Queensland swimmers have a proud history of breaking State, National and World Records. Swimmers who are the fastest in a particular event, age group or classification (Multi Class Records only) are deemed to be the current record holder. Queensland records may be broken at all levels of competition; from approved club meets to international competition.
Long Course (LC) and Short Course (SC) records
Long Course (LC) records are established in a 50 metre pool while Short Course (SC) records are established in a 25 metre pool. All records must be achieved in a pool that meets the specific requirements as outlined in section SW 12.A in the SQ/SAL Swimming Rules Booklet.
There are three different types of Queensland records:
Queensland record
A Queensland record is the fastest time swum by a Swimming Queensland member at recognised meets anywhere in the world. Queensland records are divided into both age-group (i.e. 11 years, 12 years etc.) and open (all ages) for both Long Course and Short Course.
Queensland Allcomers record
A Queensland Allcomers record is the fastest time swum by anyone, regardless if they are a member of a Swimming Queensland Club, other state organisation or International Swimming Federation, at an approved meet held in Queensland. Queensland Allcomers Records can be set for both Long Course and Short Course.
Queensland Multi Class record
A Queensland Multi Class record is the fastest time swum by a Queensland Multi Class swimmer at recognised meets anywhere in the world. Records are set according to their age and classification. There are age and open QLD Multi Class records for Long Course (LC) only.
- Claiming Queensland Records
- Meets held outside of Queensland (i.e. meets held in NSW etc.).
- Meets run by a Region or Club (includes Regional Championships, Preparation Meets and Transition Meets).
- Meets run by School Swimming organisations (note, only certain meets can be used to qualify for a record. Learn more about approved school swimming meets).
- International Meets that you have attended outside of being a member of a Swimming Queensland or Swimming Australia Team.
- Current Queensland Multi Class Records
- Current Queensland Short Course Records
- Current Queensland Long Course Records
- Claiming a National or International Record
- Meets held outside of Queensland (i.e. meets held in NSW etc.).
- Meets run by a Region or Club (includes Regional Championships, Preparation Meets and Transition Meets).
- Meets run by School Swimming organisations (note: only certain meets can be used to qualify for a record. Learn more about approved school swimming meets).
- International Meets that you have attended outside of being a member of a Swimming Queensland or Swimming Australia Team.
- Current National and International Records
Results from International, National and State level meets are all checked by Swimming Queensland to identify any Queensland Records that meet the above criteria. Therefore, there is no need to submit a Record Application for State Preparation Meets, State Championships, National Championships or major International Meets (e.g. Olympics, Pan Pacs, World Championships or any meets you attend as part of a State or National team).
You will need to submit a Record Application Form for these meets:
To apply for your Queensland Record to be recognised, please ensure you have met the eligibility criteria (Download Criteria for Claiming Queensland Records) and then simply download the appropriate form below and submit it to admin.qld@swimming.org.au
Download Individual Queensland Record Application Form
Download Relay Queensland Record Application Form
Additional information regarding the general requirements and conditions of claiming records can be found in section SW 12.A in the SQ/SAL Swimming Rules Booklet.
Qld Multi Class Female Long Course Records (updated as at 21 January 2025)
Qld Multi Class Male Long Course Records (updated as at 21 January 2025)
Qld & Qld Allcomers Female Short Course Records (updated as at 3 October 2024)
Qld & Qld Allcomers Male Short Course Records (updated as at 3 October 2024)
Qld & Qld Allcomers Female Long Course Records (updated as at 16 January 2025)
Qld & Qld Allcomers Female Relay Long Course Records (updated as at 16 December 2024)
Qld & Qld Allcomers Male Long Course Records (updated as at 8 January 2025)
Qld & Qld Allcomers Male Relay Long Course Records (updated as at 16 December 2024)
Qld & Qld Allcomers Mixed Relay Long Course Records (updated as at 16 December 2024)
Similarly to the process of claiming a Queensland Record, Swimming Australia will check all National and International meets (attended as part of the Swimming Australia team) for any National or International Records. All Queensland Preparation or Queensland Championship meets will also be checked for National and International Records by Swimming Queensland and the relevant paperwork will be submitted to Swimming Australia or FINA on behalf of the swimmer.
You will need to submit a National or International Record Application Form for the following types of meets:
To access the relevant forms for submitting a national or international record application, please visit the Swimming Australia website.
Additional information regarding the general requirements and conditions of claiming National and International Records, including timeframes in which an application must be submitted, can be found in section SW 12.A in the SQ/SAL Swimming Rules Booklet.
For a list of all current National, Commonwealth and World Records please visit the Swimming Australia website.
