Thanks to a generous grant from the Tomorrow Today Foundation, the club has introduced the Sonr Coach system. This world-class technology uses a lightweight bone-conduction headset worn under the cap, allowing coaches to give swimmers real-time feedback while they’re in the water.
It means no more yelling across the pool, with swimmers now receiving instant stroke corrections, pacing cues, and encouragement through crystal-clear audio. The benefits are already clear: athletes are building confidence, learning faster, and staying connected to their coaches like never before.
From beginners perfecting technique to athletes training at race pace, Sonr Coach is helping every swimmer feel supported and perform at their best.
President Kathryn De Fazio said the move shows Benalla’s commitment to inclusion, innovation, and helping every swimmer achieve their personal best.
“By embracing Sonr, we’re giving our swimmers the tools to succeed and making coaching more inclusive and effective,” she said.
Meanwhile, Benalla swimmers lit up the pool at the Metro South D5 Meet at MSAC on August 30, bringing home huge personal bests across the board. The Osborne brothers were standouts, taking seconds off their previous times.
Even more exciting, several athletes booked their places at the upcoming Victorian Age Short Course Championships this weekend from September 12 to 14:
Tilly De Fazio – 50m, 100m & 200m freestyle
Sophie McKenzie – 100m & 200m breaststroke
The 12–13 Girls Relay Team – Emily Staggard, Tilly Jones, Sophie McKenzie, and Tilly De Fazio (proudly nicknamed the Pink Piggies) in both the 100m freestyle relay and the 100m medley relay (T. Jones - backstroke, E. Staggard - butterfly, S. McKenzie - breaststroke, T. De Fazio - freestyle).
With new technology in the training pool and inspiring results in competition, Benalla Swimming Club is proving it’s not just keeping up with the times - it’s leading the way.
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