
Upcoming Events
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JUNIOR and AGE definitions as per Swimming WA
JUNIOR: Female 9 - 12 years, Male 9 - 13 years
AGE: Female 13 years + over, Male 14 years + over

2024-25 SWA Junior LC State Championships
FOR: JUNIOR Swimmers - Females 9 - 12 years, Males 9 - 13 years who have achieved nominated qualifying times
2024-25 Junior State Championships LC Qualifying Times
Entries in Swim Central - https://swimcentral.swimming.org.au/events/2af37460-e8d4-ef11-8eea-6045bdc43e71/detail

2025 Australian Age + MC Age National Championships
FOR: AGE Swimmers - Females 13 years + over, Males 14 years + over who have achieved nominated qualifying times
2025 Australian Age Champs Qualifying Times
https://www.swimming.org.au/events-results/events/2025-australian-age-and-mc-age-championships

Whole Club Easter Holiday Break
Wishing all our RSC swimmers and families a very Happy Easter!
Enjoy a safe and well earned break!
Note: This holiday break excludes Age & Open Nationals competitors.

2025 Australian Open National Championships
FOR: Swimmers - Females 13 years + over, Males 14 years + over who have achieved nominated qualifying times
2025 Australian Open National Championships Qualifying Times
https://www.swimming.org.au/events-results/events/2025-australian-open-championships

RSC LC Club Championships
FOR: Whole Club - ALL Swimmers aged 6 years + over
PLEASE NOTE: This will be an official meet for times.
POOL: Outdoor 50m pool
Warm Up - 8:30am
Racing Starts - 9:30am
Entries in Swim Central - https://swimcentral.swimming.org.au/events/feaca37f-8af2-ef11-be20-6045bdc355e6/detail
Please sign up for your volunteer duties on the link below:

2025 Peel Aquatic LC Autumn Splash
FOR: JUNIOR Swimmers aged 8 years + over
Entries in Swim Central - https://swimcentral.swimming.org.au/events/33cbe01a-16ef-ef11-9341-002248123613/detail

Public Holiday - Labour Day - NO TRAINING
Public Holiday - Labour Day - NO TRAINING FOR ALL SQUADS

Whole Club XLR8 Social Event
Whole Club Social Event - Save the Date!!
XLR8 Obstacle Course - Baldivis

SWA Junior Challenge + National Prep 1
FOR: ALL Swimmers aged 9 years + over who have achieved the nominated qualifying times
Entries in Swim Central - https://swimcentral.swimming.org.au/events/5e1a28ee-24d2-ef11-8ee9-000d3ad09c7c/detail

SWA Club Premierships (B Grade)
FOR: Selected swimmers aged 8 years + over that have been selected by coaches to swim or as a reserve
(Swimmers aged 8 years and over with Annual, Participation or Junior Dolphin memberships are eligible to swim at this event. We will be selecting both nominated swimmers, as well as reserves for each event.)
Warm Up - 8:00am
March Past - 9:00am
Start Time - 9:15am

Public Holiday - Australia Day - NO TRAINING
Public Holiday - Australia Day - NO TRAINING FOR ALL SQUADS

2025 Australian Open Water Championships
FOR: Swimmers aged 14 years + over (age is calculated as of 31 Dec 2025) who have achieved nominated qualifying times
2025 Australian OWS Qualifying Times and Entry Procedures
DISTANCES: 10km, 7.5km, 5km
For more information https://www.openwaterswimming.com.au/

Collie Open LC Meet
FOR: Whole Club - ALL Swimmers aged 8 years + over
Entries open 19/12/24 via Swim Central

RSC Club Night Summer LC #3 + Splash & Dash
FOR: Everyone - Bring your friends to our next Club Night!
POOL: Outdoor 50m pool
Come on down to our Outdoor Summer Splash and Dash to practice your racing skills! Rockingham Swimming Club Coaches will be on pool deck to guide and provide feedback.
Splash & Dash swimmers should be able to competently swim 25m (Stage 6 and above)
Splash & Dash Non-Members only ENTER HERE
RSC Members ENTER HERE
Warm Up: 8:30am - Racing Starts: 9:00am
Volunteer Signup Sheet - volunteersignup.org/X3LEA

Whole Club Christmas Holiday Break
Wishing all our RSC swimmers and families a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Enjoy a safe and well earned break!
Note: This holiday break excludes Nationals swimmers

SWA Hancock Prospecting WA Relay Championships
FOR: Swimmers that have been selected by coaches to swim or as a reserve for the relay teams
NB: All relay swimmers need to be current "Annual" members (9 years and older) before entries close
8.00am - Warm up pool opens
9.00am - Presentation of State Championships shields and trophies
10.00am - Racing will begin
Volunteer Signup Sheet - volunteersignup.org/Q9XPX

Junior Squad Swimming Clinics
FOR: Swimmers in Green, Bronze, Silver & Gold Squads
The week of 16th to 20th December will be swim clinics for our junior squads. All will be outside, Gold will come in early at 4pm and there will be no 5-6pm Green squad. We invite swimmers to attend all days if they wish too. Don't forget sunscreen!
Green + Bronze Squads: Mon 16th - Fri 20th 4-5pm
Silver + Gold Squads: Mon 16th - Fri 20th 4-5.30pm

SWA Hancock Prospecting LC State Championships
FOR: AGE Swimmers - Females 13 years + over, Males 14 years + over who have achieved nominated qualifying times
2024 Hancock Prospecting LC State Championships Qualifying Times
Volunteer Signup Sheet - volunteersignup.org/RHFWR

2024/25 OWS Rd 4 Rockingham
FOR: ALL Swimmers aged 9 years + over
DISTANCES: 5km, 2.5km, 1.25km, 500m
Please note that swimmer registrations will be accepted through RegisterNow at this link.
For more information https://www.openwaterswimming.com.au/


2024/25 OWS Rd 3 Coogee
FOR: ALL Swimmers aged 9 years + over
DISTANCES: 10km States, 7.5km, 5km, 2.5km, 1.25km, 500m
Please note that swimmer registrations will be accepted through RegisterNow at this link.
For more information https://www.openwaterswimming.com.au/

SWA LC Qualifying Meet #2
FOR: AGE Swimmers - Females 13 years + over, Males 14 years + over who have achieved nominated qualifying times

RSC Club Night - Summer LC #2
FOR: Green, Bronze, Silver, Gold & Stingrays Squads
POOL: Indoor 25m pool
Warm Up - 4:30pm
Presentation - 5:15pm
Racing Starts - 5:30pm
PLEASE NOTE:
Check with your swimmer's coach first for which events to enter
Swimmers are only to enter 25m OR 50m of the same stroke - not both please (any longer distances are fine to enter)
Entries are open on Swim Central link below:
https://swimcentral.swimming.org.au/events/38730a80-c199-ef11-8a6a-000d3ad07ecc/detail
Please sign up for your volunteer duties on the link below:

2024/25 OWS Rd 2 Bunbury
FOR: ALL Swimmers aged 9 years + over
DISTANCES: 5km States, 2.5km, 1.25km, 500m
Please note that swimmer registrations will be accepted through RegisterNow at this link.
For more information https://www.openwaterswimming.com.au/

Rockingham & Kwinana LC Swim Meet
FOR: ALL Swimmers aged 8 years + over
WHOLE CLUB SUPPORT AND ORGANISATION NEEDED
Volunteer signup sheet - https://volunteersignup.org/W4CDC

RSC Club Night - Summer LC #1
FOR: Green, Bronze, Silver, Gold & Stingrays Squads
POOL: Indoor 25m pool
Warm Up - 4:30pm
Presentation - 5:15pm
Racing Starts - 5:30pm
PLEASE NOTE:
Check with your swimmer's coach first for which events to enter
Swimmers are only to enter 25m OR 50m of the same stroke - not both please (any longer distances are fine to enter)
Entries are open on Swim Central link below:
https://swimcentral.swimming.org.au/events/c43dcca2-bc69-ef11-a670-002248986f2e/detail
Please sign up for your volunteer duties on the link below:

2024/25 SWA LC Season Opener
FOR: Whole Club - ALL Swimmers aged 9 years and over who have achieved nominated qualifying times

Turn + Burn - RSC Training Camp
We will be hosting a Turn + Burn training camp at Aqua Jetty from Tuesday 1st through to Saturday 5th October for our entire club.
Our junior squads will have swim clinics including a nutritional seminar, and our senior squads (Gold and above) will have increased training loads and special guests - then the week will finish with our entire club coming together for breakfast, relays and fun!
Please note that training times will be altered for all squads including Stingrays. The finer details are being worked now, and we hope to have the schedule out to members in next week’s Sting newsletter (19th September) - so keep an eye out then!

RSC AGM + Awards Night
Join us for an evening of celebration and reflection on the 23/24 season at Rockingham Swimming Club's Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Awards Night. This special event will kick off at 5:30pm with the AGM, where we will review the past year's achievements, discuss future plans and elect new committee members.
Following the AGM, we'll dive into the Awards Night festivities, where we'll honour our outstanding swimmers, coaches and volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the dedication and hard work of our club members and to enjoy a night of camaraderie and recognition.
Highlights of the Evening:
AGM Proceedings: Annual Review, Financial Reports, and committee elections.
Awards Presentation: Recognition of top performers, most improved swimmers and special accolades.
Social Time: Mingle with fellow members, coaches and families.
Light refreshments will be served, and we encourage all members, families, and friends to attend and support our swimmers.
Purchase your tickets here:
https://events.humanitix.com/rockingham-swimming-club-2024-agm-and-awards-night
Let's come together to celebrate our successes and look forward to another great year ahead!
Please RSVP by Tuesday, 10th September to ensure we have ample arrangements for everyone.
For more details, contact Tahnee Ralph or a member of the committee at media@rockinghamstingrays.com.au.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Bunnings Fundraising Sausage Sizzle
FOR: Whole Club + families
Get ready for the ultimate sausage sizzle showdown at Baldivis Bunnings on Sunday, September 8th. Calling all grill masters and BBQ enthusiasts to join us for a sizzle-tastic day of volunteering and fun. Let's fire up the grill, sling some snags, and spread smiles with every bite. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time flipper, there's a spot for you in our sizzle squad. Bring your A-game, your apron, and your appetite for a day jam-packed with laughter, community spirit, and of course, delicious sausages! Click the link below to sign up now, we appreciate that the swimmers want to be involved, but as per Bunnings rules you have to be 13 years or older!
Click the link https://volunteersignup.org/PPRXF to sign up for your preferred time to volunteer (5 shifts across the day)

Peak Preparation Seminar #4 - Optimising Sleep in Young Athletes
We are pleased to bring our members the fourth installment of the Seminars with Dr Sacha Fulton from Peak Preparation, which are held in conjunction with Kwinana Swimming Club.
In Seminar #4, Sacha will be unlocking the potential of sleep in enhancing athletic performance in young athletes.
Dr Fulton’s sleep optimization curriculum covers the importance of sleep cycles, quality rest, and the impact of sleep on cognitive functions and physical recovery. Learn how to create an ideal sleep environment and routine to ensure athletes are well-rested and competition-ready.
This presentation is essential to all young athletes and their parents, who are trying to optimize sleep. Spaces are limited and all who attend will walk away with an in-depth understanding of the following:
Sleep science
Why sleep is important
Consequences of sleep deprivation
Barriers for a good nights’ sleep
Enhancing sleep hygiene
In Person Seminar - Please note this will not be available virtually, so we strongly encourage you to attend in person.
(Please note: Swimmers must be 12 and over to attend.)

2024 SWA Junior SC State Championships
FOR: Qualifying swimmers - Females aged 9 - 12 years, Males aged 9 - 13 years

Peak Preparation Seminar #3 - Thriving Through Change: Considerations of Female/Male Athletes in Competitive Swimming
We are pleased to bring our members the third installment of the Seminars with Dr Sacha Fulton from Peak Preparation, which are held in conjunction with Kwinana Swimming Club.
Seminar #3 will be covering what you need to know about puberty & development, the menstrual cycle & fuelling teenage boys.
Online Seminar - A Teams link will be made available on our FB Members page and in The Sting Newsletter.
(Please note: Swimmers must be 12 and over to attend.)

2024 Hancock Prospecting SC State Championships
FOR: Qualifying swimmers - Females aged 13 years and over, Males aged 14 years and over