Yvonne is the director of Silverstream Swim Academy and holds a degree in Sport and Recreation from the Netherlands. She has taught Swimming in the Wellington region for the past 30 years. In addition, Yvonne holds a New Zealand Diploma in Swimming Teaching and Bronze Coaching Awards from Swimming New Zealand, which has enabled her to tutor many new instructors through Swimming New Zealand over the years. 

She has also trained many new lifeguards in the Pool Lifeguard Award in the Greater Wellington Region, and Bronze Medallion for Royal Lifesaving New Zealand.​ Having two children of her own has increased Yvonne's passion for helping young New Zealanders become confident swimmers and her friendly yet professional approach has helped many families achieve their water safety and confidence goals for their children.

"Excellent Swimming school - Yvonne is fantastic with all three of my children - the results are amazing "
https://www.swimacademy.co.nz/

Ally Todd is a business owner and has taught swimming for the past 26 years from Pre-school to International competition. Ally has presented at swimming teaching and coaching conferences in England, USA and Australia, she spent 4 years working for Swimming New Zealand as the National Education Manager, has managed swimming pools for Wellington City Council and has taught first aid for St John. Ally is a trained primary school teacher.

Ally develops the programme at Ally Todd swimming in consultation with the staff and in line with best practice pedagogy. Teach actions developing student learning is the forefront of all staff training, weekly updates, termly training and block courses are organized for all staff.

"Ally Todd epitomizes energy, enthusiasm and continuous improvement. Your children could not be in better hands." – Olympic Coach, Clive Rushton

https://allytoddswimming.co.nz/