Committee - Executive team

Steve Munks 1.48.png — Chairperson - Steven Munks

Steve has been involved with Superfins since 2006, serving in several committee roles before becoming Chairperson in August 2023. He supports members pursuing competitive swimming, oversees multi‑class classification, and is a regular at Superfins camps.
A retired accountant with 30 years’ experience, Steve is married with three adult daughters and enjoys family time and supporting the Hawthorn Football Club.

Vice Chairperson - Janice Saunders

Janice has been part of Superfins since 1997, joining as a parent member when her daughter became a swimmer. She served on the Fundraising Committee from 1998, became Chair in 2000, and led the committee as it took on full club management in 2006. In August 2023, she moved into the role of Vice Chair.
Janice describes her long involvement with Superfins as deeply rewarding and values the strong, family‑like community within the club.

Steve Robinson 1.5.png — Treasurer - Stephen Robinson

Steve joined the Committee in 2017 after his son, Keith, became a Superfins member. Both are active competitors in the WA open water series and have completed a Rottnest Channel crossing as part of a four‑person team. Keith also competes with the UWA Athletics Club, and Steve has coached at UWA Little Athletics since 2007.
An economist with Westgold Resources Ltd, Steve brings extensive experience in the not‑for‑profit and community sector. He has served on the Board of the Centre for Cerebral Palsy (now the Ability Centre), the Board of Woodlands Primary School, and as Chair of an Aboriginal charitable organisation.

Tony Curry 1.5.png — Secretary - Tony Curry

Tony has served as Secretary of the Superfins Committee for the past five years. He and his wife Shelley have four children, including Nathan, a long‑time Superfins member whose achievements—such as competing at National Masters Championships and attending annual camps—are a great source of family pride.
Tony works with Catholic Education Western Australia, supporting staff and students across schools statewide.

Commitee

Steve, Jan, Tony, Steve, Nicky, Mary, Julie, Robert, Mischa, Jo, Christine

Coaches

Luka Azzalini - Senior Coach

Luka joined Superfins as a Volunteer Coach in 2021, became a staff coach in 2022, and was appointed Head Coach in August 2023. He also leads the club’s Open Water training.
He holds degrees in Science and Sports Science and has extensive experience in the disability sector, including Special Olympics coaching. Luka works well both independently and in teams and is a regular at Superfins Open Water camps.

Helen Harris - Learn to Swim Coordinator

Helen brings nearly two decades of experience in the swim industry and holds Austswim qualifications in Swimming and Water Safety, Infant Aquatics, and Access and Inclusion. She is also an accredited Autism Swim instructor and a Puggles Skipper with Deaf Children Australia.
Her passion lies in helping children of all abilities develop confidence and essential water‑safety skills, and she has spent the past five years teaching with Superfins.

SUP_ J4237_Logo refresh - RGB.jpg — Senior Squad Coach

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The head coaches are supported by a talented and dedicated team of swimming coaches that love their roles and the positive influence they can have on the lives of the athletes.

Brief history of Superfins WA

1985 – Parents at the Spastic Welfare Association of WA established WACPSRA. A CP swim group began at Inglewood Pool with 5–6 swimmers.

1990 – During a trip to Assen, coach Phil Jose connected with Trevor Goddard (Blind Association swimmers). The two groups agreed to merge.

1991 – Kerry Smith (WADSA President) encouraged a move to the Claremont Superdrome, providing access to a heated, indoor pool and financial support for lanes and equipment. The club opened to all swimmers with disabilities.

1995 – Formalised as Superdrome Superfins.

1996 – Incorporated as an official club.

2002 – Affiliated with WADSA and Swimming WA.

2006 – Phil and Kerry handed management to a parent committee; the Fundraising Committee assumed administration.

2010 – Affiliated with Masters Swimming WA. Launched a National Squad and a Learn to Swim program for children with disabilities.

2011 – Restructured into two squads: Stroke Development and Senior Squad.

2018 – Learn to Swim program grew to 60 swimmers (with a waiting list), and squads expanded to 70 swimmers.