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Swimming ACT is a sports club in Canberra, Australia, dedicated to promoting fitness, fun, and a sense of community through swimming. As a governing body for swimming clubs in the ACT and surrounding districts, including Goulburn, Crookwell, Braidwood, and Queanbeyan, the club offers quality opportunities for swimmers of all levels to develop their skills.
The club's vision is to inspire Canberrans to be the best swimmers they can be, while its mission is to provide optimal development opportunities for all levels of swimming in the region. Swimming ACT holds regular events and competitions and administers the local swimming calendar. It also collaborates with local swimming clubs based in Canberra, Queanbeyan, Goulburn, Braidwood, and Crookwell to offer training and development programmes.
Committed to inclusivity and respect, Swimming ACT values creativity, success, honesty, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and encouragement. These values guide the club in its operations, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all members.
The club is managed by a Board of Directors, elected annually at the AGM in May. The President is chosen from within the Board. The current Board members include Bob Alford as President, Amanda Phillips, Michael Thorne, Bruce Whitby, Lorraine Wuth, and Michelle Ciaccia as an appointed director.
For contact and office hours, the Swimming ACT office is located at Maitland House, 100 Maitland Street, Hackett, ACT, 2602. The office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The contact number is (02) 6257 4837, and faxes can be sent to (02) 6230.
By joining Swimming ACT, members can engage in a range of swimming programmes, competitions, and events, promoting an active lifestyle and fostering a sense of community among swimmers in Canberra and the surrounding areas.