2025 SA Country Championships

Date & Time
Sat, 04/01/2025 to Tue, 07/01/2025
Heats from 8:30am, Finals from 5:00pm
Location
Wulanda Recreation Centre
Margaret Street, Mt Gambier
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Event Details

The 2025 South Australian Country Swimming Championships will be hosted by the Mount Gambier Swimming Club at the Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre from 4 to 7 January. With over 300 athletes from regional South Australia and beyond, the championships celebrate the strength and depth of our swimming community. Wulanda, meaning 'enjoy or cherish' in Bunganditj language, provides a fitting backdrop for this showcase of talent in a venue that brings people together through sport and community.

SwimmingSA is proud to deliver a range of development opportunities for members and the community as part of the Country Championships. These initiatives aim to build skills, encourage collaboration and support the growth of swimming across regional South Australia.


Event information book

Last updated: 18/12/2024

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All information in this document is accurate at the time of publication; however, SwimmingSA reserves the right to make updates or changes as required.

We encourage you to regularly check this page for the latest event details, updates and announcements to ensure you have the most current information.

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GETTING THERE

Event information

  • Event merchandise & retail
  • Team Elite, SwimmingSA’s official event merchandise supplier, is now offering event merchandise for pre-order. Items can be purchased online and collected at the venue during each session of the competition. To avoid disappointment, place your order now!


    SwimmingSA will have a range of swimwear and accessories from Funky Trunks, Funkita and Speedo available for purchase at the event. Visit during any heats session to find what you need.

  • Team photography
  • SwimmingSA has engaged Get Snapt as the official photographer for this championship event. Photos will be taken of all medal winners, along with action and environmental shots which will be made available online as soon as possible following the competition. If you do not wish for your photo to be published please email events@sa.swimming.org.au prior to the meet.


    Clubs can now pre-book their team photo time directly with Get Snapt on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your preferred time here.

  • Tents & seating
  • While shade will be provided at the venue, clubs are encouraged to bring additional shade for poolside areas. Please note that pegs are not permitted. Ensure your structures are secured using weighted anchors or the water drums available at the venue. Clubs planning to bring additional shade are asked to confirm via this link. Tent set up will take place on Friday 3 January, from 3:00pm.

    Each number on the allocations map represents a 3x3 gazebo. While additional gazebos are likely to be provided, clubs are encouraged to bring their own structures as well. These can be set up behind the allocated gazebos

    Download team seating allocations


    Terms & conditions:

    Clubs bringing their own marquees are reminded to follow the venue guidelines, including safety measures and setup requirements stated below. All marquees must be dismantled and removed from the venue immediately after the event. Do not leave any marquees or equipment behind. Emergency access routes and exits must always remain clear, and marquees should not obstruct these areas. Pegs are not permitted due to irrigation systems; all marquees must be secured using weighted anchors or water drums. Clubs are responsible for monitoring weather conditions throughout the event, and marquees may need to be taken down temporarily if strong winds are forecast or occur. Marquees must be set up within the designated areas allocated by venue or event personnel and during the specified setup times. All marquees must be installed and secured safely to avoid injury or damage to property. After the event, clubs are required to remove all marquees they have installed, and rubbish/debris from their marquee area to help maintain the cleanliness of the venue.

  • Venue information
  • The Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre is expected to be extremely busy throughout the event as it coincides with school holidays. Please follow all parking signs and directions at the venue to ensure safe access for all attendees. All parking is subject to availability and not reserved for this event.

    • O’Halloran Terrace Car Park: Approximately 65 parking spaces are available

    • Margaret Street Car Park: Approximately 200 parking spaces including designated disability access parking are available

    • Street parking: Additional parking is available along surrounding streets

    Please plan ahead and allow extra time to find parking.

    Your cooperation in adhering to the parking rules help manage traffic flow during the event


    There will be one entry point for this event, through the side gate closest to the 50m competition pool. Please follow the signage from the Margaret Street car park at the front of the venue and have your QR code ready to scan. Access to the event areas is not permitted via the venue main entry as this remains open for public access. Please treat all volunteers and security staff with courtesy and respect.

    Please check your warm-up times in the event information book ahead of attending the venue.

     

  • Ticketing & accreditation
  • All spectator ticketing is available via Swim Central - Click Here

    • All session passes only available online.
    • Prices are higher at the gate (card only), pre-purchase online to save. 

    All Officials, Coaches & Team Support must nominate for accreditaiton prior to 9am 16th December 2024

    Click Here to nominate for an accreditation

    • Late Accrediations will incur a fee and may not be granted.
    • Pool Deck Access Policy - Click Here
    • Club Team Manager Policy - Click Here
    • Mandated Officials Policy - Click Here

    CLICK HERE for Officials Roster & Club Allocations

  • Opening Ceremony & March-on
  • The Opening Ceremony of the 2025 Country Championships is your club’s moment to shine! All clubs participating in the championships are invited to join the team march-on, a highlight of the event where every club is celebrated as they step onto pool deck. To make this moment special, we’re asking clubs to RSVP and provide some details to help us introduce you to the crowd. Please complete the form by 5:00pm, Wednesday 1 January to ensure your club is part of this exciting tradition.

    Complete RSVP form

Competition Information

  • Event listing & qualifying times
  • This event is a combination of age and open championships, forming a key component of the performance tier of the South Australian competition structure. Qualifying times, achieved since 1 October 2022, are required for entry into championship events, with both long course and short course times accepted. All athletes are required to compete in the heats must achieve the championship event qualifying time to advance to the finals. While the medal-scoring age groups for this event differ slightly from the event by-laws, this approach has been adopted to best meet the needs of participants and ensure the event runs effectively for all involved.

    Download event listing

    Download qualifying times

  • Timeline
  • All session timelines are provided as a guide only and are subject to change. Any significant revisions will be communicated during the daily team managers’ meetings. Please note that the event timeline may change in response to weather conditions. Factors such as extreme heat, strong winds, or thunderstorms may require adjustments to ensure the safety of all attendees. Modifications could include changes to start times, reduced schedules, or temporary pauses in competition. Given the time of year, extreme heat is a primary concern, and plans are in place to respond accordingly to all weather conditions. 


    Download timelines

    Last updated: 18/12/24

Development

  • Officiating
  • Pool deck mentoring & demonstrations

    Each morning, a mentor official will deliver an informal, practical session on pool deck 30min prior to the start of the heats session. Attendance is mandatory for those rostered as Inspectors of Turns or Judges of Stroke for that session but is open to anyone interested in learning more. Please meet at the marshalling area.


    Judge of Stroke & Inspector of Turns training course

    A comprehensive course will be held on Friday 3 January during pre-meet training. The 90min session includes both practical and theoretical components of both accreditations. Participants must complete the Swimming Australia Judge of Stroke and Inspector of Turns online course prior to attending. 

    Register your attendance via Swim Central here

  • Coaching
  • Informal collaboration & support

    SwimmingSA recognises the vital role coaches play in the success and development of our athletes. To support coaches throughout the competition, we are pleased to provide access to experienced mentor coaches who will be available on pool deck to collaborate and offer guidance.

    • Carol Veldhuyzen
      asctaSA President, mentor coach and highly regarded presenter with extensive experience across swim school management and coaching. Carol holds advanced qualifications, including open water, masters and disability coaching, and a Masters Degree in Sports Coaching.
       
    • Grant Muller
      SwimAus Development Coach and State/Development Squad Coach at Immanuel Piranhas. Grant brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in competitive swimming, fitness training and stroke development.


    Coaching courses

    On Wednesday 8 January two nationally recognised coaching courses will be delivered at the venue. Registration for both courses is essential through the below organisations:

  • Club administrators
  • SwimmingSA Clubs Forum

    We invite club leaders to attend the SwimmingSA Clubs Forum at the venue between sessions on Tuesday 7 January. This is a great chance to connect with other clubs, hear about SwimmingSA’s strategic direction and priorities for 2025 and beyond, and get the latest on the new coach licensing framework launching in 2025 from Nicole Webster, SwimAus National Coach Education & Support Manager.

    We’ll also share practical tips and tricks to help you run your club more effectively. There’ll be time to ask questions, share your own successes and take part in a collaborative session designed to support you in managing and growing your club.

    Register your attendance via Swim Central here

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