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SUMMARY:SHEN Swimming Carnival - 9 March 2027 - Wentworthville Aquatic Centre
DESCRIPTION:SHEN Annual Swimming Carnival for homeschoolers.\nTuesday 9 March 2027 | 9:00am–3:00pm — gates open from 8:00am \nIt’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. \nTickets are now available—get in early! \n\nSHEN Member Ticket: $15.00 per child\nSpectators: Free\n\nPrice includes pool entry for all competitors and spectators. \nPlease 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. \nWhen purchasing a ticket\, you will be required to:\n\n\n\nEnter your child’s full name\nEnter your child’s year of birth\n\nAge 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).\n\n\nSelect the races your child would like to compete in\n(If your child decides to withdraw from any race on the day\, that is completely fine.)\n\n\n\n\nSelect your preferred volunteer role\, or simply indicate your availability\n(see details below)\n\nPlease 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. \nEvent Program \n\n\n\nWarm‑up: 25m Rolling Relay\nFreestyle 25m\nFreestyle 50m\nNovelty Race 1\nNovelty Race 2\nBackstroke 25m\nBackstroke 50m\nButterfly 25m\nBreaststroke 25m\nBreaststroke 50m\nNovelty Race 3\nNovelty Race 4\n\n\n\nPool Information: \n\n\n\n25m\, 6‑lane outdoor pool\n1.1m depth\nNo dive starts\n\n\n\nSpectators and Volunteering \nAs 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. \nVolunteers 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. \n\nPlease select your preferred volunteer role\, or simply indicate your availability when purchasing your tickets\nAs the event approaches\, roles will be allocated\, taking preferences into account where possible.\nYou will be notified and provided with details of your role as the day draws closer\nVolunteer preferences can be updated at any time by emailing us.\n\nAvailable Roles: \n\nRegistration Desk\nAnnouncer\nMarshal (AM)\nMarshal (PM)\nMarshal (Flexible)\nTimer (AM)\nTimer (PM)\nTimer (Flexible)\nTally Desk Assistant (AM)\nTally Desk Assistant (PM)\nRecorder (AM)\nRecorder (PM)\nRunner (AM)\nRunner (PM)\nNovelty Race 1 & 2 Coordinator\nNovelty Race 1 & 2 Assistant\nNovelty Race 3 & 4 Coordinator\nNovelty Race 3 & 4 Assistant\n\nLocation \nWentworthville Memorial Swimming Centre \nA beautifully renovated facility located in Greater Western Sydney\, with central access from all areas of Sydney. \nFacilities include: \n\nTwo outdoor swimming pools (exclusive use of the 25m pool for our event)\nLarge splash pad\nGrassed areas with play equipment\nBBQ area and playground\nChange rooms with hot showers\nKiosk and poolside relaxation areas\n\nFor more information\, visit the Wentworthville Memorial Swimming Centre website. \nImportant Information\n\nYou must subscribe to event email updates to receive detailed information as the event approaches.\nPlease enter ticket details and selections carefully\, as online entries cannot be edited.\nIf changes are required\, you may email us at any time and we will update your details manually.\n\n📧 Contact us:\nsportscarnival@shen.org.au\nFor questions\, suggestions\, feedback\, or ticket changes. \nWe look forward to a fantastic day in the pool with our SHEN community!
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/shen-annual-swimming-carnival-for-homeschoolers-9-march-2027/
LOCATION:Wentworthville Memorial Swimming Pool\, 115 Dunmore Street\, Wentworthville\, NSW\, 2145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SHEN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Tapp":MAILTO:sportscarnival@shen.org.au
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