2026 Australian Short Course Championships

• Age as at: 29 September 2026
• Entries close: 12:00 pm AEST, Monday 14 September 2026
• Late entries: Additional fees apply (if accepted)
• Information Book: Version 02 (17 July 2026)

Entry Dates

Entries close: 12:00 pm (AEST, Sydney) on Monday 14 September 2026.

Please submit your entries before the closing time.

Late entries may be accepted at Swimming Australia’s discretion and will incur additional fees.

For any late entry to be considered, the entry time must have been achieved between 1 January 2025 and 14 September 2026. Times achieved outside this qualifying period will not be accepted under any circumstances, including performances uploaded or approved after the original entry closing date.

MC 100m Individual Medley

Swimmers wishing to enter the MC 100m Individual Medley must complete the separate online entry form.

Please note: Only swimmers who meet the qualifying criteria should submit an entry. Refunds will not be provided for invalid entries.

Click here to enter.

Information Book
This is a living document and will be updated as additional information becomes available. Please ensure you are always referring to the latest version.

Current Version: 01 – 1 July 2026

Clubs & Coaches – Relay Entries

Please review the updated Competition Regulation 21: Relays before submitting relay entries.

Changes have been made to:

• Relay Only swimmer limits
• Visitor eligibility

Please note that Swim Central cannot determine whether relay teams satisfy Competition Regulation 21. All relay entries will be reviewed after entries close, and any teams that do not comply with the regulation will be withdrawn.

Enter Online

To complete your online entry, click here.

The below changes are in place for all events at the 2026 Short Course Championships:

Finals
For 50m, 100m and 200m events:

• A ‘B’ Final will be held if there are 24 or more swimmers that complete the heats in that event. Where fewer than 24 athletes achieve the Qualifying Time during the heats, the corresponding B Final will not be conducted (for able-bod and MC events)
• A ‘C’ Final will be held if there are 36 or more swimmers that complete the heats in that event. Where fewer than 36 athletes achieve the Qualifying Time during the heats, the corresponding C Final will not be conducted (for able-bod events only)
• In able-bod events: While visitors cannot progress to A Finals, 2 visitors may progress to B Finals and unlimited visitors may progress to C Finals where applicable
• In MC events: A maximum of 2 visitors may progress to A Finals and unlimited visitors may progress to B Finals where applicable

Medals
Open medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd swimmers in the A Final / Timed Final in all able-bod and MC events.

Age group medals will be awarded to the highest placed eligible swimmers based on performances as follows:

• Gold, silver and bronze medals will first be awarded to the highest placed 18 years and under, and Multi-Class 17 years and under swimmers in the A Final
• If fewer than three eligible swimmers compete in the A Final, remaining medals will be determined from performances in the B Final
• If fewer than three eligible swimmers compete across the A and B Finals combined, remaining medals will be determined from performances in the C Final (if applicable)
• If there are still insufficient eligible swimmers across the A, B and C Finals (or if B and/or C Finals are not conducted for that event), the remaining medal positions will be awarded based on their heats swim
• Medals will be awarded to the top 3 placed swimmers in Timed Finals whether they swim in the heat or final session

We are excited to host the 2026 Australian Short Course Championships this year at Sydney Olympic Park in September. Please carefully read the accreditation information linked below before nominating for your desired position.

Interested in getting involved and gaining hands-on industry experience? Browse the volunteer opportunities below to find a role that suits you. To apply, simply click the link at the bottom of the page and complete the online application form.

Swimming Australia’s Rules and Regulations can be found below.