Is your swimmer ready to race?
Beyond club meets, below is a brief overview of how swim meets work (to remind yourself where the next meet falls within the competition pathway, click here):
🔍 Upcoming Meets
To get an overview of which races run throughout the year, please refer to our Racing page.
Swimming Brisbane determines which Preparation Meets Redlands is invited to. You can view the full calendar on their website here — use the Find function to check which meets include Redlands.
đź“ť How to Nominate
We’ll let you know in advance which meets are coming up and the due dates for nominations (entering your swimmer into their races).
You nominate through Swim Central:
- Log in
- Find the event
- Select your swimmer’s races
- Pay the per‑race fee to confirm the entry
Coaches will email guidance on which races to nominate for — please look out for those messages.
🎽 How Meets Work
Before Arrival: Parents with swimmers racing in a meet are expected to volunteer for at least one timekeeping session (usually 45 minutes). This is part of our club’s commitment when invited to a meet. We’ll email and post the sign‑up link on Facebook a few days before the meet.
It is a very simple job that requires zero prior experience. You get the best view of the race, you count the laps, and when the swimmer touches the wall, you click the stopwatch. Simple!
Arrival Time: Arrive at least one hour before your swimmer’s first race — warm‑up is essential.
During: When you arrive, look for RSC swimmers and sit with the group. This builds community, helps swimmers stay organised, and ensures your child is supported if you’re timekeeping.
Self marshaling: Swimmers are expected to self‑marshal. Listen for marshalling announcements (usually 1–2 events before your child’s race). To help your swimmer stay on track, write on their arm:
Event Number — Heat Number — Lane Number