Rice, who was at Launceston Aquatic yesterday to take some of Tasmania's best juniors through their paces, said she did not expect to swim competitively in 2013 as she recovered from shoulder surgery.

She also ruled out the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

"It's so much better (her shoulder). The surgery I had was almost three and a half months ago now and it's a four-month rehab, so it's getting towards the end of it, so it's really exciting," Rice said.

"I'm starting to get a lot more movement back in it but I'm not quite allowed to start swimming yet."

Rice said she would continue a cross-training regime, including specific shoulder exercises along with some yoga.

She said she was unsure when she would be able to resume competitive training.

"I don't see myself as being ready for the 2013 world trials," Rice said.

"I have no rush, I just want to get my shoulder right."

When asked about the next Olympics, Rice said, "no way".

"I knew London would be my last Olympics," she said.

"I wouldn't be able to say 100 per cent if I would do another one but I know it's not something I'm even looking towards at all at this point."

Rice was a welcome addition to the coaching staff at the aquatic centre yesterday with many of the young swimmers coming from other parts of the state to meet their champion.

Rice spent three hours with around 50 swimmers as part of Swimming Australia's Junior Excellence program.

When asked if she had any tips for up and coming swimmers, Rice said it was important to always be moving forward.

"Sometimes you're with a coach and with a group and you just need to make a change to something that's more challenging and it's always important to have a great support system around you."