Strategic Plan

To be a leading sporting federation in Papua New Guinea, inspiring lifelong participation in swimming and developing athletes, coaches, and officials to achieve success nationally, regionally, and internationally.

To promote and develop swimming and aquatic sports in PNG through:

• Participation – expanding opportunities for all communities to access swimming and water safety programs.
• Performance – supporting athletes, coaches, and officials with structured pathways to reach their potential.
• Partnerships – collaborating with clubs, schools, sponsors, government, and international federations.
• Promotion – raising the profile of aquatic sports and their benefits for health, community, and national pride.

• Care – We care about the future of our sport and its positive impact on communities.
• Accountability – We act responsibly and transparently in all that we do.
• Respect – We value diversity, inclusion, and fair play.
• Excellence – We strive for continuous improvement and success.
• Integrity – We uphold clean sport, safeguarding, and ethical behaviour.

Guided by our endorsed Strategic Plan, PNGSI is focused on:

• Strengthening governance and sustainability across the federation.
• Expanding Learn to Swim programs and forming new clubs nationwide.
• Growing participation while providing safe, inclusive, and positive experiences.
• Supporting athlete development through the BSP National Aquatic Excellence Squads, training camps, and international representation.
• Building pathways for coaches and technical officials through accreditation, mentoring, and education.
• Promoting aquatic sports through strong partnerships, media presence, and community engagement.