VAF Structure

As VAF is a new federation, our structure focuses on developing swimming and open water swimming. Although we do not have a 25m or 50m pool at the present time, we plan to have a pool and create a national team. Therefore, this chart represents how we presently work and also what we aim.

OUR MISSION

Vanuatu Aquatics Federation is the national governing body for aquatic sports in Vanuatu. We administer competitive swimming in accordance with FINA and our constitution.

We provide programs and services for our members, supporters, partners and the interested public.

We are committed to continuous learning and to achieve excellence in our sport.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to provide the opportunity for members to develop the life skill of swimming in an open and supportive environment.

We will inspire and enable our members to achieve their ‘own excellence’ in the sport of swimming and in life.

In its early stages, the VAF recognizes that the key to developing a solid foundation is to develop the grassroots of the sports; to encourage ni‐Vanuatu children throughout the islands to participate in swimming for fun as well as competition. To reflect this grassroots development, the VAF has developed an initial 5 year strategic plan that focuses on three core objectives:

• Development of swimming as a healthy sporting This includes the creation of training materials, swim curriculum for PE in schools and supporting the start up of local swim clubs that will become members of the VAF.
• Competition at local and provincial level. This includes setting up open water races, local swim meets as well as provincial swim leagues that are officiated by the VAF and recognised by the international swimming federation, FINA.
• Sustainability of the VAF and its This includes ensuring that the VAF is performing to meet its objectives, is accountable to its members and sponsors, and is managing its resources as effectively as possible.

See constitution: