Emerging stars will go head-to-head from 26 - 29 September, with returning Dolphins from the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics at the City Sprints in what is the perfect digestif to the Paris Games.

The SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre boasts world-class aquatic facilities and has been the home of Olympians Kyle Chalmers, Matt Temple and Madi Wilson.

And come September – Olympians and Paralympians will be joined by club swimmers from all over the country.

It’s an experience you don’t want to miss, and tickets will be announced shortly through Ticketek.

Broadcaster Channel 9 will be back on pool deck to bring you all the action with morning sessions dedicated to heats and evening sessions featuring finals.

The meet acts as a qualifier for World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 and a springboard for the World Aquatics World Short Course Championships in Budapest in December.

High performance director Greg Shaw said: “This is an important meet in this year’s racing calendar. It’s a prelude to the 2024 edition of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup and then the World Short Course Championships in Budapest.”

“It’s the ideal lead-in to the year’s finale of international racing – and the frantic pace will suit the World Cup which features three Asian destinations in nine days of racing – Shanghai, Incheon and Singapore in October/November.”

South Australian Minister for Tourism Zoe Bettison said: “Some of our country’s best swimmers will make a splash in Adelaide this September as part of the 2024 Australian Short Course Swimming Championships.”

“This is another blockbuster sporting event showcasing South Australia’s state-of-the-art facilities, and coupled with our fantastic tourism offerings, makes us a sporting destination of choice for athletes and spectators alike.

“I look forward to not only welcoming our star 2024 Olympic and Paralympic swimmers to Adelaide, but also emerging stars from across the country who will live their dream racing against their heroes – right here, in our city.”

South Australian Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing Katrine Hildyard said: “I am thrilled to welcome another world-class sporting event to Adelaide.”

“This is an event which presents an opportunity for South Australians to get together to cheer on the best of our country’s athletes as they demonstrate their incredible talent, dedication and drive.

“This event will also be an incredible motivator for our future sporting stars – I look forward to this championship inspiring the next generation of Australians who dream of competing on the world stage.”