The SMNE Board
The SMNE board combines an excellent mix of experience and professional backgrounds bringing energy and ideas that results in an amazing ability to make a real difference.
SMNE is entirely volunteer run and is led by a Board which meets bi-monthly. Our patron is Chris Fydler OAM, CEO of Swimming NSW.
SMNE is dedicated to supporting our swimmers, coaches, and volunteers. Together, we celebrate the wide range of benefits that swimming brings to our community. We are a place where our members can connect with like-minded people, pursue their goals and advance their professional careers. We provide a platform for swimmers to enjoy and further their swimming throughout the winter and summer seasons. Our aim is to continue implementing creative initiatives towards helping achieve our goal.
OUR 2025-26 BOARD MEMBERS
| President | Toby Williams | Warringah |
| Vice President | Blake Medhurst | Manly |
| Treasurer | Sarah Burns | Warringah |
| Secretary | Chris Sa’aga | Knox Pymble |
| Competitions Convenor | Ariel Darley | Warringah |
| Development Convenor | Luke Bibby | Manly |
| ATSC Convenor | Dean Vince | Ravenswood |
| MPIO/Child Safety Officer | Eugenie Bestic | Shore |
| Individual Member | Cameron Ellicott | Ravenswood |
| Individual Member | Eugenie Bestic | Shore |
| Individual Member | Rafael Rodrigues | Knox Pymble |
2024-25 Sub-Committees
| ATSC SubCommittee | Jerome Lagonilla Matt Paterson | Warringah Manly |
| Competitions Committee | Cameron Ellicott Sandi Edwards Rafael Rodrigues | Ravenswood Aqua Culture Knox Pymble |
| Development Committee | Luke Bibby Callyn Fenwick-Kearns Justin Rothwell Blake Medhurst Kyan Winn | Manly Manly Manly Manly Manly |
Our Life Members
NEW AREA LIFE MEMBERS (Post 2010)
Graeme Field (Ku-ring-gai)
Dennis Gorrick (Narrabeen)
ORIGINAL DISTRICT LIFE MEMBERS (Pre 2010)
Judy Tier (Warringah District)
Sunny Bidner (Warringah District)
Morna Hill (Warringah District)
Joan Somerville* OAM (Warringah District)
Col Casey* (Warringah District)
Lois Clarke OAM (Warringah District)
Margaret Kniha* (Northern Suburbs District)
Ian Smith (Northern Suburbs District)
Kerry O’Loughin (Northern Suburbs District)
*denotes deceased