Swimming WA Life Membership
Swimming WA would like the acknowledge the dedication and selfless contribution of specific members who have provided high quality volunteer service to Swimming WA over an extended period of time. We seek to acknowledge, promote, and preserve the achievements of these individuals, by extending to them an appropriate honour in recognition of their outstanding contribution to Swimming WA.
Congratulations to the following Swimming WA Life Members:
Jan Smith
Jan has, and continues to, dedicate a huge amount of time to the successful management and operation of swimming events at both a local, regional and state level in Western Australia. Jan started her journey as a parent, timekeeping at York Friday Club Nights, like many involved in swimming. Over her 30 years involved in the sport, Jan has been a York Swimming Club Life Member, Regional advocate and country swimming supporter.
Her roles include:
- York Swimming Club Secretary and Committee Member (current)
- Technical Official (starting as a District Referee)
- Club Delegate of the Region
- Secretary for the Region
- Region Coordinator
- Country Coordinator (2003-2014, voted by Country Clubs, and again 2019-current)
- Overseeing 11 Country Pennants and Country Championships as an official
Her contribution to Swimming WA and regional swimming has been phenomenal. Her skills and consistent presence on the pool deck and within the Western Australian swimming community is to be admired.
Joshua Hofer OAM
Joshua Hofer OAM has used the platform his international and national achievements have provided him with to positively promote the sport of swimming, especially within the multiclass swimming community. Joshua's willingness to travel the state and show off his medal and trophies to inspire the next generation is something to be commended and rewarded and am sure, has given many athletes the confidence to attempt competitive swimming.
Joshua's experience in the sport has contributed towards the many positive changes through his involvement in several committees over the years, including the Perth City Swimming Club committee for 5 years and then as the Perth City Swimming Club captain for 2 years as well as Ambassador for Swimming WA for three years. Josh continues to champion the sport of swimming across the state, dedicating his life to swimming.
