ABOUT US
OUR STORY
Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) is the national sports body for aquatic sports codes tasked with the promotion, organization and control of aquatic sports on a national and international level.
Although operational since 1973, the federation (previously known as Namibia Amateur Swimming Union and Namibia Swimming Federation) was inaugurated post independence and was officially affiliated to World Aquatics (formerly FINA) in the beginning of 1992. NASFED is also affiliated to Africa Aquatics (formerly CANA) through the regional organization – CANA Zone IV. Locally, NASU is registered with the Namibian Sport Commission (NSC), and the Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC).
NASFED is governed by its Constitution which mandates the Council and the elected Executive Committee to make decisions on behalf of the registered members.
In close to three decades, the federation has fostered development of various aquatic disciplines. Currently, NASFED caters for close to 300 competitive swimmers registered with 8 swimming clubs whose water related activities comprise Learn to Swim programs, competitive, master and open water swimming as well as, water polo. In 2024, the federation is planning to add diving to its portfolio.
NASFED is a well regarded aquatic sports association that strives to uphold highest work standards, transparency and accountability at all times.
OUR VISION
To place Namibia on the world’s aquatic map by becoming one of the most progressive, dynamic and diversified national sports federations in Southern Africa.
OUR MISSION
To facilitate success in the water for everyone through development, growth and support of all aquatic disciplines. To enable every child, athlete and citizen to reach their fullest potential and most desirable goal.
OUR VALUES
Integrity Non-discrimination Work-ethics Accountability Teamwork Excellence Respect
OUR DOCUMENTS
- NASFED Constitution 2023 – view here (in PDF format)
- NASFED Constitution 2020 – view here (in PDF format)
- NASFED Constitution 2008 – view here (in PDF format)
- NASFED Policies 2023 – view here (in PDF format)
- NASFED Policies 2020 – view here (in PDF format)
- NASFED Strategic Plan 2020-2024 – view here (in PDF format)
- NASFED 2024 AGM Report – view here (in PDF format)
- NASFED 2023 AGM Report – view here (in PDF format)
- NASFED 2021 AGM Report – view here (in PDF format)
- NASFED 2024 AFS – view here (in PDF format)
- NASFED 2023 AFS – view here (in PDF format)
- NASFED 2022 AFS – view here (in PDF format)
NASFED EXCO:
President – Riaan Steyn
Vice President – David Nell
Treasurer – Rodney Feris
Additional Members:
PRO – Carol-Ann Esterhuizen
Sponsorship Coordinator – Star Ashikoto
Development Coordinator – Alexander Skinner
Special Projects – Wollen Nel
Masters Coordinator – Gabor Salamon
Athletes’ Representative – Molina Smalley
Non-executive Member:
Secretary General – Agata Mason
Sub-Committees:
Event Organizing Committee Coordinator – Roger Gertze
Diving Coordinator – Herta Becker
Learn to Swim – Herta Becker
Swimming Committee Coordinator – (Vacant)
Open Water Swimming Committee Coordinator – Liesl Liebenberg
Technical Officials Committee Coordinators – Emily Durant, Cecilia Bermudez-Horsten, Lena Brinkmann
Water Polo Coordinator – Wilfried Poser