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EVENT CANCELLATION:
Unfortunately with the current COVID-19 situation and extended lockdowns, it is with much regret that Swimming NSW has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s NSW Metropolitan SC Championships. Whilst the lockdown is currently due to end on the 28th of August, there is great uncertainty surrounding what restrictions will be in place if, and when, the lockdown is lifted, which make planning events with capacities we have at SOPAC, extremely difficult. In addition to this, the majority of our swimmers will have been out of the pool for some time, and therefore it would be irresponsible to allow competition immediately off the back of no training or preparation.
We understand the disappointment this will cause for our swimmers, especially after how hard they have worked following the interrupted 2020 season, but we must continue to comply with the orders from the NSW Government & NSW Health, to ensure our swimmers and their families health & safety is our upmost priority.
All Swimmers will be refunded via an AUTOMATIC REFUND. Swimmers do not need to request a refund themselves.
Our swimmers have shown incredible resilience throughout the past 18 months and we want to ensure everyone that this situation is only temporary and we will be back in the pool soon. We encourage our athletes and their families to stay active and stay connected and recommend having a read of ReachOut’s 10 Tips for taking care of yourself during this uncertain time
Thank you for your understanding.
Event Information
- Entry Fine Print
- The Minimum age for this event is 9 Years old as of 9th July 2021
- Long Course and Short Course times, achieved since 1st May, 2019, that are under the QT, can be used to enter this meet
- An approved qualifying time must have been achieved, uploaded, approved & verified by the specified closing time and date of the meet
- It is the responsibility of the person processing the online entries to ensure that all times listed in the system are legal and valid to the swimmer. Errors can happen in Swim Central from time to time so we trust that stakeholders will not take advantage of this and use incorrect times to process entry into events they do not actually qualify for. In the event that you process an entry on an incorrect time, you will be withdrawn from that event and no refund will be given
- Payment for online Individual and online Relay entries must be completed online via credit card at the time of processing in order to be accepted
- Individual Entries - $20
- Swimming NSW does not take any responsibility for entries processed via AnotherPB or any other external avenue. Please ensure you have checked that your entries and payments were successful with these companies prior to the entry closing date to ensure your entries will be accepted on time
- Multi-Class Entries
- Spectator Tickets
- Merchandise
- Volunteers & Officiating
- Parking
- COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
- If you or any member of your household are feeling unwell or have any symptoms of COVID-19, please do not attend the event.
- If you or any member of your household have tested positive for COVID-19, please do not attend the event.
- If you or any member of your household have visited any of the locations listed on the NSW Health website here, https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates in the last 14 days, please do not attend the event. Please note that this page is updated daily, so we ask that you check back regularly to this page prior to the event.
- If you are unable to attend due to the reasons above, Swimming NSW will provide you with a full refund for your entries.
- All swimmers and spectators will need to register their details with a Swimming NSW staff member prior to entry into the venue.
- Please practice proper hygiene whilst present at the event and if you do begin to feel unwell during the day, please leave the venue. There will be several hand sanitiser stations available throughout the venue as well as fully stocked bathroom facilities.
- Swimming NSW encourages the wearing of masks at the event for spectators and competitors when they are not swimming, although this is not mandatory.
- Please be mindful of social distancing at all times, particularly for spectators
- There will be COVID Marshalls and Swimming NSW staff in attendance at the Aquatic Centre and respectfully ask for your compliance and cooperation with complying with instructions from these individuals.
- We ask that you minimise your time at the venue and only attend for the period that you need to swim. We encourage all competitors to shower at home after the meet.
- Swimming NSW encourages competitors to bring any food or drink they require with them and do not share this with others.
- Please bring with you, all of your own equipment that you need to compete and please do not share this with others.
- Swimming NSW staff will ensure that any equipment that does need to be shared to ensure the smooth running of the meet is cleaned at regular intervals throughout the event.
Multi-Class Entries are to be submitted via Swim Central
Multi Class events are championship events and qualifying times apply. Whilst the OME system will allow MC swimmers to enter all MC events – please ensure you read the MC Qualifying Times and only enter events for which you qualify. Entry times will be checked and any swimmers who do not have the correct entry time for their entries, will be withdrawn and no refund will be given.
Multi-Class Support Multi-Class Support
Multi-Class Swimmers are permitted to have one support person/carer on the athletes side of the venue with them at this event. Support persons must have a valid WWCC and apply in advance. Please complete this application form at least 5 days prior to the event.
Spectator Tickets must be pre-purchased. Ticketing Information & prices coming soon.
Merchandise will be available for this meet. Further information coming soon.
*All products subject to availability. Stock and prices may vary*
Nominate to Volunteer or Officiate at this meet
We are seeking nominations from volunteers and Technical Officials to assist at this meet.
Submit your nomination on this page.
Nominations close Sunday 13th June @ 11:59pm
Working With Children Check
As of January 1st, 2015, it has become a requirement of the Sporting Organisation that all our staff, officials and volunteers have applied for a Working With Children Check.
If you have not yet completed this, you can apply for a WWC number HERE.
Please note: for volunteers (including volunteers and technical officials), this is free to obtain.
Spectators are entitled to $18 Flat Rate Parking. Spectators will receive a parking validation ticket upon exiting the venue and will need to process this at the parking station.
We ask that you please be aware of the following safety information in relation to the event. This advice may change prior to the meet and any changes will be communicated directly with you.
