Midlands District Amateur Swimming Association

2024 MDASA 1500m Freestyle Distance Meet
2024-11-29 17:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up at 5:30 pm (racing starts at 6pm)

2024 MDASA 1500m Freestyle Distance Meet

Download Flyer

Results

Results with splits

Download provisional meet program – NB Provisional Program only. Meet may be reseeded based on numbers in attendance on Friday. Please be aware that if reseeding occurs: • ALL 8 Lanes may be in use for the FIRST heat; • The event will be shortened to 3 heats; • The reseeded program will be posted on the window behind the starting blocks.

Download entry list – Please check this list carefully (including entry times) and if there are any errors or, if you are listed as No Time, but would like to include an estimated training time supplied by your coach for seeding purposes, please let me know by 6pm Tuesday 26th November.

If your swimmer is unable to compete on Friday, please email entries@midlands-swimming.org.au ASAP.

Please also note that in order for this to be a qualifying meet, we require 2 timekeepers per lane. We request that each swimmer supply 1 timekeeper so that we are able to fulfil this requirement. Many thanks. Swimmers aged 13 or over may be requested to timekeep when not swimming. We also require 4 people to turn the lap counters.

Open to all SAL registered swimmers. MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints. In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority.

Conditions of Meet Entry

• ONE START RULE will apply• SV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.• Medals will be presented to the first three swimmers in the following age groups for male and female: 11/u and 12/13yr.• Age as at day of the meet.• Event will be swum on a mixed time trial basis, seeded by entry time.• Entries close 6pm Monday 25th November• LATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS.

2025 MDASA All Junior Selections
2025-02-02 09:15 - 11:30 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am, Warm up 9:15am, Racing starts 10am

2025 MDASA All Junior Selections

Download Flyer

Download Meet Program

Download Timeline – Times are a guide and subject to change. Please keep an eye on the Event Board and listen for announcements.

Download Club Timekeeper Lane allocations

Download Entry list – please check and advise of errors by Midday Tuesday 28th January

This competition is held to select swimmers to compete for the Midlands District 16 at the Semi-Finals of the Country All Junior competition to be held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on Saturday 22nd March 2025.

Registered swimmers from clubs not belonging to Midlands District 16 may enter, but are not eligible for selection to compete for District clubs on Saturday 22nd March at MSAC.

Individual medal winners in events from the 2025 Victorian Sprint Championships, 2025 Victorian Country LC Championships, 2025 Victorian Open Championships or 2025 Victorian Age Championships may enter, but are NOT eligible for selection to compete in the Semi-Finals for that STROKE in which the medal was won (regardless of distance).

Swimmers should inform the Midlands District Entries Officer if they are not intending to compete in the semi-finals at MSAC in March.

The fastest eight (8) eligible swimmers in each event, for each age group from 8 & under to 16 years will be invited to compete at MSAC.

Age as on 22/03/2025 (date of Semi-Finals at MSAC) – NOT age at MDASA Selection Meet.

The ‘One Start’ Rule will apply.

All events are 50 metres.

Swimmers do not have to be registered with a club to compete in the All Junior Meets.

Disqualification ruling – if a swimmer if disqualified in an event at the MDASA All Junior Selection meet, they are ineligible to be selected for that event (as per SV rules).

The 11/under swimsuit rule applies at this event.

Nominees agree to adhere to the conditions listed in the Meet Flyer. This must be read prior to entering the Meet.

Swimmers registered with Swimming Victoria must submit entries online via Swim Central

Unregistered swimmers should contact Jo Peters, Midlands District Entries Officer, entries@midlands-swimming.org.au , 0438 823 965

Entry Fee per event: $12

Entry to Pool – Swimmers: Free Spectators: Free

Programs will be available through Swim Central and MDASA website

Entries Close – Monday, 27th January 2025 at 6.00pmDirect queries to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au (Jo Peters, 0438 823 965)

Exemptions eg. swimmer away on compulsory school camp, injury/illness (medical certificate required), clash with other sporting commitments

To receive an exemption:

1.) Swimmer must have entered and paid for the event.

2.) A letter/email is required including evidence/notice of exemption.

3.) Times to be considered must be the best Long Course 50m time, from within the last 12 months for the relevant stroke(s) (Times can be obtained from Swim Central or Results Central)

Any exemptions sought outside the criteria will be assessed on their individual merit by the Midlands Executive.

All exemption requests to be sent to: Midlands and District Amateur Swimming Association

Via email to: secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au

2025 MDASA 200/400m Distance Meet
2025-02-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up on completion of All Junior Selections, Racing starts approx. 30 minutes after finish of All Junior Selections Meet

2025 MDASA 200/400m Distance Meet

Download Flyer

Download Meet Program (updated 31/01/2025)

Download Timeline – Times are a guide and subject to change. Please keep an eye on the Event Board and listen for announcements.

Download Club Timekeeper Lane allocations

Download entry list – Please check and advise of errors by Midday Tuesday 28th January

Please choose only ONE 400m event and/or ONE 200m event. MDASA reserves the right to swim events of the same distance at the same time, depending on entries.

Open to all SAL registered swimmers. MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints. In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority.

To ensure that this meet is recognised as a Qualifying Meet a minimum of two timekeepers will be required for each lane. Your help ensuring that this occurs is greatly appreciated.

Conditions of MDASA Meet Entry

ONE START RULE will apply

SV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.

Age as at day of the meet.

Entries Close – Monday, 27th January 2025 at 6.00pm

Direct queries to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au (Jo Peters, 0438 823 965)

LATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS.

Nominees agree to adhere to the terms and conditions listed in the Meet Flyer. This must be read prior to entering the Meet.

2025 MDASA Championships
2025-03-01 09:15 - 14:30 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
NOTE – CHANGE OF DATE – Now Saturday 1st March

Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am, Warm up 9:15am, Racing starts 10am

2025 MDASA Championships

Download Flyer

Download Meet Program – version 2, updated 11:00am 28th February (some events reseeded)

Download Club Timekeeper Lane allocations

Download Timeline – Times are a guide and subject to change. Please keep an eye on the Event Board and listen for announcements.

Download Entry List – Please check and advise any errors (including entry times) to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au by Midday tomorrow, Tuesday 25th February.

Any Swimmer registered with a Victorian club may compete in this Meet. However, only members of Midlands District 16 clubs will gain Championships points or medals. By entering this event, all nominees agree to adhere to the ‘Conditions of Entry’ listed below:

District Championship information:

Swimmers must have been registered with a Midlands District Club for at least 6 weeks prior to the Championships to be eligible for Medals, Points and Awards in District Championship events.

Midlands District swimmers must swim at least TWO individual championship events to be eligible for ANY Midlands District Trophy or Award.

Medals will be awarded to the fastest three swimmers, in each 13 & Under Individual Event

It is the swimmer’s responsibility to collect medals on the day of the competition. No medals will be available for later collection.

District Age Group Champion Trophies for the top point scoring Male and Female swimmer in each of the following age groups 9/U, 10/11, 12/13, 14/15, 16/17 & 18/O (presented at MDASA Awards night)

Relay information:

Relay entry via Swim Central. Alternatively, TM files or manual entry welcome for Relay entries ONLY. Email relay entry details (Club & # of teams for each event) and remittance advice to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au by 6pm Tuesday 25th February.

Payment must be made prior to the meet by direct deposit to:

Name: Midland District Amateur Swimming Association, BSB: 633 000, Account#: 110213287, Reference: RelayClubname

No limit to number of teams entered

Only Midlands District Clubs will gain points for relays.

Only 2 teams per club per event will be eligible to receive points.

Only the points gained by the fastest 2 teams for any one club in that event will be included when calculating the overall winner of the District Relay Shield.

Other information:

ONE START RULE will apply

Age as at day of the meet

11 & Under Swimsuit Rule applies

The Meet Director reserves the right to cancel/ merge events or alter the program as required.

The Referee’s decisions will be final.

All events are timed finals

Entries close Monday 24th February at 6pm.

MDASA reserves the right to close online entries early to accommodate time restraints/ venue capacity.

Entry Fees will not be refunded.

2025 MDASA 9 Years and Under Primary Schools Encouragement Swimming Sports (25m)
2025-03-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start (enter via Courtyard)

2025 MDASA 9&U Primary Schools Encouragement Swimming Sports (25m)

Download Flyer

Entries to be submitted by School

NO INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES

Spectator entry: Gold coin donation

Programs: $2

Download Entry List for checking. Please advise of errors by 5pm Monday 24th March (entries@midlands-swimming.org.au).

Choose from 25m Freestyle and/or 25m Backstroke

EACH SWIMMER MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM 25 METRES

All events will be started in the water.

Ribbons will be awarded to first three places in each heat.

Medals will be awarded to the first three placings in each age group at the end of the swim program.

Age of swimmer as at 31st December 2025

EVENT NO. AGE GROUPSTROKEBoys Girls 1 27 & Under25m Freestyle3 48 Years25m Freestyle5 69 Years25m Freestyle7 87 & Under25m Backstroke9 108 Years25m Backstroke11 129 Years25m Backstroke

Commands for starting are as follows :

WHISTLE: To get into the water.

TAKE YOUR MARK: Take up a starting position.

BEEP: Go

SECOND BEEP: False start, return to start.

Remain in the water at the completion of the race until signalled to climb out (usually a whistle).

Entries to be submitted by EACH SCHOOL using the form located at the following link:

Download entry form (Excel spreadsheet).

Email entries to: entries@midlands-swimming.org.au

Closing date for entries: Wednesday 19th March, 5pm

Entries must be via School. NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted.

No alterations to entries will be accepted after the closing date.

PAYMENT IS REQUIRED VIA BANK TRANSFER ON SUBMISSION OF ENTRY LIST – PLEASE EMAIL COPY OF RECEIPT TO: entries@midlands-swimming.org.au

Bank Transfer: MDASA BSB 633 000 Acc. No. 110213287 Ref: [school name]25mEvents

MDASA AGM and Awards
2025-08-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Sebastopol Bowling Club, 213-219 Albert St, Sebastopol, 3356, Australia
Join us to celebrate the achievements of the Midlands District Swimmers in the 24/25 season and get set for the 2025-26 season by nominating our new committee. All positions are open.

JOIN US AT THE SEBASTOPOL BOWLING CLUB ON SUNDAY 31ST AUGUST AT 2:00pm

All positions of the committee will be declared vacant at the Annual General Meeting.

Nominations will close at 6pm on Friday 29th August, and should be lodged with:

The Secretary, MDASA Inc. via email secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au.

NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURERCHAMPIONSHIP OFFICER RECORDS OFFICER PUBLICITY OFFICER TROPHY REGISTRAR

Committee Nomination FormDownload

2025 MDASA 800m Freestyle Distance Meet
2025-09-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up at 5:30 pm (racing starts at 6pm)

2025 MDASA 800m Freestyle Distance Meet

Download Flyer

Results

Results with Splits

Download Meet Program – Please note that this is Provisional. Reseeding may occur based on number of competitors present at the Meet.

Download Volunteer Roster – If you are unable to fulfill your allocated position as listed on the Volunteer Roster, it would be appreciated if you are able to find a replacement. This will ensure that we have sufficient resources to run the meet. If you are unable to find someone to take your spot, please let Jo Peters (0438 823 965) know ASAP.

Download Entry List – Please check this list carefully (including entry times) and if there are any errors or, if you are listed as No Time, but would like to include an estimated training time supplied by your coach for seeding purposes, please let Jo Peters (0438 823 965) know by midday Tuesday 2nd September.

If you are not able to compete on Friday, please contact entries@midlands-swimming.org.au ASAP.

Please also note that in order for this to be a qualifying meet, we will require 2 timekeepers per lane. We request that each swimmer supply 1 timekeeper so that we are able to fulfil this requirement. Many thanks. Swimmers aged 13 or over may be requested to timekeep when not swimming.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Ballarat Aquatic Centre on Friday evening.

Conditions of Meet Entry

• ONE START RULE will apply• SV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.• Medals will be presented to the first three swimmers in the following age groups for male and female: 11/u and 12/13yr.• Age as at day of the meet.• Event will be swum on a mixed time trial basis, seeded by entry time.• Entries close 6pm Monday 1st September• LATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS.

2025 MDASA 1500m Freestyle Distance Meet
2025-10-31 17:30 - 21:00 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up at 5:30 pm (racing starts at 6pm)

2025 MDASA 1500m Freestyle Distance Meet

Download Flyer

Results with Splits

Results

Provisional Meet Program – subject to change based on swimmer numbers at the event.

Entry List – updated 29/10/2025

Please check this list carefully (including entry times) and if there are any errors or, if you would like to include an estimated training time for seeding purposes, please email entries@midlands-swimming.org.au by 6pm Tuesday 28th October.

Conditions of Meet Entry

• ONE START RULE will apply• SV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.• Medals will be presented to the first three swimmers in the following age groups for male and female: 11/u and 12/13yr.• Age as at day of the meet.• Event will be swum on a mixed time trial basis, seeded by entry time.• Entries close 6pm Monday 27th October• LATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS.

In order for this to be a qualifying meet, we require 2 timekeepers per lane. We request that each swimmer supply 1 timekeeper so that we are able to fulfil this requirement. Many thanks. Swimmers aged 13 or over may be requested to timekeep when not swimming. We also require 4 people to turn the lap counters.

Open to all SAL registered swimmers. MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints. In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority.

2026 MDASA All Junior Selections
2026-02-08 09:15 - 11:30 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am, Warm up 9:15am, Racing starts 10am

2026 MDASA All Junior Selections

Download Flyer

This competition is held to select swimmers to compete for the Midlands District 16 at the Semi-Finals of the Country All Junior competition to be held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on Saturday 21st March 2026.

Registered swimmers from clubs not belonging to Midlands District 16 may enter, but are not eligible for selection to compete for District clubs on Saturday 21st March at MSAC.

Individual medal winners in events from the 2025-26 Victorian Sprint Championships, 2026 Victorian Country LC Championships, 2026 Victorian Open Championships or 2025-26 Victorian Age Championships may enter, but are NOT eligible for selection to compete in the Semi-Finals for that STROKE in which the medal was won (regardless of distance).

Swimmers should inform the Midlands District Entries Officer if they are not intending to compete in the semi-finals at MSAC in March.

The fastest eight (8) eligible swimmers in each event, for each age group from 8 & under to 16 years will be invited to compete at MSAC.

Age as on 21/03/2026 (date of Semi-Finals at MSAC) – NOT age at MDASA Selection Meet.

The ‘One Start’ Rule will apply.

All events are 50 metres.

Swimmers do not have to be registered with a club to compete in the All Junior Meets.

Disqualification ruling – if a swimmer if disqualified in an event at the MDASA All Junior Selection meet, they are ineligible to be selected for that event (as per SV rules).

The 11/under swimsuit rule applies at this event.

Nominees agree to adhere to the conditions listed in the Meet Flyer. This must be read prior to entering the Meet.

Swimmers registered with Swimming Victoria must submit entries online via Swim Central

Unregistered swimmers should contact Midlands District Race Secretary, entries@midlands-swimming.org.au

Entry Fee per event: $15

Entry to Pool – Swimmers: Free Spectators: Free

Programs will be available through Swim Central and MDASA website

Entries Close – Monday, 2nd February 2026 at 6.00pmDirect queries to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au

Exemptions eg. swimmer away on compulsory school camp, injury/illness (medical certificate required), clash with other sporting commitments

To receive an exemption:

1.) Swimmer must have entered and paid for the event.

2.) A letter/email is required including evidence/notice of exemption.

3.) Times to be considered must be the best Long Course 50m time, from within the last 12 months for the relevant stroke(s) (Times can be obtained from Swim Central or Results Central)

Any exemptions sought outside the criteria will be assessed on their individual merit by the MDASA Executive.

All exemption requests to be sent to: Midlands and District Amateur Swimming Association

Via email to: secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au

2026 MDASA 200/400m Distance Meet
2026-02-08 12:30 - 14:00 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up on completion of All Junior Selections, Racing starts approx. 30 minutes after finish of All Junior Selections Meet

2026 MDASA 200/400m Distance Meet

Download Flyer

Please choose only ONE 400m event and/or ONE 200m event. MDASA reserves the right to swim events of the same distance at the same time, depending on entries.

Open to all SAL registered swimmers. MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints. In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority.

To ensure that this meet is recognised as a Qualifying Meet a minimum of two timekeepers will be required for each lane. Your help ensuring that this occurs is greatly appreciated.

Conditions of MDASA Meet Entry

ONE START RULE will apply

SV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.

Age as at day of the meet.

Entries Close – Monday, 2nd February 2026 at 6.00pm

Direct queries to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au

LATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS.

Nominees agree to adhere to the terms and conditions listed in the Meet Flyer. This must be read prior to entering the Meet.

2026 MDASA Championships
2026-03-01 09:15 - 14:30 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am, Warm up 9:15am, Racing starts 10am

2026 MDASA Championships

$ 20 per relay

Download Flyer

Any Swimmer registered with a Victorian club may compete in this Meet. However, only members of Midlands District 16 clubs will gain Championships points or medals. By entering this event, all nominees agree to adhere to the ‘Conditions of Entry’ listed below:

District Championship information:

Swimmers must have been registered with a Midlands District Club for at least 6 weeks prior to the Championships to be eligible for Medals, Points and Awards in District Championship events.

Midlands District swimmers must swim at least TWO individual championship events to be eligible for ANY Midlands District Trophy or Award.

Medals will be awarded to the fastest three swimmers, in each 13 & Under Individual Event

It is the swimmer’s responsibility to collect medals on the day of the competition. No medals will be available for later collection.

District Age Group Champion Trophies for the top point scoring Male and Female swimmer in each of the following age groups 9/U, 10/11, 12/13, 14/15, 16/17 & 18/O (presented at MDASA Awards night)

Relay information:

Relay entry via Swim Central. Alternatively, TM files or manual entry welcome for Relay entries ONLY. Email relay entry details (Club & # of teams for each event) and remittance advice to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au by 6pm Tuesday 24th February.

Payment must be made prior to the meet by direct deposit to:

Name: Midland District Amateur Swimming Association, BSB: 633 000, Account#: 110213287, Reference: RelayClubname

No limit to number of teams entered

Only Midlands District Clubs will gain points for relays.

Only 2 teams per club per event will be eligible to receive points.

Only the points gained by the fastest 2 teams for any one club in that event will be included when calculating the overall winner of the District Relay Shield.

Other information:

ONE START RULE will apply

Age as at day of the meet

11 & Under Swimsuit Rule applies

The Meet Director reserves the right to cancel/ merge events or alter the program as required.

The Referee’s decisions will be final.

All events are timed finals

Individual entries close Monday 23rd February at 6pm.

MDASA reserves the right to close online entries early to accommodate time restraints/ venue capacity.

Entry Fees will not be refunded.

2026 MDASA 9 Years and Under Primary Schools Encouragement Swimming Sports (25m)
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start (enter via Courtyard)

2026 MDASA 9&U Primary Schools Encouragement Swimming Sports (25m)

Download Flyer

Entries to be submitted by School

NO INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES

Spectator entry: Gold coin donation

Programs: $2

Choose from 25m Freestyle and/or 25m Backstroke

EACH SWIMMER MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM 25 METRES

All events will be started in the water.

Ribbons will be awarded to first three places in each heat.

Medals will be awarded to the first three placings in each age group at the end of the swim program.

Age of swimmer as at 31st December 2026 (swimmers must be aged 9 or under on 31st December 2026).

EVENT NO. AGE GROUPSTROKEBoys Girls 1 27 & Under25m Freestyle3 48 Years25m Freestyle5 69 Years25m Freestyle7 87 & Under25m Backstroke9 108 Years25m Backstroke11 129 Years25m Backstroke

Commands for starting are as follows :

WHISTLE: To get into the water.

TAKE YOUR MARK: Take up a starting position.

BEEP: Go

SECOND BEEP: False start, return to start.

Remain in the water at the completion of the race until signalled to climb out (usually a whistle).

Entries to be submitted by EACH SCHOOL using the form located at the following link:

Download entry form (Excel spreadsheet).

Email entries to: entries@midlands-swimming.org.au

Closing date for entries: Wednesday 18th March, 5pm

Entries must be via School. NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted.

No alterations to entries will be accepted after the closing date.

PAYMENT IS REQUIRED VIA BANK TRANSFER ON SUBMISSION OF ENTRY LIST – PLEASE EMAIL COPY OF RECEIPT TO: entries@midlands-swimming.org.au

Bank Transfer: MDASA BSB 633 000 Acc. No. 110213287 Ref: [school name]25mEvents
