Superfins WA began in 1985 with a small Cerebral Palsy swim group at Inglewood Pool. In 1990, it merged with the Blind Association squad, and by 1991 the club had moved to the Superdrome, opening its programs to swimmers with all disabilities.

The club formalised in 1995, incorporated in 1996, and later affiliated with WADSA, Swimming WA, and Masters Swimming WA. In 2010 it launched a Learn to Swim program and National Squad, with a restructure following in 2011.

By 2025, the club supported more than 130 swimmers across squads and Learn to Swim.

Telethon Superfins Learn to Swim Program

Launched in 2010, our Learn to Swim program supports children with disabilities to build water safety, confidence, and lifelong swimming skills. What began with five swimmers now welcomes eighty children each term, guided by a dedicated team at Lords Recreation Centre in Subiaco.

Telethon has supported the program since 2011 and became our naming partner in 2015, reflecting our shared commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of WA children. In 2017, the program achieved Gold‑level AUSTSWIM Swim Centre recognition.

Squad

Superfins offers two training squads at Perth HPC in Mt Claremont for swimmers with diverse abilities. To join, swimmers need to meet our basic entry standard: the ability to swim 50 metres in at least two recognised strokes with sound technique.

Social

Superfins motto of ‘Fun, Fitness, Friendship’ goes well beyond the pool in the many and varied social activities we hold each year. These include discos, quiz nights, movie nights, annual awards dinner/dance, our annual Pantomime and several annual camps.

Contact

To find out more about any of the programs mentioned above contact Superfins WA enquiry@superfins.org

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