Sport Waikato has recognised Tauhara College student Emma Billings for her valued contribution to the Turangi Swimming Club. Thirteen year old Emma is a talented member of the club. Her exceptional ability to teach and guide swimmers has this year seen her start coaching a group of 5-7 year old learner swimmers. Emma’s skill, initiative and caring and friendly manner has seen swimmers’ water confidence improve and their ability progress. Emma’s dedication and commitment were recently rewarded when she won the New Coach of the Year category at the Turangi Tongariro Sports Awards. The Turangi Swim Club will continue to encourage and provide coaching opportunities for Emma until she is old enough to gain her swim teacher’s qualification. She is a real asset and an exceptional role model who is quickly becoming an amazing new coach for the club.