{"id":43385,"date":"2025-11-21T12:10:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T01:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=43385"},"modified":"2025-11-21T12:10:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T01:10:31","slug":"swimming-timings-and-trials-important-information","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/swimming-timings-and-trials-important-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimming Timings and Trials \u2013 Important Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Key Details for MLC School Swimmers and Families<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sprint Squad Training Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sprint Squad training will be available throughout the upcoming holiday period and continue into Term 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>This squad is designed to help our swimmers prepare for competition during the swim season. Sessions will focus on sprint technique, race strategy, and building speed to ensure our athletes are ready for the competitive calendar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sprint Training Timetable<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friday 9 January 2026<\/strong> \u2013 8am\u20139am<\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday 16 January 2026<\/strong> \u2013 8am\u20139am<\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday 23 January 2026<\/strong> \u2013 8am\u20139am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ongoing Fridays Term 1, 2026 \u2013 7am\u20138am<\/strong> \u2013 Until completion of the IPSHA and IGSA competitions<\/p>\n<p><strong>2026 Swimming Age Champions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Swimming Age Champions will continue to be determined based on results from the MLC School Championships. All swimmers are encouraged to participate in the championships to be considered for age champion honours.<\/p>\n<p>School Champs (Year 6\u2013Year 12)<br \/>\n<strong>Friday 2 February 2026,<\/strong> lunchtime to 3.15pm<\/p>\n<p>200m Freestyle: <br \/>\n<strong>Monday 9 February 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>200m Individual Medley: <br \/>\n<strong>Wednesday 11 February 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make-up: 200m Freestyle or 200m IM time (For students who are time-clash with other commitments: <br \/>\n<strong>Tuesday 10 February 2026<\/strong> (Morning)<\/p>\n<p><strong>IPSHA\/ IGSA Swim Team Selection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Selection for the IGSA\/IGSA swim team will primarily be based on performance at targeted meets. Swimmers\u2019 times at these meets will be closely monitored and form the basis for team selection.<\/p>\n<p>IGSA \u2013 Under the strict and complicated IGSA swimming rules, the team and individual swim selection will be based on achieving the best possible team score.<\/p>\n<p>NSWCIS selection: All swimmers can submit their times for NSWCIS selection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Targeted \/ Selection Meets for IPSHA\u00a0 and IGSA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NSW State Age Championships: <br \/>\n<strong>Saturday 13 December to Friday 19 December 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Speedo Sprint Series \u2013 Heats: Times and locations TBC<\/p>\n<p>IPSHA Time Trial (Year 3\u2013Year 5): During PE class in term 1<\/p>\n<p>School Champs: <br \/>\n<strong>Friday 6 February 2026,<\/strong> lunchtime to 3.15pm (4x 50m and 100m FS)<\/p>\n<p>School Champs: 200m Freestyle: <br \/>\n<strong>Monday 9 February 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>School Champs: 200m Individual Medley: <br \/>\n<strong>Wednesday 11 February 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>School Champs: Make-up: 200m Freestyle or 200m IM time (For students who are time-crashed with other commitments:<br \/>\n<strong>Tuesday 10 February 2026<\/strong> (Morning)<\/p>\n<p>Senior Metro Swimming Championships: <br \/>\n<strong>Friday 13 February to Sunday 15 February 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MLC Invitational (Year 7\u2013Year 12): <br \/>\n<strong>Friday 20 February 2026<\/strong> (Night)<\/p>\n<p>Speedo Finals (SOPAC): <br \/>\n<strong>Saturday 28 February 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IPSHA Swimming Championships (Year 3\u2013Year 6): <br \/>\n<strong>Tuesday 3 March 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>State Open (SOPAC):<br \/>\n<strong>Friday 6 March to Sunday 8 March 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IGSA Swimming Championships (Year 7\u2013Year 12): <br \/>\n<strong>Friday 13 March 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Information and Reminders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All dates are subject to change. Please check school communications regularly for updates.<\/p>\n<p>For meet locations and times labelled TBC, details will be released once confirmed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact and Queries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t hesitate to get in touch with <a href=\"mailto:cwong2@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au\">Colman<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:jhu2@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au\">Janmy<\/a> regarding training, swim meet and IPSHA \/IGSA questions.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to a successful swimming season and wish all our athletes the best in their preparation and competition!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:directorofsport@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au\"><em><strong>\u2013 Acting Directors of Sport<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Details for MLC School Swimmers and Families Sprint Squad Training Overview Sprint Squad training will be available throughout the upcoming holiday period and continue into Term 1, 2026. This squad is designed to help our swimmers prepare for competition during the swim season. 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