alongside other athletes within the same meet environment.

To ensure fair and meaningful competition, para swimmers are allocated a MC classification based on how their difference impacts their performance in the water. In MC races, a points-based system is then used to allow athletes with different classifications to compete equitably.

Darwin Swimming Club actively supports swimmers who wish to pursue para swimming pathways. We can assist athletes and families to understand the MC classification process, support you through the process, access competitions and connect you with the broader para swimming community across Australia.

Our club culture is built on respect, inclusion and performance. Every swimmer is valued, every achievement is celebrated, and para swimmers are a proud and important part of the Darwin Swimming Club.