The main aim of the NSW Country Regional Meets is to give upcoming country swimmers an opportunity to compete against each other at meets which are held in various parts of regional NSW.

Three Country Regional Meets are run simultaneously at various venues.

This year, the meets will also serve as the last chance to qualify for the 2015 NSW Speedo State Age Championships.

Walgett Shire Council mayor, Bill Murray, wishes to congratulate all those involved in the application process on their success.

"The event is very exciting for Lightning Ridge and our shire, because it will bring visitors and give them a chance to see this part of outback NSW," he said.

"I would encourage those visitors to get out and explore the rest of the shire and the region on their visit. There is so much to see, and your help can support our communities through this tough drought".

Swimming NSW chief executive officer Mark Heathcote said the joint venture between Walgett Shire Council and Swimming NSW would provide the swimmers of Lightning Ridge and their coaches a fantastic opportunity to compete at their own Country Regional Meet.

"The involvement of Walgett Shire Council in supporting Lightning Ridge Swimming Club greatly strengthened the club's bid and now the people and swimmers of Lightning Ridge have been rewarded with the hosting rights to one of these exciting meets," he said.

"Lightning Ridge will see hundreds of athletes and their families making the trip to the meet, which will not only provide the swimmers of Lightning Ridge with a stronger pool of competition for their ongoing development, but also present an excellent tourism opportunity for visitors to explore all Lightning Ridge has to offer.

"The involvement of the council in conjunction with the swimming club puts the meet in great stead to be one of the most successful Country Regional Meets of the year."

Queanbeyan and Taree swimming clubs will also run Swimming NSW Country Regional Meets the same weekend.