Overview
Swimming NSW (SNSW) will launch a new funding initiative to provide financial support to qualifying regionally based athletes*, coaches, and technical officials, assisting their participation in SNSW state events at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) across the next 12 months. The program closely aligns with the SNSW Strategic Plan and our ambition to support regional growth and performance. The costs of travelling to Sydney for our regional members can be significant and these scholarships will aim to reduce the burden for recipients.
SNSW will invest $10,000 in funding from Winter 2025 through to the end of the Summer 2026 season (end March) in the form of scholarships for regional members including coaches, technical officials and swimmers. Members can apply for a $500 scholarship to help cover travel, accommodation, event entry, and meal costs.
The following scholarships are available across the eligibility period:
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8 x $500 swimmer scholarships
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7 x $500 coach scholarships
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5 x $500 technical official scholarships
Selection Process
A selection panel will be formed, and each application will be assessed against both the conditions and eligibility standards below.
Applications are required by 5pm Friday 18th April 2025 and will be assessed by the SNSW selection panel and recipients announced on Monday 19th May 2025.
To apply, submit this form by 5pm Friday 18th April 2025.
Conditions of Funding
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All applicants must be able to demonstrate the financial costs associated with their participation at an identified meet and be permanent residents of NSW.
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Your application will receive a priority rating based on financial circumstances, potential travel/accommodation costs and the quality of the application received.
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All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
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Should a recipient who is awarded a scholarship not enter or later withdraw from the championship, the funding would not be provided.
Note: The lodgement of an application does not guarantee funding. Additionally, there is no guarantee that funding will be provided prior to travel, and applicants should be prepared to use their own resources in the interim. A maximum of one (1) scholarship may be awarded to an applicant in this scholarship period.
Swimmer Eligibility
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Both able-bodied and multiclass athletes may apply
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Must hold a valid membership of a Swimming NSW club
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Primary residential address must be located within the boundaries of one of the eight (8) Swimming NSW regional Areas
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Criteria is not performance based and will be determined by recommendation to the SNSW Selection Panel
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Applicants Under 18 must have the form completed by a Parent or Guardian.
Coach Eligibility
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Primary residential address must be located within the boundaries of one of the eight (8) Swimming NSW regional Areas
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Minimum coaching level requirement: Development Coach
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Must be eligible for Coach Accreditation for the nominated meet. If a coach fails to apply for the accreditation or it is revoked for any reason, a full refund of money must be made
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Must be the primary coach of athletes competing within the identified meet
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Criteria is not performance based and will be determined by recommendation to the SNSW Selection Panel
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Applicants Under 18 must have the form completed by a Parent or Guardian.
Technical Official Eligibility
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Must hold a valid membership of a Swimming NSW club
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Primary residential address must be located within the boundaries of one of the eight (8) Swimming NSW regional Areas
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Must nominate for the meet before closing date, and must then be appointed by Swimming NSW to that meet
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Applicants Under 18 must have the form completed by a Parent or Guardian.
* These areas include all except Sydney Metro Areas. That is, eligible applicants’ primary club must be within the following swimming Areas:
ACT
Coast & Valley
Mountains & Plains
New England & North West
North Coast
South Eastern
Southern Inland
Western
For more information please contact josh.karp@nsw.swimming.org.au
