Swimming

Nominations for the 2026/27 program open now

Closes 31st July

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The HAS Swimming program is delivered in partnership with Swimming NSW and the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network. The program is recognised as a development pathway program for talented young swimmers.

Delivered across four full-day workshops, the program gives selected athletes access to performance support systems normally reserved for elite swimmers, while complementing their existing club training.

Athletes will take part in pool-based testing and analysis, including physiology, biomechanics, wearable technology, video feedback, starts and turns analysis, strength and power development, mobility, recovery, nutrition, mental skills and race performance education.

Delivered with support from experienced coaches, sport scientists, strength and conditioning specialists, NUsport Performance Centre experts and University of Newcastle researchers, the program provides valuable insights to support each swimmer’s future development.

At the conclusion of the program, swimmers will receive a personalised athlete report summarising testing outcomes, key findings and individual recommendations.

Program Partners

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Selected athletes receive:

  • High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
  • Access to quality training facilities
  • Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
  • Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
  • Opportunities to represent HAS at events
  • Education in technical, tactical, and personal development
  • Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
 

Additional HAS benefits:

  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through HAS media channels

To be eligible for the 2026/27 swimming program athletes must be:

  • 14 – 17 years of age (born in 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009)
  • Currently reside within the Hunter Region
  • A current registered member of Swimming NSW
  • State level athletes

To be eligible for selection, athletes need to provide evidence of time/s at a sanctioned event or events (Event, Date and Venue).

Program Delivery Period

TBC