SNSW Meet Levy Update

As previously announced, starting from 31st August 2023, Swimming NSW is introducing a Meet Levy of $1.50 per swimmer per event for all official meets across NSW. This step is aimed at supporting the financial self-sustainability of our organisation, ensuring a better future for our sport.

At Swimming NSW, we always carefully consider any changes that may impact on the cost of participation in our sport.

We have listened to feedback from our members and have made the decision to make all club nights and club championships exempt from the Meet Levy for the first year of the fee’s implementation. This will be reviewed as Swimming NSW continue to assess both the impact and benefits of the Meet Levy.

Clubs will maintain the current process of uploading the results and Areas will verify them.

On 2 August, we held a statewide forum to answer any questions on the implementation of the new meet levy. Please view the recording here (video starts at 10:45).

We are dedicated to our vision of making NSW the leading swimming state in both participation and performance by 2032. Working together we are confident in achieving these ambitious goals. Thank you for your support in shaping the future of swimming in NSW.

For further information read the FAQ’s which will be continually updated. If you have any other questions, please email results@nsw.swimming.org.au.

Click Here for SNSW the Meet Approval Process.

FAQs last updated 22/4/24

Here’s how to get involved in competitions.

Club Competition – Club Night

A member’s first introduction to competition may be club night races at your swim club. Your club may conduct time trial races each week of various stroke and distance with the aim being to improve on members’ personal best times. Consider including a fun introductory race (eg noodle race, 17m race, assistance with older kids) to welcome brand new members to your club. Also consider offering extra assistance to any new or potential members who may be from culturally diverse backgrounds or have a disability or any other minority groups.

Clubs often finish the season with club championship races where competitors are split into age groups to race head to head for points.

Weekend Meets

On most weekends throughout the year, meets (swimming carnivals) are held at pools all over NSW. These meets are hosted by local swim clubs and area associations to provide stepping stones for athletes to qualify for higher levels and raise money for the club or Area. There are two main types of meets held by local clubs: Development Meets and Qualifying Meets.

Development Meets

These events are entry level for developing swimmers with or without official times and for new competitors. These meets may have “Break Times” listed on their programs, which are times that the competitor cannot be faster than. This effectively eliminates the fast and seasoned competitors. These events are a great starting point for all new club members and recreational competitors.

Qualifying Meets

These events are for athletes wishing for a little bit more of a challenge and potentially to push forward into higher level of competition. These events may have “Qualifying Times” listed on their programs which are times that the competitor must be faster than to enter. Times can be achieved at various events. Ask your club if their times are official or not. These events are standard and all members can compete provided they meet the qualifying times if applicable.

Area Championships

Each Area association may host an Area Championship event in both short course (25m/winter) and long course (50m/summer) format. This is the premier event for each Area each season.

Beyond Area championships, Swimming NSW and Swimming Australia offer higher levels of competition such as Country Regionals, NSW Country Championships, NSW State Championships and Australian Age/Club Championships.

For information on all these types of competitions visit the Swimming NSW or Swimming Australia websites.

Social Events

It is important for Clubs to hold social events to build a team atmosphere and assist with team bonding as well as relaxing with Club friends. There are no limits as to what a Club could organise as a social event eg BBQ on the beach, movie night, ten pin bowling, pizza night, trivia competition.

Social events can even be set up through Swim Central so participants are able to RSVP and purchase products like tickets and merchandise.