Swimming Australia has confirmed the event dates for its national competition schedule leading into the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics next year, with the domestic calendar set to play a vital role in the athletes’ preparation.

Given the uncertainty related with the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, the safeguard of the athletes’ health and safety,

Auckland swimmer Sebastien Priscott and Nelson's Abbey Smale were the overall winners of the national Banana Boat Ocean Swim Series, after the season was cut from seven races to four due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

Swimming New Zealand hosted the 2019 SNZ Awards last week. The awards were originally planned to be awarded during the 2020 Aon Open championships, however, due to the current situation - the event was postponed.

COVID-19 new guidelines - recreation and exercise does not involve swimming, water-based activities (for example, surfing or boating), hunting, tramping, or other activities

As athletes, coaches and staff at Swimming Australia, are closely following the developments and impact of the COVID-19 situation around the world

Swimming NZ has made the following decisions relating to their national championship events over the coming months

Swimmers Luke Kelly and Abbey Smale took full advantage of local knowledge, taking out the top male and female spots in race four of the national Banana Boat Ocean Swim Series

Nelson swimmers had a final hit out on Sunday as they prepare for the arrival of the Banana Boat Ocean Swim Series in the city next Saturday, March 7.

Auckland swimmer Sebastien Priscott took line honours in the 5km Generation Homes La Grande swim in Akaroa on Saturday, while Nelson swimmer Abbey Smale finished fourth overall