The GPS Swimming season runs from Thursday 25 January until Friday 1 March 2024.
The QGSSSA Swimming competition season runs from Friday 6 February until Wednesday 4 March 2026.
Registration and Consent
All trial information for our Extra Curricular programs will be communicated through Compass Notices. It is the responsibility of students to regularly check for these updates. Additionally, trial information will be posted on Stack Team App. Please refer to the section below for sign-up instructions.
Consent forms will be issued once team selections have been finalised. Parents/guardians are required to complete the online consent process for their student(s) via QParents prior to participation.
QParents is the online portal at BSHS for all consent requests related to curriculum excursions and extra-curricular programs. It is also the platform where you can access student report cards, timetables, and attendance information. If you do not yet have a QParents account, please visit https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/landing External link. You should have received an invitation code via email upon your student's enrolment. If you cannot locate the invitation, please contact us at qparents@brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au.
Team App for Coaches, Swimmers and Parents
State High Swimming is using a smartphone app as the main means of communication between coaching staff, swimmers and parents.
Team App keeps member contact details private and no members can communicate with each other through the app.
To download, go to https://teamapp.com/app
Sign-up using your name, date of birth and email address. You'll be sent an email to confirm your registration.
Search for 'BSHS Boys Swimming' or 'BSHS Girls Swimming' or request access to the group which applies to you.
Once your request is approved, you will be able to see news and upcoming BSHS Girls or Boys Swimming events on your device or by checking your emails.
Please note that turning on push notifications on the app allows you not to miss important posts as they are made, however, this can be switched off at any time.
Levy
Swimmers must pay an annual levy for buses to some meets, training equipment, administration costs, student awards, QGSSSA/GPS catering and other associated costs.
2026 Girls Levy: TBC
2026 Boys Levy: TBC
The Brisbane State High School Interhouse Carnival and spectating at GPS and QGSSSA Championships are official events counted towards minimum pocket requirements.
GPS Season
QGSSSA Season
Please refer to Sport this Week for up-to-date information on times and venues.
Friday 6 February
| BGGS Pre-Meet
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Thursday 12 February
| BSHS Interhouse Carnival
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Friday 20 February
| STM & CC Pre-Meet |
Friday 27 February
| STP Pre-Meet |
Wednesday 4 March
| CHAMPIONSHIP MEET - QGSSSA |
Training
QGSSSA Swimming
Monday mornings
(non-compulsory) 7:00am – 8:30am
| Musgrave Park Pool
| Swimmers are expected to arrive on time and be ready to
train. All students must sign the attendance list on their
arrival at the pool with the designated teacher/supervisor.
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Wednesday mornings
(compulsory) 7:00am – 8:30am
| Musgrave Park Pool | Swimmers are required to sign the attendance list near the entry of the pool. A light breakfast will be provided. |
Thursday mornings
(non-compulsory)
7:00am - 8:30am
| Musgrave Park Pool
| Swimmers are expected to arrive on time and be ready to
train. All students must sign the attendance list on their
arrival at the pool with the designated teacher/supervisor.
|
Please refer to Team App for communication regarding Swimming training.
GPS Swimming
Monday morning
(non-compulsory)
7:00am - 8:30am | Musgrave Park Pool
| Swimmers are expected to sign the attendance list at the counter on arrival at the pool.
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Tuesday mornings
(compulsory)
7:00am – 8:30am
| Musgrave Park Pool | Swimmers are expected to sign the attendance list at the counter on arrival at the pool. Breakfast will be provided at school. |
Thursday mornings
(non-compulsory) 7:00am – 8:30am
| Musgrave Park Pool
| Swimmers are expected to sign the attendance list at the counter on arrival at the pool.
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Please refer to Team App for communication regarding Swimming training.
Season Transport
QGSSSA Swimming
Please refer to the season consent regarding transport provided for students.
GPS Swimming
A charter bus will be provided for the Anglican Church Grammar School and Ipswich Grammar School meets, GPS Championships and QGSSSA Championships. Transport to and from all other invitational meets within Brisbane is the responsibility of parents and guardians.
Uniform
Swimmers must wear the school swimwear and cap, available from the Uniform Shop.
All swimmers should wear their swimming polo shirt to and from each meet.
Volunteers
Swimming is run by volunteers. To help with set up, training, BBQs or coaching, please contact the Master in Charge.
End of Season Presentation
A combined end of season presentation dinner is held for QGSSSA and GPS Swimming. Details regarding confirmed venue and ticket availability will be advised once the season begins. Tickets are sold at the B Block Finance Counter and must be purchased by the closing date to enable catering numbers to be finalised. Once ticket sales are closed no further tickets will be available for purchase.