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2025 Long Course Age Group Championship Location: Collegiate School Aquatic Center, Richmond, VA Dates: August 6–9, 2025 Host: Virginia Swimming ⸻ More info coming soon — check back for psych sheets, timelines, results, and updates.

Location: Erie Community College, Buffalo, NY Dates: August 7–10, 2025 Host: Star Swimming ⸻ More details to come — stay tuned for meet announcement, psych sheets, timelines, etc.

The 46th Annual Maryland State Long Course Swimming Championships will be held at the Rockville Swim & Fitness Center from May 30 to June 1, 2025. Below is a summary of important meet information, including warm-up times and event order highlights. Location Rockville Swim & Fitness Center – Outdoor Fitness Pool 355 Martins Lane, Rockville, MD 20850 Warm-Up and Session Start Times Friday, May 30 13 & Over: Warm-up from 2:00–2:50 PM | Competition begins at 3:00 PM 11–12 and 10 & Under: Warm-up from 6:10–6:40 PM | Competition begins at 6:50 PM Saturday & Sunday, May 31 – June 1 The daily session schedule is as follows: Age Group Warm-Up 1 Warm-Up 2 Competition Start 15 & Over 8:00–8:30 AM 8:30–9:00 AM 9:10 AM 13–14 12:30–1:00 PM 1:00–1:30 PM 1:40 PM 11–12, 10 & Under 4:30–4:55 PM 4:55–5:20 PM 5:30 PM Event Order Overview ️ Friday, May 30 13 & Over Event Description 1–2 15&O 400 Freestyle 3–4 13-14 400 Freestyle 5–6 15&O 50 Breaststroke 7–8 13-14 50 Breaststroke 9–10 15&O 50 Backstroke 11–12 13-14 50 Backstroke 13–14 15&O 50 Butterfly 15–16 13-14 50 Butterfly 17–18 15&O 50 Freestyle 19–20 13-14 50 Freestyle 11–12 & 10 & Under Event Description 21–22 10&U 200 Freestyle 23–24 11-12 400 Freestyle 25–26 10&U 200 IM 27–28 11-12 200 Breaststroke 29–30 11-12 200 Backstroke 31–32 11-12 200 Butterfly ️ Saturday, May 31 15 & Over Event Description 33 Mixed 15&O 200 Medley Relay 34–35 200 Butterfly 36–37 100 Backstroke 38–39 200 Breaststroke 40–41 100 Freestyle 42–43 200 Individual Medley 13–14 Event Description 44 Mixed 13–14 200 Medley Relay 45–46 200 Butterfly 47–48 100 Backstroke 49–50 200 Breaststroke 51–52 100 Freestyle 53–54 200 Individual Medley 11–12 & 10 & Under Event Description 55 Mixed 11–12 200 Medley Relay 56 Mixed 10&U 200 Medley Relay 57–58 11–12 50 Freestyle 59–60 10&U 50 Freestyle 61–62 11–12 100 Breaststroke 63–64 10&U 100 Breaststroke 65–66 11–12 50 Backstroke 67–68 10&U 50 Backstroke 69–70 11–12 100 Butterfly 71–72 10&U 100 Butterfly 73–74 11–12 200 Freestyle ️ Sunday, June 1 15 & Over Event Description 75 Mixed 15&O 200 Free Relay 76–77 100 Butterfly 78–79 200 Backstroke 80–81 100 Breaststroke 82–83 200 Freestyle 84–85 400 Individual Medley 13–14 Event Description 86 Mixed 13–14 200 Free Relay 87–88 100 Butterfly 89–90 200 Backstroke 91–92 100 Breaststroke 93–94 200 Freestyle 95–96 400 Individual Medley 11–12 & 10 & Under Event Description 97 Mixed 11–12 200 Free Relay 98 Mixed 10&U 200 Free Relay 99–100 11–12 100 Freestyle 101–102 10&U 100 Freestyle 103–104 11–12 50 Breaststroke 105–106 10&U 50 Breaststroke 107–108 11–12 100 Backstroke 109–110 10&U 100 Backstroke 111–112 11–12 50 Butterfly 113–114 10&U 50 Butterfly 115–116 11–12 200 Individual Medley Time Standards The time standards page is linked below: 2025 Maryland State LC Championships Time Standards and Events Key Highlights: Friday includes 400 Freestyle events and 50s of each stroke. Saturday and Sunday feature a full program of events, including relays and 200-meter stroke events. Mixed gender relays are scheduled across all age groups. 400 Freestyle and 400 IM events may be limited to the top 32–40 entrants depending on entry volume. Additional Notes All events are timed finals. No deck entries will be accepted. Meet programs will not be sold on site; real-time event information will be available via Meet Mobile. All events are pre-seeded; positive check-in is not required. Bonus events are permitted (excluding 400-meter events). For further details, please consult the official meet announcement or contact the Meet Director. We look forward to a competitive and well-organized championship weekend.

‍️ Event Overview Dates: May 15–18, 2025 Location: SwimRVA - CSAC, Richmond, VA Hosted by: Virginia Swimming, Inc. & SwimRVA Sanction Numbers: VA-25-83 (meet), VA-2583TT (time trials) Meet Directors: Adam Kennedy, Mary Turner ️ Facility 50m indoor competition pool with bulkhead (8 lanes, 8’3” wide) Separate 6-lane warm-up/cool-down pool Colorado Timing System, Myrtha blocks, spectator seating for 700 Eligibility Open to USA Swimming-registered athletes in the Eastern Zone Must meet 2025 qualifying times (achieved after Jan 1, 2024) Meet capped at 650 athletes Swimmers with disabilities welcome (parallel standards apply) ️ Schedule General Warm-Up: May 14, 1–8:30 PM Daily (May 15–18): Prelims Warm-Up: from 6:30 AM Prelims Start: from 8:00 AM Finals Warm-Up: from 4:00 PM Finals Start: from 5:00 PM Meet Format Prelims/Finals format Finals Heats: A, B, C (and D if 600+ swimmers); D & C Finals are 18&U only Distance events are timed finals with some swum in the morning Relays are timed finals; fastest 2 heats in finals Potential for “A/B Flight” prelim sessions Entries Deadline: May 6, 2025 (regular); May 12 (new qualifiers); May 13 (late entries) Limits: Max 7 events per swimmer, 3 per day Entry Fees: $20 per individual event $35 per relay $10 swimmer surcharge $150 processing fee + $30/event for late entries OME Only (no email entries) ️ Time Trials Offered daily if time allows $25 individual / $40 relay Max 3 time trials per swimmer (count toward daily event max) Distance event time trials only on Thursday Awards Top 8 individual finishers Top 3 relay teams Top 3 male/female teams and overall Top 3 individual high point (M/F) ‍️ Rules & Policies MAAPP compliance required Scratch deadlines each evening Sunday finals "no-show" penalty: $50 Must prove all entry times (SWIMS or official meet results) Disqualification and fines for unregistered athletes or falsified entries 🧑‍️ Officials Must apply by April 29 (assigned roles); May 6 (general) Meet may qualify for National Certification evaluations Spectators & Amenities Admission: $12/session or $50 all sessions Seating opens 1 hour before sessions Concessions and hospitality areas available Full spectator policy and CSAC rules in place

‍️ 2025 Southern Zone Senior Championships (LCM) – Meet Announcement ‍️ Dates: July 30 – August 2, 2025 Location: Tupelo Aquatic Center 692 North Veterans Memorial Boulevard Tupelo, MS 38804 🟣 Hosted by: Shock Wave Aquatic Team Meet Director: Hayden Henderson – shockwavemeetdirector@gmail.com Meet Entry Coordinator: Alissa Kojima – southernzone.sr.entries@gmail.com Meet Referee: Todd Patterson – toddpatterson@bellsouth.net Facility Contact: (662) 401-7550 Meet Highlights: Senior Championship Format – Prelims and four finals heats (A, B, C, D) Timed Finals: 800 Free, 1500 Free, Relays Positive Check-in Required for 400/800/1500 Free, 400 IM, and all relays Bonus Events: 2 per 1 qualified entry (except 800/1500 Free) Max Entries: 3 individual events/day, 6 for the meet Time Trials: Offered daily after prelims (limit 1/day) ️ Facility Info: Indoor 50m x 25y competition pool 8-lane LCM course with Paragon blocks Certified pool (Article 104.2.22C) Permanent spectator seating for 970 Warm-up/cool-down lanes available Meet Schedule (CST): Day Session Warm-Up Start Wed-Sat Prelims 6:45–8:45 AM 9:00 AM Wed-Sat Finals 3:45–5:15 PM 5:30 PM Entries & Deadlines: Entry Deadline: July 23, 2025 (11:59 PM CT) Out-of-Zone Entry: July 26 (by 6 PM or cap of 500) Entry Format: Meet Manager file only No NT Entries – must enter fastest provable time Late Entries Accepted On Deck: Until 8:15 AM each day Fees: $15.00 per individual event $30.00 per relay $10 LSC Surcharge / $20 Facility / $5 SZ Meet Surcharge Time Trials: $15 (individual), $30 (relay) Late Fees: Double Make checks payable to: Shockwave Aquatics Mailing address: PO Box 3423, Tupelo, MS 38803 (Do NOT mail to the Aquatic Center) Awards & Scoring: Medals for Top 8 in individual and relay events Team Trophies: Top 3 combined, men’s, and women’s teams Scoring: Top 24 for individual events (32-28-27...1), double for relays Notes: Spectators: $5/session or $25/all sessions – seating in stands only Live Stream: Provided by Live Barn General Meeting: Tuesday, July 29 @ 7:00 PM via Zoom Deck Access: USA Swimming registered athletes, coaches, and officials only For full meet info, qualifying standards, order of events, and contact details, download the full meet packet or email the Meet Director. This is shaping up to be an exciting championship event – don’t miss it!

Could you guys add the 50 back for 15-16 boys? I would greatly appreciate it!

It’s here! March 26–29 is packed with action from the NCSA Age Group Swimming Championships. We’ve got you covered with daily Prelims & Finals timelines — just swipe through to see each day! Bookmark this post so you’re always on top of the schedule. Good luck to all swimmers as you race, cheer, and finish strong! ️ All times are approximate and unofficial — for reference only. Events may start earlier or later than listed. Tag your teammates. Share with your squad. Let’s make it a meet to remember! #NCSAChamps #SwimFast #AgeGroupNationals #Orlando2025 #SwimMeetTimeline #SwimLife #ChampionshipSeason #PrelimsAndFinals #SwimStrong

The 2025 Speedo Winter Junior Championships are scheduled for December 10–13, 2025. USA Swimming has officially published the qualifying time standards, and SwimStandards has made them available here: 2025 Speedo Winter Junior Championships Time Standards Key Highlights No changes in time standards from the previous 2024 qualifying times. Events will likely follow the traditional East and West championships format. Specific event locations have not yet been announced by USA Swimming. Stay tuned for updates on venues and further event details!

NCSA Spring Champs – Day 5 Prelims Saturday, March 22, 2025 ‍️ Women’s Events 9:00 AM – 50 Back 9:17 AM – 200 IM 10:21 AM – 50 Free 20-Minute Break 11:02 AM – 4x100 Medley Relay Women’s Prelim End – 11:24 AM ‍️ Men’s Events 9:00 AM – 50 Back 9:16 AM – 200 IM 10:31 AM – 50 Free 20-Minute Break 11:15 AM – 4x100 Medley Relay Men’s Prelim End – 11:51 AM NCSA Spring Champs – Day 5 Finals Saturday, March 22, 2025 5:19 PM – National Anthem & Awards Finals Begin 5:30 PM – Women’s 50 Back 5:38 PM – Men’s 50 Back 5:47 PM – Women’s 1000 Free (Top Heat) 6:00 PM – Men’s 1650 Free (Top Heat) 6:18 PM – Women’s 200 IM 6:34 PM – Men’s 200 IM 6:49 PM – Women’s 50 Free 6:57 PM – Men’s 50 Free 20-Minute Break with Awards 7:25 PM – Women’s 400 Medley Relay 7:39 PM – Men’s 400 Medley Relay Conclusion – 8:09 PM

NCSA Spring Champs – Day 4 Prelims Friday, March 21, 2025 ‍️ Women’s Events 9:00 AM – 500 Free 9:48 AM – 100 Fly 10:21 AM – 200 Breast 20-Minute Break 11:25 AM – 4x100 Free Relay Women’s Prelim End – 11:40 AM ‍️ Men’s Events 9:00 AM – 500 Free 10:04 AM – 100 Fly 10:49 AM – 200 Breast 20-Minute Break 11:59 AM – 4x100 Free Relay (Heats 4-5-6-7) Men’s Prelim End – 12:13 PM NCSA Spring Champs – Day 4 Finals Friday, March 21, 2025 5:19 PM – National Anthem & Awards Finals Begin 5:30 PM – Women’s 500 Free 6:00 PM – Men’s 500 Free 6:29 PM – Women’s 100 Fly 6:40 PM – Men’s 100 Fly 6:50 PM – Women’s 200 Breast 7:08 PM – Men’s 200 Breast 20-Minute Break with Awards 7:44 PM – Women’s 400 Free Relay 7:58 PM – Men’s 400 Free Relay End of Session – 8:10 PM

NCSA Spring Champs – Day 3 Prelims Thursday, March 20, 2025 ‍️ Women’s Events 9:00 AM – 400 IM 9:53 AM – 50 Breast 10:05 AM – 100 Back 20-Minute Break 11:10 AM – 800 Free Relay Women’s Prelim End – 11:34 AM ‍️ Men’s Events 9:00 AM – 200 Free 10:07 AM – 50 Breast 10:22 AM – 200 Fly 20-Minute Break 11:25 AM – 200 Free Relay Men’s Prelim End – 11:40 AM NCSA Spring Champs – Day 3 Finals Thursday, March 20, 2025 5:19 PM – National Anthem & Awards Finals Begin 5:30 PM – Women’s 400 IM 5:58 PM – Men’s 200 Free 6:12 PM – Women’s 50 Breast 6:21 PM – Men’s 50 Breast 6:29 PM – Women’s 100 Back 6:39 PM – Men’s 200 Fly 20-Minute Break with Awards 7:15 PM – Women’s 800 Free Relay 7:41 PM – Men’s 200 Free Relay End of Session – 7:49 PM REMINDER: Scratch box for Friday's events closes at 6:00 PM. Relay cards are due at 6:00 PM. The pool is open during awards.

NCSA Spring Champs – Day 2 Prelims ‍️ Women’s Events 9:00 AM – 200 Free 9:50 AM – 100 Breast 10:18 AM – 200 Fly 10:38 AM – 20-Minute Break 11:10 AM – 200 Free Relay 11:18 AM – Women’s Prelim End ‍️ Men’s Events (Held in Women’s Pool after Prelims) 11:40 AM – 800 Free Relay (Heats 7-8) 11:55 AM – Men’s 800 Free Relay End ⸻ NCSA Spring Champs – Day 2 Prelims ‍️ Men’s Events 9:00 AM – 400 IM 10:02 AM – 100 Breast 10:37 AM – 100 Back 11:00 AM – 20-Minute Break 11:40 AM – 800 Free Relay (Heats 4-5-6) 12:03 PM – Men’s Prelim End ⸻ DAY 2 FINALS TIMELINE (PART 1) 5:19 PM – National Anthem Finals Begin 5:30 PM – Women’s 200 Freestyle 5:45 PM – Men’s 400 Individual Medley All events below follow this order: E-Final → D-Final → Bonus → Consolation → Championship 6:11 PM – Women’s 100 Breaststroke 6:22 PM – Men’s 100 Breaststroke 6:33 PM – Women’s 200 Butterfly 6:49 PM – Men’s 100 Backstroke ⸻ DAY 2 FINALS TIMELINE (PART 2) Events continue in this order: E-Final → D-Final → Bonus → Consolation → Championship 7:20 PM – 20-Minute Break with Awards 7:20 PM – Women’s 200 Freestyle Relay 7:28 PM – Men’s 800 Freestyle Relay 7:52 PM – End of Session

Q: Why does a swimmer with a time close to a AAA cut only have a power point score of 562? A: AAA cuts are based on percentiles, typically representing the top ~6-7% of swimmers in an age group. Power points, however, are calculated differently: Power points compare times to the fastest historical performances ever recorded, not just recent years. They don’t reset every four years like AAA times, so older, exceptionally fast swims continue to impact the benchmarks. Different events have different scoring scales—longer races often require larger time drops to significantly increase power points. For example, in a distance event like the 500 Free, small time drops may not lead to major power point increases because the top historical times are extremely fast. That’s why a AAA time doesn’t always translate to a high power point score. Q: How often does USA Swimming update power points? A: USA Swimming doesn’t officially disclose how frequently they update power points, but they are based on historical all-time data, rather than just the past four years like AAA, AA, and other time standards.