SWIMMERS representing clubs at Merrylands, Auburn and Sydney Olympic Park, will take on the state's best along with visiting interstate and overseas athletes at the NSW State Open Championships from January 19 to 21.

Hosted by the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC), heats begin at 9am with finals sessions on Friday and Saturday starting from 6pm and on Sunday from 5.30pm.

Two swimmers from the Merrylands Amateur Swimming Club have entered four events; eight from the Auburn Swim Club will compete in 22 events; and 19 members of the SOPAC Swim Club will compete in 51 events, including three relays.

The meet offers a high quality competition in the lead up to National Selection Trials for Australian national and international teams, and entries have also been received from competitors representing Victorian and Queensland clubs, as well as Japan, Korea, New Caledonia, Canada, Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy and New Zealand.

The NSW State Open Championships are on from January 19 to 21.

The NSW State Open Championships are on from January 19 to 21.
The NSW State Open Championships are on from January 19 to 21.