- Building Strong Swimmers for Life
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At Waterbender Aquatics, we believe swimming is more than just a sport, it’s a life skill that builds confidence, discipline, strength, and resilience.
From beginner water confidence and learn-to-swim lessons to stroke development and competitive squad training, we provide professional coaching in a supportive and encouraging environment for swimmers of all ages.
Whether your goal is water safety, fitness, personal growth, or competitive excellence, our passionate coaching team is here to help every swimmer thrive, both in and out of the pool.
Bronwyn “Bonny” Harris brings over 41 years of coaching experience to Waterbender Aquatics. A former Swim South Africa Instructor of the Year, she is passionate about developing confident, skilled swimmers through strong technique, sportsmanship, and encouragement — helping every child grow both in and out of the pool.
She is adored by all her students.
Darren Kyle Stadler is a passionate coach at Waterbender Aquatics with experience in both Learn to Swim and competitive coaching. He focuses on building confidence, discipline, and accountability through consistent training while creating a positive, supportive team environment where swimmers feel motivated, connected, and excited to grow.
With over 35 years of coaching experience, Erica Menton is passionate about helping children grow in confidence through swimming. A former Paralympic coach and Eden District High Performance Coach, she believes swimming is more than a sport or life skill — it builds discipline, resilience, self-belief, and encourages every swimmer to achieve their personal best.
FORMS
Before joining our programmes, all swimmers complete an assessment to ensure the best class placement and learning experience.
Use the links below to access assessment bookings and other important documents needed to get started with Waterbender Aquatics.
