The 2026 AIC Swimming Championships delivered an outstanding day of racing at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, with records falling and school pride on full display as thousands of students, staff and supporters packed the venue. With over 800 students representing the 8 AIC member colleges and AIC Guest College – Ambrose Treacy competing in 123 events catering for boys from Years 5 to Open, the AIC Championships remains one of the largest independent schools swimming competitions in Australia.

St Peters Lutheran College continued its remarkable dominance of the competition, securing the Secondary Aggregate Shield for the 10th consecutive year. Marist College Ashgrove produced an outstanding performance and pushed St Peters all the way throughout the evening, finishing in a strong second place. Villanova finished third.

In the Primary competition, it was Iona College who claimed the Primary Aggregate Shield, with Marist College Ashgrove again finishing as runners-up after a strong showing across the program. St Laurence’s were able to claim third in the primary aggregate.

Iona College claimed the Primary Aggregate Shield

The championships featured a number of exceptional individual and team performances, with five individual records and three relay records broken across the evening – a testament to the high standard of swimming across the AIC competition. Congratulations to the following individuals and relay teams.

Justus G (Iona)- Year 6 50m Breaststroke- Div 1 – 36.39secs
Tom B (SPE)- 15 Years 50m Breaststroke- Div 2- 32.00
– 15 Years 200m Freestyle- Div 1- 1:57.61
Sam R (SPE)- 16 Years 50m Breaststroke- Div 2- 31.27
Ollie C (SPE)- Open 50m Butterfly- Div 1- 25.10
Iona College- Year 6 4 x 50m Medley Relay- 2:20.00
St Peters Lutheran College- 16 Years 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay – Div 2- 1:41.18
St Peters Lutheran College- Open 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay- Div 2 – 1:37.28

Adding to the excitement of the event, the 2026 Championships were the first in AIC history to be livestreamed, allowing families, alumni and supporters to follow the action from anywhere. The full event is available to replay through AIC TV.

The AIC extends its sincere thanks to Griffith University for their continued support of AIC Sport and the AIC Swimming Championships. The AIC would also like to thank and acknowledge the wonderful support received from Swimming Queensland and their officials who ensure the smooth running of the carnival. Thanks, must also go to the staff of the Brisbane Aquatic Centre for their event hosting and coordination.

Congratulations to all swimmers, coaches, officials and schools for contributing to another memorable day of AIC competition.

Aggregate Shield Results

Year / Age Group- Top 3 Schools