QPRC will be continuing with an Expression of Interest (EOI) process in 2027. There are many reasons for this including:
- More new schools in the QPRC region opening that need to host swimming carnivals
- Increased demand to hire our venues
- More pupil free days at the start of term have made it problematic
- We also need to schedule some wet weather days.
There are multiple school systems to consider such a schools in both NSW and ACT plus different types of public and private systems. We understand that all schools want to have their swimming carnival in the first few weeks of school and before their first representative carnival. Preference will be given to QPRC schools and we would ask that ACT schools do not request any dates during the first three weeks in February.
Please note that this is an EOI process and bookings need to be confirmed. We request that this information is received by the end of May. We will look to communicate with schools of confirmed dates in early June and work through any clashes.
We can touch base closer to the carnivals on kiosk and lifeguard requirements etc. closer to the date. We are just looking at locking in dates for the time being.
We have previously asked for feedback around Queanbeyan which was minimum of $800 as per the QPRC Fees and Charges ($4 a participant). We are finding that having to chase up numbers post event can be cumbersome and would like a set figure. Your 2026 invoice will be based on this figure.
We are looking at putting forward a fee of $175 for the Queanbeyan outdoor pool per hour and we would not need your numbers and your spectators could enter for free. We think that this would make it easier for planning for us and you but the proposal still needs to be approved by Council. There may be additional charges apply if you wanted to use other areas of the venue like the Splash Park.
We are also asking for feedback on your 2026 carnival if applicable.