Swimming
Swimming is one of Australia’s favorite sports and leisure activities and occupies a unique place in the national identity.
Disciplines include Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, Breaststroke and Medley events. Male and females of all abilities are able to participate and compete. Distances vary according to the athlete classification and the event.
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) rules are followed with some modifications, such as optional platform or in-water starts and consideration given when performing the swimming strokes. There are opportunities to participate and compete at all levels from your local club up to the Australian Championships.
Swimming Documents
Information for Swimmers with a disability https://www.clubsonline.com.au/customdata/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_main&ItemID=5583&OrgID=2075&cfid=50889055&cftoken=42818843&dts=1522010161022
Swimming Australia SWD Rules
http://www.swimming.org.au/customdata/index.cfm?fuseaction=CustomItem&ItemID=5574
Disability Inclusion
http://www.swimming.org.au/customdata/index.cfm?fuseaction=CustomItem&ItemID=23326
Current National Records
For all National Records visit Swimming Australia https://www.clubsonline.com.au/customdata/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_main&ItemID=7323&OrgID=2075&cfid=50889055&cftoken=42818843&dts=1522010531053
For more information on Swimming please contact:
Swimming Australia www.swimming.org.au
To find your nearest club go to www.goswim.org.au
Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) swimming http://www.paralympic.org.au/sports/swimming
International Paralympic Committee Swimming info www.ipc-swimming.org