Spanning from Bundaberg in the north to the scenic hinterlands of Eidsvold in the west and the coastal town of Pelican Waters in the south, our region offers a diverse and inclusive swimming community for everyone. To find a particular pool, club or coach near you, simply click below on SwimAus’ club database.
There are various different membership types available, so that you can be involved in your local swimming club the way you want.
This category applies to those competitive swimmers, aged 10 years or older (as at 1 June), who intend to compete at a National Championships (e.g. National Open Water, National Age Championships, National Open Championships, Australian Trials etc.).
This category applies to those competitive swimmers, aged 10 years or older (as at 1 June), who intend to compete at meets from inter club up to and including State Championships.
This category applies to those swimmers who are 9 years of age or younger (as at 1 June), and are at any level of their swimming journey (e.g. training and club nights only, or competing at inter club meets).
Multi-class swimming is an international system that classifies competitors based on their abilities, ensuring a fair and equitable structure for swimmers with disabilities.
Swimming Wide Bay is committed to fostering an inclusive environment across all skill levels, offering equal opportunities for swimmers with disabilities in both competition and development pathways.
Below, you’ll find essential information about becoming classified and competing as a swimmer with a disability, along with answers to frequently asked questions to support you on your swimming journey.
If you’re new to swimming or the classification system, we recommend starting with the introduction to Multi-Class swimming provided below.
This category applies to any swimmer who wishes to only participate within their own clubs environment (e.g. training and club nights) and doesn’t wish to attend any inter club meets.
A membership for accredited coaches, if they wish to be a member of the club.
A free membership for all Accredited Technical Officials.
A free membership for parents and guardians of swimmers with the club.
For someone who doesn’t fit into the above categories but still wishes to be a non-swimming member of the club.
An automatically expiring trial membership available for brand new swimmers, of any age, to trial intra-club activities (e.g. training and club nights); valid for 30 days from purchase.