SHEN Annual Swimming Carnival for homeschoolers.
Tuesday 9 March 2027 | 9:00am–3:00pm — gates open from 8:00am
It’s on again! Come along to the SHEN Annual Swimming Carnival for homeschoolers—a fun day to get together, catch up with old friends and make some new ones. Whether your children are keen swimmers or just enjoy being part of the day, there’s plenty of opportunity to join in, cheer each other on and enjoy some friendly competition with other homeschooling families. We’re looking forward to welcoming 150+ homeschooled children and their families for another great day of swimming, fun and community spirit.
Tickets are now available—get in early!
- SHEN Member Ticket: $15.00 per child
- Spectators: Free
Price includes pool entry for all competitors and spectators.
Please note: Members are kindly asked to purchase tickets only for their own children. We encourage friends and extended family to join SHEN and purchase their own tickets.
When purchasing a ticket, you will be required to:
- Enter your child’s full name
- Enter your child’s year of birth
- Age groups follow our athletics carnival and general sports convention. For example, a child born in 2019 will compete in Under 8s (meaning they will be 6 turning 7 in 2026, therefore they will be under 8 during the whole of 2026).
- Select the races your child would like to compete in
(If your child decides to withdraw from any race on the day, that is completely fine.)
- Select your preferred volunteer role, or simply indicate your availability
(see details below)
Please ensure a free spectator ticket is purchased for each spectator and that all contact details are completed. This information is required for event organisation and, in the unlikely event of an insurance‑related incident.
Event Program
- Warm‑up: 25m Rolling Relay
- Freestyle 25m
- Freestyle 50m
- Novelty Race 1
- Novelty Race 2
- Backstroke 25m
- Backstroke 50m
- Butterfly 25m
- Breaststroke 25m
- Breaststroke 50m
- Novelty Race 3
- Novelty Race 4
Pool Information:
- 25m, 6‑lane outdoor pool
- 1.1m depth
- No dive starts
Spectators and Volunteering
As a spectator, we kindly ask that you contribute to the day by volunteering. This carnival is entirely volunteer‑run, and together we make it happen for our children.
Volunteers may be parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or friends. We also warmly encourage teens who may not wish to race but would like to help on the day. For teens who volunteer as dedicated assistants for the day, we are happy to provide a work reference and incentives.
- Please select your preferred volunteer role, or simply indicate your availability when purchasing your tickets
- As the event approaches, roles will be allocated, taking preferences into account where possible.
- You will be notified and provided with details of your role as the day draws closer
- Volunteer preferences can be updated at any time by emailing us.
Available Roles:
- Registration Desk
- Announcer
- Marshal (AM)
- Marshal (PM)
- Marshal (Flexible)
- Timer (AM)
- Timer (PM)
- Timer (Flexible)
- Tally Desk Assistant (AM)
- Tally Desk Assistant (PM)
- Recorder (AM)
- Recorder (PM)
- Runner (AM)
- Runner (PM)
- Novelty Race 1 & 2 Coordinator
- Novelty Race 1 & 2 Assistant
- Novelty Race 3 & 4 Coordinator
- Novelty Race 3 & 4 Assistant
Location
Wentworthville Memorial Swimming Centre
A beautifully renovated facility located in Greater Western Sydney, with central access from all areas of Sydney.
Facilities include:
- Two outdoor swimming pools (exclusive use of the 25m pool for our event)
- Large splash pad
- Grassed areas with play equipment
- BBQ area and playground
- Change rooms with hot showers
- Kiosk and poolside relaxation areas
For more information, visit the Wentworthville Memorial Swimming Centre website.
Important Information
- You must subscribe to event email updates to receive detailed information as the event approaches.
- Please enter ticket details and selections carefully, as online entries cannot be edited.
- If changes are required, you may email us at any time and we will update your details manually.
📧 Contact us:
sportscarnival@shen.org.au
For questions, suggestions, feedback, or ticket changes.
We look forward to a fantastic day in the pool with our SHEN community!