Season 3 Podcast Episode 2 – Joy Symons

Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk.

In this episode I interview an industry professional who has experienced swimming in many environments from the pool to open water and swimming in ice water. Swimming in these ever-changing environments has given her the opportunity to learn more about the sport and more about herself and what it takes to get out of her comfort zone and succeed. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Joy Symons.

Joy has over 20 years of international experience in the aquatic industry as an athlete, coach, teacher, presenter, company director and author. An Australian representative swimmer, Joy developed a successful learn to swim program for her company, Aqualification & Fitness, that prepares students for various aquatic sports as well as educates children and parents on water safety.

She has written a water safety play for school children (Billabong Dreaming), a book for parents (Sink or Swim: Water Safety and Swimming Lessons Guide for Parents) and hosts a podcast for Swimming and Water Safety Teachers and Managers, called the Joy of Aquatics. This aquatic professional is also a Marathon and Ice swimmer.

An inspirational leader in aquatics, Joy was the 2014 & 2019 Queensland Austswim Presenter of the year, 2019 National Austswim Presenter of the year, and was the first female President of the Central QLD Swimming Association.

Through today’s episode Joy shares some insights into her work as well as her thoughts on swimming and where she see’s swimming moving to in the future.

Please share the hidden gems you find in Joy’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all her contact details listed at the end of the show notes.

If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: regionalswimclinics@outlook.com

So, let’s dive in and find out more about Joy’s journey in swimming.  

Joy Symons Contact Information:

Email: joy@aqualification.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joysymons/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/symons.joy

Podcast: https://thejoyofaquatics.podbean.com/

Ice Mile Article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-29/joy-symons-rockhampton-swam-ice-mile-thredbo-for-40th-birthday/100249066

Website: http://www.aqualification.com.au/

Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:

Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/

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Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au

Email – regionalswimclinics@outlook.com

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Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/