Geelong Swimming Club is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with global swimwear leader, Speedo. This historic collaboration marks the first time Speedo has partnered exclusively with a swimming club in Australia to mirror models seen in the UK and US and first of its kind in recent times to outfit a club top to toe, marking the signs of its grassroot commitment in this country , solidifying Geelong Swimming Club’s position as a premier and developing force in Australian swimming.
On Sunday, the Geelong Swimming Club (GSC) will announce a new partnership with leading swimming brand, Speedo. Speedo is a globally recognised brand specialising in swimwear, goggles, and other aquatic equipment. The brand is synonymous with quality, comfort, and cutting-edge technology, making it a preferred choice for swimmers of all levels.
A groundbreaking partnership, unprecedented in Australia, mirrors Speedo’s successful global model in the US and UK. By selecting GSC, Speedo acknowledges the club’s significant contribution to Victorian and national swimming. As the top Victorian country club, fourth-ranked state club, and a top 25 national club, GSC is poised for further growth. This mutually beneficial alliance empowers Speedo to solidify its position in the Victorian market, reaching over 13,000 competitive swimmers across the state.
The partnership empowers GSC swimmers with cutting-edge training equipment, apparel, and access to technical suits. By leveraging these resources, our athletes aim to replicate the extraordinary success of Speedo’s Olympic athletes, who collectively won 75 medals at the 2024 Paris Games.
Speedo will also nurture our swimmers’ development, starting with our 1,300 young learners. By providing essential swimming gear and stylish apparel for our swim teachers, Speedo is investing in the future of one of Australia’s fast moving swimming programs.
“We are grateful to Speedo for their passion and commitment to supporting our swimmers, our club and the swimming program that provides opportunities from learn-to-swim through our age competition squads and on to open competition and representative swimming.” GSC President, Tim Woods stated, he continued, “As an iconic brand, offering world leading equipment and swimwear, Speedo is the ideal partner for Geelong SC. Like Speedo, there is no limit for Geelong Swimming Club as we support our swimmers to achieve their dreams.”.
“Speedo is committed to fostering grass roots swimming here in the birth place of the brand – Australia, we want to inspire the next generation of podium topping stars as well as give more swimmers the opportunity to enjoy all the amazing benefits that come from swimming as part of a club. It’s fantastic to be announcing the partnership with Geelong Swimming Club which has a brilliant history within Victoria and Nationally, they consistently create exceptional pathways for kids to come through the ranks of the club and achieve regional, national and international success and we believe together we can inspire more kids to get in, give it a go and chase their dreams,” Jonny Higham, Head of Marketing – Speedo Pacific commented.
