Masters Swimming Queensland Directory
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President – 2022 to Present Susanne is a member of Masters Swimming Queensland (MSQ) since 2009 holding various leadership roles at Club, State and National levels since 2010 before becoming president of MSQ in 2022. Susanne is an avid swimmer and competitor who has participated in major Masters Swimming events including MSA National Championships since 2017 and FINA/World Aquatics Masters World Championships in South Korea 2019, Japan 2023 and soon to compete at Singapore 2025. Susanne has successfully supported and overseen delivery of major Masters Swimming competitions including Pan Pacific Masters Games (PPMG) 2018, 2022 and 2024 and MSQ State Championships 2019, 2023 and 2024. Susanne has championed MSQ Multi-Class (MC) Swimming initiatives including introduction of State Championship MC Awards, collating and adopting the first Masters MC Records in Australia, and actively working for better inclusivity in Masters Swimming for all adults. For these efforts, Susanne was named as MSQ’s Volunteer of the Year 2024.
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Vice President North Bert is retired, and returned to swimming five years ago, after about fifty years out of the pool. Bert enjoys swimming, especially competition, and has travelled to Brisbane on numerous occasions by train for inter-club competition. Bert is focused on developing MSQ membership and activities in North Queensland.
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Vice President Central Linda Hodkinson has been a member of the Hervey Bay Humpbacks since 2009. She enjoys competing and catching up with her swim friends at local meets, State Championships, Pan Pacs, and the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games. Professionally, Linda has worked at Hervey Bay Hospital for 18 years, supporting the Nutrition and Dietetics Department. She assists people with various illnesses by providing education on specific diets to aid their recovery. Recently, Linda has begun transitioning to retirement, which has freed up time for her to take on new challenges. She is looking forward to learning new skills and contributing as a member of the MSQ Board.
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Vice President Sunshine Anita has been a member of Master’s Swimming Queensland since 2017. She has been very involved in swimming since her early teens and then followed up into volunteer and Club involvement when her two boys started competitive swimming. Anita is also a Learn to Swim Instructor, so she lives and breathes swimming. She doesn’t just get through life, she swims through it! Anita is very passionate about swimming, people and bringing the two together, involving long term friendship, loads of fun and fitness. She is looking forward to her role as VP Sunshine and working with an amazing group of people and hopefully getting to know all the “swimtastic” Masters in the sunshine region.
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Vice President South Courtney has been a member of the Redlands Bayside club since 2019 and regularly competes and volunteers at both pool and open water events. Courtney is passionate about building a strong, supportive swimming community. She values the relationships that connect members, volunteers and supporters, and is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, encouraged and part of something bigger. She is looking forward to stepping into the role of Vice President South and contributing to the ongoing success of MSQ.
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Treasurer After more than 20 years away from the pool, Mark returned to swimming around two to three years ago, initially just to improve his fitness. Before long, that turned into regular training and the occasional Masters competition, along with a renewed appreciation for the social side of the sport. Mark values the inclusive and welcoming nature of the Masters swimming community and enjoys being involved in a sport that supports lifelong participation, health, and connection. With a background spanning finance, technology, and governance, Mark brings strong financial oversight and commercial acumen, and is pleased to contribute to Masters Swimming Queensland by supporting the organisation behind the scenes as it continues to serve its members and clubs.
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Director of Technical Services Lori has over 20 years’ experience as an official for Brisbane Swimming and Swimming Australia, and has worked as a Technical Official representing Australia, NZ and Oceania for the Olympic 10km marathon in Tokyo and the World Short Course Championships held in Melbourne in 2022. Lori enjoys working on pool deck for school and zone swimming competition, elite competition and Masters events. Lori aims to establish a sustainable future of officiation by providing a pathway of partnership between Masters Swimming Queensland and Swimming Queensland officials to continue to support competitive pathways for all swimmers.
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Director of Coaching Services Natasha commenced swimming coaching in 2005 and joined Masters Swimming in 2009. Over this period Natasha has completed multiple courses and accreditations in Learn to Swim from Infants to Adults, Coaching and Masters Swimming. In 2017 Natasha achieved the Masters Swimming QLD Coach of the Year and is currently the Coaching Coordinator and Social Media/Website Coordinator at Albany Creek Masters Swimming Club. Natasha regularly attends coaching and sporting conferences and workshops. Outside of coaching, Natasha has a decade’s experience in Sales & Events. In her current full time role, she is a Ticketing & Events Account Manager. Natasha has a passion for helping others achieve their goals in adult swimming, from learn to swim to competitive swimming. With the motto there is no such thing as can’t! I can and I will!
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Director of Recording Sam is a non-swimming member of Pelican Waters Masters Swimming Club and avid volunteer of Master Swimming Queensland and Club events often found time keeping or volunteering for various roles and events. With a background in Information Technology and Administration, Sam enjoys working on various challenges and finding solutions to help people and organisations achieve their goals making life just that little bit easier.
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Director of Risk Management Neil is a member and President of the Belgravia Masters Swim Team, a reformation of the Caboolture and Districts Masters Swimming Club. A Masters Swimming Queensland (MSQ) member since 2012, Neil has held a committee role within his club for the majority of that time. He has played a key role in re-establishing the former Caboolture club and fostering a strong partnership with Belgravia Leisure, supporting the continued growth of the Belgravia Masters Swim Team, now in its fifth year. Neil is a retired electrician and currently works on a casual basis as a Lifeguard at the Burpengary Regional Aquatic Centre. His involvement in Masters swimming began after many years competing in triathlon teams as the swimmer, before being encouraged to join by then coach and MSQ official, Stan Pearson. That decision has since led to many years of enjoyable participation and engagement in the Masters community. Neil has previously served five years as Vice President Sunshine and now contributes to MSQ in his role as Director of Risk Management. |
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Director of Program Development Dan has been a dedicated member of the North Mackay Sinkers for many years, currently serving as Vice President after an extended tenure as President. His leadership continues to shape the club’s growth, ensuring its relevance in both the sporting and community landscape of Mackay. A passionate swimmer, Dan actively participates in both pool and open water swimming, having completed long-distance events such as the Bloody Big Swim in Port Phillip Bay, the Great Keppel Island Swim, and the Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim, both as a solo swimmer and as part of a team. His commitment extends pool competition, as he regularly engages with Masters Swimming Queensland (MSQ) programs and events across the state. Dan brings extensive experience in community-focused swim and non-swim activities at club and regional levels, providing strong leadership and strategic direction. His role as Meet Director for State, Regional and local pool and open water events has honed his skills in event planning, logistics, and execution—ensuring high-quality, well-organized competitions. Beyond swimming, Dan is actively involved with the Mackay Road Runners Club and Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club, further reinforcing his deep connection to the local sporting community. As a Director with MSQ, Dan looks forward to driving program development and working closely with clubs across the state. With a focus on both innovation and sustainability, he is committed to introducing new initiatives and reviewing existing programs to enhance participation and engagement in the sport over the next 12 months.
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MSQ Business Manager Christina has been a Masters Swimming Queensland member since 2013 and is passionate about the fitness, friendship and fun that MSQ offers. A keen swimmer, she loves starting each morning with a swim to stay fit and healthy and enjoys the challenge of competing alongside fellow masters swimmers. Formerly a teacher, Christina has happily swapped the classroom for the swimming pool and now serves as the Business Manager for Masters Swimming Queensland. In her role, she supports all aspects of the organisation’s operations, including membership services, communications, website management, event administration and the delivery of key programs and initiatives that support our clubs and members across Queensland. Christina values the strong sense of community within MSQ and enjoys helping create opportunities for members to stay active, connected and engaged through swimming. Outside of swimming, she enjoys family, travel and photography.
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MSQ Event Coordinator Gaby has a life-long passion for swimming as a competitor, learn to swim teacher and as a Life Member, Meet Director and Head Coach of the Cairns Mudcrabs. She also manages her own adult swim coaching business, Swim Cairns. Gaby has been instrumental in re-building the membership of the Mudcrabs in recent years by recognising the need to deliver events for Masters swimmers in North Queensland in the pool and open water. Gaby has competed in Masters pool events since 1999 and is an experienced open water swimmer having competed in numerous triathlon swim legs, lake and ocean open water events including her favourite, the Magnetic Island to Townsville swim as a solo, duo and team swimmer. She has an extensive experience in education including roles as a Classroom Teacher, Assistant Principal, Diverse Learning Coordinator and runs a private tutoring business with her husband. Gaby brings a range of professional skills, a passion for delivering high quality events and years of swimming experience to the role of MSQ Event Coordinator.
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