Selection criteria for 2023 Australian Age Championships state relays

14 March 2023

State relays at the 2023 Australian Age Championships are coming! This means it's time to select the mightiest 'Mighty Blues' to represent NSW.

Here's what you need to know and how our NSW panel will select relay swimmers.

7-9 April (MC events); 9-15 April (Able-bodied events)

Teams	Only one (1) State team per event per age band The four (4) fastest swimmers, plus four (4) reserves will be nominated for each event. Medals will be awarded. Please note the SA State relay clarification here: Swimming Australia - 2023 Australian Age Championships
Age Groups	Freestyle Relays: Girls 13‐17 years; Girls 13/14 years; Girls 15/16 years Boys 14‐18 years; Boys 14/15 years; Boys 16/17 years Medley Relays: 2 x 13yr Girls/2 x 14yr Boys 2 x 14yr Girls/2 x 15yr Boys 2 x 15yr Girls/2 x 16yr Boys 2 x 16yr Girls/2 x 17yr Boys 2 x 17yr Girls/2 x 18yr Boys Age is determined by the swimmer's age as at Friday 7th April, 2023
Events	Day 3 Finals session – Sunday 9th April 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay Events 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 Day 9 Finals session – Saturday 15th April 4 x 50m Mixed Medley Relay Events 204, 205, 206, 207, 208
Selection	The four (4) fastest swimmers available for each event based on times collected by the selection panel over the selection period Selection will be based on performances at SNSW Championship and SNSW Officiated events from December 1st 2022, up to and including the day of the event Team to be confirmed at the conclusion of the heat session on the day of the event (Day 3 & Day 9)
Selection panel	Jon Shaw (SNSW Coaching Director) Chris Myers (SNSW Regional Coaching Director) Impartial NSW Coach attending the Championships

Note: Swimming NSW may amend these selection guidelines at any time, at its discretion, and can make any necessary changes to the team.

Was this page helpful?yes no

Thanks for your feedback.