2025 BRISBANE SENIOR METRO CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Friday, March 7th – Sunday, March 9th
- Brisbane Aquatic Centre
- LCM (50m)
- SwimSwam Preview
- Meet Central
- Entries
The 2025 Brisbane Senior Metro Championships were slated to take place this weekend, with action kicking off Friday, March 7th at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre.
Superstars Thomas Ceccon and Alberto Razzetti of Italy, as well as Elijah Winnington and William Petric of the host nations were expected to be among the competitors.
However, as we reported yesterday, the city of Brisbane is currently directly in the path of Tropical Storm Alfred. With safety of athletes and spectators in mind, the three-day competition has officially been cancelled.
Per the meet site’s announcement:
Senior Metropolitan Championships – Event Cancelled – Updated Information
Due to the severe weather forecast associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the Brisbane Senior Metropolitan Championships scheduled for this weekend have been cancelled.
All nomination fees will be automatically refunded via Swim Central—no action is required from swimmers or clubs.
While Swimming Brisbane explored options to reschedule, unfortunately, no alternative weekend is available.
To ensure Brisbane Senior Metropolitan medallists, major awards & aggregate award winners can be recognised, Swimming Qld are extending nominations for the Swimming Qld National Preparation Meet & Jess Schipper Challenge (15–16 March 2025) until 9:00am Monday, 10 March. This provides an opportunity for eligible Brisbane swimmers to nominate. Use this link.
Brisbane Senior Metropolitan medals will be awarded during the Swimming Qld National Preparation Meet & Jess Schipper Challenge, for events that are included in that program. However as some events are not part of that program, certain medals cannot be awarded.
Age group of competitors is age as at the first day of competition, 15 March. Minimum age for the Speedo National Preparation Meet is 13 years for Females and 14 years for Males; and 12 years for Multi Class athletes. While, minimum age for the Jess Schipper Challenge is 11 years.
We appreciate your understanding and hope everyone stays safe.
According to Reuters, millions of Queensland and New South Wales residents are at risk with the storm warnings stretchimg more than 500 km (311 miles).
