Meet the Team
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Brett Jude - Manager MBA, Post Grad Business Diploma In 2009, Brett was awarded the Paul Stewart Memorial Award for his dedication to the aquatics industry. In 2010 he received the NZ Life and Fitness Award for personal contribution to the fitness industry. In his spare time Brett enjoys mountain biking, road riding and swimming. |
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Shawn Stewart - Health and Fitness Co-ordinator Bachelor in Sports and Recreation Shawn loves sports and plays league for the Pukekohe Pythons. Pukekohe born and bred he is passionate about health and fitness, and enjoys supporting people achieve their health and fitness goals. |
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Kris Andersen - Aquatics Co-ordinator Diploma Naturopathy, Diploma Herbal Medicine Kris has previously taught swimming and been a seasonal lifeguard. He is currently in his final year of Bachelor of Natural Medicine. His previous study has incorporated theraputic and deep tissue massage. He is keen on martial arts and sports in general. |
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Tania Waller - Programs Co-ordinator Tania is passionate about sports and has represented South Auckland, Counties and Pukekohe in Netball, Touch and Softball. She has been at Franklin for 8 years, working in child minding, recreation and has been Programs Co-ordinator for 5 years. She loves seeing people participate in the adult and children's programs. |
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Selina Murray - SwimMagic Co-ordinator Diploma Swim Teaching, AUSTSWIM Teaching Swimming A career in aqautics is natural for Selina who at 2 years old jumped fully clothed into her brother's swim class. 12 years of competitve swimming and water polo followed. She has worked at pools in Rotorua, Wellington and Auckland. She loves seeing SwimMagic students developing valuable skills and confidence. |
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Tania Baggstrom - Customer Service Co-ordinator Tania caught the fitness bug late both professionally and personally. Quitting smoking after her 3rd child led Tania to the gym. A 6-week challenge inspired her to continue on and she placed 3rd in her first body sculpting competition, the South Island Champs. She enjoys the upbeat motivated people in the fitness industry. |





