SWIMMING
Convener: Leah Pegler (Drummoyne PS)
Date - Wednesday 25 February 2026
Venue - Ashfield Aquatic Centre
All schools in our zone are invited to attend the Inner West PSSA Zone Swimming Carnival. Principals are most welcome to attend and are kindly requested to allow teachers to attend and act as officials and team managers at the carnival.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Timed Finals – Events are conducted as seeded heats, with final placings determined by the fastest times.
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Results are posted as soon as they are ratified and are displayed on the noticeboard area to the left of the shallow end of the pool.
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Protests are to be lodged by the Team Manager with the convener within ten minutes of the completion of the event. A protest committee will then make a ruling. The protest committee will consist of the Carnival Referee, Carnival Convener, Assistant Convener and at least one member of the Inner West Zone Executive.
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Photographic and/or video evidence will not be used by the Referee or the Protest Committee to make a decision regarding a protest.
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Any competitor substitutions on the day of the carnival will be limited to a maximum of two (2) per school.
SUBMISSION OF ENTRANTS
Please refer to the email sent to schools containing entry events and instructions. If you did not receive this email, please contact the convener.
TIMES
Schools should aim to arrive by 8:30 am, with the first marshalling call at 8:40 am. The carnival will conclude at approximately 2:00 pm.
ADMISSION
Admission: $20.00 per competitor.
Schools will be invoiced after the carnival based on the number of students attending. Team managers are asked to confirm numbers with the convener during sign-on on the day of the carnival.
Adult spectators should pay at the gate.
DIVING
All competitors are to view the following video prior to the carnival. Watching the video will assist in identifying potential issues, while also providing guidance and building confidence to ensure students dive effectively and safely.
https://app.education.nsw.gov.au/sport/Safe-water-entry-for-competitions
The video is located at the end of the presentation.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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The carnival will proceed regardless of the weather. Please come prepared.
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Team managers are required to take an active role in coordinating competitors so they know their heat number and lane prior to events.
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Lunch will not be provided this year. The pool has a canteen where lunch may be purchased should you choose not to BYO. Water and snacks will be provided for all officials and managers.
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Please ensure all competitors know their age group and events.
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All children should be aware that all other pools will be out of bounds for the entire day and that the main pool cannot be used during the lunch break.
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No coaching will be permitted once competitors are in the hands of the officials.
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Judging decisions are final.
ENTRY CONDITIONS
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Children must compete in their own age group.
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Schools are encouraged to send the following competitors:
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TWO competitors in the 50-metre Freestyle events.*
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An additional entry (three in total) may be entered in the 50-metre Freestyle events if the third swimmer meets the qualifying times listed below for the event.
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ONE entry for 50 m formstroke and 100 m Freestyle events.*
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Additional entries for any formstroke events and the 100 m Freestyle may be submitted if ALL swimmers meet the qualifying times listed below for the event.
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Please ensure your school sends a minimum of two swimmers per 50 m Freestyle and ONE swimmer per formstroke, regardless of the qualifying times below. We want these carnivals to be accessible to as many swimmers as possible.
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Medley qualifying times:
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Junior: 3:50 sec
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Senior: 3:40 sec
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Please do not enter students in this event if they are unable to swim the distance within these times. Students will be withdrawn from the water if they are too slow.
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A school may send ONE relay team per event.
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There is no limitation on the number of events a child may enter, except for those previously mentioned.
QUALIFYING TIMES FOR EXTRA ENTRIES
50 M FREESTYLE – Boys & Girls
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8 years – 50 sec
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9 years – 43 sec
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10 years – 40 sec
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11 years – 38 sec
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12 years – 36 sec
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13 years – 40 sec
MEDLEY
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Junior: 3:50 sec
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Senior: 3:40 sec
Please do not enter students in this event if they are unable to swim the distance within these times. A recognised school carnival or swimming meet time should be provided as the entry time.
50 M FORMSTROKES & 100 M FREESTYLE
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All Age 100 m Freestyle – 1:25
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Junior Breaststroke – 1:00
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11 years Breaststroke – 58 sec
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12/13 years Breaststroke – 56 sec
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Junior Butterfly – 1:00
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11 years Butterfly – 57 sec
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12/13 years Butterfly – 54 sec
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Junior Backstroke – 55 sec
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11 years Backstroke – 54 sec
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12/13 years Backstroke – 52 sec
AGE GROUPS
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50 m Freestyle – 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 years
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100 m Freestyle – All age (8–13 years)
There are three age divisions for formstrokes (Breaststroke, Butterfly and Backstroke):
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Junior (8, 9 and 10 years)
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11 years
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12/13 years
There are two divisions for Relays and 200 m Individual Medley
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Juniors (8, 9 and 10 years)
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Seniors (11, 12 and 13 years)
RULES
The rules in force at the carnival will be those generally used for all NSW Swimming Association carnivals.
EVENTS - All times listed are approximate only
Carnival to finish at approximately 2:00 pm.
Thank you all for your ongoing support of Inner West PSSA programs, particularly our carnivals, as they require a significant commitment of time and energy.
SYDNEY EAST CARNIVAL
Monday 9 March 2026 (Term 1 Week 7)
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
