Swimming NSW, along with its Clubs and Areas, have an obligation to protect and maintain the integrity of the sport for each and every one of our members. Our governing policies and procedures, including Swimming Australia's policies which we have adopted, help us to ensure the highest standard of conduct and ethical behaviour across all levels and activities delivered within our organisation - both in and out of the pool.
Governing Documents
- Swimming NSW's Governing Documents
Swimming NSW Constitution - updated July 2021
Swimming NSW By- Laws - updated June 2021
Swimming NSW Rules - updated November 2021
To view the FINA Explanatory Memo for 2017 Swimming Rule Changes please click here
Swimming NSW Appendices - updated January 2022
Swimming NSW Strategic Plan - updated March 2022
Policies, Procedures & Rules
- Swimming NSW Policies & Procedures
- Board and Committee Policies
- Additional Policies
- For Technical Officials
Risk Management Policy & Framework
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy - Field of Play
Dive Entry for Competitive Swimming Policy
Competitive Dive Entry Preparation Checklist
School Swim Meet Policy for the Recognition of Qualifying Times
NSW Office of Sport Anti-Doping Policy
SAL Intellectual Property Framework
OWS Staging of Events Water Temperature Policy
Meet Approval Form - to send to your Area committee
Swimming NSW Technical Swimming Committee Nominations and Appointments Guidelines - Updated April 2021
Technical Official Development Policy
Technical Open Water Assessment Policy
Swimming Australia Values and Behaviours
Radio Etiquette Protocols - June 2021
Reaccreditation of Returning Officials
Overseas Technical Officials Participation Policy
Amended Swimsuit rules following the National Swimsuit Policy - May 2021
Swimming Australia Pool Swimming Rules - amended August 2021
Safe Sport Framework
- Swimming Australia's Safe Sport Framework
The Swimming Australia (SAL) Safe Sport Framework is a facet our sport is founded on. It's such an important part of our culture it has it's own page on our website, which you can find here.
You can download a copy of the SAL Safe Sport Framework & Complaint Management Guidelines on the Swimming Australia website here.
