Event Details
In a first for Australian swimming due to the impacts of COVID-19, the 2020 Australian short course swimming event will be delivered virtually. Swum as four session of timed finals the virtual competition will take place in Brisbane (Chandler), Sydney (Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre), Hobart (Hobart Aquatic Centre), Perth (HBF Stadium) and Melbourne (MSAC subject to COVID restrictions).
RESULTS
Combined results outlining the finish times and overall rankings can be viewed here via the live results tile, event results will be available 10 minutes after the event has been swum in all locations.
Individual location results won't be available via Meet Mobile, instead swimmers can view their split and reaction times at the venue. Following the conclusion of each session the full results will be available here via the full results tile.
Unfortunately this event will not be livestreamed, you can follow all the action on the Swimming Australia social channels throughout the weekend.
DATES AND TIMES
Location | Session One | Session Two | Session Three | Session Four |
Perth |
Friday 4:00PM |
Friday 6:30PM |
Sunday 9:00AM |
Sunday 12:00PM |
Sydney |
Friday 4:00PM |
Friday 6:30PM |
Saturday 6:00PM |
Sunday 6:00PM |
Melbourne |
Thursday 5:00PM |
Friday 9:00AM |
Friday 3:00PM |
Saturday 9:00AM |
Brisbane |
Saturday 9:00AM |
Saturday 5:00PM |
Sunday 9:00AM |
Sunday 5:00PM |
Hobart |
Saturday 9:00AM |
Saturday 5:00PM |
Sunday 9:00AM |
Sunday 5:00PM |
SEEDED PROGRAMS
The seeded programs can be found under the location tabs below.
TIMELINES
Location specific timelines can be found under the relevant tabs below. For a combined event timeline across all five locations please see the tile located here.
Note timelines provided should be used as a guide only.
TICKETING
Brisbane
Entry to this event is free, tickets are available on the day and cannot be booked in advance. All attendees must check in using their mobile device for contact tracing purposes. All seating is in the western stand, ushers will assist you to ensure social distancing in line with the COVID safety plan.
Sydney
Swimmers 17 and under will be provided with one chaperone pass. Chaperone passes will be available with athlete accreditation at the event entrance. Individuals using the chaperone pass must check in using their mobile device for contact tracing purposes. Please note chaperone passes cannot be re-printed onsite if lost or misplaced.
In line with the COVID safety plan 100 spectator tickets will be available each day. Tickets are free of charge and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Melbourne
To adhere to the COVID safety plan, there will be no spectators at this event. Swimmers 17 and under will be provided with one chaperone pass. Individuals using the chaperone pass must check in using their mobile device for contact tracing purposes.
Perth
Spectators are permitted at this event. Tickets will be available at the door, all seating will be in the main grandstand.
Hobart
Spectators are permitted at this event, subject to capacity limits. Entry is free, however a ticket must be 'purchased' in Swim Central for contact tracing purposes.
ACCREDITATION
Accreditation applications are now closed. For late applications please contact Swimming Australia: events@swimming.org.au. Coaches, support staff and team managers wishing to access the competition venues must apply for accreditation in advance of the meet.
Accreditation can be collected from the event entry in all locations.
PRIZE MONEY
For information regarding the prize money, program of events and qualifying times for each location please see the relevant venue tab below.
CONTACT
Further questions regarding the virtual event can be directed to events@swimming.org.au
EVENT DETAILS - BY LOCATION
- Brisbane Aquatic Centre, QLD
- Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre - NSW
- Melbourne Sports Centres - MSAC, VIC
- Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre, TAS
- HBF Stadium, WA
DATES AND SESSION TIMES:
SESSION ONE: Saturday 28 November - 9:00 AM
SESSION TWO: Saturday 28 November - 5:00 PM
SESSION THREE: Sunday 29 November - 9:00 AM
SESSION FOUR: Sunday 29 November - 5:00 PM
DATES AND SESSION TIMES:
SESSION ONE: Friday 27 November - 4:00 PM
SESSION TWO: Friday 27 November - 6:30 PM
SESSION THREE: Saturday 28 November - 6:00 PM
SESSION FOUR: Sunday 29 November - 6:00 PM
DATES AND SESSION TIMES:
SESSION ONE: Thursday 26 November - 5:00 PM
SESSION TWO: Friday 27 November - 9:00 AM
SESSION THREE: Friday 27 November -3:00 PM
SESSION FOUR: Saturday 28 November - 9:00 AM
DATES AND SESSION TIMES:
SESSION ONE: Saturday 28 November - 9:00 AM
SESSION TWO: Saturday 28 November - 5:00 PM
SESSION THREE: Sunday 29 November - 9:00 AM
SESSION FOUR: Sunday 29 November - 5:00 PM
HANCOCK PROSPECTING VIRTUAL PRIZE MONEY
MERCHANDISE
- Virtual Short Course Merchandise
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