Swimming WA held their annual VIP Open States Sundowner at the Champions Room, Challenge Stadium on Wednesday 27^th January 2010.

Distinguished Guests, Valued Sponsors,  Swimming WA Life Members, West Australian Olympians, Media representatives, Board, Finance and Committee members came together to mark the biggest event on WA's swimming calendar.

Very special guest and ANZ Junior Sports Star of the Year, Gymnast Lauren Mitchell gave us an insight as to what it is like to be a West Australian elite sportsperson.

Guests were entertained by vocalist Chelsea J. Gibson who also performed the National Anthem at the Opening Ceremony.

Swimming WA's VIP guests were then lead down to pool deck where they enjoyed the Opening Ceremony and the finals on Day 1 of the 2010 SunSmart State Open Swimming Championships.