Wollongong · Illawarra · NSW
Wests Illawarra Aquatic Swim Club
A swimming club for Illawarra families. Our Friday Club Nights welcome everyone, from a swimmer’s very first 25m race to seasoned competitors chasing personal bests. From there, swimmers can go on to represent the club at Area, State and national championships.
Next Club Night
Friday 30 October · Emma McKeon Pool, UOW
Warm-up 6:15pm to 6:30pm · First event marshals 6:15pm
Entries close Thursday 29 October, 6:00pm
$10 per swimmer · Up to three events
What we do
Racing, training and club life
Competition
Race at every level
Club teams race at SESA, NSW Country, State and national meets, plus open water events and our own WIAQ Long Course Meet.
Selected Fridays in season
Club Nights
Race, set personal bests and earn Pointscore points at Emma McKeon Pool, UOW. Free BBQ sausage sandwiches.
Squads
Squad swimmers
Squad swimmers train under the guidance of WIAQ Head Coach Jackie Barck.
Season calendar
2026–27 season highlights
Fri 9 Oct 2026
Club Nights begin
Emma McKeon Pool, UOW
Sat 14 Nov 2026
WIAQ Long Course Meet
Unanderra Pool
15–17 Jan 2027
NSW Country Regional Championships
Western Suburbs
30–31 Jan 2027
SESA Championships
Ulladulla, with club dinner
Membership
Join the club
Each family needs a Club Supporter membership for a parent or guardian, plus a membership for each swimmer. New swimmers can start with a free 60-day Come & Try membership.
For members
Quick links
Club news
Club Night updates, carnival write-ups and notices from the committee.
Swim Central
Memberships, Club Night and carnival entries, and your swimmer’s official times.
Results and records
Meet results and the club record board.
Volunteer
Put your hand up for timekeeping, the BBQ or marshalling at an upcoming Club Night.
Contact
Get in touch
Sponsors
Proudly supported by local business
FoodWorks Tarrawanna, McKeon’s Swim School, Wests Illawarra, arena, Fulton Hogan, GM3 and PHYXIT back our swimmers and help keep club swimming affordable for families. Please support the businesses that support us.