Starting Time: 9am SHARP (first marshalling call at 8.45am for age relays).
Closing Date for Entries: Entries are to be forwarded to the host zone carnival convenor Toby O'Brien toby.obrien9@det.nsw.edu.au by 5th March 2026.
Entries MUST be submitted via Meet Manager. It is imperative that CORRECT SPELLING OF NAMES, TIMES and DATES of BIRTH are recorded for each swimmer/ team for each event, to enable correct seeding of events.
School relay teams that qualify and Multi Class nomination forms (with supporting classification paperwork), for the North Coast Regional Carnival should be sent to the host zone carnival convenor Toby O'Brien toby.obrien9@det.nsw.edu.au by: 5th March 2026.
2026 Primary Multiclass Nomination Form
2026 Primary Swimming Nomination Form
Conditions and Instructions:
Availability
Students will be selected at these trials to attend the NSWPSSA Carnival held at SOPAC Olympic Park on 27th - 28th April 2026. Students attending this carnival MUST be available to attend the State Carnival.
Number of Entries per Zone each zone may enter four competitors in individual events and three teams in relays with an optional fourth team.
All events will be timed finals.
Point Score
1st 10 points, 2nd 6 points, 3rd 3 points, 4th 1 point, Relays double points.
Competitor Caps
Competitors swimming in caps MUST wear their designated zone coloured cap.
Far North Coast - Maroon and White
Northern Rivers - Green and Gold
Mid North Coast - Blue and Gold
Lower North Coast - Red
Electronic Timing Dolphin Timing System
Competitors are to be advised that electronic timing shall be in operation during the meet. The following should be noted:
a. Competitors MUST LEAVE by the SIDE of the pool.
b. Approval has been sought from NSW Swimming Inc. to have all times registered at this meet eligible as qualifying times for other NSW Swimming Championships.
Age Champions
Age champions shall be determined for Boys and Girls in Junior, 11 years and 12/13 yrs Divisions.
A point score will be kept to determine the Champion School and Zone.
Medals will be presented to the Individual Age Champions and trophies to the Swimmers of the Meet at the conclusion of the Carnival.
All Zones are requested to remain for these presentations.
State Entry
The three fastest performances at the North Coast carnival in each event shall be invited to compete at the NSW PSSA Swimming Carnival.
It is imperative that any individual or team gaining selection collect the information sheet/ permission note instructions prior to leaving the pool facility.
Age Groups
8 years, 9 years, 10 years (Junior for MC Events)
11 years, 12 years, 13 years (Senior for MC Events)
Divisions
Junior- All children 8, 9 or 10 years
11 years
Senior- All children ages 12 or 13 years.
All Age Children may be aged 8 to 13 years inclusive.
A competitor whose significant birthday occurs during the current year, is eligible for that age event only. No competitor shall enter in more than one division except for All Age events.
Relays will be conducted for both Boys and Girls as indicated:
Senior 11 to 13 years
Junior 8 to 10 years
The Peter Dobson Relay may include any combination of boys and girls from the same school - Total school enrolment more than 25 and not to exceed 54 students.
The Earl McGee Relay may include any combination of boys and girls from the same school - Total school enrolment not to exceed 25 students.
Team Selection if Cancellation of Championships In the event of two rained out Championships in Swimming, the North Coast Team will be selected on Zone submitted times or placings.
Starting
The start in Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Individual Medley races shall be with a dive from the diving platform or the wall or a competitor may start in the water. On the long whistle from the Referee the swimmers shall move to their starting position and remain there. On the starters command they shall immediately take up a starting position with at least one foot at the front of the starting platform or the wall. The position of the hands is not relevant. Students starting in the water must have 2 feet on the wall and 1 hand on the backstroke bar.
When all swimmers are stationary, the Starter shall give the starting signal. (SW4.1).
The start in Backstroke races shall be from the water. At the Referee’s first long whistle the swimmers shall immediately enter the water. At the Referee’s second long whistle the swimmers shall return without undue delay to the starting position. When all swimmers have assumed their starting positions, the Starter shall give the command “Take your Marks”. When all swimmers are stationary, the Starter shall give the starting signal. (SW4.2)
The start in relay races shall be with a dive from the diving platform or the wall or a competitor may start in the water. In the case of relays. For a swimmer starting in the water, The swimmers feet must be on the wall when the incoming swimmers hand touches the wall. The swimmer starting in the water must start on the left of the lane. If swimmer 2 starts in the water, swimmer 1 will not be able to gain an official time.
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The starting signal shall be with a hooter or gun blast.
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A one (1) start rule, in all events shall be used for these Championships. In the event of a false start, ANY competitor effecting a false start will be disqualified.
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Finishing
At the conclusion of each race:
a. Competitors are to make firm contact with the wall.
b. Competitors must remain in their lanes until told to leave the water by the officials.
c. Competitors MUST leave by the side of the pool.
Protests
A verbal intent to protest should be given to the relevant chief official immediately a discrepancy arises. A written protest must then be lodged with the relevant referee within fifteen minutes of the completion of the event in question.
PROTESTS MAY ONLY BE LODGED BY APPOINTED ZONE TEAM MANAGERS.
Parents or care providers, whose behaviour in regard to disputes, is unacceptable or outside the advertised dispute guidelines may be placing their child's future representation in jeopardy.
Swimsuit:
Swimsuits worn by competitors shall be non-transparent and conform to the following design:
Men's swimsuits are limited to one suit that covers at most the body surface from hips to knee. Swimsuits may not extend above the waist or below the knees;
Women's swimsuits are limited to one suit that is of "open back" and "open shoulder" designs that may extend down to the knee. Swimsuits must not extend below the knees.
No zippers or fastening devices are allowed except for a waist tie.
Swimsuits must be of textile material and must not contain any non-textile material such as polyurethane or neoprene.
Notes:
Special Nomination forms are required additional to the entries on Meet Manager for:
Peter Dobson Relay (26 to 54 students) (PP5)
Earl McGee Relay ( 25 or less students) (PP6)
Junior & Senior Relay Teams
Multi Class Entries .
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