COVID-19: SNSW advice

The Public Health (COVID-19 General) Order (No 2) 2021 has been published, outlining changes to the rules which will come into effect from Wednesday 15 December 2021.

From 15 December 2021, reduced COVID-19 restrictions will be in place in NSW. More broadly rules have changed with regards to:

• Density limits
• Proof of vaccination
• QR check in
• Use of face-masks

Amendments relating to the sport and recreation sector are detailed below.
 
Sport and Exercise
Anyone can now participate in sport and exercise.

• People are no longer required to be fully vaccinated or carry vaccination evidence.
• COVID-19 Safe Check-in is only required at gyms (but not dance, yoga, pilates, gymnastics or martial art studios).
• Face masks are not required.
• Density limits no longer apply.
• COVID Safety Plans are no longer required.

Indoor Recreation Facilities
Gyms and indoor recreation facilities can now operate with no person or capacity limits in place, including group fitness classes.

As noted above, patrons attending gyms are still required to check in via a Service NSW QR code.

Outdoor Gatherings (including community sport)
Density limits and vaccination status no longer apply for outdoor gatherings.

• Community sports, including matches, competitions and training, can take place for all staff, spectators and participants regardless of vaccination status.
• All persons, regardless of vaccination status, can participate in an outdoor gathering, such as a barbeque or picnic.

Indoor Pools
Indoor swimming pools can now be open for all purposes and are not subject to any capacity limits.

Major Recreation Facilities
Major recreation facilities can now be open to all people, regardless of vaccination status. Density limits no longer apply.

It is important to note that whilst restrictions continue to be reduced, NSW Health still strongly advises people get vaccinated and wear a face mask where they cannot socially distance.

The Public Health (COVID-19 General) Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 has been published this afternoon, outlining changes to the rules which will come into effect from Monday 8 November 2021.

Amendment relating to the sport and recreation sector are detailed below. These amendments only apply to fully vaccinated adults, children under 16 years of age, and people with an approved medical contraindication certificate.

Those who are not fully vaccinated must still abide by pre-roadmap restrictions until the State reaches the 95 per cent double vaccination target, or 15 December, whichever happens first.

Indoor Recreation Facility Capacity

• Clause 2.3 has been amended to enable a maximum capacity of 1 person per 2 square metres.

Outdoor Gatherings (including community sport)
Clause 2.12 has been amended to permit the following:

• An outdoor public gathering of up to 1,000 people, provided there is space to accommodate 1 person per 2 square metres.
  • An outdoor public gathering does not require a COVID-19 Safety Plan and the associated requirements.
  • As noted above, only fully vaccinated adults, children under 16 years of age, and people with an approved medical contraindication certificate are permitted to attend.
• A COVID-19 safe outdoor public gathering, with a maximum capacity of 1 person per 2 square metres.
  • A COVID-19 safe outdoor public gathering required the organiser to have and implement an Outdoor events COVID-19 Safety Plan.
  • There is no upper limit to capacity beyond the 1 person per 2 square metres.
  • As noted above, only fully vaccinated adults, children under 16 years of age, and people with an approved medical contraindication certificate are permitted to attend.

Indoor Pools

• Part 2, Division 2 has now been replaced in its entirety, removing the requirements for indoor pools to only be open to conduct swimming classes, lap swimming, squad training or rehabilitation activities. 
• This means that indoor pools are now able to open for any purpose, subject to a maximum capacity of 1 person per 2 square metres.

Major Recreation Facilities
Clause 2.7 has been amended to permit the following:

• Indoor major recreation facilities and entertainment facilities - the greater of 100% of fixed seating capacity or 1 person per 2 square metres
• Outdoor major recreation facilities – the greater of:
  • 100% fixed seating capacity and 1 person per 2 square metres of any unfixed seating areas,
  • 1 person per 2 square metres.

In response to the faster-than-expected rate of vaccination, the NSW Government will further ease rules for those who are fully vaccinated by bringing forward many of the roadmap changes scheduled for 1 December to Monday, 8 November.

From 8 November:

• Indoor swimming pools reopen for all purposes
• Community sports are permitted for all staff, spectators and participants, with COVID-19 Safety Plans only required if over 1000 people attend

These freedoms will only be available for people who are fully vaccinated, including those who have medical exemptions and children under the age of 16. COVID Safe check-ins and proof of vaccination will still be required.

Those who are not fully vaccinated must still abide by pre-roadmap restrictions until the State reaches the 95 per cent double vaccination target, or 15 December, whichever happens first.

The current settings for masks, which apply to everyone, will remain in place until the State reaches the 95 per cent double vaccination target, or 15 December, whichever happens first.

The NSW Government has released the Public Health (COVID-19 General) Amendment Order (No 3) 2021. This amendment relates to outdoor community sport and recreation activities.

The amendment outlines the following changes to the maximum gathering size for outdoor community sport gatherings:

• Clause 2.12 (1) (b1) enables a COVID-19 safe outdoor public gathering for a community sporting activity to be the lesser of 1,000 persons or 1 person per 2 square metres.
• All people attending the gathering must be:
  • Fully vaccinated; or
  • under 16 years of age; or
  • have been issued with a medical contraindication certificate compliant with the Order
• The activity organiser must have a 'community sport' COVID-19 Safety Plan. 

The Office of Sport has clarified with NSW Health that outdoor community sport gatherings includes training and competition activities, and outdoor active recreation activities.

This amendment acknowledges the need for a larger gathering size to enable some community sport activities to recommence, while taking into account the significant number of children that participate in community sport and are not yet fully vaccinated. It is anticipated this gathering limit will remain in place until at least 1 December 2021.

New COVID-19 Safety Plan for outdoor community sport

In line with the amendment, the Office has been advised a new COVID-19 Safety Plan for outdoor community sport will be released.

This plan will reflect the outdoor gathering size being changed to 1,000 persons or 1 per 2 square metres, and will also have language which better reflects the nature of community sport, including the role of volunteers. The plan is available via the NSW Government COVID-19 Safety Plan webpage.

The Office of Sport is currently working with the Department of Customer Service to develop some resources to assist community sport organisation with implementing the COVID-19 Safety Plan requirements. Whilst these are in development, organisations are encouraged to access the range of COVID-19 business resources: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/business/covid-safe-business
 

The NSW Government has now published the Public Health (COVID-19 General) Amendment Order (No 2) 2021, which outlines restrictions in place from Monday, 18 October 2021.

Please see the below information relating to the sport and recreation sector.

The following restrictions apply to;
a) Fully vaccinated people aged 16 years and over;
b) Children under the age of 16; and
c) People who have been issued with a medical contraindication certificate compliant with the Order.

Clause 2.13 of the Order, which previously referenced outdoor sport and exercise gatherings, has been removed. This means community sport and exercise falls under the general restrictions and is now permitted to take place (including both training and competition).

Outdoor events

The maximum number of persons in an outdoor area must not exceed more than 1 person per 2 square metres of space.

The maximum number of persons permitted at the following outdoor events are;
a) for a controlled outdoor public gathering – 3,000 persons
b) for a COVID-19 safe outdoor public gathering – 200 persons
c) for any other outdoor public gathering – 50 persons.

These restrictions apply to any community sport (including both training and competition), exercise and recreation activities. They also apply for outdoor events such as team BBQs and end of season presentations.

Recreation facilities

The maximum number of persons in an indoor recreation facility area must not exceed more than 1 person per 4 square metres of space.

There is no limit on gathering sizes within an indoor recreation facility, except for gym and dance classes which remain capped at 20 persons.

All occupiers of indoor recreation facilities must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place.

Entertainment facilities and recreation facilities (major)

There have been no amendments to restrictions for entertainment and major recreation facilities. The below restrictions continue to apply.

The occupier of an entertainment facility must ensure the maximum number of persons on the premises does not exceed the number of persons equal to;
a) 75% of the fixed seating capacity of the premises**, or
b) 1 person per 4 square metres of space in the premises.

**The 75% of fixed seating capacity may only be applied by an occupier when;
a) admission to the premises is by way of a ticket, and
b) all persons on the premises, other than persons engaged in work, are assigned to specific seats.

The occupier of a recreation facility (major) must ensure the maximum number of persons on the premises does not exceed the lesser of;
a) 1 person per 4 square metres of space in the premises, or
b) 5,000 persons.

The occupier of both entertainment facilities and major recreation facilities must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place.

Fitted face coverings

The following rules and restrictions remain in place regarding the wearing of fitted face coverings (ie. face masks);

a) A person who is over 12 years of age must wear a fitted face covering over both their nose and mouth while in any indoor area of non-residential premises.

Removing fitted face coverings
a) A person may remove a fitted face covering if the person is engaging in strenuous physical activity, except in an indoor area as part of a gym class or dance class.
b) The person must resume wearing the fitted face covering as soon as practical after the strenuous physical activity ends.
 

Unvaccinated adults

An unvaccinated adult means a person who is more than 16 years of age and is not fully vaccinated.

The occupier of the following premises must take reasonable steps to ensure that an unvaccinated adult is not on the premises;
a) Entertainment facilities;
b) Recreation facilities (major);
c) Recreation facilities (indoor); and
d) Public swimming pools.

The occupier of entertainment facilities and recreation facilities (major) must ensure that a person who is under 16 years of age and is not fully vaccinated is not on the premises unless the person is;
a) On the premises to carry out work; or
b) Accompanied by a person who is;
a. A member of the person’s household, and
b. A fully vaccinated person.

Travel for recreation

Travel between Greater Sydney and Regional NSW will not be permitted until 1 November.

Therefore, a person who resides in Greater Sydney must not participate in recreation outside Greater Sydney, and a person who resides outside of Greater Sydney (ie. Regional NSW) must not participate in recreation in Greater Sydney.

Unvaccinated adults must not participate in recreation outside the local government area in which they reside.

Location and types of pools that can open

• ALL indoor and outdoor pools, including pools on school sites, can open across NSW.

Purpose of activities - squads can operate

• All pools across NSW can open for swimming lessons, squad training, lap swimming, and rehabilitation activities.

Vaccination status

• Individuals who are 16 years and over must be fully vaccinated in order to attend a pool.
• Individuals who are under the age of 16 years may attend a pool if not vaccinated, however if these individuals are accompanied by an individual who is 16 years or over that person must be fully vaccinated.
• Workers in regional areas who have received one vaccination dose will be permitted to return to their workplace from October 11 and will be given a grace period until November 1 to receive their second dose. Regional areas are those outside Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Wollongong, Shellharbour and the Central Coast.

COVID-safe measures

• All pools must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place.
  • Use this plan for indoor pools
  • Use this plan for outdoor pools
• For indoor pools, there is maximum of 1 person per 4 square metres.
• For outdoor pools, there is a maximum of 1 person per 2 square metres.
• There is maximum of 20 participants per class or group for lessons/squad/training activities
• All staff and customers over the age of 12 must wear face masks in indoor venues, except when swimming.

The NSW Government has published the Public Health Order which outlines restrictions in place from the Monday after the state reaches the 70 per cent double vaccination milestone.

The Public Health (COVID-19 General) Order 2021 is available for download HERE.

Maximum number of persons — outdoor sport or exercise

• Clause 2.13 of the Public Health Order states that people can undertake sport and exercise at outdoor public gatherings in groups of up to 20. This figure includes participants, coaches and support staff and spectators/parents.
• This will enable community sport training activities that are compliant with the Public Health Order to take place.
• Organisations are expected to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place.

Maximum number of persons—group classes and activities at recreation facilities (indoor)

• Clause 2.9 of the Public Health Order states that ‘the occupier of a recreation facility (indoor) in the general area must not allow more than 20 persons to attend a group class or other group activity at the facility.’
• The occupier of an indoor recreation facility must not allow the total of more than 1 person per 4 square metres, as per Clause 2.3 (1) a).
• Multiple group activities or classes of up to 20 persons may take place within an indoor recreation facility provided the facility complies with the Public Health Order.
• This will enable community sport training activities compliant with the Public Health Order to take place.
• Facility operators must have a ‘Gyms and indoor recreation’ COVID-19 Safety Plan in place.

Parents accompanying children under 16 years of age

• Clause 2.18(3) of the Public Health Order states the occupier of higher risk premises in the general area must ensure that a person who is under 16 years of age and who is not a fully vaccinated person is not on the premises unless the person is accompanied by a person who is -
  (a) a member of the person’s household, and
  (b) a fully vaccinated person.
• A higher risk premises includes an entertainment facility, a major recreation facility, hospitality venues, places of public worship, and premises at which a significant event is being held, other than a small funeral or memorial service or small wedding service.
• Indoor recreation facilities are not classified as a higher risk premises.

Indoor pools reopening at 80% double vaccination target

• In the updated roadmap published over the weekend, it has been confirmed that indoor pools will reopen for lessons only.
• Further advice relating to this matter will be provided as NSW approaches the 80% double vaccination target.

Resources to assist with reopening

The NSW Government has developed a range of resources to assist organisations with reopening. This includes information about COVID-19 Safety Plan requirements, customer proof of vaccinations, guidance about business rights, vaccination of staff and customers and what to do if your business becomes and exposure site.

As noted through the course of last week, outdoor swimming pools in Greater Sydney and in the local government areas in regional NSW that are subject to stay at home directions are permitted to open from Monday 27 September 2021 provided they comply with a COVID safety plan for outdoor swimming pools.  

The COVID safety plan for outdoor swimming pools has been published on the NSW Health.  It provides that capacity at outdoor swimming pool facilities, including in any pools, must not exceed one person per 4 square metres of the outdoor area of the premises.  Please note that swimming lessons and squad training are permitted, and unvaccinated persons may attend.  

 Indoor pools remain closed in Greater Sydney and in the local government areas in regional NSW that are subject to stay at home directions.  They are currently scheduled to reopen once NSW reaches the 70% double-dose vaccination target, which is likely to occur in mid-October 2021.  

 Please note that both indoor and outdoor swimming pools in local government areas in regional NSW that are not subject to stay at home directions are permitted to open, with capacity limits of one person per 4 square metres of space for indoor areas and one person per 2 square metres of space for outdoor areas. 

The NSW Government has announced that restrictions in local government areas of concern will start to align with other lockdown areas, as vaccination rates continue to rise in Sydney’s West and South-West.

From 12.01am Monday, 20 September, the following restrictions will ease for those who live in LGAs of concern:

• No limit on the duration of outdoor exercise and recreation (previously a two-hour limit);
• Outdoor gatherings of up to five fully vaccinated people (not including children aged 12 and under) will be allowed in a person’s LGA or within 5km of home (previously only fully vaccinated household members could gather outdoors, or up to two fully vaccinated people from different households);
• Shopping, exercise and outdoor recreation can be done 5km from home or within your LGA (previously only 5km from home);
• Attend a small wedding (maximum 11 people) in Greater Sydney as a guest (previously only allowed in their LGA); and
• A person’s single’s bubble buddy can live in Greater Sydney (previously must have resided within 5km of a person’s home). A person from a LGA of concern can also now be a buddy for someone in Greater Sydney.

Nearly all restrictions in the LGAs of concern are now aligned with other lockdown areas, with the main differences being authorised worker conditions and travel permit requirements which remain in place in the LGAs of concern. 

Reopening of outdoor swimming pools across NSW

From 12.01am Monday, 27 September outdoor pools across NSW will be able to open, provided councils have a stringent COVID safety plan approved by NSW Health. Natural pools are already permitted to be open.

The Minister for Health has made the Public Health (COVID-19 Additional Restrictions for Delta Outbreak) Order (No 2) Amendment (No 7) Order 2021. The Amending Order amends the Public Health (COVID-19 Additional Restrictions for Delta Outbreak) Order (No 2) to:

• move a number of areas of the State out of the stay at home area to the general area from the beginning of 11 September, 
• vary the rules for general areas as well,
• from 13 September, make changes to the rules in the areas of concern and the stay at home area in relation to outdoor recreation for vaccinated persons 
• repeal the Public Health (COVID-19 Mandatory Face Coverings) Order (No 3) 2021

Details are below.

Parts of regional NSW move out of lockdown – rules for the general area will apply

From 11 September, the following LGAs will still be considered to be a stay at home area:
Bathurst Regional, Bega Valley, Blayney, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, City of Broken Hill, Cabonne, Central Coast, Central Darling, City of Cessnock, Dubbo Regional, Dungog, Eurobodalla, Forbes, Gilgandra, Goulburn Mulwaree, Kiama, City of Lake Macquarie, City of Lithgow, City of Maitland, Mid-Western Regional, Muswellbrook, Narrabri, Narromine, City of Newcastle, City of Orange, Parkes, Port Stephens, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, City of Shellharbour, City of Shoalhaven, Singleton, Snowy Monaro Regional, Upper Hunter Shire, Walgett and Wingecarribee.

The rest of NSW (other than Greater Sydney) will move out of the stay at home area and be considered a “general area”.

For clarification, please refer to Regional and rural areas with limited restrictions webpage.

Note: if a person who lives in a general area goes to a stay at home area or an area of concern after 12.01 am on 11 September, the person will be subject to the direction that they can only leave home with a reasonable excuse for 14 days after they were last in the stay at home/area of concern.

Changes to the rules in the general area

The following gathering limits and rules apply in general areas. You can take part in exercising and outdoor recreation activities that comply with the Public Health Orders and are not held in a venue required to be closed.

Restrictions relevant to exercising and outdoor recreation activities in the general area include:

• There are capacity limits for outdoor events
  • For COVID-19 safe outdoor public gatherings (outdoor events with a COVID-19 safety plan) – the limit is 50 persons
  • For a controlled outdoor public gathering (which are seated ticketed events held in enclosed area), the limit is 500 persons
  • For major recreational facilities - the density limit will be the lesser of 1 person per 4 square metres or 5000 people.
  • For other outdoor gatherings – the limit is 20 persons
• Masks are not required at a major recreation facility or any outdoor gathering
• Dance and gym classes limited to 20 per class (masks must be worn at all times, including when undertaking strenuous exercise).
• For a recreation facility (indoor) and indoor swimming pools, an occupier of premises in the general area must not allow more than 1 person per 4 square metres of space. Masks must be worn in all indoor premises except when undertaking physical strenuous exercise unless exempt. 

Changes to the stay at home area – outdoor gatherings for vaccinated people 
From 13 September, a person in a stay at home area can participate in an outdoor gathering in a public place subject to the following limits

• If all persons at least 16 years are fully vaccinated (i.e. two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or a person with a medical contraindication certificate)– no more than 5 persons but not including persons who are 12 years and under. In addition, a person over 16 years of age must carry evidence of the vaccination evidence and produce it to a police officer on request.
• Otherwise – no more than 2 persons
• The outdoor gathering must take place either within your LGA or within 5km of your place of residence.

There is a new reasonable excuse for leaving your place of residence – being to transport a member of your household who is authorised to leave their house (this will permit, for example, a person to leave the house to drive a household member to work).

Area of concern – limited outdoor recreation for households 

From 13 September, a person in an area of concern will have a reasonable excuse to leave their home to engage in outdoor recreation no more than 5 kms from your home if 

• The person is fully vaccinated (i.e. two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or a person with a medical contraindication certificate) or under 16, and
• the outdoor recreation is only with persons who live in the same household and, if over 16 years has been fully vaccinated
• the outdoor recreation can only be for 2 hour per day
• persons over 16 must carry vaccination evidence and should it to police on request

There is a new reasonable excuse for leaving your place of residence – being to transport a member of your household who is authorised to leave their house (this will permit, for example, a person to leave the house to drive a household member to work).

Swimming NSW has developed guidelines to help Club and Areas and technical officials to navigate COVID-19 restrictions and stage COVID-safe events ahead of the upcoming summer season.

• SNSW COVID-19 Club & Area Activity Guidelines (v1.1 updated 24 Sept 2020)
• SNSW COVID-19 Club & Area Technical Official Guidelines (v1.0 published 25 Sept 2020)

If you have additional questions or want to know more about how to implement the guidelines, you can register for our upcoming SNSW State Fourm Webinar #3: COVID-19 Restrictions Update & SNSW Activity Guidelines on 1 October 2020. 

Sport Australia has launched a suite of practical resources that focus on giving community sporting clubs and associations a roadmap for the safest return to sport at all levels. Sport Australia’s Return to Sport Toolkit comes with comprehensive checklists, adaptable COVID-19 safety plans and templates that can be used by sporting organisations at any level. It is in step with the AIS Framework for Rebooting of Sport in a COVID-19 Environment and the Australian Government’s National principles for the resumption of sport and recreation activities. Read more.

Swimming NSW is working hard to develop ways we can support our members during this very difficult time. We encourage everyone to look after themselves, their family and friends. If you are feeling overwhelmed by it all, there is help available. Our friends at ReachOut Australia have a number of resources to help you through challenging times. 

Here are a few links that you might find useful (for yourself or to share with others who are doing it tough):

• a collection of self-help resources for young people who may be feeling anxious and uncertain, including where to get accurate information on the Government’s COVID-19 response
• a new self-help resource for parents and carers of teenagers to help them discuss COVID-19 and relate facts without causing alarm
• 10 ways to take care of yourself during coronavirus
• How to deal with uncertainty during coronavirus
• ReachOut Forums (under 25s) - a safe, supportive and anonymous space for under 25s to share how they're feeling with people who care... because they've been there too.

We are here to help, too. Swimming NSW will remain operational throughout the months ahead and we encourage our members to reach out at any time they need support - even if it's just for a chat!

With all swimming pools closed, the options for swimmers to train in the water have all but dried up. Remember this is only temporary and we hope that you will all be back in the pool in the not too distant future. In the meantime, there is a host of workout from home content popping up to help you keep up your fitness and stay motivated so you can be ready to hit the pool again when life returns to normal. 

Here are a few to get you started. Read more.

From changes to how clubs can operate in the current environment to the longer-term financial implications, the COVID-19 impact on sport at all levels will be significant.

We've compiled some information that can help clubs to navigate some of the uncertainty and access crucial government support and assistance. Click here for more.

14 May update: NSW Fair Trading has updated its rules around holding AGMs.

To assist incorporated associations in the changing circumstances resulting from COVID-19 restrictions, associations are no longer formally required to apply for an extension of time to hold 2020 annual general meetings by lodging the form: A11 - Application for extension of time for holding annual general meeting.  

Associations may conduct their AGM when restrictions are lifted or may conduct the 2020 AGM, for the purpose of presenting the financial information to members, in conjunction with the 2021 AGM. You can find more COVID-19-related information on their website.

11 May update: The Office of Sport has developed a resource library that brings together resources from a variety of expert providers and official organisations to help support your sporting organisation. It doesn’t matter your size, if you employ people or not, there will be something here that can help you.

The Office of Sport has also compiled an overview of financial and stimulus measures that may be available to all types of NSW sport and recreation organisations and businesses as a result of the impact of COVID-19 public health measures on their organisations.

There are a lot of great webinars and podcasts on a wide selection of relevant topics to help keep clubs, swimmers, families and coaches informed and entertained through this uncertain time.

WEBINARS

Timeout Talks hosted by the NSW Office of Sport

With timeout currently called on sport, the Office of Sport, in collaboration with Sport NSW and The Australian College Of Physical Education, has launched a new webinar series to keep our sporting community connected and united so we can return as one.

Timeout Talks will offer a wide selection of webinar topics, discussing key points pertinent to organisations and clubs during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as sessions that provide valuable personal and professional development opportunities in areas such as coaching, high-performance pathways, inclusion in sport and much more. It's a free resource for the industry to support individuals and organisations across all levels of sport in NSW, from grassroots sport to professional sport. Register for an upcoming webinar and view recordings of past episodes here.

'JX Xtra' hosted by Swimming Australia

Swimming Australia and its nutrition partner, Bio Island, are delighted to present a new three-part ‘JX Xtra’ webinar series hosted by Bio Island ambassador and dual Olympian, Dolphin Elka Whalan (nee Graham).

Covering an array of topics across a three-week period, the series aims to provide parents – and junior swimmers themselves – with ideas around how to stay motivated and maintain wellness during the COVID-19 situation, as well as provide recipes to make healthy, nutritious-filled snacks and meals.

The series kicks off Friday 15 May. View full details here.

Post COVID-19 Community Sport hosted by Play by the Rules

Play by the Rules is running a series of webinars to help clubs through the challenges presented by COVID-19 and their journey beyond. The next webinar, Governance Challenges and Planning for the Future, will be held at 10.00 am, Friday 15 May 2020. You can view past webinar recordings here.

Gold Class Swimming

Gold Class Swimming recently ran a series of webinars aimed at helping parents of competitive swimmers, coaches and swimmers during lockdown. You can view the past webinar recordings here.

ASCTA – Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association

This one is for the coaches and swim teachers. ASCTA regularly offers professional development webinars for its members. You can view and register for upcoming webinars here.

PODCASTS

Off The Blocks

Australia’s Number One Swimming Podcast Off The Blocks brings you the latest interviews from Australian swimming’s biggest legends, superstars of today and rising stars of the future. Take a look here.

Olympics Unleashed – Australian Olympic Council

Olympics Unleashed features Aussie athletes on their journey to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Throughout the series, presented by Olympian David Culbert, you will hear from Olympians, athletes aspiring to make the Tokyo 2020 Australian Olympic Team and from some of the most senior people driving the Olympic Movement in Australia. Take a look here.

Swim.Rocks

The show that shares information, ideas and inspiration between swimming people who stay dry! Take a look here.

Coach Connection

Jon Shaw, Swimming NSW Coaching Director, interviews and chats to leading coaches within NSW and Australia. Many topics will be covered to keep you up to date with coaching swimmers from Age to Open level. These chats will be for coaches about coaches and they will lend their experience to support your development and challenge your thinking. Take a look here.

Swimming with Bobby

Talking all things SWIMMING with Bobby Hurley, former World Champion turned coach and commentator. Hear insights from the best swimmers and coaches around the world about their journey to the top and performing at the highest level. Take a look here.

On Her Game

Sports journalist, Sam Squiers, speaks to elite sportswomen about their challenges, triumphs and setbacks in an effort to get to know the person behind the athlete and learn what it takes to get to the top of their field. Take a look here.

Swim Like a Fish - Social Isolation Podcast

Swim Like A. Fish is an online, educational resource for swimmers and coaches started by retired UGA swimmer, Abbie Fish. Coach Abbie has coached clients as young as 5 and as old as 90, including some Olympic athletes. In her podcast she investigates the importance of dryland workouts for swimmers, techniques and the greatest rivalry that never happened (Thorpe v Phelps). Take a look here.