23 OCT
Regional Entries open
North Island Showdown ( previously CNI)
Rotorua Aquatic Centre · 23–25 Oct 2026
Everyone is welcome to compete at the North Island Showdown. Qualifying times apply
Meet flyer (PDF) 2026 season open
From first splash to
national stage.
The regional governing body for competitive swimming in the Bay of Plenty. Supporting nine member clubs, coaches, swimmers and officials across Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo, Whakatane and beyond.
- Member clubs
- 9
- Region
- BOP
- Est.
- 1936
Next major meet
Central North Island Showdown
23-26th October 2026, Rotorua Aquatic Centre
What's on
Upcoming meets
Regional meets, club events and development opportunities across the BOP.
15 NOV
Regional
BOP Classic
Rotorua Aquatic Centre, Rotorua · 15–15 Nov 2026
12 DEC
Regional
BOP Junior Clash
Baywave, Mt Maunganui · 12–13 Dec 2026
Who we are
Swimming in the Bay, built on nine great clubs.
We're the regional governing body for competitive swimming across the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupo and Whakatane — supporting swimmers, coaches and officials at every level.
9
Member clubs from Tauranga to Taupo
500+
Registered competitive swimmers
90+
Years developing BOP swimming
200m
The standard every 12-year-old should swim
Our clubs
Nine clubs. One region. A place for everyone.
From learn-to-swim to national qualifiers, our member clubs welcome swimmers of all ages and abilities.
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