Australia, June 2021 – The Courtyard by Marriott Sydney-North Ryde has entered a two-year partnership with Swimming NSW to support young Australian athletes on their pathway to competitive swimming. The hotel will provide upscaled accommodation at family-friendly rates with additional hotel services and benefits for Swimming NSW members.

Scott MacDonald, General Manager for The Courtyard by Marriott, Sydney-North Ryde said, “The Courtyard by Marriott, Sydney-North Ryde Hotel is proud to be the preferred accommodation provider for all Swimming NSW state events to be held at Sydney Olympic Park for the next two years.”

“At Courtyard, we are passionate about helping our guests follow their dreams and committed to delivering service that comes from the heart. Our Associates are excited to be involved in nurturing Australia's most popular sport and look forward to delivering the best possible stay to Australia's future-swimming stars and their support teams,” said Scott MacDonald.

Under the partnership, Swimming NSW members will receive exclusive accommodation rates and benefits including value-for-money breakfast rates at the Courtyard Hotel.

Centrally located near Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre and within walking distance of Lane Cove National Park and Macquarie Shopping Centre, Courtyard by Marriott Sydney-North Ryde is the ideal home base for members travelling to Sydney, ensuring that all swimmers can maximise their time in the pool. Perfect for families travelling together, the hotel offers a range of single and double room configurations, offering solutions for corporate and leisure travel opportunities.

With key swimming competitions on the horizon including the NSW State Open Championships and the Australian Swimming Trials, the partnership between Swimming NSW and The Courtyard by Marriott Sydney-North Ryde offers the perfect solution for individuals and families looking to maximise their time in Sydney.

Mark Heathcote, CEO of Swimming NSW says of the partnership “Swimming NSW is delighted to partner with the Courtyard by Marriott Sydney-North Ryde. The hotel provides exceptional value for money and quality for our members with easy access to our events at Sydney Olympic Park. The Courtyard by Marriott Sydney-North Ryde is an ideal hotel for swimming families with flexible accommodation and dining options.”

In an Olympic year and with a network of over 1,000 swimming schools in the country, this partnership between The Courtyard by Marriott Sydney-North Ryde and Swimming NSW will continue to nurture Australia's national sport and budding swimmers within the state.

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