Swimming

The Swimming State Championships are the pinnacle of school-based competition. These events are open to both primary and secondary schools, fostering a fun and competitive environment for all students.

Competition Pathway

In the primary pathway school teams can progress from matches with local schools through to the State Championship:

District > Division > Region > State

And for secondary schools, the pathway allows progression through three levels:

Division > Region > State

What to expect at the State Championships

Are some of your students feeling nervous about competing at the State Championships? Watch our behind-the-scenes video to see the journey from arrival to the starting blocks.

Important Event Details:

• Marshalling: All swimmers must report to the marshalling room when called.
• Presentations: Placegetters should wear their school top when receiving awards.
• Schedules: Access the seeded meet program, event numbers, and indicative start times via the Event Calendar.
• Updates: Please note that all event times are indicative and subject to change.

Age Groups

Events include individual races in all four major strokes, freestyle relays for all age groups, and medley relays for select divisions.

Primary School

• 9 to 10 Years: Girls and Boys
• 11 Years: Girls and Boys
• 12 to 13 Years: Girls and Boys
• Multiclass: 9 to 10 years, 11 years, and 12 to 13 years

Secondary School

• 12 to 13 Years: Girls and Boys
• 12 to 14 Years: Girls and Boys
• 14 to 17 Years: Girls and Boys
• 15 to 16 Years: Girls and Boys
• 17 to 20 Years: Girls and Boys
• 18 to 20 Years: Girls and Boys
• Multiclass: 12 to 14 years, 15 to 16 years, and 17 to 20 years