Australia's best swimmers are coming to SA Aquatic competing in the 2024 Australian Short Course Championships.
Event tickets can be found on Ticketek. SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre members receive discounted tickets. Please check your email or contact us for the code.
Event dates and times: Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 September following pre-meet training sessions on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 September.
Event Location: Competition Pool
Information is available below for the event as well as member and regular visitor information for car parking, group fitness, lap swimming, swimming lessons, creche and more
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About the Centre
MAKING HISTORY IN YOUR VERY OWN BACKYARD
Over 13 years, the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre has attracted more than 20 major national and international events contributing over $115 million of economic benefit to South Australia. The centre’s facilities and associated managers, trainers and staff have been major contributors to the success of swim athletes who have won 124 international medals at events such as the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
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Event information
YOU’RE INVITED
Come and witness incredible fast swimming at this jam packed, four-day event from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 September! Watch some of Australia’s finest athletes, including the Australian Dolphins and emerging swimmers as they showcase their exceptional talents and inspire us all.
This thrilling event is a ticketed event with heats, finals and day passes available for purchase. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketek. The program of events can be accessed via the Swimming Australia website. The Australian Short Course Championships will also be live-streamed nationally by the nine network.SA Aquatic & Leisure Center members will have access to discounted tickets using a code. This code will be sent to members via email. When selecting the session type, a password field will come up which the code needs to be inserted into, to unlock discounted rates.
LANE 10
Enjoy the excitement and camaraderie in the comfort of our Function Room while sipping on your favourite beverages, available throughout the event.
Times:
Thursday 26 September 5 PM TO LATE
Friday 27 September 5 PM TO LATE
Saturday 28 September 5 PM TO LATE
Sunday 29 September 5 PM TO LATE
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Members, Swimming Lessons and visitor information
TEMPORARY CHANGES TO NORMAL OPERATIONS
Every effort has been made to ensure minimal centre disruption to regular activities. Given the need to setup event infrastructure ahead of time, some areas or services may be restricted before the trials begin. We thank all members and regular visitors to the centre for their patience while we host high-profile events that bring significant benefit to South Australia and Australia.
LAP SWIMMING
Lap Swimming during the event will be limited in the Water Polo Pool. There will be no Lap Swimming in the Competition Pool during the event. Please ensure that you refer to the lap lane availability guides before visiting. Members and Multi-Visit Pass holders have the opportunity, subject to availability, to access the Unley Outdoor Pool at no additional cost. For lap swimming availability, please refer to the Unley Outdoor Pool website.
GROUP FITNESS
There will be changes to the Group Fitness timetable from Tuesday 24 to Monday 30 September. There will be no Deep AQUA classes and the Wellness room unavailable during this time. All other classes will remain as scheduled. Please refer to the online Group Fitness timetable.
CAR PARK
All events and centre activity contributes to how busy the car park is. Members will have access to the multi-level car park from level one (1). The multi-level car park will be setup with one-way access only. Cars are to enter via Morphett Road and to exit via Milham Street. The car park will be busier with security monitoring and the open air car park unavailable.
SWIMMING LESSONS
Lessons in the Learner Pool, Leisure Pool and Program Pool will continue as normal. Lessons that usually take place in the Competition and Water Polo Pool may have a location move and emails will be sent to respective families informing them where lessons will take place. Teachers will be available on the pool deck to help families locate their lesson space on lesson days. All lessons will continue as normal during the event.
SQUAD SWIMMING TRAINING
Training for most squads will continue as normal. Training times and schedules for all squad training will be communicated by email to families ahead of event dates.
CRECHE
The Creche will be closed from Tuesday 24 September reopening on Tuesday 1 October.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
The Exercise Physiology service will continue as normal Please enter and exit the centre through the main entrance.
PHYSIO SPORTS PERFORMANCE MARION
Physiotherapy services from Physio Sports Performance Marion will continue as normal. Please meet outside of Accreditation Entry.
QUESTIONS
Please don’t hesitate to contact us to help ensure that your experience is as enjoyable and seamless as possible. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we’re always ready to assist with any concerns or issues you might have. Please .