'Up in the Eyre'   Two Day Swimming Carnival at the ryan mitchel swim centre in Port Augusta.

Annually, the West Coast Swimming Club in conjunction with the Port Augusta Swimming Club host a two day, Long Course (50m) swimming carnival. This year's event will take place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of December at the Ryan Mitchell Swim Centre, Port Augusta.

This event is staged to support swimmers achieving the qualification standards necessary to allow entry into the following January's South Australian Country Championship event. 

Entries for Day 1 and 2 NOW OPEN!

Entries for Day 2 are now open via Swim Central. When entries for Day 1 become available we will provide an update!

Day 1 Reminders
  • Gates open at 10am - Warm Up at 10.15am - First race at 11.15am
  • Swimmers may enter EITHER Event 1 or 2 : 400m IM or 400m Freestyle
  • Swimmers may enter one from the 200m Backstroke, Breastroke or Butterfly (Events 9,10 and 11)
  • Events 141,142 and 143 - The BBB Handicap will be swum as a combined event (one choose ONE stroke from backstroke, breastroke or butterfly)
  • Semi & Finals of Handicap Events will be advised throughout the day.
 The Gerald Kirkham Memorial 800m Freestyle to be swum on Day 1. 
Remember to complete your white handicap cards if entering the freestyle or BBB handicap events. 

Day 2 Reminders
  • Gates open at 7.30am - Warm Up at 8am - First race at 9.00am
  • Relays have been approved to run. 
  • Swimmers entering the 1500m event can request a split at the 800m mark. 
  • No limits on the number of spectator entry tickets able to be purchased ($3.50). All spectators must pre-purchase their entry tickets via Swim Central. 
  • Two day programs $5.00 to be purchased through Swim Central prior to the event. 
  • Bacon and egg BBQ available for breakfast. Catering available for lunch. Pool kiosk open. Card transaction preferred. ​  

COVID-19 SAFETY

  • Consistently practice good hygiene including washing your hands, using the sanitiser provided and covering your coughs and sneezes.
  • Keep your distance – where-ever possible maintain physical distance of 1.5 metres away from anyone you don’t live with. Separate areas are provided for each visiting club and we ask that you ensure your event camp remains in this location. 
  • If you have any of the following symptoms of COVID -19 : fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose and loss or change in sense of smell or taste. Please do not attend the event.
  • Contact tracing records via the Swim SA attendance app will be generated. Ensure that all spectator tickets are purchased at the time of booking on Swim Central for the meet. 
  • Additional COVID Safe practices are documented in our COVID Safe Plan and the detailed event information. 

Lucky squares and Lolly jars

Lucky squares will be available on both Saturday and Sunday of ‘Up in the Eyre’ in Port Augusta with the winners announced on Sunday 12th of December 2021.

A range of Coles and Woolworths gift vouchers, swimmer prize packs and gift hampers will up for grabs. If you are keen to take a guess at our lolly jars and score yourself a tasty treat guesses are available for 50c each. ​

gerald kirkham memorial trophy

Gerald Kirkham Memorial Trophy - 800m Freestyle
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Winner 2020 - Tommy Ford 10.59.10
Winner 2019 - Jamie Ford 11.40.54

In memory of Port Augusta Swimming Club life member Vale Gerald Kirkham 1932-2019 who passed away in November of 2019, the 800m event at their carnival was named in his honour. 

Gerald’s achievements are many, and are never likely to be seen again, including 60 Whyalla and Port Pirie Open Water Swims, 58 Port Augusta Open Water Swims, competing in those well in to his 80s. A plaque to celebrate his achievements sits at the shallow end of lane 1 at the Port Augusta pool. And then there was his other passions such as flying planes, playing mixed netball and his dedication to the Port Augusta Community. Gerald had a generosity of spirit and was willing to share his knowledge and time. He was the first one to jump in the water and was encouraging of the young ones having a go. ​

Gerald embodied the philosophy of swimming for life - enjoying the sport in a competitive manner right through to the end of his life. Gerald is a true legend of Country SA swimming. He was a pillar of the Port Augusta Swimming community and his involvement and encouragement of younger swimmers will be sorely missed.

west coast swimming Club Sponsors 

This year our committee recognises the continued strain COVID-19 has placed on our local community and we have shifted our fundraising focus to securing grant monies rather than again approach those businesses who have generously supported us over the years. The West Coast Swimming Club would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous sponsorship. We are certainly grateful to the wider community for their support, enabling us to offer this important opportunity for swimmers to chart their progress against their own personal best achievements.

Calypso star charters

Based in Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula, Calypso Star Charters have operated cage diving tours for the Great White Sharks since 1990. They pride themselves on being Australia’s leading provider of Shark Cage Diving with 27+ year operating history which has established their reputation as an honest, reliable and sustainable provider of Shark Cage Diving. Thankyou to Calypso Star Charters for being our Major Sponsor.

McDONALDS PORT LINCOLN

Tony Baj and his team at McDonalds Port Lincoln have come on board to sponsor our 'Up in the Eyre' carnival.  As a major sponsor, McDonalds have provided a cash injection of $5​00, PLUS 200 incentive awards for us to give to competitors of the weekend event. These awards can be used in Port Lincoln and Whyalla McDonalds stores!​ 

tony's TUNA INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD

.Tony's Tuna International is committed to the long term sustainability of Southern Bluefin Tuna in our oceans. 
They pride themselves on fishing responsibly, strictly adhering to quotas and providing full traceability of all Southern Blue Fin Tuna to ensure the ongoing supply of this beautiful, magestic and delicious species of fish. Great to have the support of our local fishing industry! Tony's Tuna has provided the club with $500 in sponsorship. 

PORT LINCOLN MECHANICAL

Port Lincoln Mechanical is a locally owned automotive workshop with over 40 years experience across all makes & models. Dedicated to providing Gold Class Service at an affordable price. West Coast Swimming Club is thrilled to announce a $500 sponsorship to support our club. 

Aussie Aluminium

Established in 1989, Aussie Aluminium has always been focused on providing quality service and style. South Australian made and owned, they are known for their knowledgeable staff and expertise in both problem solving and on-time production. Thankyou to Aussie Aluminium for providing $500 towards our club. ​

hazeal newman & associates

Hazeal Newman Accountants in Port Lincoln support their clients with a combination of leading-edge accountancy technologies, and over 90 years of traditional accounting expertise. 

Their experienced team of outcome-focused and friendly accountants offer clients a wide range of expertise in business consultancy, accountancy and taxation, financial planning and investment, wealth creation and Self-Managed Super Funds. 

priceline

Priceline Pharmacy is Australia’s leading pharmacy, health & beauty store. Today there are more than 470 Priceline and Priceline Pharmacy stores nationally. Priceline’s Sister Club has over 7 million members, making it Australia’s largest health and beauty loyalty program. Priceline Pharmacy also supports charity partners through the Priceline Sisterhood Foundation – an initiative developed to support women and their families. Priceline is wholly owned by Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API)

RSM Bird Cameron

Having grown into one of Australia’s leading professional services firms over the last ninety nine years, RSM Australia is committed to enabling clients through a greater understanding of what matters most to their business. Providing ready access to expert corporate financial and advisory accounting services, RSM Australia’s one-firm structure underscores a client-focused culture.

interacct business consulting

Interacct Business Consulting provide a personalised business advisory service, developing and implementing strategies for clients who need help looking at their businesses as a whole to achieve their goals to success. They focus on educating clients and providing them with quality information that’s specifically designed so they can make efficient, proactive decisions instead of inefficient reactive decisions when it’s too late. Interacct are specialists in detailed three-way forecasting.

ROEMAHKITA POLL MERINO STUD

Roemahkita Poll Merino stud was first registered in 1991. They are a Collinsville based daughter stud with infusions since the late 1990’s from Wallaloo Park, Victoria, Leahcim and Kamora Park, SA, and more recently Nerstane, NSW, Kamora Netley Park, Gunallo and Collinsville. Thankyou to the Dahlitz family who have been involved in supporting West Coast Swimming Club for decades following their daughter Amelia's journey through to representation on the Australian Swimming Team. We sincerely appreciate your continuted support of our club. 

BOSTON BAY WINES PORT LINCOLN

Imagine a place where you can sample fine Eyre Peninsula wines, surrounded by vineyards with a breathtaking vista of blue seas, cruising yachts and perhaps even a whale. Situated in South Australia on the beautiful Port Lincoln harbour of Boston Bay, Boston Bay Wines produces a premium range of superb red and great white wines. Thankyou to Tony Ford and the family for your donation of $250!

MYERS SEAFOOD

Myers Seafood sources the best seafood from the pristine waters surrounding Eyre Peninsula, South Australia. They also provide logistic services to the seafood industry. Thankyou to Gavin and the team for their donation of $250!