Swimming WA continues to closely review competition structure and scheduling for Members to ensure meaningful and relevant opportunities for all involved. We are aware that Members are seeking information regarding the State Short Course Swimming Championships.
Based on last year’s feedback from Members, Swimming WA has determined that the State Open and Age Championships should be a combined event rather than over two weekends. However, based on last years qualifying times and number of entries, there is no possible way to hold a combined event over two and a half days. Careful consideration has been required in planning this event to ensure that it is rationalised for the benefit of all athletes, which has been an immense task. We have had to create a much more efficient timeline to ensure peak performance was possible for competitors. Throughout our extensive consultation process over the past 6 weeks, it is obvious that the qualifying times for the event must be changed.
The State Short Course Championships qualifying times and a change to the published schedule will be available next week in the SWA Almanac.
Swimming WA is confident the changes being implemented will be of benefit to all swimmers, coaches, officials and spectators
Swimming WA thanks its Members for their patience and understanding.
