Mr Russell Geange, of Carterton, QSM for services to swimming and rugby
Russell Geange served as a Carterton Swimming Club office bearer, fundraiser and builder of the club’s indoor pool. He has held positions of Club Captain, Chairman, and President with the Carterton Amateur Swim Club. He has organised Masters competitions and been selector, timekeeper, referee and judge. He established Russell Geange Swim Academy, with several swim teams and individuals he has coached reaching success in competitions. He has been engaged by Carterton schools to provide learn-to-swim lessons for young children. Mr Geange has played rugby and coached for the Carterton Rugby club for several decades.