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Bendigo, Victoria — Round 1 of the Fosterville Gold Swimming Super Series delivered an outstanding start to the 2026 short course season, bringing together 190 swimmers from across Victoria, including 100 local athletes,...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/fosterville-gold-swimming-super-series-round-1","title":"Fosterville Gold Swimming Super Series Round 1","summary":"Bendigo, Victoria — Round 1 of the Fosterville Gold Swimming Super Series delivered an outstanding start to the 2026 short course season, bringing together 190 swimmers from across Victoria, including 100 local athletes,...","date_modified":"2026-05-25T04:53:41Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/gurri-set-for-opening-round-splash-as-2026-super-series-begins","html_content":"

More than 190 swimmers from across Victoria will converge on Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre this Sunday for the opening round of the 2026 Fosterville Gold Swimming Super Series, marking the start of a high‑energy season...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/gurri-set-for-opening-round-splash-as-2026-super-series-begins","title":"Gurri Set for Opening Round Splash as 2026 Super Series Begins","summary":"More than 190 swimmers from across Victoria will converge on Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre this Sunday for the opening round of the 2026 Fosterville Gold Swimming Super Series, marking the start of a high‑energy season...","date_modified":"2026-05-21T03:21:11Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/future-ready-club-forum-sets-a-unified-path","html_content":"

Swimming Bendigo’s inaugural Future Ready Club Forum, held on Thursday night, brought together committee leaders, coaches, and regional partners to strengthen collaboration across the city’s three clubs and accelerate th...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/future-ready-club-forum-sets-a-unified-path","title":"Future Ready Club Forum Sets a Unified Path","summary":"Swimming Bendigo’s inaugural Future Ready Club Forum, held on Thursday night, brought together committee leaders, coaches, and regional partners to strengthen collaboration across the city’s three clubs and accelerate th...","date_modified":"2026-05-02T05:51:13Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/future-ready-forum-signals-next-chapter-for-bendigo-swimming","html_content":"

Swimming Bendigo will bring together its three local clubs, along with coaches and volunteers, this Thursday night for the Future Ready Club Forum, an important step in shaping the future of swimming across Bendigo.

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/future-ready-forum-signals-next-chapter-for-bendigo-swimming","title":"Future Ready Forum Signals Next Chapter for Swimming Bendigo","summary":"Swimming Bendigo will bring together its three local clubs, along with coaches and volunteers, this Thursday night for the Future Ready Club Forum, an important step in shaping the future of swimming across Bendigo.","date_modified":"2026-04-27T01:21:44Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/swimming-bendigo-outlines-vision-towards-2028","html_content":"

Swimming Bendigo has released its 2026–2028 Strategic Paper, outlining a bold plan that places swimming events at the heart of community connection, athlete development, and regional economic activity.

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/swimming-bendigo-outlines-vision-towards-2028","title":"Swimming Bendigo Outlines Vision towards 2028","summary":"Swimming Bendigo has released its 2026–2028 Strategic Paper, outlining a bold plan that places swimming events at the heart of community connection, athlete development, and regional economic activity.","date_modified":"2026-03-25T01:23:51Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/swimming-bendigo-statement-on-bendigo-east-swimming-pool","html_content":"

Swimming Bendigo values its partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo and acknowledges Council’s revised direction for the city’s aquatic strategy. We support long‑term planning that delivers a sustainable, future‑rea...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/swimming-bendigo-statement-on-bendigo-east-swimming-pool","title":"Swimming Bendigo Statement on Bendigo East Swimming Pool","summary":"Swimming Bendigo values its partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo and acknowledges Council’s revised direction for the city’s aquatic strategy. We support long‑term planning that delivers a sustainable, future‑rea...","date_modified":"2026-03-05T21:59:54Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/sue-dullard-recognised-with-district-15-life-membership","html_content":"

Swimming Bendigo is delighted to announce that Committee Member, Sue Dullard, has today been awarded Life Membership of Central Victorian Swimming (District 15).

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/sue-dullard-recognised-with-district-15-life-membership","title":"Sue Dullard recognised with District 15 Life Membership ","summary":"Swimming Bendigo is delighted to announce that Committee Member, Sue Dullard, has today been awarded Life Membership of Central Victorian Swimming (District 15).","date_modified":"2026-03-01T08:49:02Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/7-things-swimming-has-taught-us","html_content":"

On behalf of the Velocity team, we’re pleased to share this letter from Marley Addlem and Telani Bibby from Bendigo East. We’re grateful to both of them for taking the time to reflect and share their experiences with us.

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/7-things-swimming-has-taught-us","title":"7 Things Swimming Has Taught Us","summary":"On behalf of the Velocity team, we’re pleased to share this letter from Marley Addlem and Telani Bibby from Bendigo East. We’re grateful to both of them for taking the time to reflect and share their experiences with us.","date_modified":"2026-02-06T10:47:35Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/project-velocity-wraps-up-successful-pilot","html_content":"

Project Velocity has concluded its inaugural three‑month pilot program, bringing together 40 talented swimmers from Bendigo’s three competitive swimming clubs in a collaborative high‑performance environment designed to e...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/project-velocity-wraps-up-successful-pilot","title":"Project Velocity Wraps Up Successful Pilot","summary":"Project Velocity has concluded its inaugural three‑month pilot program, bringing together 40 talented swimmers from Bendigo’s three competitive swimming clubs in a collaborative high‑performance environment designed to e...","date_modified":"2026-02-06T05:18:12Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/olympian-joins-swimming-bendigo%E2%80%99s-project-velocity","html_content":"

Swimming Bendigo is proud to announce that Olympic silver medallist Tamsin Cook will visit Bendigo on Saturday, December 6, guest coaching the second Project Velocity squad session at the Bendigo East Swimming Pool.

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/olympian-joins-swimming-bendigo%E2%80%99s-project-velocity","title":"Olympian to Guest Coach Swimming Bendigo’s Project Velocity","summary":"Swimming Bendigo is proud to announce that Olympic silver medallist Tamsin Cook will visit Bendigo on Saturday, December 6, guest coaching the second Project Velocity squad session at the Bendigo East Swimming Pool. ","date_modified":"2025-11-27T10:47:29Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/olympian-tamsin-cook-joins-project-velocity","html_content":"

Swimming Bendigo is thrilled to announce that Olympian Tamsin Cook will be joining Project Velocity, the squad-based development initiative designed to accelerate the growth of emerging swimming talent.

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/olympian-tamsin-cook-joins-project-velocity","title":"Olympian Tamsin Cook Joins Project Velocity ","summary":"Swimming Bendigo is thrilled to announce that Olympian Tamsin Cook will be joining Project Velocity, the squad-based development initiative designed to accelerate the growth of emerging swimming talent.","date_modified":"2025-11-12T11:09:34Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/project-velocity-launches-with-a-splash-at-flac","html_content":"

Up to 40 swimmers from Bendigo East, Bendigo Hawks, and Kangaroo Flat swim clubs dived into action at the Faith Leech Aquatic Centre this week, marking the official launch of Project Velocity, a three-month initiative de...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/project-velocity-launches-with-a-splash-at-flac","title":"Project Velocity Launches with a Splash at FLAC","summary":"Up to 40 swimmers from Bendigo East, Bendigo Hawks, and Kangaroo Flat swim clubs dived into action at the Faith Leech Aquatic Centre this week, marking the official launch of Project Velocity, a three-month initiative de...","date_modified":"2025-11-07T09:32:31Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/launching-project-velocity","html_content":"

Swimming Bendigo is excited to announce the launch of Project Velocity, a three-month structured pilot squad designed to accelerate the development of competitive swimmers across the Bendigo region.

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/launching-project-velocity","title":"Launching Project Velocity ","summary":"Swimming Bendigo is excited to announce the launch of Project Velocity, a three-month structured pilot squad designed to accelerate the development of competitive swimmers across the Bendigo region.","date_modified":"2025-10-22T10:42:14Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/2025-victorian-country-short-course-championships","html_content":"

The 2025 Victorian Country Short Course Championships have officially wrapped at Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, delivering a landmark moment for regional sport and reaffirming Bendigo’s status as Australia’s epicentre ...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/2025-victorian-country-short-course-championships","title":"2025 Victorian Country Short Course Championships ","summary":"The 2025 Victorian Country Short Course Championships have officially wrapped at Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, delivering a landmark moment for regional sport and reaffirming Bendigo’s status as Australia’s epicentre ...","date_modified":"2025-08-10T12:21:17Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/bendigo-gears-up-for-short-course-swimming-championships","html_content":"

MEDIA RELEASE

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/bendigo-gears-up-for-short-course-swimming-championships","title":"Bendigo gears up for Short Course Swimming Championships ","summary":"MEDIA RELEASE","date_modified":"2025-07-22T11:56:00Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/final-round-of-fosterville-gold-swimming-super-series-this-sunday","html_content":"

MEDIA RELEASE: Wednesday, 16 July 2025

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/final-round-of-fosterville-gold-swimming-super-series-this-sunday","title":"Final Round of Fosterville Gold Swimming Super Series This Sunday","summary":"MEDIA RELEASE: Wednesday, 16 July 2025","date_modified":"2025-07-15T20:37:48Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/participation-surges-ahead-of-round-2","html_content":"

The excitement is building as Round 2 of the Fosterville Gold Swimming Super Series heads to Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre this Sunday, promising a full day of fast-paced racing and community spirit.

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/participation-surges-ahead-of-round-2","title":"Participation surges ahead of Round 2","summary":"The excitement is building as Round 2 of the Fosterville Gold Swimming Super Series heads to Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre this Sunday, promising a full day of fast-paced racing and community spirit.","date_modified":"2025-06-19T11:42:09Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/gurri-wanyarra-announced-as-presenting-partner","html_content":"

Swimming Bendigo is thrilled to announce Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre as a presenting partner for the 2025 Victorian Short Course Country Championships, held on August 9 and 10. This collaboration highlights a shared ...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/gurri-wanyarra-announced-as-presenting-partner","title":"Gurri Wanyarra announced as a Presenting Partner","summary":"Swimming Bendigo is thrilled to announce Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre as a presenting partner for the 2025 Victorian Short Course Country Championships, held on August 9 and 10. This collaboration highlights a shared ...","date_modified":"2025-06-09T10:39:46Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/john-jordan-making-waves-in-the-pool-and-in-life","html_content":"

For John Jordan, Head Coach at Bendigo East Swimming Club coaching wasn't some grand plan from the start; it was more like something that just found him. He was already a pro at mentoring folks in his IT career and a hug...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/john-jordan-making-waves-in-the-pool-and-in-life","title":"John Jordan: Making Waves in the Pool and in Life","summary":"For John Jordan, Head Coach at Bendigo East Swimming Club coaching wasn't some grand plan from the start; it was more like something that just found him. He was already a pro at mentoring folks in his IT career and a hug...","date_modified":"2025-05-22T00:00:06Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/swimming-bendigo-announces-new-three-year-partnership","html_content":"

Swimming Bendigo is thrilled to announce a new three-year partnership with Fosterville Gold Mine. Under this exciting new partnership, the Swimming Bendigo Super Series will be renamed to the Fosterville Gold Swimming Su...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/swimming-bendigo-announces-new-three-year-partnership","title":"Swimming Bendigo Announces New Three-Year Partnership","summary":"Swimming Bendigo is thrilled to announce a new three-year partnership with Fosterville Gold Mine. Under this exciting new partnership, the Swimming Bendigo Super Series will be renamed to the Fosterville Gold Swimming Su...","date_modified":"2025-02-06T23:26:00Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/rio-olympian-to-visit-bendigo","html_content":"

Bendigo, Australia - Swimming Bendigo is pleased to announce that Josh Beaver, Rio Olympian and Commonwealth Games medallist, will be visiting Bendigo to support regional grassroots swimming. On Saturday, January 4th, Mr...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/rio-olympian-to-visit-bendigo","title":"Rio Olympian to Visit Bendigo","summary":"Bendigo, Australia - Swimming Bendigo is pleased to announce that Josh Beaver, Rio Olympian and Commonwealth Games medallist, will be visiting Bendigo to support regional grassroots swimming. On Saturday, January 4th, Mr...","date_modified":"2024-12-27T06:33:52Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/timing-system-preparations-underway","html_content":"

Today, Caulfield Aquatics kindly hosted Greg Smith, the Competitions Officer from Swimming Bendigo. Greg's visit was a crucial step in the preparations for the upcoming 2025 Swimming Victoria Short Course Country Champio...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/timing-system-preparations-underway","title":"Timing system preparations underway","summary":"Today, Caulfield Aquatics kindly hosted Greg Smith, the Competitions Officer from Swimming Bendigo. Greg's visit was a crucial step in the preparations for the upcoming 2025 Swimming Victoria Short Course Country Champio...","date_modified":"2024-12-05T10:21:02Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/2025-victorian-country-championships-sponsorship-pre-registration","html_content":"

Swimming Bendigo is excited to announce that pre-registration is now open for partners to join us in hosting the 2025 Victorian Country Short Course Swimming Championships in the City of Greater Bendigo for the very firs...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/2025-victorian-country-championships-sponsorship-pre-registration","title":"2025 Victorian Country Championships Sponsorship Pre-registration","summary":"Swimming Bendigo is excited to announce that pre-registration is now open for partners to join us in hosting the 2025 Victorian Country Short Course Swimming Championships in the City of Greater Bendigo for the very firs...","date_modified":"2024-10-13T00:46:18Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/2025-feasibility-development-project","html_content":"

Swimming Bendigo is excited to unveil plans for a feasibility and development initiative aimed at bolstering the future of competitive swimming and meeting the aquatic needs of the Greater Bendigo community. The project ...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/2025-feasibility-development-project","title":"2025 Feasibility & Development Project ","summary":"Swimming Bendigo is excited to unveil plans for a feasibility and development initiative aimed at bolstering the future of competitive swimming and meeting the aquatic needs of the Greater Bendigo community. The project ...","date_modified":"2024-08-15T23:13:22Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/strauchs-win-will-inspire-the-next-generation","html_content":"

Jenna Strauch, a product of the Bendigo East Swimming Club, has secured her inaugural Olympic medal with Australia's 4x100m women's medley relay team, marking a triumphant conclusion to the Dolphins' dominant performance...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/strauchs-win-will-inspire-the-next-generation","title":"Strauch's win will inspire the next generation","summary":"Jenna Strauch, a product of the Bendigo East Swimming Club, has secured her inaugural Olympic medal with Australia's 4x100m women's medley relay team, marking a triumphant conclusion to the Dolphins' dominant performance...","date_modified":"2024-08-05T10:18:57Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/swimming-bendigo-to-host-major-two-year-event","html_content":"

On a day marked by Australian swimming's triumph in Paris, Swimming Bendigo brought home gold for Central Victoria. In 2025 and 2027, Swimming Bendigo is set to host the Victorian Country Short Course Championships, draw...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/swimming-bendigo-to-host-major-two-year-event","title":"Swimming Bendigo to host major championship in multi-year deal","summary":"On a day marked by Australian swimming's triumph in Paris, Swimming Bendigo brought home gold for Central Victoria. In 2025 and 2027, Swimming Bendigo is set to host the Victorian Country Short Course Championships, draw...","date_modified":"2024-07-29T10:37:18Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/celebrating-a-super-first-season","html_content":"

The final round of the Swimming Bendigo Super Series, marking the end of its inaugural season, is scheduled for this Sunday. Bendigo's Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre has been the venue for some outstanding performances,...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/celebrating-a-super-first-season","title":"Celebrating a super first season","summary":"The final round of the Swimming Bendigo Super Series, marking the end of its inaugural season, is scheduled for this Sunday. Bendigo's Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre has been the venue for some outstanding performances,...","date_modified":"2024-07-25T09:11:29Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/phatcontrolla-set-to-rock-gurri-on-july-28th","html_content":"

Swimming Bendigo is thrilled to announce that Triple J Unearthed featured artist PhatControlla will be performing at Gurri Wanyarra to celebrate the final round of the 2024 Swimming Bendigo Super Series. PhatControlla, a...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/phatcontrolla-set-to-rock-gurri-on-july-28th","title":"PhatControlla set to rock Gurri on July 28th","summary":"Swimming Bendigo is thrilled to announce that Triple J Unearthed featured artist PhatControlla will be performing at Gurri Wanyarra to celebrate the final round of the 2024 Swimming Bendigo Super Series. PhatControlla, a...","date_modified":"2024-07-15T12:02:13Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/bendigo-heritage-expands-support-of-swimming","html_content":"

Bendigo Heritage Attractions, guardian of Bendigo's iconic sites such as the Central Deborah Gold Mine and the famous Bendigo Tramways, has expanded its swimming support with a new membership program for Swimming Victori...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/bendigo-heritage-expands-support-of-swimming","title":"Bendigo Heritage expands support of swimming","summary":"Bendigo Heritage Attractions, guardian of Bendigo's iconic sites such as the Central Deborah Gold Mine and the famous Bendigo Tramways, has expanded its swimming support with a new membership program for Swimming Victori...","date_modified":"2024-06-30T01:12:09Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/swimmers-make-a-super-splash","html_content":"

The Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre in Bendigo was the proud host to 215 state-wide competitors for the second installment of the Swimming Bendigo Super Series today. This event, marking the second of four short course r...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/swimmers-make-a-super-splash","title":"Swimmers make a super splash","summary":"The Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre in Bendigo was the proud host to 215 state-wide competitors for the second installment of the Swimming Bendigo Super Series today. This event, marking the second of four short course r...","date_modified":"2024-06-23T10:13:38Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/super-series-prepares-for-round-two","html_content":"

The City of Greater Bendigo, along with the Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, is set to welcome some of swimming's rising stars as part of the Swimming Bendigo Super Series. This event is a joint effort among Bendigo's th...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/super-series-prepares-for-round-two","title":"Super Series prepares for a surge in participation","summary":"The City of Greater Bendigo, along with the Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, is set to welcome some of swimming's rising stars as part of the Swimming Bendigo Super Series. This event is a joint effort among Bendigo's th...","date_modified":"2024-06-21T05:58:51Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/super-series-opens-with-a-splash","html_content":"

A strong contingent of 191 competitors from across Victoria hit the water at the opening round of the Swimming Bendigo Super Series today at Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre.

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/super-series-opens-with-a-splash","title":"Super Series opens with a splash","summary":"A strong contingent of 191 competitors from across Victoria hit the water at the opening round of the Swimming Bendigo Super Series today at Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre. ","date_modified":"2024-05-26T09:03:10Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/media-release-breach-apparel-joins-swimming-bendigo","html_content":"

Bendigo owned and operated Breach Apparel has today been confirmed as the official apparel partner of Swimming Bendigo for the next three years. Breach Apparel is a leading sport, workwear, promotional & corporate appare...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/media-release-breach-apparel-joins-swimming-bendigo","title":"Breach Apparel joins Swimming Bendigo","summary":"Bendigo owned and operated Breach Apparel has today been confirmed as the official apparel partner of Swimming Bendigo for the next three years. Breach Apparel is a leading sport, workwear, promotional & corporate appare...","date_modified":"2024-05-22T12:02:01Z"},{"id":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/welcome-to-bendigo","html_content":"

On behalf of Bendigo Hawks Aquatic (BHA), Bendigo East Swimming Club (BESC) and Kangaroo Flat Swim Club (KFSC) we would like to welcome all competitors, coaches and families to the City of Greater Bendigo for the inaugur...

","url":"https://swimmingbendigo.org/community-news/f/welcome-to-bendigo","title":"Welcome to the City of Greater Bendigo","summary":"On behalf of Bendigo Hawks Aquatic (BHA), Bendigo East Swimming Club (BESC) and Kangaroo Flat Swim Club (KFSC) we would like to welcome all competitors, coaches and families to the City of Greater Bendigo for the inaugur...","date_modified":"2024-05-21T11:23:47Z"}]}