The State Open Series will be designed to increase athlete participation and raise recognition across the state open meets by providing consistent high quality competition opportunities. The aim is to encourage athletes to engage in nationwide racing that tests themselves in a range of events and build resilience. This series would not only support athlete development but strengthen overall depth and quality of swimming across the states.
The meets that will make up this State Open Series are listed below:
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Swimming QLD Hancock Prospecting Queensland Championships (12th-18th Dec, Brisbane Aquatic Centre)
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Swimming WA Hancock Prospecting WA LC Open Championships (18th –22nd Dec, Perth HP Centre)
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Swimming SA Open Championships (15th-17th Jan, SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre)
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Swimming VIC Mattioli Victorian Open Championships (12th-14th Feb, MSAC)
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Swimming NSW Speedo State Open Championships (5th-7th March, SOPAC)
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Swimming TAS LC Championships (5th-8th March, Hobart Aquatic Centre)
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GRAND FINAL EVENT: Australian Open (12th-14th April, Brisbane Aquatic Centre)