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Swimming Queensland

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 559 548

Address: 1 Sleeman Rd, Sleeman Sports Centre, Chandler 4155 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.qld.swimming.org.au

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25.01.2022 With Christmas just around the corner we would like to remind you that TODAY is the last day to shop in-store at the SQ Swim Shop. The SQ Swim Shop has a great range of Christmas gift ideas along with SQ Swim Shop Gift Vouchers! Come visit the friendly team from 9.00am - 2.00pm today for all your Christmas shopping needs!

25.01.2022 UPCOMING WORKSHOP - Swim Australia Teacher: Sunday 25th October 2020, Noosaville Are you interested in gaining a swim teacher accreditation? Or maybe expanding on your current qualifications? Becoming a qualified swim teacher will give you the necessary skills to gain employment working with families and the community; teaching fundamental aquatic skills in a fun, safe and educational environment.... Swimming Queensland Teacher Workshops are open to any person (16-years and over) who may be interested in becoming a qualified swim teacher and provide the practical workshop component of the Swim Australia Teacher qualification. If you’re interested, be sure to visit the Swimming Queensland website for more information and to register for an upcoming Teacher Workshop. https://qld.swimming.org.au/become-swim-teacher

24.01.2022 Go into the draw to win a Speedo Australia Prize pack valued at $345 when you spend $150 or more at the SQ Swim Shop. See the friendly staff at the SQ Swim Shop to enter

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Karen Magnussen from Albany Creek Swim Club who was selected as the winner of the McDonald's Club Volunteer giveaway! Our friends at McDonald's would love to celebrate their commitment, passion, enthusiasm and hard work within the sport so this worthy winner will be sent a McCafe Keep Cup and a month’s worth of McCafe coffee vouchers. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a special Club Volunteer. Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for more great competitions thanks to our friends at McDonald’s.

22.01.2022 WIN a Garmin Swim Watch! Swimming Queensland is proud to support Ronald McDonald House Charities through the McDonald’s Qld Championship Raffle. Tickets from $5, some great prizes up for grabs and all proceeds go to RMHC. Click below to purchase and support RMHC. Raffle closes at 12pm on the 12th December. https://events.ticketbooth.com.au//ronald-mcdonald-house-c

21.01.2022 CHECK YOUR ENTRIES! The entry list for the 2020 McDonald's Queensland Championships (including RMHC Relays) has been released. Check your entries now and submit a discrepancy form if anything isn’t quite right! ... Visit the event page on our website for all the event information, to view the entry list and to access the discrepancy form. https://qld.swimming.org.au//2020-mcdonalds-queensland-cha

21.01.2022 Congratulations to the 'McDonald’s Swimmer of the Meet', Kaylee McKeown from USC Spartans coached by Chris Mooney. Kaylee’s 2020 McDonald's Queensland Championships results included these incredible performances: - 100m Backstroke Commonwealth Record 57.93 - 100m Backstroke Australian Record 57.93... - 100m Backstroke Australian Allcomers Record 57.93 - 100m Backstroke Queensland Record 57.93 - 100m Backstroke Queensland Allcomers Record 57.93 - 200m Individual Medley Australian Allcomers Record 2:08.23 - 200m Individual Medley Queensland Allcomers Record 2:08.23 #SwimmingQLD #QLDChamps20

21.01.2022 Coming to Finals tonight? Click the link below for all the need-to-know info, including spectating info and competitor access. https://qld.swimming.org.au/news-art/finals-info-qld-champs

19.01.2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION For all those attending the 2020 Queensland OWS Championships. Physical Distancing and Hygiene... A REMINDER that physical distancing MUST be observed during all events. If anyone is seen not doing the right thing, they will be removed.

19.01.2022 Giveaway time! Get ONCORE with Macca’s Would you like to WIN your Club an ONCORE Club Kit and hand delivered Clinic thanks to McDonald’s!? To go into the draw to WIN simply register with the link below to take part in the Get ONCORE with Macca’s and #swimonwithmaccas... Winners are selected randomly from all names submitted to the Get ONCORE with Macca’s draw. Entries to be received by 11:59pm, 18 December 2020. T&C’s Apply. http://ow.ly/9uPl50Cw2VY

18.01.2022 McHappy Day is on Saturday the 14th November and as a proud supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia Swimming Queensland are putting on our Silly Socks and asking you to donate to this important cause by purchasing a Helping Hand or your own pair of Silly Socks at your nearest McDonald's restaurant or via McDelivery. Money raised on #mchappyday goes towards providing a home away from home for seriously ill children and their families. Remember $2 from every Big Mac sold on McHappy Day goes directly to RMHC. Zac Stubblety-Cook

18.01.2022 Have you visited the team at Medal Shots yet to get your official 2020 McDonald’s Queensland Championships merchandise?

18.01.2022 Don’t miss a moment If you want to catch the action LIVE or have friends and family wanting to tune in from the best seat in the house (no matter where they are in the world) then stay tuned to our Facebook page or https://swimmingqld.watchsport.com.au/2020-mcdonalds-queens for all of today’s action. There is a great range of flexible pricing options so that you can choose the pay-per-view experience that best suits you. ... $49.99 - SEASON PASS (the best and easiest way to ensure that you never miss out on the action) $19.99 EVENT PASS $7.99 DAY PASS

18.01.2022 Calling all clubs Ronald McDonald House has been caring for seriously ill children and their families from all around Queensland for over 30 years. Now you have a chance to support these families just by doing your usual grocery shop. ... Swimming Queensland invites you to join in on our pantry drive to help stock the cupboards at the house for families in need. Click on the below link to find out what will help most! Baskets for the items will be located out the front of the venue between the entry gates look for the McDonald’s marquee at 2020 McDonald's Queensland Championships. http://ow.ly/tAYn50Cw3YE

17.01.2022 Welcome to the 2020 Queensland OWS Championships! We’re excited to be at Coolum Ski Resort for this year’s Open Water Championships. Check out the event page from our website for access to event information and live results if you can’t make it. If you’re attending, make sure to have EVA Check-In app installed, as you will need to check in on arrival and check out on departure!

16.01.2022 Earlier this afternoon, the Queensland Premier announced some further easing of restrictions for Stage 5 of the Roadmap. From 4PM, Tuesday 17 November, there are a number of changes in effect. What do these Stage 5 changes mean for Queensland’s Clubs/Regions? What we know is, those following an approved COVID Safe Plan or COVID Safe Checklist will be able to have one patron per 2 square metres (for both indoor and outdoor areas). You must ensure you continue to practice physi...cal distancing and stay 1.5m away from the next patron, whenever possible. COVID Safe Industry Plans and the Industry Framework for COVID Safe Events continue to apply. Swimming Queensland will continue to work with the appropriate authorities and communicate any additional changes if/when they occur. Once the finer details of today’s announcement are investigated, all changes will be reflected in the documents and resources available on the COVID Advice to Clubs page of the website. If you have any questions, please email us. https://qld.swimming.org.au/news-arti/covid-19-advice-clubs

16.01.2022 Swimming Queensland would like to wish everyone a very happy NYE! Thank you for a great 2020 and we are looking forward to an exciting 2021! We would love to hear what your swimming highlight has been in the comments below!

15.01.2022 Congratulations to all swimmers, coaches, parents, volunteers, sponsors and everyone who has helped to ensure that this year’s McDonald’s Queensland Championships a HUGE success!

15.01.2022 Congratulations to the 'McDonald’s Country Swimmer of the Meet' at the 2020 McDonald's Queensland Championships, Isaac Cooper from Toowoomba Grammar SC, coached Tim Mulvihill. Outstanding performances by Isaac included: - 50m Backstroke 16 Years Queensland Record 25.27 - 50m Backstroke 16 Years Queensland Allcomers Record 25.27... - 100m Backstroke 16 Years Queensland Record 55.07 - 100m Backstroke 16 Years Queensland Allcomers Record 55.07 #SwimmingQLD #QLDChamps20

15.01.2022 It’s time to get out the zinc for National Zinc Day and join our Ambassador Alli Simpson to raise awareness for skin cancer and water safety. Put on your z...inc, take a photo and use the hashtag #GetYourZincOn when you post to socials to help spread the word. #NationalZincDay2020 #NationalZincDay

15.01.2022 Wishing you happy holidays and a very merry Christmas. Best wishes from Swimming Queensland

14.01.2022 CPR ACCREDITATION: Saturday 24 October 2020, Noosaville. Are you interested in gaining your CPR accreditation? Swimming Queensland will be hosting CPR training for any person (16-years and over) on the 24th of October at the Good Shepherd Lutheran College Pool [Noosaville]. ... If you’re interested, be sure to visit the Swimming Queensland website for more information and to register. https://qld.swimming.org.au/become-swim-teacher

13.01.2022 Order your Event Photos and Event Merchandise now! If you’re coming along to the 2020 McDonald’s Queensland Championships, why not guarantee your merchandise or event photography by pre-ordering today! The Medal Shots website has all the info... https://www.medalshots.com//swimming-queensland-state-cham See more

13.01.2022 PRE-ORDERS ARE LIVE! Have you heard! The Medal Shots Event Photography and Merchandise pre-order platform is live now! If you’re coming along to the 2020 McDonald’s Queensland Champs don’t miss your chance to take a memento home! ... Don’t delay, pre-orders close Friday 4th December. Head to the Medal Shots website for more info https://www.medalshots.com//swimming-queensland-state-cham

13.01.2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION For all those who are attending the 2020 Queensland OWS Championships. A friendly reminder that as part of hosting a 'COVID-19 Safe Event' ALL attendees are responsible and must adhere to physical distancing, health, and hygiene guidelines as per the 'Terms and Conditions of Entry and Attendance at Events'.

12.01.2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION For all attendees of the 2020 Queensland OWS Championships. Upon arrival and departure all attendees must provide their details using EVA Check-in. This is a quick and easy process, using a QR Code specific to the event, and needs to be completed for each person on site. The QR Code will be provided in the final information, with the Site Map once all allocations have been made. ... All attendees can complete this for themselves when arriving and departing on their device. There will be an option to collect details manually upon arrival for those unable to utilise the electronic process.

12.01.2022 Timeline available now! Are you heading to the 2020 Queensland OWS Championships? We’ve published the timeline, check it out from the event page of our website. ... https://qld.swimming.org.au//2020-queensland-ows-champions

11.01.2022 Look what has just landed at the SQ Swim Shop With zoned compression the LZR pure intent is easier to put on and more comfortable to wear. Feel powerful, flexible and fast in Speedo Fastskin. We have very limited stock available both in-store and online at Swimming Queensland's very own SQ Swim Shop so be sure to get in quick! ... https://sqswimshop.org.au

11.01.2022 Can't wait for the 2020 McDonald's Queensland Champs just like us? Why not jump in early and pre-order your event merchandise or event photography. Visit the Medal Shots website for more info

11.01.2022 Calling all attendees for this Saturday’s 2020 Queensland Open Water Championships! All the final ‘need-to-know’ info is now on our website https://qld.swimming.org.au//2020-queensland-ows-champions Make sure you have read and understood all information before attending.... PS. Tickets aren’t required for this meet; EVA Check-in will be used for contact tracing purposes. Read all the information on our website: https://qld.swimming.org.au//2020-queensland-ows-champions

11.01.2022 Congratulations to the 'McDonald’s Age Group Swimmer of the Meet' at the 2020 McDonald's Queensland Championships, Flynn Southam from Bond, coached by Kyle Samuelson. Amazing performances by Flynn included the following: - 50m Freestyle 15 Years Australian Record 22.91 - 50m Freestyle 15 Years Australian Allcomers Record 22.91... - 50m Freestyle 15 Years Queensland Record 22.91 - 50m Freestyle 15 Years Queensland Allcomers Record 22.91 - 100m Freestyle 15 Years Australian Record 49.65 - 100m Freestyle 15 Years Australian Allcomers Record 49.65 - 100m Freestyle 15 Years Queensland Record 49.65 - 100m Freestyle 15 Years Queensland Allcomers Record 49.65 #SwimmingQLD #QLDChamps20

10.01.2022 A big congratulations to the 'McDonald’s Para Swimmer of the Meet', Rowan Crothers from Yeronga Park SC, coached by Robert Van Der Zant, for his performance at these Championships in the 100m Freestyle S10 51.47 (965 points)! #SwimmingQLD #QLDChamps20

08.01.2022 Project H2grOw is back! Swimming Australia invites new and continuing athletes to track their maturation and swimming performance with Project H2grOw this weekend at the McDonald’s Queensland Championships. The team will be situated in the Freestyle Room (accessed via the hallway between the indoor and outdoor 50m pools) during relays day and the heats and finals session on Sunday and Monday only. Athletes are encouraged to come over any time to have their height and we...ight recorded. Measurements take less than 5 minutes to complete and participation in the project is free. Due to COVID safety plans, parents are unable to accompany swimmers for measuring. Please note, for new athletes (aged 11-15yrs), parents will need to complete the consent form which will be available via a QR code. This QR Code will be in the meet program and posted around the venue.

08.01.2022 Don't miss the SQSS Black Friday sale! 30% off almost everything tomorrow only. In-store and online. https://sqswimshop.org.au... Ts&Cs apply.

08.01.2022 Welcome to Day 1 of the 2020 Medal Shots Long Course Preparation Meet! If you want to catch the action LIVE or have friends and family wanting to tune in from the best seat in the house (no matter where they are in the world) then stay tuned to our Facebook page or https://swimmingqld.watchsport.com.au for all of today’s action streamed FREE for you to enjoy! For those wanting to catch Saturday’s and Sunday’s action, we have a great range of flexible pricing options so tha...t you can choose your pay-per-view experience that best suits you! - $49.99 - SEASON PASS (the best and easiest way to ensure that you never miss out on the action) - $8.99 - Medal Shots Long Course Preparation Meet EVENT PASS - $5.99 - Medal Shots Long Course Preparation Meet DAY PASS

08.01.2022 Swim it Forward's mission is to save lives by making learn to swim accessible to as many children as possible across Australia. For every child we help place into a learn to swim program, the more we lower the risk of drowning deaths. With your help Swim it Forward will radically improve the number of children learning to swim and make a difference in preventing drownings.... $20 will provide one lesson to a child $200 will provide a child with lessons for one term $800 will provide a child with lessons for a whole year Please make a tax deductible donation today and help to Swim it Forward! https://asf.org.au/projects/ascta/swim-it-forward/

07.01.2022 We'll be streaming Day 1, Session 1 LIVE on Facebook. You can also subscribe to watch and download the entire meet via our Streaming Platform -> swimmingqld.watchsport.com.au

05.01.2022 Congratulations to all swimmers who competed at the 2020 Queensland Open Water Championships held at the Oz Ski Resort, Coolum on Saturday. Photo gallery curtesy of Trudee Stafford. Additionally, results have now been posted on our website and can be accessed via the link below. Link: https://qld.swimming.org.au//2020-queensland-ows-champions

04.01.2022 Want the chance to experience #QLDCHAMPS20 action from pool deck? This year, we're looking for athletes aged 8-12 years from our Affiliated Clubs to be part of the Macca’s Support Crew in the role Basket Handler; thanks McDonald's! On Monday, 30 November at 6pm, the 'Expression of Interest' online form will open, so be sure to check out all the details and get in quick if you would like to be considered. Clubs have been emailed all the details or you can check it out on the event page here http://ow.ly/P2St50Cw3XF

03.01.2022 The countdown is on for tomorrow’s 2020 Medal Shots Long Course Preparation Meet! If you want to catch the action LIVE or have friends and family wanting to tune in from the best seat in the house (no matter where they are in the world) then it’s not too late to purchase your LIVE Streaming Pass. An exciting addition is that Friday will be streamed FREE on http://swimmingqld.watchsport.com.au and on our Facebook LIVE page.... Don’t forget that with a great range of flexible pricing options, you now have the opportunity to either purchase a SEASON PASS (the best and easiest way to ensure that you never miss out on the action) - $49.99, Medal Shots Long Course Preparation Meet EVENT PASS - $8.99 or Medal Shots Long Course Preparation Meet DAY PASS - $5.99 meaning that you can choose the video pay-per-view experience that best suits your needs. Visit https://swimmingqld.watchsport.com.au NOW to secure your LIVE Streaming Subscription and then sit back and enjoy the action no matter where you are!

03.01.2022 WIN a Garmin Swim Watch! Swimming Queensland is proud to support Ronald McDonald House Charities through the McDonald’s Qld Championship Raffle. Tickets from $5, some great prizes up for grabs and all proceeds go to RMHC. Click below to purchase and support RMHC. Raffle closes at 12pm on the 12th December. https://events.ticketbooth.com.au//ronald-mcdonald-house-c

02.01.2022 Coming to the 2020 Medal Shots Long Course Preparation Meet? It's happening 13th - 15th November at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre! Nominations are open now in Swim Central, plus we've published the information for attendees to our website https://qld.swimming.org.au//information-attendees-2020-me

02.01.2022 Want to be part of the action at #QLDCHAMPS20 and join the Macca’s Support Crew? We're accepting 'Expression of Interest' submissions via the online form from 6pm tonight for Affiliated Club members aged 8-12 years who would like to be Basket Handler during the meet; thanks McDonald's! Access all the info and online form from the event page here http://ow.ly/zJMX50Cw445

01.01.2022 UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Swim Australia Teacher Learners With Disabilities: Saturday 7 November 2020, Toowoomba Are you interested in gaining a swim teacher accreditation? Or maybe expanding on your current qualifications? Becoming a qualified swim teacher will give you the necessary skills to gain employment working with families and the community; teaching fundamental aquatic skills in a fun, safe and educational environment.... Swimming Queensland Teacher Workshops are open to any person (16-years and over) who may be interested in becoming a qualified swim teacher and provide the practical workshop component of the Swim Australia Teacher qualification. If you’re interested, be sure to visit the Swimming Queensland website for more information and to register for an upcoming Teacher Workshop. https://qld.swimming.org.au/become-swim-teacher

01.01.2022 The SQSS Black Friday Sale is here! 30% off almost everything! TODAY ONLY! You can shop the sale online, or visit SQSS in-store (they're open 9am-11am and 3pm-5pm).... https://www.sqswimshop.org.au Ts & Cs apply.

01.01.2022 Today is McHappy Day and as a proud supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia, Swimming Queensland are putting on our Silly Socks and asking you to donate to this important cause by purchasing a Big Mac, Helping Hand or your own pair of Silly Socks at your nearest McDonald's restaurant or via McDelivery. Money raised on #mchappyday goes towards providing a home away from home for seriously ill children and their families. Zac Stubblety-Cook #mchappyday

01.01.2022 UPCOMING WORKSHOP - Swim Australia Teacher Babies & Toddlers: Saturday 24th October 2020, Noosaville Are you interested in gaining a swim teacher accreditation? Or maybe expanding on your current qualifications? Becoming a qualified swim teacher will give you the necessary skills to gain employment working with families and the community; teaching fundamental aquatic skills in a fun, safe and educational environment.... Swimming Queensland Teacher Workshops are open to any person (16-years and over) who may be interested in becoming a qualified swim teacher and provide the practical workshop component of the Swim Australia Teacher qualification. If you’re interested, be sure to visit the Swimming Queensland website for more information and to register for an upcoming Teacher Workshop. https://qld.swimming.org.au/become-swim-teacher