ABOUT

WHO WE ARE.

We are passionate about swimming and helping others achieve their best.

The Positive Swim Squad was formed in 2012 as a few small groups wanting to improve their swimming and get fit. The squad has since expanded dramatically with a common goal to push limits and participate in some of the world’s most challenging ocean swims, including the Port to Pub and Rottnest Channel, English Channel and Catalina Channel.

The squad share a love for swimming, fun and friendship, while enjoying the inspiration and motivation they get out of each session. They enjoy annual trips to Lake Leschenaultia, and weekend Swim Retreats at Yallingup and Rottnest Island.

Our Rottnest Solo Program has successfully helped around 570 swimmers to cross the channel, including double crossings, winter crossings and a night crossing.

COACHES

Ceinwen Roberts

“Ceinwen motivates and keeps people going with her never-ending positive energy, great coaching skills, love for life, wicked sense of humour and caring nature.”

Ceinwen has been swimming since 5 years of age, competing at a State and National Level for 8 years before moving to Open Water Swim Events. She has been coaching juniors, State and squads since 1998, while also working as a personal trainer and in the Corporate Health sector.

Ceinwen has completed 19 solos Rottnest crossings, which includes a triple crossing completed in 2013. She has also completed the English Channel, Manhattan Island Marathon Swim, Catalina Crossing and Alcatraz Swim.

Ceinwen’s passion for swimming to Rottnest led her to co-found the Port to Pub Swim from Leighton beach to Rottnest Island. This world-class event opens up opportunities for all levels, including those wanting to try out in a team of 6, a team of 4, a duo, solo or the world class 25km ultramarathon.

She is also the co-founder of the annual Euroz Hartley Cold Water Classic Swim which has raised over $100,000 for the The Leukaemia Foundation, as well as numerous other fundraising swims.

Zac Vinten

Assistant Coach, Zac Vinten is an experienced and reputable coach having been the Head Swimming Coach at St Hildas Anglican Girls School Champion Schools from 2013 – 2017, as well as the Juniors and Masters Head Coach.

Zac is also an accomplished swimmer, completing the Rottnest Channel solo twice, three times as a duo, and 7 times as a team.

Zac’s style is energetic, proactive and friendly. We feel very fortunate to have him as part of the Positive Swim Squad team.