SUCCESS
STREAMLINED
World class systems for you to run your learn to swim business
900
Zero to 900 swims per
week at St Cuthberts in
a 24 months period.
THE
STATS
76
*Preventable drownings during 2016 in New Zealand
NZ Euro's
*NZ European represents the largest ethnicity of fatal drownings in New Zealand during 2016
Males
*Males are four times more likely to drown in New Zealand
Swimming
*Swimming accounts for the highest recreational fatalities in New Zealand during 2016
Under 5's
*Hospitalisations in New Zealand have more than doubled in 2016 (42) of under 5's
5,000
Zero to 5000 swims per week at Northern Arena over a 5 years period
55%
*55% increase on the five year average in the 45 – 54 year old age group – the highest since 2009
40%
Northern Arena students under
5 years of age in weekly lessons. Make your business sustainable for longer
*Stats sourced from Water Safety New Zealand
WHAT ARE YOUR
CHALLENGES?
How is your swim school performing? Ask yourself...
What is your marketing strategy?
Do you have a simple and easy booking journey?
Is your swim programme easy to follow?
Are your swimming lessons consistent?
Are your students progressing?
Are your teaching methods up to date?
How is your on-going staff development?
What is your staff culture like?
Are you maximising your facility?
Are your customers happy?
What is your retention plan?
Are you making a profit?
5000
Swims per week at Northern Arena
ABOUT
US
We are passionate about delivering lessons where students progress and learn the techniques and gain the strength, ability and confidence to be safer in the water, whilst having heaps of fun along the way.
Northern Arena is an internationally recognised and a multi award winning learn to swim school. In the first three years of operation Northern Arena grew to be one of the largest swim schools in Australasia and successfully brought in revenue to financially sustain the ongoing expenses of the facility.
Designed by swimmers for swimmers, we constantly strive to innovate and push the boundaries of learning to swim in order to consistently deliver the best possible customer experience and swimming lessons that enhance and change lives.
Our comprehensive and proven programmes, processes and support network have enabled huge growth and success of our licensed facilities through delivery of this world class learn to swim programme.
Northern Arena is used as a flag ship facility for Links Software Systems and Speedo International. Both companies use Northern Arena for international publicity and have sent clients from around the world to see our operation.
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
We are not here to take over! We are here to support you in running a purposeful, sustainable and simple learn to swim programme. No matter, if you are a private swim school or council run facility, we have the experience and successful business models to help.
Planning and Strategy - Northern Arena can help guide you from the early planning stages.
Operational Review - Northern Arena can report on your swim schools current operations and ability to fulfil your objectives.
Swim School Systems - Northern Arena can provide a complete set of proven ‘pick up and run with’ lesson plans for all levels from babies classes to junior squad training.
Provessional Development - Our experts can run quarterly training sessions for your staff and on-going staff development through video analysis of teaching skills.
Management Support - Weekly guidance conference call meeting with senior manager.
Communication Plan - A robust and successful annual maketing and communication plan.
 Planning and Strategy |  Operational Review |  Swim School Systems |  Personal Development |  Management Support |  Communication Plan |
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AWARDS
2013
NZSCTA
Outstanding Swim School of the Year
Swim Teacher of the Year
Rookie Swim Teacher of the Year
Swim School Promotion
Westpac Auckland North Business Awards
Excellence in Innovation
Excellence in Social Responsibility & Sustainability
2014
NZSCTA
Outstanding Swim School of the Year
Swim School Promotion
Westpac Auckland North Business Awards
Excellence in Marketing
North Harbour Sport Award
Excellence in Innovation
2015
NZSCTA
Outstanding Swim School of the Year
Swim School Promotion
Halberg Sport
Access
Gold Award
2016
NZSCTA
Outstanding Swim School of the Year
Swim School Promotion
4 x Rookie Swim Teachers of the Year
2 x Rookie Swim Coach of the Year
Westpac Auckland North Business Awards
Employer of the Year
Supreme Business Excellence
2017
NZSCTA
Outstanding Swim School of the Year
Swim School Promotion
Rookie Swim Teacher of the Year
Westpac Auckland Best of the Best Business Awards
Employer of the Year
Supreme Business Excellence
LICENCES
Whether you are a start-up or existing swim school, our Swim Systems have been proven in council, private and education sectors.
Hamilton City Council
Waterworld, Te Rapa
(07) 958 5860 | waterworld@hcc.govt.nz | www.hamiltonpools.co.nz
Gallagher Aquatic Centre, Melville
(07) 958 5890 | waterworld@hcc.govt.nz | www.hamiltonpools.co.nz
Bay Swim
NZSCTA 2017 Outstanding Swim School of the Year (1000-2000 students)
Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre
(07) 577 8550 | baywave.bayswim2@bayvenues.co.nz | www.bayvenues.co.nz/Learn2Swim
Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre
(07) 577 8552 | greerton.bayswim1@bayvenues.co.nz | www.bayvenues.co.nz/Learn2Swim
"Northern Arena Swim Systems has provided Bay Venues a clear pathway to achieve our business goals at multiple locations. The support and plans we have received have enabled us to maximise pool space, adequately train staff and develop sound learn to swim systems. Northern Arena have assisted us as and when required and as a result, our swim school numbers have dramatically improved and we continue to grow."
Tina Harris-Ririnui, Venues & Programmes Manager, Bay Venues Limited
St Cuthbert’s College
Oct 2014 - Dec 2017
NZSCTA 2017 Outstanding Swim School of the Year (under 1000 students)
(09) 520 8272 | swimbookings@stcuthberts.school.nz | www.stcuthbertsswimschool.co.nz
"As a school we are continually striving for excellence so when opening our swim school, joining forces with Northern Arena was the obvious choice for us. From day one Matt and the team provided a smooth and straightforward swim school setup solution. The expertise, knowledge and support we have received has been invaluable and has allowed us to create, what we believe to be, an exceptional swim school."
Ben Feinberg-Danieli, Manager –Centennial Centre, St CuthbertsCollege
OUR
TEAM
The Northern Arena has a large talent pool to call on for support including experts in: Learn to swim, teaching and training, business, accounting, customer service, human resources, marketing and more. Key personal include:
 Matthew-SaundersNumbers Guy |  Mark-SaundersTraining Guru |  Dean-KentSwimming Legend |  Michael-WestonSwim Specialist |
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GET IN
TOUCH
Talk to us today to see how we can help your swim school.
We can't wait to hear from you
Auckland,
New Zealand