
Event Details
The 2025 South Australian Age Swimming Championships is one of the biggest events on the SwimmingSA calendar, and we’re excited to see South Australia’s best young swimmers in action. Over five days, around 500 athletes from across the state - regional and metro - as well as some interstate visitors, will hit the pool at the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre, our premier venue for swimming. Whether you’re competing or supporting from the stands, this event is all about celebrating talent, hard work, and the love of swimming.
Changes have been made to this event due to the ongoing refurbishment of the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
Please read the event notice below
Event Notice - 28 January 2025
Event Information Book
Last updated: 28 January 2025
Event Listing
Last updated: 28 January 2025 (includes new competition schedule)

Event information
- Operating hours & venue access
- Official merchandise
- Photography
- Venue parking & traffic management
- Ticketing & spectators
- Lost property
- Accreditation
There is no pre-meet training available for this event. Clubs wishing to train prior may book directly with the venue, however, please note that only 25m lane space is available outside of the competition period. Athletes are requested not to leave bags on pool deck or within fenced walkways, including the coaches’ viewing pods and seating bays on pool deck.
Club packages will be available for collection on Wednesday 5 January, during business hours from the SwimmingSA office. Please sign in at SAALC reception to access the SwimmingSA office. Alternatively, club packages can be collected from event entry during event operating hours.
Two entry points will used during this event:
Accreditation Entry: Athletes, Coaches, Team Managers
Event Entry: Technical Officials, Ticketholders
Get ready to show your support with official even merchandise from SwimmingSA partner, Team Elite. Merchandise can be pre-ordered online before the meet or purchased in person at their stand located on the concourse at the venue. For those who like to secure their gear early, online orders will open shortly. Don’t miss the chance to grab your favourite items.
Get Snapt is the official photographer for this championship, capturing all the best moments, including medal presentations, action shots and the atmosphere of the event. Photos will be available online shortly after the competition so you can relive the highlights. If you’d prefer not to have your photo published, please email us at events@sa.swimming.org.au before the meet begins. Please note that SwimmingSA does not permit photography of medal ceremonies from pool deck – as the official photographer for this championship, you can purchase these photos directly from Get Snapt within one week of the conclusion.
Limited outdoor parking will be available as most spaces will be reserved during the event. Security attendants will manage the carpark during all sessions. We recommend arriving early to secure parking. Please note, if you leave the venue between sessions, there may not be available parking when you return. Parking for group transport vehicles is not available at the venue or at Westfield Marion. Drop-off zones are located on Morphett Road (near Accreditation Entry), and Warracowie Way (between the venue and Marion Cultural Centre).
All spectators are required to purchase tickets through Swim Central to gain entry to the venue. Please note that tickets will not be available for purchase onsite. There is no need to print your ticket. Event staff will ask for your name upon entry to confirm your booking. Officials do not need to purchase a spectator ticket however must be nominated online through Swim Central prior to the event. All spectators must pre-purchase a ticket to enter the venue.
Lost property during the event (including accreditation passes) can be found at event entry. Any unclaimed items will be handed over to the venue at the end of each day.
To ensure the smooth running of this event, SwimmingSA will implement a photo accreditation system to manage access to the venue, restricted areas and create a safe and orderly experience for everyone. Accreditation is required for all participants – this includes coaches, athletes, team support, sport science, event management, contractors, technical officials and volunteers. Accreditations must be worn in a visible position while attending the event. Your club will receive all accreditations in their club pack, so please check with your club for collection details. Due to the program changes, all accreditation applications submitted prior to 9:00am Tuesday, 28 January 2025 have been cancelled. You will need to re-nominate for the session/s you wish to attend.
Late & lost accreditations
Accreditation applications submitted after the deadline will require approval by SwimmingSA and incur a $50.00 fee. If you lose or misplace your accreditation pass, a replacement can be purchased for $25.00. A $15.00 refund will be provided if the original pass is found and returned to event entry. We encourage all participants to submit applications on time and take care of their accreditation pass throughout the event.
Working with Children Checks
All individuals applying for accreditation (excluding athletes and those under 14 years of age) are required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). This can be in the form of a DCSI or DHS clearance. Please note that standard police clearances and teacher registrations are no longer legally acceptable as evidence of your WWCC status. Your WWCC must be uploaded to your Swim Central profile and remain valid for the duration of this event.
Club packages
Each club is required to collect their club package, which includes programs, all accreditation passes and lanyards for athletes, coaches, officials and team support, and other event notices. Packages can be collected by an authorised club representative from the SwimmingSA office between 9:00am and 5:00pm on the day prior to the event or from event entry on the first day of the event.
Competition details
- Meet programs & results
- Technical Officials
- Warm up & cool down
- Marshaling & withdrawals
To streamline distribution and ensure efficiency, spectator programs must be pre-ordered. Meet Mobile and Live Results will be available for accessing results throughout the competition. Complimentary programs will and be provided to coaches and team support as part of the club packages. Finals programs are available at the venue from Event Entry for ticketholders, or from the event administration room for accredited personnel. Technical Officials can collect their program from the Officials Room on Level 2.
The Officials Room will be in the Function Room on Level 2 of the venue. Access to the Function Room is available via the elevator from the event entry or concourse foyers, or Bay 6 in the grandstand. Please note that only individuals who have nominated to officiate are permitted in the function room. To ensure the security of valuables, the Function Room will be locked during sessions. Officials needing to access their belongings during competition must contact SwimmingSA staff or the Technical Manager. Briefings for officials will be held 30 minutes prior to the start of each session (8:30am for heats sessions; 4:30pm for finals sessions) in the Function Room. Please ensure you arrive on time for the briefing.
During the scheduled breaks in racing, refreshments will be available in the Officials Room, and we ask that you return to pool deck at least five minutes prior to the resumption of the session.
Only athletes competing in this event are permitted to access accredited areas, including warm-up and cool-down spaces. Due to the ongoing refurbishment of the water polo/dive pool, warm-up and cool-down protocols have been adjusted. Warm-up and cool-down will primarily take place in the 25m program pool within the leisure area, accessible only to athletes, coaches, and team managers. Accreditation passes are required for access to the leisure area and return to the competition area. The program pool will open 15 minutes before the start of each session and remain available until the session concludes. Additionally, there will be a 40-minute warm-up/cool-down break in the 50m competition pool during each session. Please refer to the timeline for scheduled breaks. Further details will be provided closer to the event.
During the scheduled breaks in racing, circle swimming is permitted in the competition pool. A countdown timer on the scoreboard will note the time left in the warm-up / cool-down period, and we ask that athletes vacate the pool promptly to allow the session to resume on time.
During racing, 25m lane space is available in the leisure area, accessible via the main corridor within the accredited area. Your accreditation is required to enter and exit this area, and the pathway between the program pool and the competition area is shared with general public, monitored by venue staff and security.
Athletes are reminded not to attend marshalling until their event is listed on the scoreboard. Personal items must not be left in the marshalling room as they cannot be retrieved after your race. Competitors in the first session of each event must report to the marshalling area at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the session. For all other events, athletes must report to marshalling when called via the scoreboard or announcer. Failure to report on time may result in disqualification at the discretion of the referee. All heats in an event, including heats of distance events, are considered one event for the purpose of this rule. All withdrawals must be completed by the Team Manager in the event control room. Athletes are not required t surrender their accreditation pass at marshalling but must have it available to show to marshals.