Achievements
Swimmer Success
We acknowledge the hard work, dedication and focus of all our members. From personal bests to Olympic podiums, every swim counts. We are especially proud when the whole team puts their best swims forward.
New Zealand National Records
Vanessa Ouwehand
Women’s Open 50m, 100m Butterfly
Bruce Shen
Boy’s 16yrs 50m Backstroke
Michael Yang
Boy’s 13yrs 50m, 100m, 200m Breaststroke; 14yrs 50m, 100m Breaststroke
Olivia Emmett
Girl’s 15yrs 1500m Freestyle
April Lin
Girl’s 13yrs 200m Breaststroke
Timeline
Recent Highlights
Planet Phoenix
Club Newsletter
From PBs to podiums, Planet Phoenix captures what makes our club special — celebrating achievements, sharing meet highlights, and keeping everyone across the lanes informed about what’s next.
March 2026
Record-Breaking Performances Across the Club
An outstanding season — 13 club records broken at the ASA Championships alone, alongside multiple Auckland and New Zealand age group records.
Depth, momentum, and a culture built on performance.
March 2026
International Pathways & World-Class Results
Several swimmers achieved Oceania qualifying times, while Vanessa Ouwehand secured a Commonwealth Games qualifying time and briefly ranked #1 in the world in the 50m Butterfly.
Phoenix athletes are stepping onto the global stage.
March 2026
Rising Talent Leading the Future
From Auckland record-breaking 10-year-olds to 12-year-olds swimming faster than national records (yet to be ratified), the next generation is already making serious waves.
The future of Phoenix isn’t coming — it’s already here.
Planet Phoenix — March 2026
The latest edition packed with the season wrap-up, Tri Series recap, awards evening highlights and what’s ahead for 2026–27.
Have something to share for a future edition (a result, a photo, a shout-out, or a story)? Get in touch with the club.
Past Editions
Whakamihi
Hall of Fame
The Phoenix Aquatics family are extremely proud of these members. We have all witnessed the sacrifice, hard work and dedication that has seen them realise their dreams.
Swimmers
Michael Mincham
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | Senior SNZ Squad | |
| Aug 2017 | 2017 World University Games | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Dec 2016 | 13th FINA World Championships (25m) | Windsor, Canada |
Bobbi Gichard
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | Senior SNZ Squad | |
| Apr 2018 | Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games | Gold Coast, Australia |
| Jul 2017 | 17th FINA World Championships (50m) | Budapest, Hungary |
Matt Holder
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | NZ Bronze Squad | |
| Oct 2018 | 2018 Australian State Teams Championships | Canberra, Australia |
| Aug 2018 | 2018 Junior Pan Pacific Championships | Suva, Fiji |
Bailey Wang
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | NZ Bronze Squad | |
| 2018–2019 | NZ Bronze Squad | |
| Oct 2018 | 2018 Australian State Teams Championships | Canberra, Australia |
Hayley McIntosh
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Oceania Championships | |
| 2021 | Tokyo Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan |
Vanessa Ouwehand
NZ National Record Holder · Olympian
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | World SC Championships | Budapest, Hungary |
| Jul–Aug 2024 | Olympic Games | Paris, France |
| Jul 2023 | World Championships | Fukuoka, Japan |
| Dec 2022 | World SC Championships | Melbourne, Australia |
| Jul–Aug 2022 | Commonwealth Games | Birmingham, England |
| 2021 | Oceania Championships | |
| 2021 | World University Games |
Jack Potier
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | World Junior Open Water Championships |
Rebecca Wilkins
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Junior Pan Pacifics | Honolulu, Hawaii |
Jasmine Lyles
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9–12 May 2026 | Oceania Championships | Suva, Fiji |
| Jul 2025 | Tri-Series | Victoria, Australia |
| Oct 2024 | Tri-Series | Hamilton, NZ |
| Sep 2023 | Tri-Series | Hawkes Bay, NZ |
Jade Lyles
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9–12 May 2026 | Oceania Championships | Suva, Fiji |
| Jul 2025 | Tri-Series | Victoria, Australia |
Hope Wang
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9–12 May 2026 | Oceania Championships | Suva, Fiji |
| Jul 2025 | Tri-Series | Victoria, Australia |
Michael Yang
NZ National Record Holder
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Tri-Series | Victoria, Australia |
Holly Neville
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9–12 May 2026 | Oceania Championships | Suva, Fiji |
Coaches & Staff
David Lyles
Head Coach
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Tri Series — Head Coach | Victoria, Australia |
| Jul–Aug 2024 | Olympic Games | Paris, France |
| Dec 2022 | World SC Championships | Melbourne, Australia |
| Apr 2018 | Commonwealth Games | Gold Coast, Australia |
Ryan Lockwood
Coach
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9–12 May 2026 | Oceania Championships — Coach | Suva, Fiji |
| 2023 | USA Tour | California, USA |
| Sep 2023 | Tri-Series | Hawkes Bay, NZ |
Toni Bayliffe
Administrator
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | World SC Championships — Team Manager | Budapest, Hungary |
| Apr 2024 | Oceania Championships — Team Manager | Gold Coast, Australia |
2025
International
Jade Lyles, Jasmine Lyles, Hope Wang, Michael Yang
NZ Junior Team — Tri Series, Victoria, AUS
Coaching
David Lyles
Head Coach NZ Junior Team, Tri Series, Victoria, AUS
Team Result
NAGS — 3rd Place Overall
Team Result
Swim Festival — Top Club
2024
Olympic Games
Vanessa Ouwehand
2024 Olympic Games — Paris, France
World Championships
Vanessa Ouwehand
World SC Championships — Budapest, Hungary
International
Jasmine Lyles
Tri Series, Hamilton, NZ
Team Result
NZ Short Course — 5th Place Overall
Team Result
NAGS — 6th Place Overall
Team Result
Swim Festival — Top Club
Team Result
Auckland Swim League — Champions
Coaching
David Lyles — Coach: Olympic Games, Paris
Coaching
Calvin Schaanick & Bridget Maher — ASA Caro Cup
2023
World Championships
Vanessa Ouwehand
World Championships — Fukuoka, Japan
International
Jasmine Lyles — #9 Tri Series, Hawkes Bay
Team Result
NZ Short Course — 5th Place Overall
Team Result
NAGS — 5th Place Overall
Team Result
Swim Festival — Top Club
Team Result
Auckland Swim League — Champions
Coaching
Ryan Lockwood — NAG Squad, USA Tour, Tri-Series
Coaching
M. Mincham, C. Schaanick, B. Maher — ASA NSW & Caro Cup
2022
Commonwealth Games
Vanessa Ouwehand
Commonwealth Games — Birmingham, England
International
Vanessa Ouwehand — World SC Championships, Melbourne
International
Rebecca Wilkins — #8 Junior Pan Pacs, Honolulu
Team Result
NAGS — 10th Place Overall
Team Result
Swim Festival — Top Club
Coaching
David Lyles & Ryan Lockwood — World SC & NAG Squad
2021
Olympic Games
Hayley MacIntosh
Tokyo Olympic Games
International
Hayley MacIntosh & Vanessa Ouwehand — Oceania Champs
International
Vanessa Ouwehand — World University Games
International
Jack Potier — World Junior Open Water Championships
Team Result
Auckland Junior Festival — Winner
Team Result
NZ Junior Festival — Winner
Team Result
Swim Festival — Top Club
2020
National Squad
Bailey Wang — NZ Bronze Squad
2019
National Squad
Michael Mincham & Bobbi Gichard — Senior SNZ Squad
National Squad
Matt Holder & Bailey Wang — NZ Bronze Squad
2018
Commonwealth Games
Bobbi Gichard
Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
National Squad
Michael Mincham & Bobbi Gichard — Senior SNZ Squad
International
Matt Holder — Junior Pan Pacific Championships, Fiji
International
Matt Holder & Bailey Wang — Australian State Teams, Canberra
Coaching
David Lyles — Coach: Commonwealth Games Team