Andy Price

Andy has been teaching and coaching swimming for over 20 years. He has been a full time PE teacher for 15 years in the UK and was an England Youth International Swimmer. He was a European Youth Champion at 200m butterfly. Since moving to NZ has been head coach at Motueka Swimming club and has coached children to multiple national medals.

Karen Price

Karen is co-owner of Activekidz Swim School which she established with her husband, Andy, on arrival in New Zealand from the UK in 2006. Karen is a PE teacher with a specialism in swimming. She has been teaching swimming for 20 years, both here and in the UK, where she was teacher i/c swimming at her previous two schools. Karen has an extensive background in competitive swimming and waterpolo.

Indy Blumenau

We are delighted to add Indy to our team of instructors this year.

Indy has a background as a competitive swimmer and has been teaching and coaching children since 2002. As well as leading homeschool swim groups in Christchurch she has also worked alongside an Australian swim coach whilst in Germany, gaining valuable experience and coaching skills, with a particular interest in infant ISR techniques.  Indy is also a registered nurse and Professional Coach.

Ben Price

Ben is Karen and Andy’s son! He is 21 and now a qualified commercial pilot. He was a national swimmer and taught swimming for 2 years in Richmond whilst he was in secondary school.