Committee

Since 1997, the “Cannons” have been dedicated to teaching our members the importance of fitness, teamwork, respect, and enjoyment in swimming. Our club’s goal is to provide a safe environment where swimmers of all levels can learn and excel through our successful coaching programs.

The “Cannons” relies heavily on volunteers to fill various roles within the club, ensuring that our club nights and competitions run efficiently and smoothly. The involvement of our members and their families has allowed us to build long-lasting relationships within our community. We encourage everyone to contribute where they can, whether it be for competitions, club nights, recording results, cooking a barbecue, writing grant applications, or fundraising activities.

I want to extend my gratitude and congratulations to our outgoing executives and committee members for an outstanding year. The extra effort required to organize and conduct meetings, coaching clinics, fundraising, sponsorship, club nights, promotion, and competitions, all while maintaining professionalism, has been truly remarkable. I would also like to thank Theresa Manning for continuing to be the Cannons’ Race Secretary and Club Night Race Secretary while continuing in her numerous roles for Swimming North Queensland (SNQ). I would also like to thank SNQ for all the support they provide for clubs and swimmers.

A special thank you to our incredible coaching team led by Mark Erickson, Ken Crittenden, and Giselle Burton. Your dedication and passion for teaching our children to swim are why we continue to have the high membership and participation. One the highlights of 2023-24 season was the Cannonvale Cannons winning top points and the March Past at NQ Championships.

To our parents, thank you for your constant sacrifice of time, travel, and volunteering, and for your patience and support.

Lastly, to our swimmers—you are the reason we do this. From my first day at this club, I have been consistently amazed by the level of excellence each swimmer strives for. It’s not just about the accolades; it’s about the way you conduct yourselves in achieving success. I wish all our swimmers the best for the season ahead and hope that you continue to thrive and enjoy swimming.

I would like to thank all the parents and volunteers who put their hand up to be on the Committee for 2024–2025! The incoming Committee and Executives are very excited about 2024–2025 season and look forward to steering the Cannons through another successful season of swimming.

Raylene Rasmussen