About Us
Founded in 2014 by Head Coach Tamara Pavlova, Auckland Mermaids Synchro Club has grown into one of New Zealand’s most successful and inclusive artistic swimming programs. We welcome swimmers of all ages—from beginners learning to float to elite athletes competing nationally and internationally.
We are proud members of Artistic Swimming New Zealand and have been serving the Auckland region for over a decade.
Coaches & Committee
Tamara Pavlova - Head Coach & Founder
Tamara Pavlova founded Auckland Mermaids Synchro Club in 2014 and has over 15 years of international experience as both an athlete and coach. She is a certified FINA Judge and currently serves as a High Development Coach within New Zealand’s national artistic swimming programme.Tamara leads our high-performance squads and is deeply involved in mentoring New Zealand’s next generation of elite artistic swimmers.
Lia Zhang - Club Manager, Intermediate Coach
Lia is a valuable member of Auckland Mermaids Synchro Club, joining us in 2018 as our dedicated club manager. With her expertise in general administration, marketing, day-to-day operations, member enrollments, and course coordination, Lia plays a crucial role in keeping our club running smoothly.
In 2019, Lia took her passion for synchro swimming to the next level by qualifying as an Official Judge under FINA, showcasing her commitment and dedication to the sport.
In 2021, she also became a qualified Intermediate Artistic Swimming Coach and started coaching our aspiring athletes. Lia's patient and enthusiastic approach to coaching has contributed to the success of our club, with members winning competitions and our club growing in leaps and bounds.
We are thrilled to have Lia as a part of our team, and her passion for synchro swimming shines through in all she does!
